Popular Foundations Ltd
₹ 31.0
6.53%
05 Dec
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About
Founded in 1998, Popular Foundations Limited specializes in engineering and construction services, providing end-to-end solutions within the construction sector.[1]
Key Points
- Market Cap ₹ 63.2 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 31.0
- High / Low ₹ 37.4 / 22.0
- Stock P/E 27.4
- Book Value ₹ 21.4
- Dividend Yield 0.00 %
- ROCE 14.9 %
- ROE 11.5 %
- Face Value ₹ 10.0
Pros
- Company has reduced debt.
Cons
- Company has a low return on equity of 12.6% over last 3 years.
- Company has high debtors of 258 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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Half Yearly Results
Figures in Rs. Crores
Profit & Loss
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | TTM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.28 | 25.89 | 47.10 | 51.82 | 58.68 | 68.69 | |
| 18.96 | 23.65 | 45.44 | 45.22 | 51.63 | 64.04 | |
| Operating Profit | 1.32 | 2.24 | 1.66 | 6.60 | 7.05 | 4.65 |
| OPM % | 6.51% | 8.65% | 3.52% | 12.74% | 12.01% | 6.77% |
| 0.43 | 0.41 | 1.57 | 0.09 | 0.37 | 0.12 | |
| Interest | 1.79 | 1.97 | 1.55 | 1.45 | 1.53 | 1.37 |
| Depreciation | 0.25 | 0.30 | 0.33 | 0.28 | 0.43 | 0.43 |
| Profit before tax | -0.29 | 0.38 | 1.35 | 4.96 | 5.46 | 2.97 |
| Tax % | -24.14% | 5.26% | 11.85% | 30.24% | 30.22% | |
| -0.21 | 0.36 | 1.20 | 3.46 | 3.81 | 2.31 | |
| EPS in Rs | -21.00 | 36.00 | 120.00 | 2.31 | 1.87 | 1.13 |
| Dividend Payout % | 0.00% | 0.00% | 16.67% | 13.01% | 0.00% |
| Compounded Sales Growth | |
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| 3 Years: | 31% |
| TTM: | 13% |
| Compounded Profit Growth | |
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| 3 Years: | 123% |
| TTM: | 10% |
| Stock Price CAGR | |
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| 3 Years: | % |
| 1 Year: | -12% |
| Return on Equity | |
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| 5 Years: | % |
| 3 Years: | 13% |
| Last Year: | 11% |
Balance Sheet
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Sep 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Capital | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 15.01 | 20.38 | 20.38 |
| Reserves | 12.47 | 12.84 | 13.84 | 8.42 | 22.32 | 23.24 |
| 14.44 | 18.36 | 17.54 | 15.78 | 11.36 | 11.13 | |
| 13.72 | 17.09 | 16.27 | 23.77 | 19.29 | 18.11 | |
| Total Liabilities | 41.63 | 49.29 | 48.65 | 62.98 | 73.35 | 72.86 |
| 5.50 | 7.15 | 7.03 | 3.98 | 4.23 | 4.08 | |
| CWIP | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Investments | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 36.08 | 42.09 | 41.62 | 59.00 | 69.12 | 68.78 | |
| Total Assets | 41.63 | 49.29 | 48.65 | 62.98 | 73.35 | 72.86 |
Cash Flows
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.88 | -0.13 | 2.73 | -6.30 | -10.64 | |
| -0.67 | -1.88 | -0.02 | 2.77 | -0.57 | |
| -0.02 | 1.94 | -2.57 | 3.51 | 11.38 | |
| Net Cash Flow | 0.19 | -0.07 | 0.13 | -0.01 | 0.17 |
Ratios
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debtor Days | 407.66 | 272.52 | 188.16 | 316.33 | 258.39 |
| Inventory Days | 216.90 | 377.34 | 85.74 | 61.26 | 165.65 |
| Days Payable | 251.30 | 281.91 | 87.03 | 174.00 | 133.72 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 373.25 | 367.95 | 186.87 | 203.59 | 290.31 |
| Working Capital Days | 260.43 | 244.18 | 130.11 | 188.63 | 254.84 |
| ROCE % | 7.75% | 8.83% | 17.91% | 14.92% |
Documents
Announcements
- Results- Half Year Ended 30/09/2025 10 Nov
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Change in Management
10 Nov - Board approved unaudited H1 results (30 Sep 2025); CFO N. Chellappa resigns effective 15 Nov 2025.
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Board Meeting Outcome for Outcome Of Board Meeting- HY Ended 30Th September 2025
10 Nov - Unaudited H1 (Sep 30, 2025) results approved; CFO N. Chellappa resigns effective Nov 15, 2025.
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Board Meeting Intimation for Intimation For Board Meeting To Consider Unaudited Financials Of HY Ended 30/09/2025, Limited Review Report Issued By The Auditor & Any Other Matter
21 Oct - Board meeting on 10 Nov 2025 to approve unaudited H1 results ended 30.09.2025.
- Closure of Trading Window 29 Sep
Business Profile[1] The company is in civil construction for factories, educational institutions, commercial, and residential projects. It focuses towards non-residential and non-governmental projects around Chennai, with successful projects in Pondicherry, Tanjore, Bangalore, Trichy, Madurai, Vizhuppuram, and Coimbatore.