Popular Foundations Ltd
₹ 26.0
-5.91%
16 Oct
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About
Incorporated in 1998, Popular Foundations Ltd is in the business of construction.[1]
Key Points
- Market Cap ₹ 52.9 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 26.0
- High / Low ₹ 36.0 / 23.0
- Stock P/E 62.3
- Book Value ₹ 21.3
- Dividend Yield 0.00 %
- ROCE 3.84 %
- ROE 1.97 %
- Face Value ₹ 10.0
Pros
Cons
- Though the company is reporting repeated profits, it is not paying out dividend
- Company has low interest coverage ratio.
- Company has a low return on equity of 8.48% over last 3 years.
- Company has high debtors of 279 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 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.28 | 25.89 | 47.10 | 51.82 | 58.68 | 61.79 | |
| 18.96 | 23.65 | 45.44 | 45.22 | 51.63 | 59.52 | |
| Operating Profit | 1.32 | 2.24 | 1.66 | 6.60 | 7.05 | 2.27 |
| OPM % | 6.51% | 8.65% | 3.52% | 12.74% | 12.01% | 3.67% |
| 0.43 | 0.41 | 1.57 | 0.09 | 0.37 | 0.47 | |
| Interest | 1.79 | 1.97 | 1.55 | 1.45 | 1.52 | 1.19 |
| Depreciation | 0.25 | 0.30 | 0.33 | 0.28 | 0.43 | 0.48 |
| Profit before tax | -0.29 | 0.38 | 1.35 | 4.96 | 5.47 | 1.07 |
| Tax % | -24.14% | 5.26% | 11.85% | 30.24% | 30.35% | 5.61% |
| -0.21 | 0.36 | 1.20 | 3.46 | 3.81 | 1.01 | |
| EPS in Rs | -1.75 | 3.00 | 10.00 | 2.31 | 1.87 | 0.50 |
| Dividend Payout % | 0.00% | 0.00% | 16.67% | 13.01% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Compounded Sales Growth | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | % |
| 5 Years: | 25% |
| 3 Years: | 9% |
| TTM: | 5% |
| Compounded Profit Growth | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | % |
| 5 Years: | 43% |
| 3 Years: | -10% |
| TTM: | -77% |
| Stock Price CAGR | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | % |
| 5 Years: | % |
| 3 Years: | % |
| 1 Year: | -2% |
| Return on Equity | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | % |
| 5 Years: | 8% |
| 3 Years: | 8% |
| Last Year: | 2% |
Balance Sheet
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 23.01 |
| 14.44 | 18.36 | 17.54 | 15.78 | 11.36 | 14.13 | |
| 13.72 | 17.09 | 16.27 | 23.77 | 19.29 | 26.93 | |
| Total Liabilities | 41.63 | 49.29 | 48.65 | 62.98 | 73.35 | 84.45 |
| 5.50 | 7.15 | 7.03 | 3.98 | 4.23 | 4.95 | |
| 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 | 79.50 | |
| Total Assets | 41.63 | 49.29 | 48.65 | 62.98 | 73.35 | 84.45 |
Cash Flows
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.88 | -0.13 | 2.73 | -6.30 | -10.64 | -2.06 | |
| -0.67 | -1.88 | -0.02 | 2.77 | -0.57 | -1.08 | |
| -0.02 | 1.94 | -2.57 | 3.51 | 11.38 | 2.77 | |
| Net Cash Flow | 0.19 | -0.07 | 0.13 | -0.01 | 0.17 | -0.37 |
| Free Cash Flow | 0.51 | -2.08 | 2.54 | -3.53 | -11.20 | -3.14 |
| CFO/EBITDA Share of operating profit converting into cash: CFO (before tax) / Operating Profit | 67% | -3% | 164% | -84% | -134% | -77% |
Ratios
| Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debtor Days | 407.66 | 272.52 | 188.16 | 316.33 | 258.39 | 278.58 |
| Inventory Days | 216.90 | 377.34 | 85.74 | 61.26 | 375.10 | 346.62 |
| Days Payable | 251.30 | 281.91 | 87.03 | 174.00 | 300.80 | 370.19 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 373.25 | 367.95 | 186.87 | 203.59 | 332.68 | 255.01 |
| Working Capital Days | 260.43 | 244.18 | 130.11 | 188.63 | 254.84 | 250.93 |
| ROCE % | 7.75% | 8.83% | 17.91% | 14.92% | 3.84% |
Insights
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Documents
Announcements
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Compliances-Certificate under Reg. 74 (5) of SEBI (DP) Regulations, 2018
- Submitted Regulation 74(5) certificate for quarter ended 30 September 2026; all shares remain in demat form.
- Closure of Trading Window
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Scrutinizer''s Report For AGM Held On 22/09/2026
- 28th AGM voting results: accounts adopted; Vinita Venkatesh re-elected director on September 22, 2026.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Award_of_Order_Receipt_of_Order
- Popular Foundations won ₹18.15 crore order from Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology for G+7 super structure works, 380 days.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Newspaper Publication
- Enclosing copy of Newspaper advertisements for the upcoming 28th AGM of Ms. Popular Foundations Ltd
Business Overview:[1]
PFL is engaged in Civil Construcion by handling diverse projects like Commercial buildings, Hotels , Factories, Art Centres, Residential Buildings, and Educational Institutions.