Laffans Petrochemicals Ltd

Laffans Petrochemicals Ltd

₹ 25.2 7.04%
27 Jan - close price
About

Incorporated in 1994, Laffans Petrochemicals Ltd is in the business of trading of chemicals.[1]

Key Points

Business Overview:[1][2][3]
LPCL was engaged in manufacturing
of petrochemical products. Currently,
it is engaged in the wholesale trading
of speciality chemicals and commodities
through its network of distributors and also undertakes activities in Leasing and Rental Services. In FY25, the company has started imports of chemicals from Dubai and is seeking opportunities towards Leasing and Rental Services and commodities over there.

  • Market Cap 20.2 Cr.
  • Current Price 25.2
  • High / Low 50.9 / 23.0
  • Stock P/E
  • Book Value 82.2
  • Dividend Yield 0.00 %
  • ROCE 2.30 %
  • ROE 1.69 %
  • Face Value 10.0

Pros

  • Company is almost debt free.
  • Stock is trading at 0.31 times its book value

Cons

  • Though the company is reporting repeated profits, it is not paying out dividend
  • Company has low interest coverage ratio.
  • The company has delivered a poor sales growth of -7.70% over past five years.
  • Company has a low return on equity of 1.31% over last 3 years.

* 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.

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Quarterly Results

Figures in Rs. Crores

Sep 2022 Dec 2022 Mar 2023 Jun 2023 Sep 2023 Dec 2023 Mar 2024 Jun 2024 Sep 2024 Dec 2024 Mar 2025 Jun 2025 Sep 2025
2.00 2.42 0.73 0.00 0.91 3.24 1.91 1.20 4.58 1.09 1.29 0.31 1.78
2.77 2.92 1.10 0.69 1.49 3.96 3.63 1.86 5.45 1.58 1.66 0.76 2.40
Operating Profit -0.77 -0.50 -0.37 -0.69 -0.58 -0.72 -1.72 -0.66 -0.87 -0.49 -0.37 -0.45 -0.62
OPM % -38.50% -20.66% -50.68% -63.74% -22.22% -90.05% -55.00% -19.00% -44.95% -28.68% -145.16% -34.83%
1.57 1.43 2.01 2.86 1.89 3.29 0.04 6.43 2.57 -1.41 -1.91 7.40 -3.84
Interest 0.03 0.01 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.01 0.01 0.03 0.03 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.03
Depreciation 0.11 0.13 0.12 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.11
Profit before tax 0.66 0.79 1.50 2.02 1.16 2.43 -1.82 5.58 1.51 -2.07 -2.45 6.78 -4.60
Tax % 71.21% -13.92% 21.33% -0.50% 22.41% 10.29% 38.46% 3.94% 25.83% -1.45% -0.41% 5.46% -6.30%
0.18 0.91 1.18 2.03 0.91 2.18 -2.51 5.36 1.12 -2.04 -2.44 6.42 -4.31
EPS in Rs 0.22 1.14 1.48 2.54 1.14 2.72 -3.14 6.70 1.40 -2.55 -3.05 8.02 -5.39
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Profit & Loss

Figures in Rs. Crores

Mar 2014 Mar 2015 Mar 2016 Mar 2017 Mar 2018 Mar 2019 Mar 2020 Mar 2021 Mar 2022 Mar 2023 Mar 2024 Mar 2025 TTM
43.97 0.65 0.41 1.98 1.57 3.77 12.18 16.80 21.94 16.66 6.06 8.16 4.47
48.59 3.36 3.11 4.98 4.09 6.01 18.02 18.02 27.78 18.82 9.78 10.54 6.40
Operating Profit -4.62 -2.71 -2.70 -3.00 -2.52 -2.24 -5.84 -1.22 -5.84 -2.16 -3.72 -2.38 -1.93
OPM % -10.51% -416.92% -658.54% -151.52% -160.51% -59.42% -47.95% -7.26% -26.62% -12.97% -61.39% -29.17% -43.18%
3.93 2.83 3.04 6.59 3.24 1.56 2.33 7.41 4.36 4.10 8.08 5.68 0.24
Interest 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.06 0.03 0.07 0.07 0.12 0.13 0.10 0.06 0.08 0.06
Depreciation 0.09 0.12 0.14 0.14 0.19 0.34 0.37 0.45 0.47 0.47 0.51 0.65 0.59
Profit before tax -0.79 0.00 0.20 3.39 0.50 -1.09 -3.95 5.62 -2.08 1.37 3.79 2.57 -2.34
Tax % -55.70% 5.00% -1.47% -36.00% -22.02% 0.00% 40.57% -15.87% 41.61% 31.40% 21.79%
-0.35 -0.04 0.19 3.44 0.68 -0.85 -3.96 3.33 -1.75 0.79 2.60 2.00 -2.37
EPS in Rs -0.44 -0.05 0.24 4.30 0.85 -1.06 -4.95 4.16 -2.19 0.99 3.25 2.50 -2.97
Dividend Payout % 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Compounded Sales Growth
10 Years: 29%
5 Years: -8%
3 Years: -28%
TTM: -59%
Compounded Profit Growth
10 Years: 9%
5 Years: 17%
3 Years: 30%
TTM: -139%
Stock Price CAGR
10 Years: 10%
5 Years: 12%
3 Years: -13%
1 Year: -51%
Return on Equity
10 Years: -1%
5 Years: 0%
3 Years: 1%
Last Year: 2%

Balance Sheet

Figures in Rs. Crores

Mar 2014 Mar 2015 Mar 2016 Mar 2017 Mar 2018 Mar 2019 Mar 2020 Mar 2021 Mar 2022 Mar 2023 Mar 2024 Mar 2025 Sep 2025
Equity Capital 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00
Reserves 45.63 45.60 45.79 52.78 53.46 52.60 48.64 51.98 50.22 51.02 53.62 55.62 57.72
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.45 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.55 0.38 0.42 0.45
1.74 1.42 1.65 1.54 1.78 1.43 4.08 8.13 4.11 2.52 3.61 3.89 3.44
Total Liabilities 55.37 55.02 55.44 62.32 63.69 62.03 60.72 68.11 62.33 62.09 65.61 67.93 69.61
1.31 1.38 1.26 1.21 1.77 8.02 7.78 7.44 7.04 7.42 6.96 11.61 11.91
CWIP 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Investments 40.11 40.74 41.89 53.06 51.63 44.22 42.72 48.56 50.96 51.24 50.20 54.89 55.84
13.95 12.90 12.29 8.05 10.29 9.79 10.22 12.11 4.33 3.43 8.45 1.43 1.86
Total Assets 55.37 55.02 55.44 62.32 63.69 62.03 60.72 68.11 62.33 62.09 65.61 67.93 69.61

Cash Flows

Figures in Rs. Crores

Mar 2014 Mar 2015 Mar 2016 Mar 2017 Mar 2018 Mar 2019 Mar 2020 Mar 2021 Mar 2022 Mar 2023 Mar 2024 Mar 2025
-6.22 -1.15 -1.07 -2.69 -1.60 6.49 -0.43 -0.51 -0.71 0.51 -1.79 -6.50
8.28 1.45 1.32 0.39 1.17 -5.92 0.53 0.12 0.56 -0.29 0.97 6.37
0.00 0.00 0.00 -0.06 0.42 -0.51 -0.08 0.12 0.13 0.58 -0.01 0.13
Net Cash Flow 2.06 0.29 0.25 -2.36 -0.01 0.05 0.03 -0.27 -0.02 0.81 -0.83 -0.01

Ratios

Figures in Rs. Crores

Mar 2014 Mar 2015 Mar 2016 Mar 2017 Mar 2018 Mar 2019 Mar 2020 Mar 2021 Mar 2022 Mar 2023 Mar 2024 Mar 2025
Debtor Days 37.77 1,948.54 2,287.93 210.15 211.56 23.24 85.71 113.41 41.42 0.00 0.00 0.00
Inventory Days 2.14 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 90.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 60.12 0.00
Days Payable 2.48 20.11 2.43
Cash Conversion Cycle 37.43 1,948.54 2,287.93 210.15 211.56 93.62 85.71 113.41 41.42 0.00 57.70 0.00
Working Capital Days 27.48 1,285.92 1,014.88 -20.28 134.84 27.11 4.50 -11.51 -4.66 -34.18 45.17 -69.78
ROCE % -8.51% -4.22% -3.93% 2.72% -0.59% -2.14% -7.56% 7.03% -10.71% 2.04% 1.74% 2.30%

Shareholding Pattern

Numbers in percentages

Mar 2023Jun 2023Sep 2023Dec 2023Mar 2024Jun 2024Sep 2024Dec 2024Mar 2025Jun 2025Sep 2025Dec 2025
59.14% 59.79% 59.87% 60.35% 57.85% 57.85% 57.85% 57.32% 57.32% 57.32% 57.32% 57.32%
0.13% 0.13% 0.13% 0.13% 0.13% 0.13% 0.13% 0.13% 0.13% 0.13% 0.13% 0.13%
40.72% 40.09% 40.00% 39.53% 42.04% 42.02% 42.03% 42.55% 42.55% 42.54% 42.54% 42.54%
No. of Shareholders 3,8383,8123,8143,8604,7134,7094,7465,0975,2185,1625,1365,109

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