Deepak Chemtex Ltd
Incorporated in 1997, Deepak Chemtex manufactures colourants used in food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, confectionery,
feeds and ink jet inks[1]
- Market Cap ₹ 124 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 114
- High / Low ₹ 175 / 93.5
- Stock P/E 15.0
- Book Value ₹ 52.4
- 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 | TTM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29.27 | 54.01 | 46.35 | 50.19 | 68.00 | 62.28 | |
| 25.08 | 47.74 | 38.54 | 41.59 | 55.02 | 51.94 | |
| Operating Profit | 4.19 | 6.27 | 7.81 | 8.60 | 12.98 | 10.34 |
| OPM % | 14.31% | 11.61% | 16.85% | 17.13% | 19.09% | 16.60% |
| 0.17 | 0.33 | 1.13 | 1.18 | 2.51 | 2.59 | |
| Interest | 0.08 | 0.09 | 0.08 | 0.16 | 0.11 | 0.07 |
| Depreciation | 0.57 | 0.84 | 0.66 | 0.76 | 1.62 | 1.59 |
| Profit before tax | 3.71 | 5.67 | 8.20 | 8.86 | 13.76 | 11.27 |
| Tax % | 27.76% | 25.57% | 25.12% | 25.06% | 26.89% | |
| 2.67 | 4.22 | 6.15 | 6.63 | 10.07 | 8.25 | |
| EPS in Rs | 6.10 | 9.27 | 7.60 | |||
| Dividend Payout % | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Compounded Sales Growth | |
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| 3 Years: | 8% |
| TTM: | 2% |
| Compounded Profit Growth | |
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| 3 Years: | 34% |
| TTM: | -6% |
| Stock Price CAGR | |
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| 1 Year: | -32% |
| Return on Equity | |
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| 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 | Sep 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 46.09 |
| 1.83 | 2.06 | 1.37 | 1.54 | 0.89 | 0.80 | |
| 3.97 | 5.57 | 6.67 | 6.98 | 9.91 | 9.17 | |
| Total Liabilities | 11.15 | 17.20 | 23.76 | 51.16 | 64.32 | 66.92 |
| 2.65 | 3.12 | 3.53 | 4.85 | 6.47 | 6.02 | |
| CWIP | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.11 | 0.32 |
| Investments | 0.00 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| 8.50 | 13.99 | 20.14 | 46.21 | 57.64 | 60.48 | |
| Total Assets | 11.15 | 17.20 | 23.76 | 51.16 | 64.32 | 66.92 |
Cash Flows
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
| Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.38 | 1.15 | 2.57 | -0.75 | 10.79 | |
| -1.17 | -1.30 | -1.01 | -1.65 | -24.41 | |
| -0.15 | 0.14 | -0.73 | 20.47 | -0.59 | |
| Net Cash Flow | 0.05 | 0.00 | 0.82 | 18.07 | -14.21 |
Ratios
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
| Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debtor Days | 64.60 | 57.04 | 87.73 | 110.18 | 89.91 |
| Inventory Days | 43.55 | 21.01 | 53.94 | 56.35 | 51.11 |
| Days Payable | 64.73 | 37.13 | 53.56 | 46.50 | 50.58 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 43.42 | 40.92 | 88.10 | 120.03 | 90.44 |
| Working Capital Days | 37.04 | 43.12 | 80.95 | 96.21 | 78.05 |
| ROCE % | 61.24% | 57.66% | 29.44% | 28.14% |
Documents
Announcements
- Unaudited Financial Results Of The Company For Half Year Ended September 30, 2025 14 Nov
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Statement Of Deviation & Variation For Half Year Ended September 30, 2025
14 Nov - IPO proceeds Rs.2,304.00 lakh fully utilised; no deviation as of Sep 30, 2025.
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Board Meeting Outcome for Held On Friday, November 14, 2025
14 Nov - Board approved H1 (Sep 30, 2025) results: consolidated income ₹3,172.41 lakh, PAT ₹432.97 lakh; IPO proceeds fully utilized (₹2,304.00 lakh).
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Board Meeting Intimation for To Consider And Approve The Unaudited Financial Results Of The Company For Half Year Ended On September 30, 2025
5 Nov - Board meeting on Nov 14, 2025 to approve unaudited results for half-year ended Sept 30, 2025.
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Compliances-Certificate under Reg. 74 (5) of SEBI (DP) Regulations, 2018
13 Oct - Certificate under Reg. 74 (5) of SEBI (DP) Regulations, 2018 for the quarter ended September 30, 2025.
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