National Fertilizer Ltd
National Fertilizers Limited is engaged in production and marketing of Neem Coated Urea, Bio-Fertilizers (solid & liquid) and other allied Industrial products. It is also engaged in trading of Imported and Domestic Fertilizers, Compost, Seeds and other Agro products. [1]
- Market Cap ₹ 3,389 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 69.1
- High / Low ₹ 112 / 67.0
- Stock P/E 22.8
- Book Value ₹ 53.9
- Dividend Yield 2.25 %
- ROCE 5.57 %
- ROE 2.38 %
- Face Value ₹ 10.0
Pros
- Company has been maintaining a healthy dividend payout of 50.3%
Cons
- Company has low interest coverage ratio.
- The company has delivered a poor sales growth of 8.55% over past five years.
- Company has a low return on equity of 7.22% over last 3 years.
- Company might be capitalizing the interest cost
* 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
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
Profit & Loss
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
| Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | TTM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8,012 | 8,514 | 7,757 | 7,600 | 8,943 | 12,429 | 13,135 | 11,906 | 15,857 | 29,587 | 23,556 | 19,798 | 21,624 | |
| 7,874 | 8,130 | 7,197 | 7,041 | 8,404 | 11,412 | 12,273 | 10,989 | 15,266 | 28,509 | 22,939 | 19,182 | 20,877 | |
| Operating Profit | 137 | 385 | 560 | 559 | 539 | 1,017 | 862 | 917 | 591 | 1,077 | 617 | 615 | 747 |
| OPM % | 2% | 5% | 7% | 7% | 6% | 8% | 7% | 8% | 4% | 4% | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| 37 | 37 | 47 | 45 | 62 | 52 | -331 | 33 | 26 | 193 | 110 | 95 | 67 | |
| Interest | 207 | 304 | 231 | 193 | 192 | 320 | 409 | 294 | 137 | 308 | 277 | 233 | 207 |
| Depreciation | 129 | 73 | 87 | 85 | 73 | 285 | 374 | 312 | 335 | 353 | 362 | 373 | 400 |
| Profit before tax | -161 | 45 | 288 | 325 | 335 | 463 | -253 | 343 | 145 | 610 | 89 | 104 | 206 |
| Tax % | -44% | 41% | 31% | 36% | 36% | 36% | -32% | 27% | 25% | 25% | 27% | 27% | |
| -90 | 26 | 199 | 208 | 213 | 298 | -171 | 250 | 108 | 456 | 65 | 76 | 149 | |
| EPS in Rs | -1.83 | 0.53 | 4.05 | 4.24 | 4.34 | 6.08 | -3.49 | 5.09 | 2.21 | 9.30 | 1.32 | 1.55 | 3.03 |
| Dividend Payout % | 0% | 32% | 30% | 0% | 0% | 31% | -27% | 0% | 0% | 30% | 20% | 100% |
| Compounded Sales Growth | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 9% |
| 5 Years: | 9% |
| 3 Years: | 8% |
| TTM: | 5% |
| Compounded Profit Growth | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 10% |
| 5 Years: | -22% |
| 3 Years: | -15% |
| TTM: | -7% |
| Stock Price CAGR | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 10% |
| 5 Years: | 5% |
| 3 Years: | -2% |
| 1 Year: | -9% |
| Return on Equity | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 9% |
| 5 Years: | 8% |
| 3 Years: | 7% |
| Last Year: | 2% |
Balance Sheet
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
| Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Sep 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Capital | 491 | 491 | 491 | 491 | 491 | 491 | 491 | 491 | 491 | 491 | 491 | 491 | 491 |
| Reserves | 1,003 | 990 | 1,200 | 1,336 | 1,497 | 1,728 | 1,430 | 1,681 | 1,824 | 2,283 | 2,211 | 2,273 | 2,155 |
| 7,558 | 7,645 | 6,124 | 4,135 | 3,061 | 6,464 | 8,103 | 1,892 | 3,172 | 3,993 | 4,091 | 2,001 | 4,537 | |
| 4,702 | 4,332 | 4,207 | 4,223 | 4,582 | 5,231 | 4,561 | 4,382 | 5,244 | 6,002 | 4,563 | 4,599 | 6,183 | |
| Total Liabilities | 13,754 | 13,458 | 12,021 | 10,184 | 9,630 | 13,914 | 14,584 | 8,445 | 10,730 | 12,768 | 11,355 | 9,364 | 13,366 |
| 4,682 | 4,443 | 4,259 | 4,059 | 4,080 | 3,993 | 3,726 | 3,615 | 4,230 | 3,969 | 3,831 | 3,694 | 3,626 | |
| CWIP | 14 | 39 | 33 | 51 | 64 | 133 | 656 | 862 | 138 | 178 | 242 | 172 | 180 |
| Investments | 0 | 2 | 15 | 125 | 219 | 274 | 342 | 448 | 491 | 491 | 491 | 491 | 492 |
| 9,058 | 8,973 | 7,714 | 5,949 | 5,268 | 9,513 | 9,861 | 3,520 | 5,870 | 8,131 | 6,791 | 5,007 | 9,068 | |
| Total Assets | 13,754 | 13,458 | 12,021 | 10,184 | 9,630 | 13,914 | 14,584 | 8,445 | 10,730 | 12,768 | 11,355 | 9,364 | 13,366 |
Cash Flows
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
| Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1,608 | 304 | 1,850 | 2,453 | 1,661 | -2,699 | -309 | 7,034 | -826 | -335 | 583 | 2,482 | |
| -133 | -89 | -88 | -202 | -346 | -314 | -820 | -509 | -333 | -203 | -249 | -160 | |
| 1,739 | -214 | -1,760 | -2,250 | -1,314 | 3,022 | 1,132 | -6,505 | 1,145 | 526 | -318 | -2,334 | |
| Net Cash Flow | -2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 20 | -14 | -13 | 16 | -12 |
Ratios
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
| Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debtor Days | 211 | 216 | 226 | 205 | 160 | 210 | 215 | 81 | 65 | 51 | 63 | 60 |
| Inventory Days | 34 | 25 | 48 | 63 | 45 | 90 | 67 | 25 | 90 | 57 | 41 | 28 |
| Days Payable | 30 | 15 | 31 | 44 | 42 | 35 | 47 | 42 | 58 | 33 | 31 | 46 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 216 | 225 | 244 | 224 | 163 | 265 | 235 | 64 | 97 | 75 | 72 | 42 |
| Working Capital Days | 37 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 7 | -3 | 0 |
| ROCE % | 1% | 4% | 6% | 8% | 9% | 11% | 6% | 9% | 6% | 15% | 5% | 6% |
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 | Mar 2025 | |
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| Aggregated Actual Energy Consumption (Nangal Plant) Gcal/MT Urea |
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Documents
Announcements
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Change in Management
3 Mar - Shri Mahesh Chander Gupta given additional charge of Director (Finance) for three months from 03-Mar-2026.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Retirement
1 Mar - Shri Hira Nand ceased as Director (Finance) & CFO effective 01.03.2026 after superannuation on 28.02.2026.
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Newspaper Clippings Related With Special Window For Transfer And Dematerialisation Of Physical Securities.
26 Feb - SEBI special window Feb 5, 2026–Feb 4, 2027 for transfer/demat of pre-April 1, 2019 physical securities; one-year lock-in.
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Intimation Pursuant To Regulation 30 Read With Schedule Ili Of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 (Listing Regulations) Regarding Approval For Setting Up Of Bentonite Sulphur (BS) Plant At NFL, Vijaipur.
13 Feb - Board in-principle approved 25,000 MTPA Bentonite Sulphur plant at Vijaipur; project cost Rs.104.03 crore (13 Feb 2026).
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Amendments to Memorandum & Articles of Association
13 Feb - Board approved unaudited Q3/9M FY26 results; recognized Rs146,395 lakh subsidy; Articles alteration proposed.
Annual reports
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Financial Year 2012
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Financial Year 2011
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Market Leadership
The company is the largest urea producer amongst CPSEs in India, and the 2nd largest Urea player in India with a 12% share in the country’s total production. [1] [2]