Phyto Chem (India) Ltd
Incorporated in 1989, Phyto Chem Ltd is in the manufacturing of pesticide formulations and real estate activities[1]
- Market Cap ₹ 9.68 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 22.5
- High / Low ₹ 35.0 / 18.5
- Stock P/E
- Book Value ₹ 10.6
- Dividend Yield 0.00 %
- ROCE -1.57 %
- ROE -32.8 %
- Face Value ₹ 10.0
Pros
- Company's working capital requirements have reduced from 128 days to 94.2 days
Cons
- Company has low interest coverage ratio.
- The company has delivered a poor sales growth of -27.2% over past five years.
- Company has a low return on equity of -29.1% over last 3 years.
- Company has high debtors of 660 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 Fertilizers & Agrochemicals Pesticides & Agrochemicals
Quarterly Results
Figures in Rs. Crores
Profit & Loss
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40.92 | 21.77 | 44.45 | 58.90 | 59.11 | 44.22 | 44.49 | 23.12 | 26.76 | 14.75 | 14.08 | 9.07 | |
| 38.27 | 20.24 | 41.58 | 56.75 | 56.68 | 42.30 | 42.28 | 21.70 | 24.16 | 18.02 | 15.42 | 10.93 | |
| Operating Profit | 2.65 | 1.53 | 2.87 | 2.15 | 2.43 | 1.92 | 2.21 | 1.42 | 2.60 | -3.27 | -1.34 | -1.86 |
| OPM % | 6.48% | 7.03% | 6.46% | 3.65% | 4.11% | 4.34% | 4.97% | 6.14% | 9.72% | -22.17% | -9.52% | -20.51% |
| 0.12 | 0.68 | 0.27 | 1.55 | 0.98 | 1.38 | 0.80 | 1.29 | 0.16 | 2.32 | 2.47 | 1.83 | |
| Interest | 1.64 | 1.72 | 1.67 | 2.13 | 2.10 | 2.47 | 2.12 | 2.10 | 2.10 | 2.05 | 1.84 | 1.50 |
| Depreciation | 0.32 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.36 | 0.40 | 0.41 | 0.43 | 0.41 | 0.40 | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.34 |
| Profit before tax | 0.81 | 0.18 | 1.16 | 1.21 | 0.91 | 0.42 | 0.46 | 0.20 | 0.26 | -3.34 | -1.05 | -1.87 |
| Tax % | 34.57% | 38.89% | 26.72% | 23.97% | 19.78% | -4.76% | -6.52% | -15.00% | 15.38% | -0.30% | -5.71% | -3.74% |
| 0.54 | 0.12 | 0.85 | 0.92 | 0.73 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 0.23 | 0.22 | -3.33 | -0.99 | -1.80 | |
| EPS in Rs | 1.26 | 0.28 | 1.98 | 2.14 | 1.70 | 1.05 | 1.14 | 0.53 | 0.51 | -7.74 | -2.30 | -4.19 |
| 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 | |
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| 10 Years: | -8% |
| 5 Years: | -27% |
| 3 Years: | -30% |
| TTM: | -36% |
| Compounded Profit Growth | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | % |
| 5 Years: | % |
| 3 Years: | % |
| TTM: | -80% |
| Stock Price CAGR | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | -5% |
| 5 Years: | -3% |
| 3 Years: | -15% |
| 1 Year: | -21% |
| Return on Equity | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | -3% |
| 5 Years: | -14% |
| 3 Years: | -29% |
| Last Year: | -33% |
Balance Sheet
Figures in Rs. Crores
| 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 | 4.30 | 4.30 | 4.30 | 4.30 | 4.30 | 4.30 | 4.30 | 4.30 | 4.30 | 4.30 | 4.30 | 4.30 |
| Reserves | 3.48 | 3.60 | 4.00 | 4.52 | 5.12 | 5.55 | 5.88 | 6.15 | 6.31 | 3.06 | 2.09 | 0.27 |
| 16.00 | 16.04 | 18.46 | 18.55 | 22.08 | 22.98 | 21.37 | 21.23 | 19.47 | 18.19 | 15.77 | 20.49 | |
| 11.92 | 5.63 | 15.24 | 30.31 | 41.46 | 34.87 | 13.91 | 6.78 | 9.94 | 6.16 | 5.72 | 2.99 | |
| Total Liabilities | 35.70 | 29.57 | 42.00 | 57.68 | 72.96 | 67.70 | 45.46 | 38.46 | 40.02 | 31.71 | 27.88 | 28.05 |
| 3.68 | 3.50 | 3.25 | 4.10 | 4.18 | 4.67 | 3.43 | 3.13 | 2.75 | 2.74 | 2.39 | 2.07 | |
| CWIP | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.09 | 0.45 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Investments | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.24 | 0.25 | 0.12 | 0.11 | 0.16 | 0.17 | 0.07 | 0.08 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| 31.70 | 25.75 | 38.51 | 53.24 | 68.21 | 62.92 | 41.87 | 35.16 | 37.20 | 28.89 | 25.44 | 25.93 | |
| Total Assets | 35.70 | 29.57 | 42.00 | 57.68 | 72.96 | 67.70 | 45.46 | 38.46 | 40.02 | 31.71 | 27.88 | 28.05 |
Cash Flows
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -2.13 | -0.34 | 1.53 | 0.76 | 1.95 | 1.49 | -0.71 | 3.41 | 1.42 | 3.41 | 1.77 | 0.91 | |
| 0.32 | 0.60 | 0.16 | 0.24 | 0.26 | -0.39 | 1.06 | 0.05 | 0.21 | -0.05 | 1.02 | 1.62 | |
| 1.79 | -0.48 | -1.76 | -1.02 | -2.19 | -1.10 | -0.40 | -3.45 | -1.70 | -3.26 | -2.91 | -2.56 | |
| Net Cash Flow | -0.02 | -0.23 | -0.06 | -0.01 | 0.02 | -0.01 | -0.05 | 0.01 | -0.07 | 0.10 | -0.12 | -0.02 |
| Free Cash Flow | -2.17 | -0.48 | 1.46 | -0.54 | 1.11 | 1.04 | 0.44 | 3.30 | 1.44 | 3.15 | 1.79 | 0.90 |
| CFO/OP | -70% | -18% | 67% | 55% | 88% | 77% | -33% | 238% | 56% | -104% | -137% | -45% |
Ratios
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debtor Days | 155.83 | 247.97 | 212.84 | 234.37 | 306.89 | 360.30 | 182.87 | 317.01 | 275.66 | 388.26 | 369.41 | 659.58 |
| Inventory Days | 159.73 | 260.64 | 133.35 | 115.59 | 128.58 | 182.77 | 172.49 | 342.41 | 314.83 | 373.42 | 338.21 | 352.24 |
| Days Payable | 113.43 | 86.08 | 135.72 | 176.25 | 283.01 | 338.07 | 110.32 | 41.10 | 122.87 | 91.09 | 91.75 | 26.38 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 202.12 | 422.53 | 210.47 | 173.71 | 152.46 | 205.00 | 245.04 | 618.32 | 467.62 | 670.59 | 615.87 | 985.44 |
| Working Capital Days | 48.26 | 103.95 | 53.62 | 43.75 | 45.14 | 69.58 | 85.08 | 155.35 | 150.45 | 161.34 | 129.88 | 94.17 |
| ROCE % | 12.02% | 7.75% | 11.16% | 12.34% | 10.16% | 8.98% | 6.96% | 7.28% | 7.55% | -4.93% | 3.27% | -1.57% |
Insights
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| Installed Production Capacity (Pesticides) Liters/KGs per annum |
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Documents
Announcements
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Compliances-Reg.24(A)-Annual Secretarial Compliance
30 May - Annual Secretarial Compliance Report for FY ended March 31, 2026; minor delays noted in results and RTA certificate filings.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Newspaper Publication
30 May - Copies of the newspaper advertisement pertaining Audited Financial Results of the Company for the Quarter and Year ended March 31, 2026. The advertisements were published …
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Results-Financial Results For May 29Th 2026(Submission Of Audited Financial Results Of The Company For The Fourth
Quarter & Year Ended 31St March 2026
29 May - FY26 audited results approved; ₹6.22 crore claim filed before IRP of Siri Smelters.
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Board Meeting Outcome for Submission Of Outcome Of Board Meeting- In Compliance Of Regulation 30(6) Of The SEBI (LODR) Regulations 2015
29 May - Board approved audited Q4 and FY2026 results on 29 May 2026; auditor issued unmodified opinion.
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Board Meeting Intimation for Intimation Of Board Meeting To Consider Audited Financial Results For The Fourth Quarter And Year Ended 31St March 2026 Under Regulation 29 Of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 - Regarding
22 May - Board to meet on 29 May 2026 to approve audited Q4 and FY2026 results.
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Business Overview:[1]
PCL operates in the Agrochemicals sector and is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of Pesticides for the agriculture sector. Its products are marketed under proprietary brands through a dealer and distributor network in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Karnataka.
The company's operations are spread across two segments:
a) Pesticides Formulations
b) Real Estate Activities