A-1 Ltd
Incorporated in 2004, A-1 Acid Ltd
is in the wholesale trading of Acid
& Chemicals and also in transportation business[1]
- Market Cap ₹ 1,989 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 1,729
- High / Low ₹ 1,916 / 342
- Stock P/E 792
- Book Value ₹ 42.3
- Dividend Yield 0.09 %
- ROCE 10.6 %
- ROE 7.82 %
- Face Value ₹ 10.0
Pros
- Company has been maintaining a healthy dividend payout of 84.0%
Cons
- Stock is trading at 40.9 times its book value
- Company has a low return on equity of 5.86% 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
Commodities Chemicals Chemicals & Petrochemicals Trading - Chemicals
Quarterly Results
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
Profit & Loss
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | TTM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | 85 | 106 | 100 | 141 | 116 | 145 | 310 | 331 | 211 | 331 | 312 | |
| 93 | 82 | 99 | 104 | 143 | 112 | 141 | 301 | 326 | 206 | 321 | 303 | |
| Operating Profit | 3 | 3 | 7 | -4 | -2 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 8 |
| OPM % | 4% | 4% | 6% | -4% | -2% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 1% | 2% | 3% | 3% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| Interest | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Depreciation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Profit before tax | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| Tax % | 25% | 26% | 33% | 49% | 25% | 24% | 34% | 26% | 24% | 36% | 27% | |
| 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | |
| EPS in Rs | 1.08 | 7.67 | 25.00 | 2.37 | 3.63 | 2.77 | 2.37 | 5.49 | 3.14 | 0.96 | 3.17 | 2.18 |
| Dividend Payout % | 0% | 16% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 27% | 48% | 157% | 47% |
| Compounded Sales Growth | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 13% |
| 5 Years: | 23% |
| 3 Years: | 2% |
| TTM: | 24% |
| Compounded Profit Growth | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 37% |
| 5 Years: | 4% |
| 3 Years: | -16% |
| TTM: | -9% |
| Stock Price CAGR | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | % |
| 5 Years: | 96% |
| 3 Years: | 77% |
| 1 Year: | 378% |
| Return on Equity | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 10% |
| 5 Years: | 8% |
| 3 Years: | 6% |
| Last Year: | 8% |
Balance Sheet
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
| 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 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Reserves | 7 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 25 | 27 | 30 | 35 | 37 | 36 | 38 | 37 |
| 13 | 12 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 6 | 17 | 26 | 14 | 11 | 22 | 17 | |
| 3 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | |
| Total Liabilities | 24 | 26 | 38 | 39 | 53 | 48 | 61 | 80 | 68 | 61 | 74 | 68 |
| 4 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 10 | |
| CWIP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 20 | 23 | 26 | 30 | 38 | 37 | 47 | 60 | 48 | 43 | 58 | 52 | |
| Total Assets | 24 | 26 | 38 | 39 | 53 | 48 | 61 | 80 | 68 | 61 | 74 | 68 |
Cash Flows
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | -6 | 8 | -4 | -0 | 19 | 11 | -11 | ||||
| 0 | -7 | -0 | -6 | -9 | -4 | -3 | 1 | ||||
| -4 | 14 | -7 | 9 | 9 | -15 | -6 | 7 | ||||
| Net Cash Flow | -1 | 0 | 0 | -0 | -0 | -0 | 2 | -2 |
Ratios
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debtor Days | 69 | 87 | 76 | 89 | 70 | 78 | 91 | 54 | 42 | 53 | 56 |
| Inventory Days | 3 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| Days Payable | 3 | 8 | 5 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 70 | 86 | 73 | 80 | 68 | 81 | 93 | 54 | 43 | 54 | 57 |
| Working Capital Days | 16 | 22 | 17 | 32 | 64 | 83 | 69 | 33 | 31 | 41 | 35 |
| ROCE % | 13% | 23% | 18% | 17% | 11% | 9% | 15% | 10% | 4% | 11% |
Documents
Announcements
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Board Meeting Outcome for Bonus Issue, Increase Authorize Share Capital, Stock Split, Alter Object Clause, Investment In A-1 Sureja Industries
1d - Board proposed 3:1 bonus, 10:1 split, authorised capital to Rs46Cr, increase subsidiary stake 45%→51%. (Postal ballot planned.)
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Newspaper Publication
2d - Newspaper advertisement regarding financial results for the quarter and half year ended on 30th September,2025
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Clarification With Respect To Circulation Of Stock-Related Messages On Social Media Platforms
11 Nov - 11 Nov 2025: Clarifies rumors; confirms prior disclosure of 51% EV company acquisition; denies bonus/dividend/split ratios.
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INTEGRATED FILING (FINANCIAL) FOR THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,2025
11 Nov - Q2 Sep 30,2025: Revenue INR 6,314.31L, PAT INR 6.96L; auditors unqualified; April 12 fire disclosed.
- Financial Results For The Quarter And Half Year Ended On 30.09.2025 11 Nov
Product Profile:[1]
a) Nitric Acid
b) Sulphuric Acid
c) Hydrochloric Acid
d) Ethyl Acetate
e) Technical Grade Urea
d) Acetic Acid
e) Methanol
f) Calcium Carobonate
g) Methyl Formate
h) Formic Acid
i) Toluene Di - Isocyanate
j) Hydro Fluoro Sulphasilicic Acid
k) Nitro Benzene
l) Sodium Hypo Chlorite
m) Stable Bleaching Powder
n) Poly Aluminium Chloride
o) Oleum 23% & 65%
p) Formal Dehyde