Archies Ltd
Incorporated in 1990, Archies Ltd deals in Greeting Cards, Gifts and Stationery products.[1]
- Market Cap ₹ 46.2 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 13.7
- High / Low ₹ 25.4 / 10.9
- Stock P/E
- Book Value ₹ 37.0
- Dividend Yield 0.00 %
- ROCE -0.53 %
- ROE -3.37 %
- Face Value ₹ 2.00
Pros
- Stock is trading at 0.37 times its book value
Cons
- Company has low interest coverage ratio.
- The company has delivered a poor sales growth of 0.37% over past five years.
- Company has a low return on equity of -1.85% over last 3 years.
- Earnings include an other income of Rs.6.07 Cr.
* 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
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
Profit & Loss
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 194.51 | 194.13 | 183.56 | 156.87 | 160.96 | 139.10 | 55.07 | 77.04 | 85.86 | 80.02 | 69.62 | 56.10 | |
| 180.26 | 183.29 | 183.69 | 154.18 | 155.32 | 122.77 | 51.93 | 69.08 | 78.37 | 75.20 | 62.37 | 57.89 | |
| Operating Profit | 14.25 | 10.84 | -0.13 | 2.69 | 5.64 | 16.33 | 3.14 | 7.96 | 7.49 | 4.82 | 7.25 | -1.79 |
| OPM % | 7.33% | 5.58% | -0.07% | 1.71% | 3.50% | 11.74% | 5.70% | 10.33% | 8.72% | 6.02% | 10.41% | -3.19% |
| 1.44 | 0.68 | 1.33 | 1.28 | 1.36 | 1.45 | 17.46 | 6.38 | 9.07 | 0.80 | 2.22 | 6.07 | |
| Interest | 2.97 | 2.73 | 3.02 | 2.82 | 2.70 | 9.58 | 7.47 | 5.72 | 5.19 | 5.01 | 4.85 | 3.92 |
| Depreciation | 6.40 | 4.61 | 3.81 | 4.03 | 3.58 | 18.42 | 17.15 | 12.68 | 10.26 | 9.23 | 7.34 | 5.20 |
| Profit before tax | 6.32 | 4.18 | -5.63 | -2.88 | 0.72 | -10.22 | -4.02 | -4.06 | 1.11 | -8.62 | -2.72 | -4.84 |
| Tax % | 34.81% | 30.86% | -34.28% | -17.71% | 0.00% | -29.75% | -41.04% | -35.22% | -116.22% | -4.76% | -46.32% | -11.36% |
| 4.12 | 2.89 | -3.70 | -2.37 | 0.73 | -7.18 | -2.38 | -2.63 | 2.41 | -8.21 | -1.46 | -4.30 | |
| EPS in Rs | 1.22 | 0.86 | -1.10 | -0.70 | 0.22 | -2.13 | -0.70 | -0.78 | 0.71 | -2.43 | -0.43 | -1.27 |
| Dividend Payout % | 24.61% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Compounded Sales Growth | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | -12% |
| 5 Years: | 0% |
| 3 Years: | -13% |
| TTM: | -19% |
| Compounded Profit Growth | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | % |
| 5 Years: | % |
| 3 Years: | % |
| TTM: | -235% |
| Stock Price CAGR | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | -5% |
| 5 Years: | -5% |
| 3 Years: | -21% |
| 1 Year: | -33% |
| Return on Equity | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | -1% |
| 5 Years: | -1% |
| 3 Years: | -2% |
| Last Year: | -3% |
Balance Sheet
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
| 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 | 6.76 | 6.76 | 6.76 | 6.76 | 6.76 | 6.76 | 6.76 | 6.76 | 6.76 | 6.76 | 6.76 | 6.76 |
| Reserves | 101.30 | 103.96 | 99.95 | 110.79 | 111.25 | 103.34 | 100.82 | 98.02 | 100.54 | 92.50 | 123.45 | 118.41 |
| 6.59 | 15.19 | 15.32 | 16.56 | 16.02 | 90.37 | 60.52 | 59.94 | 50.33 | 56.25 | 48.16 | 43.27 | |
| 29.42 | 28.36 | 32.64 | 31.69 | 34.45 | 27.95 | 21.84 | 21.02 | 18.33 | 15.96 | 18.41 | 16.99 | |
| Total Liabilities | 144.07 | 154.27 | 154.67 | 165.80 | 168.48 | 228.42 | 189.94 | 185.74 | 175.96 | 171.47 | 196.78 | 185.43 |
| 55.91 | 57.82 | 61.45 | 75.54 | 75.22 | 132.83 | 105.75 | 95.41 | 86.75 | 83.34 | 114.54 | 107.11 | |
| CWIP | 0.19 | 0.12 | 0.38 | 0.10 | 0.33 | 0.17 | 0.48 | 0.09 | 0.04 | 0.00 | 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 |
| 87.97 | 96.33 | 92.84 | 90.16 | 92.93 | 95.42 | 83.71 | 90.24 | 89.17 | 88.13 | 82.24 | 78.32 | |
| Total Assets | 144.07 | 154.27 | 154.67 | 165.80 | 168.48 | 228.42 | 189.94 | 185.74 | 175.96 | 171.47 | 196.78 | 185.43 |
Cash Flows
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.57 | 3.69 | 7.33 | 4.19 | 7.21 | 10.24 | 12.71 | 3.08 | 6.78 | 3.99 | 7.67 | 3.67 | |
| -3.40 | -6.90 | -6.96 | -3.59 | -3.87 | -3.36 | 5.76 | -0.78 | 9.75 | -0.21 | 0.19 | 1.28 | |
| -4.93 | 4.52 | -2.08 | -0.59 | -2.48 | -7.84 | -18.70 | -2.41 | -16.60 | -3.92 | -7.54 | -5.20 | |
| Net Cash Flow | -1.76 | 1.31 | -1.71 | 0.01 | 0.86 | -0.96 | -0.23 | -0.11 | -0.06 | -0.14 | 0.31 | -0.26 |
| Free Cash Flow | 3.04 | -3.23 | 0.02 | 0.50 | 2.67 | 6.08 | 17.78 | 1.79 | 15.74 | 3.49 | 7.60 | 3.90 |
| CFO/OP | 61% | 52% | -5,992% | 140% | 130% | 64% | 384% | 37% | 89% | 83% | 106% | -205% |
Ratios
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
| 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 | 40.89 | 41.35 | 39.69 | 51.17 | 43.31 | 41.96 | 69.06 | 43.54 | 37.62 | 36.40 | 41.42 | 33.51 |
| Inventory Days | 248.25 | 283.10 | 296.45 | 329.15 | 316.52 | 414.65 | 1,089.17 | 814.54 | 696.76 | 696.62 | 923.37 | 1,200.43 |
| Days Payable | 29.83 | 29.56 | 51.40 | 72.02 | 79.91 | 81.85 | 119.91 | 110.00 | 76.65 | 63.49 | 76.42 | 99.78 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 259.30 | 294.88 | 284.74 | 308.29 | 279.92 | 374.76 | 1,038.32 | 748.08 | 657.73 | 669.52 | 888.36 | 1,134.16 |
| Working Capital Days | 91.91 | 93.46 | 71.72 | 80.62 | 73.97 | 41.49 | 185.18 | 128.96 | 152.23 | 136.34 | 157.28 | 190.11 |
| ROCE % | 7.97% | 6.05% | -1.47% | 0.53% | 2.91% | -0.19% | 4.66% | 2.52% | 1.40% | -0.43% | 4.06% | -0.53% |
Insights
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Documents
Announcements
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Credit Rating
1d - ICRA downgraded Archies' Rs.24.10 crore bank lines to B+ Stable on June 9, 2026.
- Shareholder Meeting / Postal Ballot-Scrutinizer"s Report 2d
- Shareholder Meeting / Postal Ballot-Scrutinizer"s Report 8 Jun
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Newspaper Publication
1 Jun - Newspaper Publication for financial results for quarter and year ended 31st March 2026.
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Board Meeting Outcome for Outcome Of Board Meeting For Quarter And Year Ended 31St March 2026
30 May - Archies approved FY26 audited results; appointed Varun Moolchandani CFO and accepted Rijul Bansal’s resignation on 30 May 2026.
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Business Overview:[1]
Archies has an established presence in the social expressions industry in India and is a retailer of greeting cards, gifts, and stationery items.