Deepak Chemtex Ltd
Incorporated in 1997, Deepak Chemtex manufactures colourants used in food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, confectionery,
feeds and ink jet inks[1]
- Market Cap ₹ 149 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 137
- High / Low ₹ 175 / 89.0
- Stock P/E 14.8
- Book Value ₹ 49.3
- Dividend Yield 0.00 %
- ROCE 28.1 %
- ROE 20.9 %
- Face Value ₹ 10.0
Pros
- Company has reduced debt.
- Company is almost debt free.
- Company has a good return on equity (ROE) track record: 3 Years ROE 25.4%
Cons
- Though the company is reporting repeated profits, it is not paying out dividend
* 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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Half Yearly Results
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
Profit & Loss
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
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29 | 54 | 46 | 50 | 68 | |
25 | 48 | 39 | 42 | 55 | |
Operating Profit | 4 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 13 |
OPM % | 14% | 12% | 17% | 17% | 19% |
0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
Interest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Depreciation | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Profit before tax | 4 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 14 |
Tax % | 28% | 26% | 25% | 25% | 27% |
3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 10 | |
EPS in Rs | 6.10 | 9.27 | |||
Dividend Payout % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Compounded Sales Growth | |
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3 Years: | 8% |
TTM: | 35% |
Compounded Profit Growth | |
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5 Years: | % |
3 Years: | 34% |
TTM: | 52% |
Stock Price CAGR | |
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3 Years: | % |
1 Year: | 48% |
Return on Equity | |
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5 Years: | % |
3 Years: | 25% |
Last Year: | 21% |
Balance Sheet
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
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Equity Capital | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 11 | 11 |
Reserves | 5 | 9 | 15 | 32 | 43 |
2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 10 | |
Total Liabilities | 11 | 17 | 24 | 51 | 64 |
3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
CWIP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
8 | 14 | 20 | 46 | 58 | |
Total Assets | 11 | 17 | 24 | 51 | 64 |
Cash Flows
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
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1 | 1 | 3 | -1 | 11 | |
-1 | -1 | -1 | -2 | -24 | |
-0 | 0 | -1 | 20 | -1 | |
Net Cash Flow | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18 | -14 |
Ratios
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
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Debtor Days | 65 | 57 | 88 | 110 | 90 |
Inventory Days | 44 | 21 | 54 | 56 | 51 |
Days Payable | 65 | 37 | 54 | 46 | 51 |
Cash Conversion Cycle | 43 | 41 | 88 | 120 | 90 |
Working Capital Days | 37 | 43 | 81 | 96 | 78 |
ROCE % | 61% | 58% | 29% | 28% |
Documents
Announcements
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Newspaper Publication
12h - Newspaper Advertisement of Notice of 28th AGM and Remote e-voting information etc.
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Dispatch Of Letter To Shareholders
1d - AGM Sep 22, 2025; cut-off Sep 15; e-voting Sep 19–21; notice available on company and exchange websites.
- Notice Of The 28Th Annual General Meeting Of The Company 1d
- Reg. 34 (1) Annual Report. 1d
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Newspaper Publication
2d - Newspaper Advertisement of the Notice of AGM to the Shareholders.
Business Overview:[1]
DCL specializes in manufacturing, refining, exporting, importing, and trading chemical products, including:
a) Inorganic Acids and Chemicals:
- Sulphuric acid, oleum, chloro-
sulphonic acid, hydrochloric acid
- Various grades of alums, pyrites,
gypsum, bauxite, alumina, and
aluminium hydroxide
- Aluminium compounds, sulphur,
zinc, copper, and magnesium
b) Sulphates and Industrial Chemicals:
- Zinc sulphate, copper sulphate,
magnesium sulphate, and other
sulphates
- Hydrogen, chlorine, and related
industrial chemicals
b) Specialized Products:
Fertilizers, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, polymers, plastics, detergents, dyes, and essences