Chandrima Mercantiles Ltd
- Market Cap ₹ 210 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 6.30
- High / Low ₹ 14.5 / 2.83
- Stock P/E 35.0
- Book Value ₹ 3.03
- Dividend Yield 0.00 %
- ROCE 4.73 %
- ROE 5.92 %
- Face Value ₹ 1.00
Pros
- Company is almost debt free.
- Company has delivered good profit growth of 29.3% CAGR over last 5 years
- Debtor days have improved from 132 to 89.8 days.
Cons
- Though the company is reporting repeated profits, it is not paying out dividend
- Company has a low return on equity of 4.23% over last 3 years.
- Working capital days have increased from 257 days to 455 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.
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.05 | 0.29 | 2.64 | 0.65 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 13.97 | 19.81 | 21.88 | 19.39 | 29.19 | 77.54 | |
| 0.08 | 0.32 | 2.65 | 0.66 | 0.05 | 0.08 | 17.67 | 19.80 | 21.87 | 17.74 | 28.49 | 72.79 | |
| Operating Profit | -0.03 | -0.03 | -0.01 | -0.01 | -0.05 | -0.08 | -3.70 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 1.65 | 0.70 | 4.75 |
| OPM % | -60.00% | -10.34% | -0.38% | -1.54% | -26.49% | 0.05% | 0.05% | 8.51% | 2.40% | 6.13% | ||
| 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.06 | 0.08 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.01 | -1.39 | 0.00 | 0.25 | |
| Interest | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Depreciation | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Profit before tax | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.00 | -3.70 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.26 | 0.69 | 5.00 |
| Tax % | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | -5.80% | -19.80% | |
| 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.00 | -3.70 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.26 | 0.73 | 5.99 | |
| EPS in Rs | 0.02 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | -1.12 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.08 | 0.02 | 0.18 |
| Dividend Payout % | 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: | 75% |
| 5 Years: | 41% |
| 3 Years: | 52% |
| TTM: | 166% |
| Compounded Profit Growth | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 90% |
| 5 Years: | 29% |
| 3 Years: | 569% |
| TTM: | 721% |
| Stock Price CAGR | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | % |
| 5 Years: | 77% |
| 3 Years: | 121% |
| 1 Year: | 91% |
| Return on Equity | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | % |
| 5 Years: | % |
| 3 Years: | 4% |
| 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 | 0.25 | 2.21 | 2.21 | 2.21 | 2.21 | 2.21 | 2.21 | 2.21 | 2.21 | 2.21 | 22.21 | 33.62 |
| Reserves | 0.37 | 1.11 | 1.14 | 1.14 | 1.09 | 1.09 | -2.61 | -2.59 | -2.57 | 45.18 | 79.21 | 67.39 |
| 0.00 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.98 | 0.33 | 0.33 | 4.36 | 3.57 | 3.11 | 5.75 | |
| 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.14 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 2.96 | 16.53 | 19.45 | 20.64 | 9.40 | 12.36 | |
| Total Liabilities | 0.64 | 3.65 | 3.79 | 3.66 | 3.61 | 4.29 | 2.89 | 16.48 | 23.45 | 71.60 | 113.93 | 119.12 |
| 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| 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 | 0.03 | 0.64 | 0.64 | 0.64 | 0.13 | 1.08 | 0.28 | 3.68 | 3.68 | 62.69 | 80.15 | 20.06 |
| 0.61 | 3.01 | 3.15 | 3.02 | 3.48 | 3.21 | 2.61 | 12.80 | 19.77 | 8.91 | 33.78 | 99.06 | |
| Total Assets | 0.64 | 3.65 | 3.79 | 3.66 | 3.61 | 4.29 | 2.89 | 16.48 | 23.45 | 71.60 | 113.93 | 119.12 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.00 | -2.31 | -0.06 | -0.58 | 0.08 | -0.52 | -0.23 | 3.17 | -3.53 | 5.41 | -38.26 | -57.51 | |
| 0.00 | -0.61 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.50 | -0.94 | 0.79 | -3.39 | 0.00 | -6.24 | 7.24 | 60.08 | |
| 0.00 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 0.57 | -0.60 | 1.47 | -0.52 | 0.20 | 3.50 | 0.83 | 31.04 | -2.58 | |
| Net Cash Flow | 0.00 | 0.09 | -0.06 | -0.01 | -0.02 | 0.01 | 0.04 | -0.02 | -0.03 | 0.01 | 0.01 | -0.01 |
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | -2.31 | -0.06 | -0.58 | 0.08 | -0.52 | -0.23 | 3.17 | -3.53 | 5.41 | -38.26 | -57.51 |
| CFO/OP | 0% | 7,700% | 600% | 5,800% | -160% | 650% | 6% | 31,700% | -35,300% | 328% | -5,466% | -1,211% |
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 | 0.00 | 239.14 | 106.46 | 190.92 | 4.70 | 66.33 | 202.18 | 156.43 | 148.55 | 89.77 | ||
| Inventory Days | 0.00 | 1,186.25 | 3.24 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.12 | 4.87 | 0.00 | 275.34 | 127.12 | ||
| Days Payable | 0.00 | 21.09 | 306.43 | 325.17 | 0.26 | 2.54 | ||||||
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 0.00 | 1,425.39 | 88.61 | 190.92 | 4.70 | -238.98 | -118.11 | 156.43 | 423.63 | 214.35 | ||
| Working Capital Days | 1,314.00 | 1,460.00 | 118.90 | 803.00 | -43.11 | -88.26 | -20.85 | -98.83 | 415.52 | 454.58 | ||
| ROCE % | 1.67% | 0.47% | 0.83% | 0.55% | 0.28% | 0.00% | -175.77% | 1.01% | 6.19% | 0.90% | 4.73% |
Insights
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Documents
Announcements
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Format of the Initial Disclosure to be made by an entity identified as a Large Corporate : Annexure A
9 Jun - Chandrima Mercantiles confirms it is not a Large Corporate; outstanding borrowing was 5.75 crore on 31 March 2026.
- Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Newspaper Publication 28 May
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Financial Results For The Quarter And Year Ended On 31St March, 2026
26 May - Board approved audited FY26 results; revenue Rs 7,753.63 lakh, profit Rs 500.09 lakh, with qualified audit opinion.
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Integrated Filing (Finance) For The Quarter And Year Ended On 31St March, 2026
26 May - Chandrima Mercantiles filed FY26 audited results; revenue 7,753.63 lakh, PAT 598.86 lakh, with audit qualifications.
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Board Meeting Outcome for Outcome Of Board Meeting Held Today I.E. Tuesday, 26Th May, 2026
26 May - Board approved FY26 audited results on 26 May 2026; PAT Rs598.86 lakh, qualified opinion, Rs49 lakh tax demand.
Business Overview:[1][2]
CML previously dealt with building materials, yarn, jute, jewelry, and ornaments. It also traded cloth, textiles, gold, silver, jewelry, bullion, and related products. Currently, the company focuses on trading agricultural products.