Finolex Cables Ltd
Finolex Cables Limited is a leading manufacturer of electrical and telecommunication cables in India. Operating for more than 50 years, Finolex has been able to maintain its leadership position as one of the most diversified wires and cables companies in the country.
Besides manufacturing a wide variety of wires and cables, Finolex has also forayed into the manufacturing of Fast-Moving Electrical Goods (FMEG) and home appliances. Over the years, the Company has established itself as a preferred electrical solutions provider for retail and institutional markets in India and created a strong brand name. [1]
- Market Cap ₹ 15,165 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 992
- High / Low ₹ 1,700 / 720
- Stock P/E 21.6
- Book Value ₹ 359
- Dividend Yield 0.81 %
- ROCE 17.6 %
- ROE 13.4 %
- Face Value ₹ 2.00
Pros
- Company is almost debt free.
- Company has been maintaining a healthy dividend payout of 19.2%
Cons
- Company has a low return on equity of 13.2% over last 3 years.
- Earnings include an other income of Rs.429 Cr.
- Working capital days have increased from 138 days to 225 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.
Peer comparison
Industrials Capital Goods Industrial Products Cables - Electricals
Part of BSE 500 BSE Capital Goods Nifty 500 BSE SmallCap BSE Allcap
Quarterly Results
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
Profit & Loss
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
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2,360 | 2,445 | 2,815 | 3,078 | 2,877 | 2,768 | 3,768 | 4,481 | 5,014 | 5,319 | |
2,002 | 2,049 | 2,374 | 2,604 | 2,494 | 2,398 | 3,339 | 3,972 | 4,426 | 4,778 | |
Operating Profit | 358 | 396 | 441 | 474 | 384 | 370 | 429 | 509 | 588 | 541 |
OPM % | 15% | 16% | 16% | 15% | 13% | 13% | 11% | 11% | 12% | 10% |
125 | 160 | 153 | 178 | 169 | 300 | 398 | 188 | 321 | 429 | |
Interest | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Depreciation | 58 | 48 | 44 | 41 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 46 | 44 | 47 |
Profit before tax | 416 | 504 | 549 | 610 | 512 | 631 | 787 | 649 | 864 | 922 |
Tax % | 21% | 21% | 40% | 33% | 24% | 27% | 24% | 22% | 25% | 24% |
329 | 400 | 330 | 407 | 391 | 461 | 599 | 504 | 652 | 701 | |
EPS in Rs | 21.49 | 26.17 | 21.58 | 26.64 | 25.57 | 30.17 | 39.18 | 32.97 | 42.61 | 45.82 |
Dividend Payout % | 14% | 11% | 19% | 17% | 22% | 18% | 15% | 21% | 19% | 17% |
Compounded Sales Growth | |
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10 Years: | % |
5 Years: | 13% |
3 Years: | 12% |
TTM: | 6% |
Compounded Profit Growth | |
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10 Years: | % |
5 Years: | 12% |
3 Years: | 5% |
TTM: | 8% |
Stock Price CAGR | |
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10 Years: | 16% |
5 Years: | 31% |
3 Years: | 37% |
1 Year: | -36% |
Return on Equity | |
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10 Years: | % |
5 Years: | 14% |
3 Years: | 13% |
Last Year: | 13% |
Balance Sheet
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
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Equity Capital | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
Reserves | 1,745 | 2,110 | 2,398 | 2,706 | 2,973 | 3,384 | 3,891 | 4,340 | 4,915 | 5,465 |
51 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 20 | |
272 | 297 | 354 | 417 | 395 | 464 | 563 | 596 | 671 | 771 | |
Total Liabilities | 2,099 | 2,440 | 2,784 | 3,154 | 3,407 | 3,886 | 4,494 | 4,980 | 5,635 | 6,287 |
432 | 415 | 409 | 404 | 387 | 394 | 380 | 435 | 444 | 584 | |
CWIP | 3 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 27 | 26 | 87 | 21 | 168 | 210 |
Investments | 881 | 1,159 | 1,523 | 1,767 | 1,121 | 1,571 | 2,014 | 2,610 | 3,584 | 3,986 |
783 | 857 | 847 | 973 | 1,872 | 1,894 | 2,013 | 1,915 | 1,439 | 1,507 | |
Total Assets | 2,099 | 2,440 | 2,784 | 3,154 | 3,407 | 3,886 | 4,494 | 4,980 | 5,635 | 6,287 |
Cash Flows
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
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339 | 213 | 236 | 154 | 309 | 114 | 473 | 356 | 577 | 207 | |
-195 | -126 | -134 | -110 | 587 | -859 | -378 | -225 | -440 | -82 | |
-64 | -75 | -57 | -75 | -86 | -86 | -87 | -97 | -112 | -128 | |
Net Cash Flow | 81 | 11 | 44 | -30 | 810 | -831 | 8 | 35 | 26 | -3 |
Ratios
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
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Debtor Days | 19 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 17 |
Inventory Days | 70 | 98 | 90 | 95 | 104 | 134 | 80 | 69 | 53 | 61 |
Days Payable | 19 | 40 | 32 | 34 | 28 | 31 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Cash Conversion Cycle | 70 | 76 | 80 | 86 | 100 | 126 | 74 | 66 | 45 | 57 |
Working Capital Days | 45 | 52 | 60 | 73 | 83 | 202 | 159 | 120 | 68 | 225 |
ROCE % | 26% | 24% | 24% | 18% | 20% | 21% | 16% | 19% | 18% |
Documents
Announcements
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Earnings Call Transcript
4 Jun - Finolex reports Q4 FY25 results, new e-beam cable launches, INR236 Cr capex, and optimistic optic fiber demand outlook.
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Clarification In Volume Movement Letter
4 Jun - Company clarifies no undisclosed info affecting share price or volume per SEBI regulations.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Analyst / Investor Meet - Outcome
3 Jun - Audio/video recording of Q4FY25 earnings meet available on company's website.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Investor Presentation
2 Jun - Investor Presentation for conference call scheduled on 02nd June, 2025.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Newspaper Publication
29 May - Newspapers advertisement - Audited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Results of the Company for the quarter and financial year ended 31st March, 2025
Annual reports
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Concalls
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Market Share[1]
As of FY24, they have 24.9% market share in the organized wire industry