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 ₹ 88.9 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 49.5
- High / Low ₹ 95.4 / 34.8
- Stock P/E 7.07
- Book Value ₹ 53.0
- Dividend Yield 0.00 %
- ROCE 19.2 %
- ROE 17.9 %
- Face Value ₹ 10.0
Pros
- Company has reduced debt.
- Stock is trading at 0.93 times its book value
- Company has delivered good profit growth of 59.2% CAGR over last 5 years
- Company has a good return on equity (ROE) track record: 3 Years ROE 25.4%
Cons
- Though the company is reporting repeated profits, it is not paying out dividend
- Working capital days have increased from 56.9 days to 84.9 days
* 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.
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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 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83 | 90 | 134 | 151 | 194 | 188 | 206 | 243 | |
| 78 | 85 | 128 | 142 | 173 | 168 | 184 | 220 | |
| Operating Profit | 6 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 23 |
| OPM % | 7% | 5% | 4.4% | 6% | 11% | 10% | 11% | 9% |
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Interest | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Depreciation | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Profit before tax | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 17 |
| Tax % | 25% | 25% | 27% | 25% | 34% | 26% | 22% | 26% |
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | |
| EPS in Rs | 1.34 | 0.93 | 1.10 | 1.58 | 7.24 | 7.25 | 8.81 | 7.04 |
| Dividend Payout % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Compounded Sales Growth | |
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| 10 Years: | % |
| 5 Years: | 22% |
| 3 Years: | 17% |
| TTM: | 18% |
| Compounded Profit Growth | |
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| 10 Years: | % |
| 5 Years: | 59% |
| 3 Years: | 82% |
| TTM: | 8% |
| Stock Price CAGR | |
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| 10 Years: | % |
| 5 Years: | % |
| 3 Years: | % |
| 1 Year: | -44% |
| Return on Equity | |
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| 10 Years: | % |
| 5 Years: | 22% |
| 3 Years: | 25% |
| Last Year: | 18% |
Balance Sheet
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Feb 2025 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Capital | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 18 |
| Reserves | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 77 |
| 9 | 19 | 39 | 43 | 46 | 54 | 54 | 20 | |
| 26 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 19 | 16 | 19 | |
| Total Liabilities | 54 | 60 | 75 | 77 | 92 | 116 | 115 | 134 |
| 12 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 27 | |
| CWIP | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Investments | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 41 | 44 | 58 | 60 | 76 | 99 | 98 | 101 | |
| Total Assets | 54 | 60 | 75 | 77 | 92 | 116 | 115 | 134 |
Cash Flows
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Feb 2025 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | -4 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 19 | |
| -1 | -4 | -4 | -2 | -1 | -3 | -11 | -15 | |
| -1 | 8 | -4 | 0 | -2 | 2 | 4 | -1 | |
| Net Cash Flow | 0 | 0 | -0 | 0 | -0 | 0 | -0 | 3 |
| Free Cash Flow | 1 | -8 | 3 | -0 | 2 | -2 | 4 | 2 |
| CFO/EBITDA Share of operating profit converting into cash: CFO (before tax) / Operating Profit | 53% | -72% | 139% | 25% | 18% | 16% | 52% | 81% |
Ratios
| Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Feb 2025 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debtor Days | 102 | 83 | 75 | 80 | 64 | 96 | 75 | 72 |
| Inventory Days | 54 | 85 | 67 | 58 | 75 | 91 | 86 | 69 |
| Days Payable | 34 | 13 | 33 | 16 | 12 | 33 | 19 | 18 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 122 | 155 | 109 | 122 | 127 | 154 | 142 | 122 |
| Working Capital Days | 37 | 77 | 14 | 15 | 35 | 50 | 50 | 85 |
| ROCE % | 12% | 10% | 10% | 29% | 22% | 22% | 19% |
Insights
In beta| Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
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Documents
Announcements
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Quarterly Compliance Report on Corporate governance - within 21 days from the end of the quarter
- Classic Electrodes says Regulation 27(2) corporate governance report not applicable for quarter ended September 30, 2026.
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Certificate under SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018
- Regulation 74(5) compliance certificate for quarter ended 30 September 2026.
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Shareholders meeting
- Voting results filed for the 29th AGM held on September 28, 2026.
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Shareholders meeting
- Scrutinizer’s report filed for 29th AGM voting results held on September 28, 2026.
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Shareholders meeting
- Classic Electrodes held its 29th AGM on September 28, 2026, approving accounts, directors, cost auditor ratification, and related-party transactions.
Concalls
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May 2026Transcript PPT
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Nov 2025Transcript
Business Overview:[1]
CEIL is engaged in the business of manufacturing welding electrodes and providing engineering solutions to customers spread across various sectors. It holds ISO-9001 certification and BIS licenses, with a prior registration under DGS&D.