Deepak Chemtex Ltd
Incorporated in 1997, Deepak Chemtex manufactures colourants used in food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, confectionery,
feeds and ink jet inks[1]
- Market Cap ₹ 159 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 147
- High / Low ₹ 175 / 89.0
- Stock P/E 15.8
- 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.
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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| 3 Years: | 34% |
| TTM: | 52% |
| Stock Price CAGR | |
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| 1 Year: | 50% |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)-Change in Directorate
27 Jul - Appointment of two new independent directors; two completed terms and ceased on July 27, 2025.
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Compliances-Certificate under Reg. 74 (5) of SEBI (DP) Regulations, 2018
8 Jul - Compliances Certificate under Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (DP) Regulation, 2018 for the Quarter ended June 30, 2025
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Intimation Under Regulation 30 Of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 - Incorporation Of A Subsidiary Company
26 Jun - Incorporation of wholly owned US subsidiary Atlas Tints Inc. to expand overseas business.
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Compliances-Reg.24(A)-Annual Secretarial Compliance
30 May - Deepak Chemtex exempt from Annual Secretarial Compliance Report for FY 2025 as SME-listed entity.
- Audited Financial Results For Half Year And Year Ended On March 31, 2025 30 May
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