Deepak Chemtex Ltd
Incorporated in 1997, Deepak Chemtex manufactures colourants used in food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, confectionery,
feeds and ink jet inks[1]
- Market Cap ₹ 92.3 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 85.0
- High / Low ₹ 150 / 67.0
- Stock P/E 14.0
- Book Value ₹ 55.3
- Dividend Yield 0.00 %
- ROCE 15.7 %
- ROE 11.6 %
- Face Value ₹ 10.0
Pros
- Company has reduced debt.
- Company is almost debt free.
Cons
- Though the company is reporting repeated profits, it is not paying out dividend
- Earnings include an other income of Rs.2.99 Cr.
* 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 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29.27 | 54.01 | 46.35 | 50.19 | 67.67 | 53.20 | |
| 25.08 | 47.74 | 38.54 | 41.59 | 54.68 | 45.69 | |
| Operating Profit | 4.19 | 6.27 | 7.81 | 8.60 | 12.99 | 7.51 |
| OPM % | 14.31% | 11.61% | 16.85% | 17.13% | 19.20% | 14.12% |
| 0.17 | 0.33 | 1.13 | 1.18 | 2.51 | 2.99 | |
| Interest | 0.08 | 0.09 | 0.08 | 0.16 | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| Depreciation | 0.57 | 0.84 | 0.66 | 0.76 | 1.62 | 1.47 |
| Profit before tax | 3.71 | 5.67 | 8.20 | 8.86 | 13.76 | 8.93 |
| Tax % | 27.76% | 25.57% | 25.12% | 25.06% | 26.89% | 26.09% |
| 2.67 | 4.22 | 6.15 | 6.63 | 10.07 | 6.59 | |
| EPS in Rs | 6.10 | 9.27 | 6.07 | |||
| Dividend Payout % | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Compounded Sales Growth | |
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| 10 Years: | % |
| 5 Years: | 13% |
| 3 Years: | 5% |
| TTM: | -21% |
| Compounded Profit Growth | |
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| 5 Years: | 20% |
| 3 Years: | 2% |
| TTM: | -35% |
| Stock Price CAGR | |
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| 1 Year: | -36% |
| Return on Equity | |
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| 10 Years: | % |
| 5 Years: | 22% |
| 3 Years: | 17% |
| Last Year: | 12% |
Balance Sheet
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
| Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Capital | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 10.86 | 10.86 | 10.86 |
| Reserves | 4.85 | 9.07 | 15.22 | 31.78 | 42.66 | 49.26 |
| 1.83 | 2.06 | 1.37 | 1.54 | 0.89 | 0.70 | |
| 3.97 | 5.57 | 6.67 | 6.98 | 9.92 | 3.76 | |
| Total Liabilities | 11.15 | 17.20 | 23.76 | 51.16 | 64.33 | 64.58 |
| 2.65 | 3.12 | 3.53 | 4.85 | 6.47 | 7.46 | |
| CWIP | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.11 | 0.67 |
| Investments | 0.00 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| 8.50 | 13.99 | 20.14 | 46.21 | 57.65 | 56.35 | |
| Total Assets | 11.15 | 17.20 | 23.76 | 51.16 | 64.33 | 64.58 |
Cash Flows
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
| Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.38 | 1.15 | 2.57 | -0.75 | 10.79 | 1.44 | |
| -1.17 | -1.30 | -1.01 | -1.65 | -24.41 | -2.77 | |
| -0.15 | 0.14 | -0.73 | 20.47 | -0.59 | -0.29 | |
| Net Cash Flow | 0.05 | 0.00 | 0.82 | 18.07 | -14.21 | -1.62 |
| Free Cash Flow | 0.73 | 0.13 | 1.50 | -2.83 | 7.45 | -1.57 |
| CFO/OP | 58% | 42% | 51% | 18% | 106% | 55% |
Ratios
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
| Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debtor Days | 64.60 | 57.04 | 87.73 | 110.18 | 90.35 | 94.27 |
| Inventory Days | 43.55 | 21.01 | 53.94 | 56.35 | 47.53 | 82.51 |
| Days Payable | 64.73 | 37.13 | 53.56 | 46.50 | 47.04 | 22.84 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 43.42 | 40.92 | 88.10 | 120.03 | 90.84 | 153.94 |
| Working Capital Days | 37.04 | 43.12 | 80.95 | 96.21 | 79.02 | 141.27 |
| ROCE % | 61.24% | 57.66% | 29.44% | 28.16% | 15.67% |
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Documents
Announcements
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Newspaper Publication
- Newspaper Publication regarding Notice of 29th AGM and Remote E-voting information.
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The Company Has Sent Letter To The Shareholders For AGM Whose Email Id Was Not Registered With RTA.
- 29th AGM on September 21, 2026; annual report and e-voting schedule shared.
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Reg. 34 (1) Annual Report.
- 29th AGM on Sept 21, 2026; seeks reappointment of MD, WTD and Rs 50 crore RPT approval.
- Notice Of The 29Th Annual General Meeting ('AGM') Of The Company To Be Held On Monday, September 21, 2026
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Newspaper Publication
- Newspaper Advertisement for Notice of AGM to be held through Video Conferencing (VC)/ Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM).
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