Astral Ltd
Astral Poly Technik Ltd was established in 1996, with the aim to manufacture pro-India plumbing and drainage systems in the country. The company is into manufacturing of Pipes, water tanks, bathware, specialised valves, paints, adhesives and sealants, infrastructure solutions, specialised fittings and construction chemicals.[1]
- Market Cap ₹ 37,329 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 1,392
- High / Low ₹ 1,769 / 1,312
- Stock P/E 63.0
- Book Value ₹ 151
- Dividend Yield 0.29 %
- ROCE 19.2 %
- ROE 13.8 %
- Face Value ₹ 1.00
Pros
- Company is almost debt free.
- Company's working capital requirements have reduced from 17.4 days to 11.0 days
Cons
- Stock is trading at 9.22 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
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Quarterly Results
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
Profit & Loss
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | TTM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,410 | 1,678 | 1,895 | 2,073 | 2,507 | 2,578 | 3,176 | 4,394 | 5,158 | 5,641 | 5,832 | 6,569 | 6,785 | |
| 1,242 | 1,470 | 1,633 | 1,759 | 2,126 | 2,136 | 2,539 | 3,640 | 4,349 | 4,717 | 4,886 | 5,507 | 5,677 | |
| Operating Profit | 168 | 208 | 261 | 314 | 382 | 442 | 638 | 754 | 810 | 925 | 946 | 1,062 | 1,108 |
| OPM % | 12% | 12% | 14% | 15% | 15% | 17% | 20% | 17% | 16% | 16% | 16% | 16% | 16% |
| 3 | -4 | 8 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 25 | 35 | 37 | 36 | 41 | 25 | 28 | |
| Interest | 25 | 30 | 18 | 22 | 32 | 39 | 13 | 13 | 40 | 29 | 41 | 64 | 58 |
| Depreciation | 36 | 42 | 50 | 57 | 81 | 108 | 116 | 127 | 178 | 198 | 243 | 292 | 295 |
| Profit before tax | 110 | 132 | 201 | 248 | 283 | 306 | 533 | 648 | 628 | 734 | 702 | 731 | 784 |
| Tax % | 29% | 22% | 28% | 29% | 30% | 18% | 23% | 24% | 25% | 26% | 26% | 27% | |
| 78 | 102 | 145 | 176 | 197 | 250 | 408 | 490 | 472 | 546 | 519 | 535 | 576 | |
| EPS in Rs | 2.89 | 3.79 | 5.44 | 6.58 | 7.36 | 9.25 | 15.10 | 18.06 | 17.00 | 20.33 | 19.50 | 19.97 | 21.43 |
| Dividend Payout % | 6% | 5% | 5% | 4% | 4% | 6% | 10% | 12% | 21% | 18% | 19% | 13% |
| Compounded Sales Growth | |
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| 10 Years: | 15% |
| 5 Years: | 16% |
| 3 Years: | 8% |
| TTM: | 17% |
| Compounded Profit Growth | |
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| 10 Years: | 18% |
| 5 Years: | 6% |
| 3 Years: | 6% |
| TTM: | 22% |
| Stock Price CAGR | |
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| 10 Years: | 22% |
| 5 Years: | -3% |
| 3 Years: | -9% |
| 1 Year: | -3% |
| Return on Equity | |
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| 10 Years: | 18% |
| 5 Years: | 17% |
| 3 Years: | 15% |
| Last Year: | 14% |
Balance Sheet
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
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| Equity Capital | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Reserves | 607 | 696 | 835 | 1,006 | 1,266 | 1,488 | 1,876 | 2,316 | 2,684 | 3,161 | 3,590 | 4,031 |
| 203 | 197 | 229 | 189 | 275 | 191 | 80 | 98 | 87 | 119 | 233 | 250 | |
| 344 | 397 | 386 | 468 | 546 | 595 | 697 | 952 | 1,564 | 1,188 | 1,198 | 1,481 | |
| Total Liabilities | 1,165 | 1,301 | 1,462 | 1,675 | 2,099 | 2,289 | 2,673 | 3,387 | 4,362 | 4,496 | 5,048 | 5,789 |
| 557 | 645 | 741 | 842 | 1,105 | 1,255 | 1,314 | 1,496 | 1,950 | 2,299 | 2,712 | 2,939 | |
| CWIP | 27 | 15 | 25 | 73 | 81 | 44 | 57 | 123 | 126 | 151 | 116 | 94 |
| Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 582 | 641 | 695 | 759 | 913 | 990 | 1,302 | 1,768 | 2,286 | 2,046 | 2,220 | 2,755 | |
| Total Assets | 1,165 | 1,301 | 1,462 | 1,675 | 2,099 | 2,289 | 2,673 | 3,387 | 4,362 | 4,496 | 5,048 | 5,789 |
Cash Flows
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| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
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| 117 | 226 | 114 | 282 | 342 | 405 | 664 | 543 | 557 | 823 | 630 | 1,117 | |
| -343 | -203 | -158 | -185 | -291 | -318 | -454 | 72 | -478 | -541 | -513 | -506 | |
| 237 | 16 | 12 | -71 | -5 | -163 | -153 | -44 | -191 | -202 | -118 | -328 | |
| Net Cash Flow | 11 | 38 | -32 | 25 | 46 | -75 | 57 | 571 | -112 | 80 | -1 | 282 |
| Free Cash Flow | 32 | 91 | -45 | 98 | 122 | 192 | 493 | 198 | 247 | 273 | 90 | 661 |
| CFO/OP | 85% | 123% | 60% | 110% | 110% | 110% | 122% | 94% | 89% | 108% | 85% | 123% |
Ratios
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
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| Debtor Days | 60 | 49 | 65 | 54 | 49 | 32 | 32 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 26 |
| Inventory Days | 92 | 84 | 76 | 94 | 88 | 124 | 88 | 91 | 96 | 100 | 109 | 107 |
| Days Payable | 93 | 96 | 80 | 92 | 86 | 109 | 96 | 93 | 88 | 95 | 92 | 110 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 60 | 38 | 61 | 56 | 51 | 47 | 23 | 20 | 33 | 29 | 44 | 23 |
| Working Capital Days | 64 | 30 | 39 | 37 | 27 | 42 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 25 | 11 |
| ROCE % | 21% | 18% | 22% | 23% | 23% | 21% | 29% | 29% | 24% | 23% | 20% | 19% |
Insights
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Announcements
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Closure of Trading Window
- Trading window closes from 1 October 2026 until 48 hours after Q2/H1 FY2026 results.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Analyst / Investor Meet - Intimation
- Astral Ltd to attend Arihant Capital Bharat Connect virtual investor meeting on 29 September 2026.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Analyst / Investor Meet - Intimation
- Astral to attend Nuvama Emerging India CEO Forum in Mumbai on 28 September 2026.
- Shareholder Meeting / Postal Ballot-Scrutinizer''s Report
- Shareholder Meeting / Postal Ballot-Outcome of AGM
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Business Segments:
a) Plumbing (71% in FY26 vs 73% in FY24): [1]
The company offers PVC, CPVC and lead-free PVC plumbing systems and fittings including drainage systems, agriculture systems, fire sprinkler systems, Industrial and urban infrastructure piping systems, specialized fittings, water tanks, cable protection system etc.
It is among India's leading players in the high-margin CPVC pipes and fittings business.[2]
b) Paints and Adhesives (29% in FY26 vs 27% in FY24):
The company offers adhesives, sealants, specialized valves, construction chemicals,
and other infrastructure products. It also offers
a range of paints including Interior Emulsion, Exterior Emulsion, Primers, Putty bags Wall putty, Stainers & Colorants, etc under the Astral Paints brand. The company has also entered the D2C segment with DIY segment with brand name BondTite and BondCraft.[3] The company also offers flooring solutions like waterproffing, grouting etc.
c) Bathware:
The company has started manufacturing
for bathware as well. It manufactures premium
as well as mid-range toilet seats, wash basins, faucets and premium range diverters and body jets.[4]
The segment delivered 27.3% sales growth in FY26. [5]