National Peroxide Ltd
Incorporated in 1954, National Peroxide
Ltd is a manufacturer of Hydrogen Peroxide[1]
- Market Cap ₹ 367 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 638
- High / Low ₹ 708 / 350
- Stock P/E 19.7
- Book Value ₹ 630
- Dividend Yield 1.10 %
- ROCE 2.55 %
- ROE 1.76 %
- Face Value ₹ 10.0
Pros
- Company has reduced debt.
- Company is almost debt free.
- Stock is trading at 1.01 times its book value
Cons
- Company has a low return on equity of 2.02% over last 3 years.
- Working capital days have increased from 48.5 days to 85.8 days
* 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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Quarterly Results
Figures in Rs. Crores
Profit & Loss
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | TTM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 377 | 333 | 287 | 290 | 319 | |
| 317 | 295 | 270 | 265 | 281 | |
| Operating Profit | 60 | 38 | 16 | 24 | 39 |
| OPM % | 16% | 11% | 6% | 8% | 12% |
| 21 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | |
| Interest | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Depreciation | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
| Profit before tax | 54 | 22 | -2 | 7 | 22 |
| Tax % | 26% | 22% | 8% | 22% | |
| 40 | 17 | -2 | 6 | 18 | |
| EPS in Rs | 29.22 | -3.92 | 10.13 | 31.42 | |
| Dividend Payout % | 0% | 43% | 0% | 69% |
| Compounded Sales Growth | |
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| 3 Years: | -8% |
| TTM: | 14% |
| Compounded Profit Growth | |
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| 3 Years: | -41% |
| TTM: | 389% |
| Stock Price CAGR | |
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| 1 Year: | 4% |
| Return on Equity | |
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| 3 Years: | 2% |
| Last Year: | 2% |
Balance Sheet
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Capital | 0.00 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Reserves | 346 | 353 | 344 | 356 |
| 23 | 20 | 16 | 13 | |
| 86 | 81 | 76 | 82 | |
| Total Liabilities | 455 | 459 | 442 | 457 |
| 336 | 321 | 312 | 297 | |
| CWIP | 3 | 11 | 3 | 3 |
| Investments | 40 | 35 | 37 | 51 |
| 77 | 92 | 90 | 106 | |
| Total Assets | 455 | 459 | 442 | 457 |
Cash Flows
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | 36 | 19 | 34 | |
| 25 | -18 | -2 | -23 | |
| -86 | -17 | -13 | -5 | |
| Net Cash Flow | 6 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Free Cash Flow | 61 | 22 | 14 | 30 |
| CFO/OP | 125% | 117% | 131% | 135% |
Ratios
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debtor Days | 23 | 30 | 29 | 32 |
| Inventory Days | 76 | 77 | 80 | 99 |
| Days Payable | 46 | 51 | 49 | 43 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 53 | 56 | 60 | 89 |
| Working Capital Days | 27 | 29 | 30 | 86 |
| ROCE % | 6% | 0% | 3% |
Insights
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Documents
Announcements
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Communication To Shareholders - Dividend For FY 2025-26 - Intimation On Tax Deduction At Source (TDS) / Withholding Tax On Dividend
- FY26 dividend Rs7/share; record date Sept 22, AGM Sept 29, 2026; TDS documentation requested.
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Intimation Under Regulation 30 Of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015
- AGM on September 29, 2026; annual report FY2025-26 web-link shared.
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Notice Of 6Th Annual General Meeting Along With Annual Report For FY 2025-26.
- 6th AGM on September 29, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. IST; FY2025-26 annual report dispatched electronically.
- Reg. 34 (1) Annual Report.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Newspaper Publication
- Newspaper Publication regarding Annual General meeting of the Company.
Business Overview:[1]
NPL is a part of the Wadia Group which holds 70.8% in the company. NPL manufactures peroxygen chemicals and is the largest producer of hydrogen peroxide in India