Eveready Industries India Ltd
Incorporated in 1934, Eveready Industries India Limited is one of the leading manufacturers of dry cell batteries in India and offers products such as batteries, flashlights, lighting solutions, and home appliances. [1]
- Market Cap ₹ 2,435 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 335
- High / Low ₹ 475 / 260
- Stock P/E 16.6
- Book Value ₹ 85.7
- Dividend Yield 0.45 %
- ROCE 17.2 %
- ROE 27.0 %
- Face Value ₹ 5.00
Pros
- Company has reduced debt.
Cons
- The company has delivered a poor sales growth of 3.11% over past five years.
- Tax rate seems low
- Company might be capitalizing the interest cost
- Earnings include an other income of Rs.52.3 Cr.
* 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.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,279 | 1,324 | 1,357 | 1,456 | 1,507 | 1,221 | 1,249 | 1,207 | 1,328 | 1,314 | 1,345 | 1,455 | |
| 1,155 | 1,201 | 1,223 | 1,352 | 1,382 | 1,100 | 1,024 | 1,088 | 1,218 | 1,173 | 1,192 | 1,292 | |
| Operating Profit | 124 | 123 | 134 | 104 | 124 | 121 | 225 | 119 | 110 | 141 | 153 | 164 |
| OPM % | 10% | 9% | 10% | 7% | 8% | 10% | 18% | 10% | 8% | 11% | 11% | 11% |
| 4 | 8 | 9 | 20 | 12 | 198 | -628 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 52 | |
| Interest | 34 | 31 | 24 | 29 | 55 | 71 | 52 | 48 | 57 | 32 | 26 | 19 |
| Depreciation | 32 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Profit before tax | 62 | 86 | 105 | 76 | 60 | 219 | -482 | 48 | 35 | 81 | 99 | 167 |
| Tax % | 21% | 19% | 11% | 30% | 20% | 19% | -35% | 4% | 20% | 17% | 16% | -3% |
| 49 | 69 | 94 | 53 | 48 | 178 | -312 | 46 | 28 | 67 | 82 | 172 | |
| EPS in Rs | 6.73 | 9.50 | 12.87 | 7.31 | 6.58 | 24.53 | -42.86 | 6.39 | 3.80 | 9.19 | 11.34 | 23.60 |
| Dividend Payout % | 0% | 21% | 0% | 21% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 11% | 13% | 11% |
| Compounded Sales Growth | |
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| 10 Years: | 1% |
| 5 Years: | 3% |
| 3 Years: | 3% |
| TTM: | 8% |
| Compounded Profit Growth | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 8% |
| 5 Years: | -14% |
| 3 Years: | 76% |
| TTM: | 77% |
| Stock Price CAGR | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 3% |
| 5 Years: | 3% |
| 3 Years: | 4% |
| 1 Year: | 3% |
| Return on Equity | |
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| 10 Years: | 26% |
| 5 Years: | 20% |
| 3 Years: | 22% |
| Last Year: | 27% |
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 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| Reserves | 588 | 170 | 253 | 306 | 340 | 519 | 209 | 254 | 283 | 350 | 425 | 587 |
| 228 | 200 | 216 | 264 | 408 | 394 | 447 | 396 | 398 | 307 | 312 | 202 | |
| 248 | 263 | 300 | 422 | 423 | 307 | 330 | 253 | 265 | 270 | 314 | 389 | |
| Total Liabilities | 1,101 | 669 | 805 | 1,029 | 1,207 | 1,256 | 1,022 | 939 | 983 | 963 | 1,088 | 1,214 |
| 696 | 222 | 334 | 357 | 343 | 328 | 314 | 305 | 310 | 293 | 304 | 276 | |
| CWIP | 28 | 22 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 81 | 176 |
| Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 376 | 425 | 465 | 668 | 853 | 919 | 704 | 630 | 664 | 654 | 695 | 761 | |
| Total Assets | 1,101 | 669 | 805 | 1,029 | 1,207 | 1,256 | 1,022 | 939 | 983 | 963 | 1,088 | 1,214 |
Cash Flows
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 125 | 82 | 81 | 70 | 133 | 173 | 134 | 37 | 154 | 130 | 83 | |
| -29 | -56 | -68 | -100 | -145 | -15 | -106 | -55 | -19 | -23 | -95 | 63 | |
| -37 | -80 | -5 | -37 | 76 | -114 | -4 | -108 | -59 | -127 | -36 | -146 | |
| Net Cash Flow | 6 | -11 | 9 | -56 | 2 | 4 | 63 | -29 | -42 | 4 | -1 | 1 |
| Free Cash Flow | 39 | 97 | -24 | 48 | 46 | 270 | 161 | 122 | 12 | 120 | 34 | 102 |
| CFO/OP | 66% | 115% | 66% | 100% | 69% | 122% | 100% | 111% | 36% | 101% | 96% | 53% |
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 | 14 | 19 | 23 | 30 | 33 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 28 | 32 | 28 | 29 |
| Inventory Days | 117 | 105 | 124 | 121 | 95 | 104 | 131 | 122 | 115 | 122 | 143 | 134 |
| Days Payable | 89 | 88 | 96 | 124 | 98 | 89 | 95 | 81 | 74 | 82 | 102 | 94 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 42 | 36 | 50 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 46 | 51 | 69 | 72 | 68 | 69 |
| Working Capital Days | -18 | -3 | 2 | 9 | 33 | 87 | -38 | -24 | 7 | 14 | 18 | 33 |
| ROCE % | 11% | 18% | 28% | 18% | 19% | 15% | 25% | 14% | 13% | 16% | 17% | 17% |
Insights
In beta| Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Sep 2025 | |
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Documents
Announcements
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Newspaper Publication
8h - Newspaper Publication w.r.t. the audited (standalone and consolidated) Financial Results of the Company for the quarter and financial year ended 31st March 2026
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Analyst / Investor Meet - Outcome
23h - Audio recording of Q4 FY26 earnings conference call available on website, dated 30 April 2026.
- Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Investor Presentation 1d
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Press Release / Media Release
1d - FY26 audited results: revenue up 8.2%; Q4 up 9.4%; Jammu alkaline battery facility commissioned.
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Board Meeting Outcome for Outcome Of Board Meeting
1d - FY26 audited results approved; board recommends Rs2.50 dividend; standalone profit Rs171.23 crore, CCI penalty noted.
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Products
The Company’s products include - Dry cell and rechargeable batteries under the brand names 'Eveready', 'Powercell' and 'Uniross'; 'Eveready' and 'Powercell' Flashlights and lanterns; 'Eveready' and 'Powercell' LED Bulbs and luminaires; 'Eveready' Small home appliances and Confectioneries under the brand name “Jollies”. [1]