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 ₹ 85.3 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 47.5
- High / Low ₹ 114 / 41.0
- Stock P/E 7.12
- Book Value ₹ 49.1
- Dividend Yield 0.00 %
- ROCE 22.3 %
- ROE 29.5 %
- Face Value ₹ 10.0
Pros
- Company has reduced debt.
- Stock is trading at 0.97 times its book value
- 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 27.9%
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 | 173 | 168 | 184 | 200 | |
| Operating Profit | 6 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 23 |
| OPM % | 7% | 5% | 4% | 6% | 11% | 10% | 11% | 10% |
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
| Tax % | 25% | 25% | 27% | 25% | 34% | 26% | 22% | |
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | |
| EPS in Rs | 3.35 | 2.33 | 2.75 | 3.94 | 18.11 | 7.25 | 8.81 | 7.77 |
| Dividend Payout % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Compounded Sales Growth | |
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| 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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| 5 Years: | 21% |
| 3 Years: | 28% |
| Last Year: | 30% |
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 | 28 | 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 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | |
| -1 | -4 | -4 | -2 | -1 | -3 | -11 | |
| -1 | 8 | -4 | 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 | 75 | 91 | 86 |
| Days Payable | 34 | 13 | 33 | 16 | 12 | 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% |
Insights
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| Capacity Utilization - Flux-Cored Wire (Initial Phase) % |
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| Installed Capacity - Electrodes (Unit 1, Howrah) MT |
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| Installed Capacity - Flux-Cored Wire MT per annum |
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| Installed Capacity - MIG Wires (Unit 1, Howrah) MT |
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| Installed Capacity - MIG Wires (Unit 2, Jhajjar) MT |
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| Work Order Value - Srinchal Fabricators INR |
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Documents
Announcements
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Analysts/Institutional Investor Meet/Con. Call Updates
6 March 2026 - Analyst/institutional investor meeting on 06 Mar 2026, virtual 12:00–13:00; no UPSI.
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Analysts/Institutional Investor Meet/Con. Call Updates
2 March 2026 - Classic Electrodes to participate in virtual Bharat Connect Conference investor interaction on March 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM.
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General Updates
18 February 2026 - Q3 FY26 sales +~30% YoY to ~Rs57.56 crore; 70–75% capacity; 1,800 MT flux-cored facility.
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General Updates
18 February 2026 - Q3 FY26 sales rose ~30% YoY to INR 57,55,67,472.11 for Oct–Dec 2025.
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Certificate under SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018
12 January 2026 - RTA confirms all securities dematerialised; certificate for quarter ended 31 Dec 2025.
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.