Astral Ltd
Astral Poly Technik Ltd was established in 1996, with the aim to manufacture pro-India plumbing and drainage systems in the country. It has also forayed into adhesive business over years. [1]
- Market Cap ₹ 38,748 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 1,442
- High / Low ₹ 2,454 / 1,232
- Stock P/E 68.4
- Book Value ₹ 134
- Dividend Yield 0.26 %
- ROCE 22.9 %
- ROE 16.8 %
- Face Value ₹ 1.00
Pros
- Company is almost debt free.
- Company has been maintaining a healthy dividend payout of 19.0%
Cons
- Stock is trading at 10.8 times its book value
* 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
Sector: Plastic products Industry: Plastics Products
Part of BSE 500 BSE 200 Nifty 500 BSE MidCap Nifty Midcap 100
Quarterly Results
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
Profit & Loss
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
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1,050 | 1,235 | 1,318 | 1,477 | 1,582 | 1,916 | 2,043 | 2,486 | 4,061 | 4,612 | 5,103 | 5,296 | |
899 | 1,085 | 1,152 | 1,270 | 1,345 | 1,612 | 1,672 | 1,952 | 3,352 | 3,860 | 4,224 | 4,359 | |
Operating Profit | 151 | 151 | 166 | 207 | 237 | 304 | 370 | 535 | 709 | 752 | 879 | 937 |
OPM % | 14% | 12% | 13% | 14% | 15% | 16% | 18% | 22% | 17% | 16% | 17% | 18% |
2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 31 | 20 | 33 | 44 | |
Interest | 30 | 23 | 28 | 14 | 17 | 28 | 34 | 8 | 10 | 33 | 21 | 31 |
Depreciation | 21 | 33 | 35 | 42 | 47 | 67 | 90 | 96 | 116 | 137 | 156 | 192 |
Profit before tax | 101 | 97 | 104 | 159 | 181 | 218 | 254 | 439 | 614 | 601 | 735 | 759 |
Tax % | 24% | 29% | 30% | 33% | 34% | 35% | 21% | 26% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% |
77 | 69 | 73 | 107 | 119 | 141 | 201 | 327 | 462 | 448 | 550 | 566 | |
EPS in Rs | 1.24 | 2.62 | 2.74 | 4.01 | 4.47 | 5.31 | 7.50 | 12.20 | 17.23 | 16.67 | 20.49 | 21.08 |
Dividend Payout % | 5% | 6% | 7% | 6% | 6% | 6% | 8% | 12% | 13% | 21% | 18% | 18% |
Compounded Sales Growth | |
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10 Years: | 16% |
5 Years: | 21% |
3 Years: | 9% |
TTM: | 4% |
Compounded Profit Growth | |
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10 Years: | 23% |
5 Years: | 23% |
3 Years: | 7% |
TTM: | 5% |
Stock Price CAGR | |
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10 Years: | 23% |
5 Years: | 25% |
3 Years: | 5% |
1 Year: | -31% |
Return on Equity | |
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10 Years: | 18% |
5 Years: | 19% |
3 Years: | 18% |
Last Year: | 17% |
Balance Sheet
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
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Equity Capital | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Reserves | 304 | 601 | 720 | 824 | 937 | 1,142 | 1,317 | 1,625 | 2,271 | 2,652 | 3,103 | 3,569 |
136 | 161 | 170 | 172 | 116 | 196 | 122 | 29 | 35 | 10 | 49 | 113 | |
232 | 278 | 322 | 308 | 367 | 435 | 488 | 548 | 850 | 899 | 1,033 | 1,045 | |
Total Liabilities | 684 | 1,052 | 1,224 | 1,317 | 1,431 | 1,785 | 1,942 | 2,222 | 3,176 | 3,588 | 4,212 | 4,754 |
278 | 285 | 361 | 409 | 449 | 686 | 822 | 875 | 1,388 | 1,531 | 1,896 | 2,265 | |
CWIP | 3 | 21 | 8 | 17 | 65 | 78 | 43 | 52 | 123 | 126 | 146 | 96 |
Investments | 11 | 271 | 336 | 336 | 338 | 340 | 339 | 334 | 45 | 287 | 371 | 371 |
392 | 474 | 519 | 554 | 580 | 682 | 738 | 962 | 1,620 | 1,643 | 1,799 | 2,022 | |
Total Assets | 684 | 1,052 | 1,224 | 1,317 | 1,431 | 1,785 | 1,942 | 2,222 | 3,176 | 3,588 | 4,212 | 4,754 |
Cash Flows
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
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81 | 84 | 186 | 87 | 231 | 289 | 339 | 515 | 537 | 486 | 788 | 620 | |
-85 | -322 | -175 | -104 | -124 | -266 | -241 | -350 | 87 | -598 | -517 | -511 | |
-7 | 244 | 27 | -14 | -84 | -7 | -141 | -116 | -56 | -121 | -99 | -95 | |
Net Cash Flow | -10 | 6 | 39 | -31 | 23 | 15 | -42 | 48 | 568 | -232 | 173 | 14 |
Ratios
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
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Debtor Days | 50 | 56 | 50 | 66 | 51 | 43 | 25 | 26 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 22 |
Inventory Days | 89 | 80 | 80 | 68 | 89 | 85 | 119 | 85 | 89 | 94 | 97 | 102 |
Days Payable | 85 | 91 | 101 | 84 | 95 | 92 | 115 | 98 | 94 | 90 | 97 | 91 |
Cash Conversion Cycle | 53 | 45 | 29 | 50 | 45 | 36 | 29 | 13 | 12 | 23 | 18 | 33 |
Working Capital Days | 40 | 42 | 26 | 45 | 30 | 22 | 24 | 10 | 12 | 22 | 11 | 21 |
ROCE % | 33% | 20% | 16% | 18% | 19% | 21% | 21% | 29% | 31% | 25% | 25% | 23% |
Documents
Announcements
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Newspaper Publication
13h - Newspaper Advertisement pertaining to Audited Financial Result for the Quarter and Year ended 31st March, 2025
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Change in Management
1d - Approved FY25 audited results, recommended Rs.2.25 dividend, re-appointed director, appointed secretarial auditor.
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Appointment Of Secretarial Auditor
1d - Approved FY25 audited results; recommended Rs.2.25/share dividend; re-appointed director; appointed secretarial auditor.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Press Release / Media Release
1d - Astral reports FY25 revenue growth 3.4%, EBITDA up 2.8%, new certifications, capacity expansion, and acquisition.
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Corporate Action-Board to consider Dividend
1d - Audited FY25 results approved; Rs.2.25/share dividend recommended; director re-appointed; secretarial auditor appointed.
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Business Segments
1) Plumbing (72% in 9M FY25 vs 77% in FY22): [1] [2] The company offers PVC, CPVC and lead-free PVC plumbing systems and fittings including drainage systems, agriculture systems, fire sprinkler systems, electrical conduit pipes, bath-ware, water tanks, etc. [3] It is among India's leading players in the high-margin CPVC pipes and fittings business. The segment revenue grew by 23% between FY22-FY24, driven by a 47% growth in sales volumes, partially offset by a 16% average sales realization decline followed by a decline in raw material prices. [4]