Classic Electrodes (India) Ltd
Established in 1997, Classic Electrodes (India) Limited is a prominent Indian manufacturer specialising in welding consumables, including electrodes and MIG wires.[1]
- Market Cap ₹ 132 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 73.7
- High / Low ₹ 114 / 66.0
- Stock P/E 11.0
- Book Value ₹ 49.1
- Dividend Yield 0.00 %
- ROCE 22.3 %
- ROE 29.4 %
- Face Value ₹ 10.0
Pros
- Company has reduced debt.
- Company has delivered good profit growth of 45.7% CAGR over last 5 years
- Company has a good return on equity (ROE) track record: 3 Years ROE 29.4%
Cons
- Though the company is reporting repeated profits, it is not paying out dividend
* 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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Half Yearly Results
Figures in Rs. Crores
Profit & Loss
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Feb 2025 11m | Mar 2025 | TTM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83 | 90 | 134 | 151 | 194 | 188 | 206 | 222 | |
| 78 | 85 | 128 | 142 | 171 | 168 | 184 | 200 | |
| Operating Profit | 6 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 23 |
| OPM % | 7% | 5% | 4% | 6% | 12% | 10% | 11% | 10% |
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Interest | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Depreciation | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Profit before tax | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
| Tax % | 25% | 25% | 27% | 25% | 25% | 26% | 22% | |
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | |
| EPS in Rs | 3.35 | 2.33 | 2.75 | 3.94 | 23.27 | 7.25 | 8.81 | 7.77 |
| Dividend Payout % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Compounded Sales Growth | |
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| 10 Years: | % |
| 5 Years: | 20% |
| 3 Years: | 15% |
| TTM: | 8% |
| Compounded Profit Growth | |
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| 10 Years: | % |
| 5 Years: | 46% |
| 3 Years: | 107% |
| TTM: | 2% |
| Stock Price CAGR | |
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| Return on Equity | |
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| 10 Years: | % |
| 5 Years: | 22% |
| 3 Years: | 29% |
| Last Year: | 29% |
Balance Sheet
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Feb 2025 | Mar 2025 | Sep 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Capital | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 18 |
| Reserves | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 70 |
| 9 | 19 | 39 | 43 | 46 | 54 | 54 | 32 | |
| 26 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 19 | 16 | 13 | |
| Total Liabilities | 54 | 60 | 75 | 77 | 92 | 116 | 115 | 133 |
| 12 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 21 | |
| CWIP | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Investments | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 41 | 44 | 58 | 60 | 76 | 99 | 98 | 109 | |
| Total Assets | 54 | 60 | 75 | 77 | 92 | 116 | 115 | 133 |
Cash Flows
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Feb 2025 | Mar 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | -4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | |
| -1 | -4 | -4 | -2 | -1 | -3 | -11 | |
| -1 | 8 | 3 | 0 | -2 | 2 | 4 | |
| Net Cash Flow | 0 | 0 | -0 | 0 | -0 | 0 | -0 |
Ratios
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Feb 2025 | Mar 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debtor Days | 102 | 83 | 75 | 80 | 64 | 96 | 75 |
| Inventory Days | 54 | 85 | 67 | 58 | 76 | 91 | 86 |
| Days Payable | 34 | 13 | 33 | 16 | 13 | 33 | 19 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 122 | 155 | 109 | 122 | 127 | 154 | 142 |
| Working Capital Days | 37 | 77 | 14 | 15 | 35 | 50 | 50 |
| ROCE % | 12% | 10% | 10% | 29% | 22% | 22% |
Documents
Announcements
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General Updates
27 November 2025 - Acquired 18.89% (1,500,000 shares at Rs.10) of HM Power and Cables; completed Nov 27, 2025.
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Analysts/Institutional Investor Meet/Con. Call Updates
22 November 2025 - Transcript of Nov 20, 2025 call: H1 FY26 revenue Rs123.03cr, PAT Rs6.48cr; IPO listed Sept 1; FY26 guidance Rs260–275cr.
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Outcome of Board Meeting
21 November 2025 - Board approved INR 1,50,00,000 investment for 15,00,000 shares in related party HM Power and Cables on Nov 21, 2025.
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Outcome of Board Meeting
21 November 2025 - Board approved INR 1,50,00,000 investment for 15,00,000 shares in related-party HM Power and Cables Pvt Ltd on Nov 21, 2025.
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Analysts/Institutional Investor Meet/Con. Call Updates
21 November 2025 - Audio of Nov 20, 2025 earnings call for H1 (ended Sep 30, 2025) posted online.
Annual reports
Concalls
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Nov 2025TranscriptPPT
Business Profile[1]
The company is a leading manufacturer of welding electrodes and MIG wires, primarily serving the domestic market, and holds ISO-9001 certification and BIS licenses, with a prior registration under DGS&D.