Hercules Investments Ltd
Incorporated in 1962, Hercules Investments Ltd is an unregistered Core Investment Company (CIC) primarily engaged in holding and managing strategic equity investments in Bajaj Group listed companies.[1]
- Market Cap ₹ 380 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 119
- High / Low ₹ 226 / 85.8
- Stock P/E 10.2
- Book Value ₹ 296
- Dividend Yield 2.11 %
- ROCE 5.66 %
- ROE 4.35 %
- Face Value ₹ 1.00
Pros
- Company is almost debt free.
- Stock is trading at 0.40 times its book value
- Company's working capital requirements have reduced from 56.4 days to 44.2 days
Cons
- Earnings include an other income of Rs.23.0 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.
Peer comparison
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Quarterly Results
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
Profit & Loss
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
| Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | TTM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 151 | 180 | 177 | |
| 134 | 150 | 146 | |
| Operating Profit | 17 | 29 | 30 |
| OPM % | 11% | 16% | 17% |
| 104 | 22 | 23 | |
| Interest | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Depreciation | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Profit before tax | 116 | 47 | 48 |
| Tax % | 11% | 23% | |
| 103 | 36 | 37 | |
| EPS in Rs | 32.28 | 11.24 | 11.59 |
| Dividend Payout % | 9% | 36% |
| Compounded Sales Growth | |
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| TTM: | 19% |
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| TTM: | 40% |
| Stock Price CAGR | |
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| 10 Years: | 10% |
| 5 Years: | 24% |
| 3 Years: | 9% |
| 1 Year: | -31% |
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| Last Year: | 4% |
Balance Sheet
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
| Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Equity Capital | 3 | 3 |
| Reserves | 703 | 945 |
| 7 | 5 | |
| 60 | 97 | |
| Total Liabilities | 774 | 1,051 |
| 36 | 34 | |
| CWIP | 0 | 0 |
| Investments | 662 | 944 |
| 76 | 73 | |
| Total Assets | 774 | 1,051 |
Cash Flows
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
| Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | 28 | |
| -1 | -22 | |
| -9 | -10 | |
| Net Cash Flow | 2 | -3 |
| Free Cash Flow | 87 | 25 |
| CFO/OP | 124% | 111% |
Ratios
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
| Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Debtor Days | 27 | 40 |
| Inventory Days | 124 | 83 |
| Days Payable | 77 | 84 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 74 | 39 |
| Working Capital Days | 69 | 44 |
| ROCE % | 6% |
Insights
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Documents
Announcements
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Newspaper Publication
- Please refer attached Newspaper Advertisement published on 14/08/2026.
- Shareholder Meeting / Postal Ballot-Scrutinizer''s Report
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Change in Management
- 64th AGM held on August 13, 2026; shareholders approved ₹2.50 final dividend and other resolutions.
- Shareholder Meeting / Postal Ballot-Outcome of AGM
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Results-Financial Results For Quarter Ended 30Th June, 2026
- Board approved unaudited Q1 FY27 results for quarter ended 30 June 2026.
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 2018
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Annual Report 2017
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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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Company Overview[1]
Hercules Investments Limited (formerly Hercules Hoists Limited) is an unregistered Core Investment Company (CIC) primarily engaged in holding and managing strategic investments. It's portfolio comprises equity investments in Bajaj Group companies and mutual funds, with a focus on long-term capital appreciation, dividend income, and prudent capital allocation.