DCW Ltd
DCW Ltd is engaged in manufacture and sale of a diverse range of products with a focus on commodity chemicals, specialty chemicals and intermediate products.[1]
It was started as Dhrangadhra Chemical Works in 1939 when it took over the India's first Soda Ash facility at Dhrangadhra which was established in 1925.[2]
- Market Cap ₹ 1,389 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 47.1
- High / Low ₹ 76.4 / 37.1
- Stock P/E 19.5
- Book Value ₹ 36.4
- Dividend Yield 0.64 %
- ROCE 9.89 %
- ROE 4.74 %
- Face Value ₹ 2.00
Pros
- Company has reduced debt.
Cons
- Company has low interest coverage ratio.
- The company has delivered a poor sales growth of 7.92% over past five years.
- Company has a low return on equity of 3.09% over last 3 years.
- Dividend payout has been low at 3.27% of profits over last 3 years
- Company's cost of borrowing seems high
* 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
Commodities Chemicals Chemicals & Petrochemicals Petrochemicals
Part of BSE Commodities
Quarterly Results
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
Profit & Loss
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,253 | 1,263 | 1,176 | 1,187 | 1,353 | 1,277 | 1,464 | 2,455 | 2,634 | 1,872 | 2,000 | 2,144 | 2,210 | |
| 1,187 | 1,113 | 1,029 | 1,061 | 1,190 | 1,130 | 1,255 | 2,127 | 2,205 | 1,695 | 1,807 | 1,918 | 2,006 | |
| Operating Profit | 66 | 150 | 147 | 126 | 163 | 147 | 209 | 328 | 429 | 177 | 194 | 225 | 204 |
| OPM % | 5% | 12% | 13% | 11% | 12% | 12% | 14% | 13% | 16% | 9% | 10% | 11% | 9% |
| -0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 17 | 61 | 16 | 23 | 15 | 21 | |
| Interest | 19 | 58 | 57 | 93 | 104 | 107 | 120 | 113 | 126 | 74 | 67 | 62 | 62 |
| Depreciation | 52 | 69 | 68 | 88 | 83 | 87 | 87 | 89 | 90 | 94 | 100 | 104 | 105 |
| Profit before tax | -5 | 27 | 25 | -49 | -22 | -40 | 14 | 143 | 274 | 25 | 49 | 75 | 57 |
| Tax % | 24% | 36% | 19% | -59% | -80% | -33% | 72% | 25% | 30% | 38% | 39% | 35% | |
| -6 | 17 | 20 | -20 | -4 | -27 | 4 | 108 | 192 | 16 | 30 | 48 | 71 | |
| EPS in Rs | -0.28 | 0.78 | 0.92 | -0.91 | -0.19 | -1.03 | 0.15 | 4.12 | 6.50 | 0.53 | 1.02 | 1.63 | 2.42 |
| Dividend Payout % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% | 8% | 0% | 10% | 0% |
| Compounded Sales Growth | |
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| 10 Years: | 5% |
| 5 Years: | 8% |
| 3 Years: | -7% |
| TTM: | 12% |
| Compounded Profit Growth | |
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| 10 Years: | 11% |
| 5 Years: | 67% |
| 3 Years: | -32% |
| TTM: | 105% |
| Stock Price CAGR | |
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| 10 Years: | 6% |
| 5 Years: | 5% |
| 3 Years: | -5% |
| 1 Year: | -37% |
| Return on Equity | |
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| 10 Years: | 4% |
| 5 Years: | 7% |
| 3 Years: | 3% |
| Last Year: | 5% |
Balance Sheet
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
| 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 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 |
| Reserves | 517 | 591 | 611 | 591 | 587 | 626 | 635 | 750 | 966 | 973 | 974 | 1,016 |
| 780 | 847 | 770 | 814 | 683 | 605 | 624 | 556 | 508 | 439 | 427 | 290 | |
| 507 | 481 | 528 | 455 | 504 | 550 | 564 | 546 | 530 | 618 | 718 | 724 | |
| Total Liabilities | 1,847 | 1,963 | 1,952 | 1,904 | 1,819 | 1,834 | 1,875 | 1,903 | 2,063 | 2,089 | 2,178 | 2,089 |
| 635 | 1,260 | 1,531 | 1,471 | 1,534 | 1,467 | 1,407 | 1,352 | 1,296 | 1,312 | 1,270 | 1,304 | |
| CWIP | 849 | 367 | 122 | 124 | 7 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 60 | 41 | 56 | 22 |
| Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 27 | 20 |
| 363 | 336 | 299 | 309 | 278 | 354 | 464 | 543 | 708 | 716 | 825 | 744 | |
| Total Assets | 1,847 | 1,963 | 1,952 | 1,904 | 1,819 | 1,834 | 1,875 | 1,903 | 2,063 | 2,089 | 2,178 | 2,089 |
Cash Flows
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
| 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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| 69 | 123 | 223 | 57 | 285 | 170 | 218 | 178 | 226 | 252 | 191 | 278 | |
| -87 | -100 | -95 | -13 | -45 | -43 | -78 | 52 | -165 | -99 | -112 | -63 | |
| 19 | -23 | -128 | -44 | -241 | -119 | -99 | -192 | -139 | -153 | -78 | -221 | |
| Net Cash Flow | 1 | -1 | -0 | 0 | -0 | 8 | 41 | 38 | -78 | 1 | 1 | -7 |
| Free Cash Flow | -20 | 22 | 126 | 37 | 255 | 154 | 200 | 141 | 140 | 162 | 116 | 187 |
| CFO/OP | 112% | 83% | 157% | 45% | 175% | 117% | 104% | 61% | 64% | 150% | 103% | 122% |
Ratios
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
| 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 | 28 | 34 | 25 | 26 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 18 | 24 |
| Inventory Days | 87 | 100 | 83 | 96 | 66 | 102 | 82 | 63 | 97 | 139 | 143 | 96 |
| Days Payable | 155 | 137 | 167 | 106 | 149 | 186 | 144 | 76 | 78 | 125 | 129 | 122 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | -40 | -3 | -59 | 16 | -63 | -63 | -38 | 5 | 38 | 37 | 32 | -1 |
| Working Capital Days | -70 | -85 | -115 | -116 | -126 | -89 | -63 | -15 | 3 | -18 | -30 | -34 |
| ROCE % | 1% | 6% | 6% | 3% | 6% | 5% | 10% | 18% | 25% | 7% | 8% | 10% |
Insights
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Documents
Announcements
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Newspaper Publication
- Newspaper Advertisements regarding 87th AGM of the Company
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Reg. 34 (1) Annual Report.
- DCW’s 87th AGM is scheduled for September 26, 2026; FY2025-26 annual report submitted.
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Letters Sent To Shareholders Providing Weblink Of The Annual Report
- DCW schedules 87th AGM on Sept 26, 2026; record date Sept 19, e-voting Sept 23-25, dividend after Sept 27.
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Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR)
- DCW Limited filed its BRSR for FY 2025-26, covering ESG, workforce, and compliance disclosures.
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Notice Of Eighty Seventh (87Th) Annual General Meeting
- DCW AGM on 26 Sep 2026; final dividend ₹0.20/share, Ashish Jain reappointment, Adhiraj Harish independent director appointment.
Annual reports
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Annual Report 2026
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Annual Report 2025
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Annual Report 2024
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Annual Report 2023
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Annual Report 2022
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Annual Report 2021
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Annual Report 2020
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Annual Report 2019
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Annual Report 2016
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Annual Report 2015
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Annual Report 2014
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Annual Report 2013
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Annual Report 2013
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Business Segments[1]
a) Basic Chemicals (71% in FY26 vs 73% in FY25):[2]
The segment comprises 3 core products including Soda Ash, Caustic Soda, and PVC. Soda Ash (Sodium Carbonate) is a key raw material used in detergents, glass manufacturing, textiles, dyes and intermediates, and pharmaceuticals. Caustic Soda is widely used in pulp and paper, alumina refining, soaps and detergents, petroleum processing, and chemical manufacturing, whereas PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) is used in pipes, automotive components, sanitary fittings, wire and cable insulation, flexible hoses, and packaging.