Alkali Metals Ltd
Incorporated in 1968, Alkali Metals Ltd is a manufacturer of Sodium Derivatives, Pyridine Derivatives, Fine Chemicals and APIs etc.[1]
- Market Cap ₹ 94.5 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 92.8
- High / Low ₹ 110 / 46.8
- Stock P/E 169
- Book Value ₹ 43.9
- Dividend Yield 0.54 %
- ROCE 8.69 %
- ROE 1.26 %
- Face Value ₹ 10.0
Pros
Cons
- The company has delivered a poor sales growth of 10.9% over past five years.
- Company has a low return on equity of -1.04% over last 3 years.
- Promoters have pledged 30.1% of their holding.
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Quarterly Results
Figures in Rs. Crores
Profit & Loss
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68.44 | 73.28 | 61.12 | 64.93 | 71.56 | 70.85 | 55.38 | 91.02 | 88.23 | 82.86 | 82.33 | 93.03 | |
| 59.01 | 63.35 | 54.28 | 58.13 | 64.14 | 64.17 | 49.32 | 79.64 | 78.55 | 74.57 | 83.07 | 85.31 | |
| Operating Profit | 9.43 | 9.93 | 6.84 | 6.80 | 7.42 | 6.68 | 6.06 | 11.38 | 9.68 | 8.29 | -0.74 | 7.72 |
| OPM % | 13.78% | 13.55% | 11.19% | 10.47% | 10.37% | 9.43% | 10.94% | 12.50% | 10.97% | 10.00% | -0.90% | 8.30% |
| -0.35 | 0.25 | 0.12 | 0.50 | 0.40 | 0.35 | 0.05 | 0.14 | 1.05 | 0.42 | -0.75 | 0.61 | |
| Interest | 4.50 | 3.44 | 2.96 | 2.52 | 2.71 | 2.47 | 2.54 | 2.63 | 2.67 | 2.56 | 2.40 | 2.13 |
| Depreciation | 4.27 | 3.75 | 3.62 | 3.48 | 3.41 | 3.45 | 3.35 | 3.86 | 4.29 | 4.60 | 4.15 | 2.89 |
| Profit before tax | 0.31 | 2.99 | 0.38 | 1.30 | 1.70 | 1.11 | 0.22 | 5.03 | 3.77 | 1.55 | -8.04 | 3.31 |
| Tax % | 6.45% | 24.41% | 7.89% | 0.00% | 0.00% | -12.61% | 650.00% | 30.82% | 22.55% | 27.10% | -27.86% | 83.38% |
| 0.28 | 2.26 | 0.35 | 1.31 | 1.69 | 1.25 | -1.21 | 3.48 | 2.91 | 1.13 | -5.80 | 0.56 | |
| EPS in Rs | 0.27 | 2.22 | 0.34 | 1.29 | 1.66 | 1.23 | -1.19 | 3.42 | 2.86 | 1.11 | -5.70 | 0.55 |
| Dividend Payout % | 0.00% | 54.05% | 145.43% | 77.71% | 72.28% | 81.44% | -67.31% | 58.51% | 69.97% | 90.09% | -8.78% | 0.00% |
| Compounded Sales Growth | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 2% |
| 5 Years: | 11% |
| 3 Years: | 2% |
| TTM: | 13% |
| Compounded Profit Growth | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | -13% |
| 5 Years: | 18% |
| 3 Years: | -43% |
| TTM: | 116% |
| Stock Price CAGR | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 5% |
| 5 Years: | 6% |
| 3 Years: | -6% |
| 1 Year: | -9% |
| Return on Equity | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 2% |
| 5 Years: | 2% |
| 3 Years: | -1% |
| Last Year: | 1% |
Balance Sheet
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Capital | 10.18 | 10.18 | 10.18 | 10.18 | 10.18 | 10.18 | 10.18 | 10.18 | 10.18 | 10.18 | 10.18 | 10.18 |
| Reserves | 39.19 | 39.97 | 40.34 | 41.20 | 41.85 | 40.10 | 39.19 | 41.90 | 42.68 | 41.16 | 34.34 | 34.51 |
| 32.75 | 21.69 | 21.44 | 18.08 | 18.19 | 19.99 | 21.92 | 17.25 | 23.82 | 22.84 | 18.18 | 17.85 | |
| 12.47 | 15.14 | 17.55 | 19.46 | 20.81 | 16.98 | 24.96 | 27.42 | 25.24 | 31.33 | 28.39 | 33.01 | |
| Total Liabilities | 94.59 | 86.98 | 89.51 | 88.92 | 91.03 | 87.25 | 96.25 | 96.75 | 101.92 | 105.51 | 91.09 | 95.55 |
| 57.00 | 53.71 | 49.84 | 46.82 | 44.76 | 44.87 | 46.66 | 46.27 | 49.47 | 47.29 | 41.03 | 38.46 | |
| CWIP | 0.36 | 0.46 | 1.56 | 1.55 | 2.12 | 2.15 | 0.43 | 0.63 | 1.33 | 0.19 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Investments | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 37.23 | 32.81 | 38.11 | 40.55 | 44.15 | 40.23 | 49.16 | 49.85 | 51.12 | 58.03 | 50.06 | 57.09 | |
| Total Assets | 94.59 | 86.98 | 89.51 | 88.92 | 91.03 | 87.25 | 96.25 | 96.75 | 101.92 | 105.51 | 91.09 | 95.55 |
Cash Flows
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.16 | 8.28 | 4.19 | 4.50 | 6.90 | 9.43 | 1.32 | 11.19 | 11.19 | 6.29 | 5.44 | 2.82 | |
| -2.11 | -0.44 | -0.97 | -0.41 | -2.81 | -3.74 | -3.52 | -2.84 | -3.14 | -1.64 | -0.75 | -0.27 | |
| -5.53 | -9.92 | -3.26 | -4.06 | -4.08 | -3.16 | 0.07 | -6.82 | -8.96 | -5.71 | -4.69 | -2.54 | |
| Net Cash Flow | 1.52 | -2.08 | -0.05 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 2.53 | -2.13 | 1.53 | -0.91 | -1.06 | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Free Cash Flow | 6.83 | 7.72 | 3.05 | 4.01 | 3.99 | 5.63 | -2.24 | 8.33 | 8.05 | 4.60 | 4.62 | 2.50 |
| CFO/OP | 97% | 94% | 65% | 62% | 92% | 145% | 23% | 94% | 116% | 76% | -735% | 37% |
Ratios
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debtor Days | 45.65 | 56.28 | 61.39 | 79.26 | 54.78 | 32.82 | 79.02 | 53.74 | 56.63 | 79.16 | 63.57 | 76.15 |
| Inventory Days | 176.18 | 119.11 | 251.90 | 194.18 | 241.56 | 233.58 | 493.80 | 245.90 | 277.93 | 381.69 | 223.28 | 223.59 |
| Days Payable | 111.92 | 116.85 | 182.90 | 166.75 | 169.77 | 121.63 | 318.70 | 165.04 | 180.30 | 281.00 | 161.04 | 203.67 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 109.91 | 58.55 | 130.39 | 106.70 | 126.57 | 144.76 | 254.13 | 134.59 | 154.26 | 179.84 | 125.82 | 96.08 |
| Working Capital Days | -13.01 | -24.01 | -9.50 | 7.65 | 14.69 | 5.31 | 48.57 | 25.91 | 20.52 | 31.50 | 1.37 | 20.48 |
| ROCE % | 6.97% | 8.35% | 5.05% | 5.47% | 6.31% | 5.41% | 4.10% | 11.11% | 8.94% | 5.99% | -4.87% | 8.69% |
Insights
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Documents
Announcements
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Newspaper Publication
29 May - Enclosed herewith are the copies of news paper publication regarding the Financial Results for the quarter ended 31st March 2026.
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Fixing Of Record Date
29 May - 14 Aug 2026 record date fixed for dividend at 58th AGM on 21 Aug 2026.
- Record Date For E-Voting And Dividend If Any 27 May
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Change in Directorate
27 May - Mr. Y.V. Prashanth appointed Executive Director from 1 June 2026 for 3 years, subject to AGM approval.
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Board Meeting Outcome for Outcome Of The Board Meeting
26 May - FY26 audited results approved; Rs1 dividend recommended; director appointment and MD reappointment proposed.
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Business Overview:[1]
AML, originally a joint venture with Andhra Pradesh Industrial Development Corporation Limited (APIDCL), is now an ISO 9001 & 14001-certified manufacturer specializing in sodium metal derivatives, picoline-based compounds, and cyclic chemicals. Its key products include sodium amide, sodium azide, sodium hydride, amino pyridines, fine chemicals, and APIs, primarily supplied to pharmaceutical companies for bulk drug production