Chennai Ferrous Industries Ltd
Incorporated in 2010, Chennai Ferrous
Industries Ltd is in the business of trading
of coal[1]
- Market Cap ₹ 29.2 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 81.0
- High / Low ₹ 148 / 57.0
- Stock P/E 50.3
- Book Value ₹ 154
- Dividend Yield 0.00 %
- ROCE 3.67 %
- ROE 6.29 %
- Face Value ₹ 10.0
Pros
- Company is almost debt free.
- Stock is trading at 0.53 times its book value
Cons
- Though the company is reporting repeated profits, it is not paying out dividend
- Company has low interest coverage ratio.
- Company has a low return on equity of 6.51% 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.
Peer comparison
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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 | TTM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29.17 | 27.86 | 3.25 | 12.93 | 6.88 | 7.96 | 46.42 | 95.86 | 138.90 | 140.73 | 222.43 | 132.31 | 64.05 | |
| 43.29 | 45.39 | 4.56 | 14.31 | 4.71 | 3.81 | 40.39 | 69.56 | 137.90 | 137.06 | 217.84 | 131.17 | 66.71 | |
| Operating Profit | -14.12 | -17.53 | -1.31 | -1.38 | 2.17 | 4.15 | 6.03 | 26.30 | 1.00 | 3.67 | 4.59 | 1.14 | -2.66 |
| OPM % | -48.41% | -62.92% | -40.31% | -10.67% | 31.54% | 52.14% | 12.99% | 27.44% | 0.72% | 2.61% | 2.06% | 0.86% | -4.15% |
| 0.24 | 0.04 | 0.06 | 0.09 | 0.41 | 0.14 | 0.12 | 0.09 | 3.40 | 2.30 | 2.15 | 1.13 | 1.13 | |
| Interest | 0.09 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.02 | 1.33 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.02 | 0.10 | 0.02 | 0.09 | 0.09 |
| Depreciation | 2.62 | 1.44 | 1.27 | 1.25 | 1.24 | 1.07 | 1.09 | 1.09 | 1.08 | 1.14 | 1.10 | 0.30 | 0.10 |
| Profit before tax | -16.59 | -18.93 | -2.52 | -2.56 | 0.01 | 3.21 | 5.06 | 25.30 | 3.30 | 4.73 | 5.62 | 1.88 | -1.72 |
| Tax % | -4.28% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 41.23% | 28.83% | -79.79% | |
| -15.89 | -18.93 | -2.52 | -2.56 | 0.01 | 3.20 | 5.06 | 25.30 | 3.29 | 2.79 | 4.01 | 3.38 | 0.58 | |
| EPS in Rs | -44.08 | -52.52 | -6.99 | -7.10 | 0.03 | 8.88 | 14.04 | 70.19 | 9.13 | 7.74 | 11.12 | 9.38 | 1.60 |
| 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: | 17% |
| 5 Years: | 23% |
| 3 Years: | -2% |
| TTM: | -71% |
| Compounded Profit Growth | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 8% |
| 5 Years: | -8% |
| 3 Years: | 1% |
| TTM: | -87% |
| Stock Price CAGR | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 33% |
| 5 Years: | 34% |
| 3 Years: | -16% |
| 1 Year: | -35% |
| Return on Equity | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | % |
| 5 Years: | 18% |
| 3 Years: | 7% |
| Last Year: | 6% |
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 | 3.60 | 3.60 | 3.60 | 3.60 | 3.60 | 3.60 | 3.60 | 3.60 | 3.60 | 3.60 | 3.60 | 3.60 |
| Reserves | 2.22 | -16.71 | -19.23 | -21.79 | -31.17 | -18.58 | -13.52 | 38.35 | 41.65 | 44.44 | 48.45 | 51.83 |
| 7.62 | 9.33 | 9.33 | 3.93 | 32.06 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| 83.45 | 60.13 | 60.68 | 61.01 | 41.16 | 29.72 | 56.18 | 15.23 | 103.46 | 16.43 | 28.57 | 13.98 | |
| Total Liabilities | 96.89 | 56.35 | 54.38 | 46.75 | 45.65 | 14.74 | 46.26 | 57.18 | 148.71 | 64.47 | 80.62 | 69.41 |
| 15.63 | 14.19 | 12.92 | 11.67 | 10.43 | 9.79 | 9.06 | 34.54 | 34.30 | 33.21 | 31.82 | 31.52 | |
| 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 |
| Investments | 0.06 | 0.07 | 0.12 | 4.69 | 23.91 | 3.20 | 3.09 | 3.12 | 11.17 | 8.20 | 0.91 | 0.91 |
| 81.20 | 42.09 | 41.34 | 30.39 | 11.31 | 1.75 | 34.11 | 19.52 | 103.24 | 23.06 | 47.89 | 36.98 | |
| Total Assets | 96.89 | 56.35 | 54.38 | 46.75 | 45.65 | 14.74 | 46.26 | 57.18 | 148.71 | 64.47 | 80.62 | 69.41 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.12 | -1.62 | -0.72 | 10.45 | -2.62 | 0.14 | 0.43 | 0.32 | 9.34 | -2.60 | -8.35 | 3.35 | |
| -0.10 | -0.01 | -0.06 | -4.56 | -22.41 | 29.67 | -0.25 | -0.03 | -8.89 | 2.92 | 7.58 | -0.67 | |
| -17.72 | 1.74 | -0.04 | -5.42 | 26.78 | -32.06 | 0.00 | 0.00 | -0.02 | -0.10 | 0.00 | -0.09 | |
| Net Cash Flow | -2.70 | 0.10 | -0.82 | 0.47 | 1.75 | -2.25 | 0.18 | 0.29 | 0.42 | 0.21 | -0.78 | 2.58 |
| Free Cash Flow | 15.08 | -1.62 | -0.72 | 10.45 | -2.62 | -0.30 | 0.07 | 0.32 | 8.50 | -2.65 | -8.06 | 3.35 |
| CFO/OP | -110% | 9% | 55% | -757% | -121% | 3% | 7% | 1% | 934% | -56% | -152% | 437% |
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 | 132.51 | 189.84 | 1,686.86 | 461.54 | 296.03 | 6.42 | 177.31 | 14.43 | 4.49 | 9.34 | 1.15 | 0.91 |
| Inventory Days | 628.95 | 130.92 | 4,841.42 | 69.60 | 702.28 | 0.00 | 60.28 | 1.07 | 215.64 | 0.00 | 28.16 | 0.00 |
| Days Payable | 953.46 | 493.86 | 19,961.37 | 1,574.92 | 15,043.54 | 448.52 | 60.49 | 278.47 | 38.22 | |||
| Cash Conversion Cycle | -192.00 | -173.10 | -13,433.09 | -1,043.78 | -14,045.23 | 6.42 | -210.94 | -44.99 | -58.34 | 9.34 | -8.92 | 0.91 |
| Working Capital Days | -97.10 | -309.71 | -2,714.48 | -1,013.70 | -1,629.24 | -1,202.30 | -138.94 | 22.54 | 2.60 | 20.52 | 35.07 | 58.62 |
| ROCE % | -93.88% | -392.75% | 157.98% | 7.55% | 10.16% | 10.37% | 3.67% |
Insights
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Documents
Announcements
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Results-Financial Results For The Quarter Ended June 30, 2026
- Board approved Q1 FY27 results, borrowing limit up to Rs.200 crore, and internal auditor appointment.
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Board Meeting Outcome for Outcome Of Board Meeting August 12, 2026
- Q1 FY27 results reported; borrowing limit raised to Rs 200 crore, subject to AGM approval; new internal auditor appointed.
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Board Meeting Intimation for Consider And Approve The Standalone Unaudited Financial Results Of The Company For The Quarter Ended June 30, 2026.
- Board meeting on 12 Aug 2026 to approve Q1 FY2026-27 standalone unaudited results.
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Compliances-Certificate under Reg. 74 (5) of SEBI (DP) Regulations, 2018
- Certificate under Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (DP) Regulations, 2018 for the quarter ended 30th June 2026
- Closure of Trading Window
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Business Overview:[1]
CFIL is into trading of coal. It was one of the resulting companies of demerged Kanishk Steel Industries Limited. With the end of realigning the business operations undertaken by Kanishk Steel Industries Limited (Demerged Company) all the assets and liabilities of the Sponge Iron Division of Kanishk Steel Industries Limited were vested with the company as a going concern basis.