Albert David Ltd
Incorporated in 1938, Albert David
Ltd is in the business of manufacturing pharmaceutical products[1]
- Market Cap ₹ 454 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 801
- High / Low ₹ 1,540 / 763
- Stock P/E
- Book Value ₹ 690
- Dividend Yield 0.62 %
- ROCE 6.45 %
- ROE 4.39 %
- Face Value ₹ 10.0
Pros
- Stock is trading at 1.16 times its book value
Cons
- Company has low interest coverage ratio.
- The company has delivered a poor sales growth of 1.52% over past five years.
- Company has a low return on equity of 12.5% over last 3 years.
- Dividend payout has been low at 13.2% of profits over last 3 years
* 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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Quarterly Results
Figures in Rs. Crores
Profit & Loss
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | TTM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 287 | 317 | 318 | 293 | 285 | 316 | 320 | 246 | 313 | 341 | 362 | 345 | 316 | |
| 254 | 281 | 286 | 266 | 267 | 286 | 289 | 227 | 272 | 297 | 315 | 342 | 328 | |
| Operating Profit | 33 | 37 | 31 | 27 | 18 | 30 | 30 | 19 | 41 | 44 | 47 | 3 | -12 |
| OPM % | 11% | 12% | 10% | 9% | 6% | 10% | 10% | 8% | 13% | 13% | 13% | 1% | -4% |
| 1 | 2 | 43 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 58 | 30 | 6 | |
| Interest | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Depreciation | 11 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| Profit before tax | 18 | 20 | 63 | 26 | 18 | 38 | 29 | 27 | 47 | 51 | 97 | 25 | -16 |
| Tax % | 32% | 32% | 24% | 39% | 45% | 29% | 34% | 19% | 25% | 29% | 22% | 32% | |
| 13 | 14 | 48 | 16 | 10 | 27 | 19 | 22 | 35 | 36 | 75 | 17 | -15 | |
| EPS in Rs | 22.02 | 24.00 | 84.10 | 27.96 | 17.24 | 46.68 | 33.59 | 38.79 | 61.78 | 63.38 | 132.15 | 30.14 | -26.42 |
| Dividend Payout % | 23% | 23% | 7% | 20% | 32% | 13% | 21% | 15% | 15% | 14% | 9% | 17% |
| Compounded Sales Growth | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 1% |
| 5 Years: | 2% |
| 3 Years: | 3% |
| TTM: | -14% |
| Compounded Profit Growth | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 2% |
| 5 Years: | -2% |
| 3 Years: | -20% |
| TTM: | -122% |
| Stock Price CAGR | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 8% |
| 5 Years: | 14% |
| 3 Years: | 10% |
| 1 Year: | -38% |
| Return on Equity | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 11% |
| 5 Years: | 12% |
| 3 Years: | 12% |
| Last Year: | 4% |
Balance Sheet
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Sep 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Capital | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Reserves | 85 | 87 | 131 | 177 | 180 | 205 | 217 | 239 | 274 | 306 | 377 | 387 | 388 |
| 42 | 30 | 20 | 30 | 28 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 41 | |
| 66 | 71 | 67 | 71 | 76 | 84 | 95 | 95 | 116 | 106 | 112 | 107 | 98 | |
| Total Liabilities | 198 | 193 | 224 | 285 | 290 | 295 | 320 | 341 | 401 | 423 | 498 | 511 | 533 |
| 67 | 49 | 44 | 87 | 83 | 77 | 91 | 84 | 88 | 80 | 83 | 99 | 95 | |
| CWIP | 3 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 5 |
| Investments | 16 | 16 | 48 | 59 | 68 | 113 | 122 | 138 | 183 | 193 | 273 | 260 | 277 |
| 111 | 122 | 127 | 130 | 134 | 99 | 106 | 119 | 130 | 148 | 135 | 151 | 156 | |
| Total Assets | 198 | 193 | 224 | 285 | 290 | 295 | 320 | 341 | 401 | 423 | 498 | 511 | 533 |
Cash Flows
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 28 | 68 | 20 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 37 | 40 | 11 | 46 | -28 | |
| -24 | -9 | -38 | -36 | -11 | -19 | -20 | -37 | -40 | -5 | -33 | 23 | |
| -2 | -18 | -18 | 7 | -5 | -17 | -10 | -2 | -2 | -6 | -8 | 0 | |
| Net Cash Flow | -5 | 1 | 12 | -10 | 15 | -4 | 0 | -2 | -1 | -1 | 4 | -5 |
Ratios
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debtor Days | 54 | 47 | 41 | 41 | 35 | 25 | 34 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 29 |
| Inventory Days | 191 | 176 | 187 | 217 | 173 | 151 | 148 | 151 | 124 | 149 | 126 | 201 |
| Days Payable | 135 | 103 | 102 | 117 | 127 | 102 | 132 | 104 | 96 | 95 | 98 | 118 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 111 | 120 | 126 | 141 | 81 | 74 | 50 | 76 | 57 | 87 | 58 | 112 |
| Working Capital Days | 21 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 10 | 21 | 18 | -10 | -34 | 14 | -13 | 6 |
| ROCE % | 18% | 18% | 17% | 15% | 7% | 18% | 14% | 12% | 17% | 17% | 28% | 6% |
Documents
Announcements
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Newspaper Publication
13 Nov - Newspaper Publication of Extract of Unaudited Financial Results for the Second Quarter and Half Year ended September 30, 2025
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Unaudited Financial Results For Quarter And Half Year Ended 30Th September, 2025
12 Nov - Board approved unaudited quarter and half-year results for Sep 30, 2025; unmodified limited review; dividend Rs.5/share (Rs.285.36L).
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Board Meeting Outcome for Outcome Of Board Meeting Dated 12.11.2025
12 Nov - Board approved unaudited Q2/H1 results ended 30 Sep 2025; Rs5 dividend paid (Rs285.36L); limited review unmodified.
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Board Meeting Intimation for To Consider And Approve Unaudited Financial Results For Quarter And Half Year Ended 30Th September, 2025
5 Nov - Board meeting on 12 Nov 2025 to approve unaudited Q2/H1 results for period ended 30 Sep 2025.
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Intimation Of Board Meeting To Approve Unaudited Financial Results Of The Company For The Second Quarter And Half Year Ended 30Th September, 2025.
1 Nov - Board meeting on 12 Nov 2025 to approve unaudited Q2 and H1 results for period ended 30 Sep 2025.
Annual reports
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Financial Year 2025
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Business Overview:[1]
ADL is a part of the Kolkata-based Kothari Group. It is a prominent drug house, which is in the field of manufacturing Pharmaceutical Formulations, Infusion Solutions, Herbal Dosage Forms, Bulk Drugs, etc. Company is in strategic liaison with academic institutes like the Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (CSIR) & Department of Biotechnology, Calcutta University for outsourcing research.