Deepak Chemtex Ltd
Incorporated in 1997, Deepak Chemtex manufactures colourants used in food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, confectionery,
feeds and ink jet inks[1]
- Market Cap ₹ 86.5 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 79.6
- High / Low ₹ 170 / 67.0
- Stock P/E 10.5
- Book Value ₹ 58.4
- Dividend Yield 0.00 %
- ROCE 19.4 %
- ROE 13.9 %
- 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
* 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
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
Profit & Loss
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
| Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54.01 | 46.35 | 49.14 | 78.25 | 67.64 | |
| 48.06 | 38.57 | 41.10 | 61.77 | 56.33 | |
| Operating Profit | 5.95 | 7.78 | 8.04 | 16.48 | 11.31 |
| OPM % | 11.02% | 16.79% | 16.36% | 21.06% | 16.72% |
| 0.33 | 1.13 | 1.18 | 2.51 | 2.99 | |
| Interest | 0.10 | 0.08 | 0.16 | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Depreciation | 0.54 | 0.66 | 0.85 | 2.15 | 2.57 |
| Profit before tax | 5.64 | 8.17 | 8.21 | 16.72 | 11.60 |
| Tax % | 25.00% | 25.21% | 27.28% | 25.18% | 26.98% |
| 4.23 | 6.12 | 5.97 | 12.51 | 8.47 | |
| EPS in Rs | 5.50 | 11.52 | 7.59 | ||
| Dividend Payout % | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Compounded Sales Growth | |
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| 3 Years: | 13% |
| TTM: | -14% |
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| 3 Years: | 10% |
| TTM: | -34% |
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| 1 Year: | -43% |
| Return on Equity | |
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| 5 Years: | 23% |
| 3 Years: | 20% |
| Last Year: | 14% |
Balance Sheet
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
| Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Capital | 0.50 | 0.50 | 10.86 | 10.86 | 10.86 |
| Reserves | 8.89 | 15.19 | 31.09 | 44.29 | 52.56 |
| 2.00 | 1.37 | 1.54 | 0.89 | 0.71 | |
| 5.76 | 6.76 | 7.47 | 14.43 | 10.42 | |
| Total Liabilities | 17.15 | 23.82 | 50.96 | 70.47 | 74.55 |
| 2.97 | 4.37 | 7.52 | 13.40 | 22.31 | |
| CWIP | 0.00 | 0.09 | 0.00 | 0.13 | 0.67 |
| Investments | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 14.18 | 19.36 | 43.44 | 56.94 | 51.57 | |
| Total Assets | 17.15 | 23.82 | 50.96 | 70.47 | 74.55 |
Cash Flows
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
| Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.82 | 3.48 | 1.81 | -3.48 | 6.15 | |
| -0.90 | -2.16 | -3.51 | -16.44 | -7.46 | |
| 0.33 | -0.73 | 20.42 | -0.60 | -0.30 | |
| Net Cash Flow | 0.26 | 0.58 | 18.71 | -20.53 | -1.62 |
| Free Cash Flow | -0.05 | 1.33 | -2.10 | -11.64 | -5.87 |
| CFO/OP | 36% | 71% | 51% | -1% | 85% |
Ratios
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
| Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debtor Days | 57.04 | 87.73 | 106.59 | 94.04 | 88.44 |
| Inventory Days | 21.01 | 53.94 | 82.32 | 88.83 | 175.74 |
| Days Payable | 37.13 | 53.56 | 51.37 | 51.03 | 67.59 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 40.92 | 88.10 | 137.54 | 131.84 | 196.59 |
| Working Capital Days | 42.37 | 80.56 | 108.97 | 125.20 | 167.44 |
| ROCE % | 57.96% | 27.64% | 33.80% | 19.45% |
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Documents
Announcements
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Compliances-Reg.24(A)-Annual Secretarial Compliance
30 May - Deepak Chemtex says Annual Secretarial Compliance Report is not applicable for FY ended March 31, 2026.
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Intimation Pursuant To Regulations 30 Of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 ('SEBI Listing Regulations') - Appointment Of Secretarial Auditor
29 May - Board appointed NKM and Associates as Secretarial Auditor for FY 2026-27 on May 29, 2026.
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Intimation Pursuant To Regulations 30 Of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 ('SEBI Listing Regulations') - Appointment Of Internal Auditor
29 May - M/s ADMS and Company appointed Internal Auditor for FY2026-27 on May 29, 2026.
- Outcome Of The Board Meeting Pursuant To Regulation 30 And 33 Of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 Held On Friday, May 29, 2026 29 May
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Board Meeting Outcome for Pursuant To Regulation 30 And 33 Of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 Held On Friday, May 29, 2026
29 May - Board approved audited standalone and consolidated FY2026 results on May 29, 2026; auditors gave unmodified opinions.
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