Veritas (India) Ltd
Incorporated in 1985, Veritas India Ltd is in the business of Trading, Distribution, Development, and Wind Power Generation, and Manufacturing
& Warehousing.[1]
- Market Cap ₹ 388 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 145
- High / Low ₹ 314 / 132
- Stock P/E
- Book Value ₹ 1,068
- Dividend Yield 0.03 %
- ROCE 1.52 %
- ROE 0.71 %
- Face Value ₹ 1.00
Pros
- Stock is trading at 0.14 times its book value
Cons
- Company has low interest coverage ratio.
- The company has delivered a poor sales growth of 10.6% over past five years.
- Company has a low return on equity of 4.13% over last 3 years.
- Contingent liabilities of Rs.481 Cr.
- Dividend payout has been low at 0.29% of profits over last 3 years
- Company has high debtors of 246 days.
* The pros and cons are machine generated. Pros / cons are based on a checklist to highlight important points. Please exercise caution and do your own analysis.
Peer comparison
Commodities Chemicals Chemicals & Petrochemicals Trading - Chemicals
Quarterly Results
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
Profit & Loss
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | TTM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,503 | 1,456 | 1,648 | 1,679 | 1,876 | 2,037 | 1,876 | 2,131 | 2,163 | 3,855 | 4,098 | 3,113 | 3,423 | |
| 1,446 | 1,388 | 1,567 | 1,601 | 1,765 | 1,899 | 1,714 | 1,975 | 2,021 | 3,651 | 3,911 | 3,027 | 3,354 | |
| Operating Profit | 57 | 68 | 82 | 78 | 110 | 138 | 163 | 157 | 142 | 204 | 188 | 85 | 70 |
| OPM % | 3.8% | 4.7% | 5.0% | 4.7% | 6% | 7% | 9% | 7% | 7% | 5% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| 0 | -0 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 49 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 58 | 6 | 3 | 0 | |
| Interest | 6 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 51 | 35 | 24 | 19 | 17 | 31 | 40 | 27 | 29 |
| Depreciation | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 43 | 39 | 41 | 42 |
| Profit before tax | 50 | 61 | 73 | 71 | 46 | 122 | 111 | 106 | 96 | 188 | 114 | 20 | -1 |
| Tax % | 4% | 2% | 2% | 5% | 6% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 0% | -0% | |
| 48 | 60 | 71 | 68 | 44 | 122 | 109 | 105 | 95 | 187 | 114 | 20 | -1 | |
| EPS in Rs | 19.85 | 22.47 | 26.67 | 25.27 | 16.23 | 45.61 | 40.82 | 39.05 | 35.36 | 69.69 | 42.36 | 7.35 | -0.29 |
| Dividend Payout % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% |
| Compounded Sales Growth | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 8% |
| 5 Years: | 11% |
| 3 Years: | 13% |
| TTM: | -13% |
| Compounded Profit Growth | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | -11% |
| 5 Years: | -29% |
| 3 Years: | -41% |
| TTM: | -101% |
| Stock Price CAGR | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 1% |
| 5 Years: | 1% |
| 3 Years: | -15% |
| 1 Year: | -53% |
| Return on Equity | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 5% |
| 5 Years: | 4% |
| 3 Years: | 4% |
| Last Year: | 1% |
Balance Sheet
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Capital | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Reserves | 1,021 | 1,113 | 1,177 | 1,244 | 1,694 | 1,886 | 1,971 | 2,108 | 2,301 | 2,507 | 2,663 | 2,862 |
| 209 | 409 | 644 | 969 | 495 | 487 | 389 | 268 | 232 | 327 | 198 | 438 | |
| 193 | 270 | 383 | 720 | 786 | 919 | 923 | 1,623 | 1,586 | 1,346 | 973 | 1,413 | |
| Total Liabilities | 1,426 | 1,794 | 2,207 | 2,936 | 2,978 | 3,295 | 3,286 | 4,001 | 4,121 | 4,183 | 3,837 | 4,716 |
| 856 | 857 | 858 | 858 | 1,896 | 2,038 | 1,982 | 1,984 | 2,053 | 2,052 | 2,033 | 2,114 | |
| CWIP | 84 | 386 | 730 | 1,316 | 331 | 334 | 339 | 342 | 344 | 349 | 349 | 349 |
| Investments | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
| 485 | 550 | 618 | 761 | 751 | 922 | 964 | 1,674 | 1,715 | 1,772 | 1,454 | 2,251 | |
| Total Assets | 1,426 | 1,794 | 2,207 | 2,936 | 2,978 | 3,295 | 3,286 | 4,001 | 4,121 | 4,183 | 3,837 | 4,716 |
Cash Flows
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -25 | 156 | 80 | 279 | 225 | 145 | 144 | 121 | 81 | 56 | 41 | -233 | |
| -85 | -303 | -346 | -587 | -77 | -71 | -10 | 27 | -3 | -32 | 19 | -1 | |
| 113 | 219 | 228 | 317 | -133 | -87 | -130 | -148 | -76 | -13 | -39 | 210 | |
| Net Cash Flow | 3 | 72 | -38 | 9 | 15 | -12 | 4 | -0 | 1 | 11 | 21 | -23 |
| Free Cash Flow | -25 | -147 | -266 | -309 | 148 | 57 | 134 | 119 | 84 | 25 | 53 | -233 |
| CFO/EBITDA Share of operating profit converting into cash: CFO (before tax) / Operating Profit | -42% | 233% | 101% | 359% | 208% | 107% | 89% | 78% | 58% | 28% | 23% | -271% |
Ratios
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| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
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| Debtor Days | 84 | 105 | 113 | 145 | 105 | 155 | 178 | 269 | 278 | 157 | 114 | 246 |
| Inventory Days | 6 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Days Payable | 46 | 27 | 31 | 58 | 84 | 103 | 70 | 197 | 156 | 15 | 66 | 141 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 44 | 78 | 90 | 90 | 46 | 52 | 108 | 88 | 130 | 146 | 53 | 110 |
| Working Capital Days | 35 | 52 | 61 | -26 | 17 | 39 | 82 | 70 | 100 | 123 | 42 | 77 |
| ROCE % | 7% | 5% | 5% | 4% | 4% | 7% | 6% | 5% | 5% | 8% | 5% | 2% |
Insights
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Documents
Announcements
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Compliances-Certificate under Reg. 74 (5) of SEBI (DP) Regulations, 2018
- Certificate under Reg. 74(5) of SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018 for the quarter ended September 30, 2026.
- Closure of Trading Window
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Change in Directorate
- Shareholders approved reappointment of Paresh V. Merchant as Managing Director for three years from December 28, 2026.
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Shareholder Meeting / Postal Ballot-Scrutinizer''s Report
- Veritas (India) held 41st AGM on Sep 3, 2026; approved FY26 accounts, ₹0.05 dividend, and MD reappointment.
- Shareholder Meeting / Postal Ballot-Outcome of AGM
Annual reports
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Annual Report 2026
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Annual Report 2025
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Annual Report 2024
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Annual Report 2023
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Annual Report 2022
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Annual Report 2021
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Annual Report 2020
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Annual Report 2019
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Annual Report 2018
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Annual Report 2017
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Annual Report 2016
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Business Overview:[1]
VIL (formerly Duroflex Engineering Ltd) is a diversified company engaged in international trade and distribution across polymers, paper and paper boards, rubber, heavy distillates, and chemicals. It is also involved in software development, agriculture, manufacturing, warehousing, and wind energy generation.