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 10.9
- Book Value ₹ 58.4
- Dividend Yield 0.00 %
- ROCE 19.5 %
- ROE 14.3 %
- 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
Commodities Chemicals Chemicals & Petrochemicals Specialty Chemicals
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 | 79.12 | 67.29 | |
| 48.06 | 38.57 | 41.10 | 62.56 | 55.97 | |
| Operating Profit | 5.95 | 7.78 | 8.04 | 16.56 | 11.32 |
| OPM % | 11.02% | 16.79% | 16.36% | 20.93% | 16.82% |
| 0.33 | 1.13 | 1.18 | 2.51 | 2.99 | |
| Interest | 0.10 | 0.08 | 0.16 | 0.20 | 0.14 |
| 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 | 7.80 | ||
| Dividend Payout % | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Compounded Sales Growth | |
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| 3 Years: | 13% |
| TTM: | -15% |
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| 3 Years: | 11% |
| TTM: | -32% |
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| 1 Year: | -36% |
| Return on Equity | |
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| 5 Years: | 24% |
| 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 | 44.27 | 52.56 |
| 2.00 | 1.37 | 1.54 | 0.89 | 0.70 | |
| 5.76 | 6.76 | 7.47 | 11.10 | 10.43 | |
| Total Liabilities | 17.15 | 23.82 | 50.96 | 67.12 | 74.55 |
| 2.97 | 4.37 | 7.52 | 13.40 | 17.37 | |
| CWIP | 0.00 | 0.09 | 0.00 | 0.13 | 5.62 |
| Investments | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 14.18 | 19.36 | 43.44 | 53.59 | 51.56 | |
| Total Assets | 17.15 | 23.82 | 50.96 | 67.12 | 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 | 2.96 | 6.26 | |
| -0.90 | -2.16 | -3.51 | -16.44 | -7.57 | |
| 0.33 | -0.73 | 20.42 | -0.60 | -0.30 | |
| Net Cash Flow | 0.26 | 0.58 | 18.71 | -14.08 | -1.62 |
| Free Cash Flow | -0.05 | 1.33 | -2.10 | -5.20 | -5.76 |
| CFO/OP | 36% | 71% | 51% | 38% | 86% |
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 | 93.00 | 88.90 |
| Inventory Days | 21.01 | 53.94 | 82.32 | 81.82 | 175.70 |
| Days Payable | 37.13 | 53.56 | 51.37 | 47.00 | 67.58 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 40.92 | 88.10 | 137.54 | 127.82 | 197.03 |
| Working Capital Days | 42.37 | 80.56 | 108.97 | 124.23 | 168.32 |
| ROCE % | 57.96% | 27.64% | 33.97% | 19.47% |
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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