Universal Cables Ltd
Universal Cables Ltd is predominantly engaged in the business of manufacturing a large range of power cables from 1.1kV to 400kV & capacitors, Turnkey Projects
relating thereto and other types of wires and cables, conductors, etc. [1]
- Market Cap ₹ 4,202 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 1,212
- High / Low ₹ 1,391 / 576
- Stock P/E 43.5
- Book Value ₹ 264
- Dividend Yield 0.33 %
- ROCE 13.2 %
- ROE 11.0 %
- Face Value ₹ 10.0
Pros
- Company has been maintaining a healthy dividend payout of 19.9%
- Company's working capital requirements have reduced from 69.1 days to 48.2 days
Cons
- Stock is trading at 4.59 times its book value
- Company has a low return on equity of 8.25% over last 3 years.
* 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 Industrials
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 693 | 748 | 817 | 1,180 | 1,415 | 1,568 | 1,280 | 1,813 | 2,202 | 2,020 | 2,407 | 3,022 | |
| 669 | 673 | 742 | 1,073 | 1,240 | 1,402 | 1,189 | 1,690 | 2,016 | 1,859 | 2,233 | 2,762 | |
| Operating Profit | 25 | 75 | 75 | 107 | 175 | 166 | 91 | 123 | 185 | 162 | 174 | 260 |
| OPM % | 4% | 10% | 9% | 9% | 12% | 11% | 7% | 7% | 8% | 8% | 7% | 9% |
| 9 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 19 | 18 | 24 | 28 | 29 | |
| Interest | 51 | 51 | 44 | 53 | 62 | 77 | 63 | 78 | 97 | 91 | 104 | 115 |
| Depreciation | 18 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 39 |
| Profit before tax | -35 | 17 | 23 | 44 | 103 | 81 | 15 | 40 | 83 | 70 | 71 | 135 |
| Tax % | 0% | -13% | -25% | 4% | 33% | 20% | 20% | 24% | 24% | 23% | 20% | 29% |
| -35 | 20 | 29 | 42 | 69 | 65 | 12 | 30 | 63 | 54 | 57 | 97 | |
| EPS in Rs | -10.00 | 5.63 | 8.39 | 12.09 | 19.89 | 18.60 | 3.51 | 8.79 | 18.21 | 15.64 | 16.51 | 27.82 |
| Dividend Payout % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 12% | 10% | 11% | 29% | 17% | 16% | 19% | 24% | 16% |
| Compounded Sales Growth | |
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| 10 Years: | 15% |
| 5 Years: | 19% |
| 3 Years: | 11% |
| TTM: | 26% |
| Compounded Profit Growth | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 20% |
| 5 Years: | 52% |
| 3 Years: | 15% |
| TTM: | 68% |
| Stock Price CAGR | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 31% |
| 5 Years: | 44% |
| 3 Years: | 47% |
| 1 Year: | 57% |
| Return on Equity | |
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| 10 Years: | 9% |
| 5 Years: | 8% |
| 3 Years: | 8% |
| Last Year: | 11% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Capital | 23 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Reserves | 88 | 153 | 252 | 302 | 391 | 410 | 453 | 528 | 673 | 829 | 811 | 882 |
| 365 | 311 | 288 | 394 | 541 | 621 | 609 | 694 | 657 | 771 | 849 | 1,177 | |
| 145 | 168 | 175 | 299 | 310 | 394 | 393 | 530 | 403 | 477 | 493 | 940 | |
| Total Liabilities | 621 | 667 | 750 | 1,029 | 1,277 | 1,460 | 1,490 | 1,786 | 1,767 | 2,111 | 2,188 | 3,034 |
| 145 | 135 | 134 | 122 | 155 | 172 | 187 | 167 | 161 | 200 | 255 | 417 | |
| CWIP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 35 | 137 |
| Investments | 51 | 51 | 123 | 136 | 166 | 125 | 164 | 218 | 316 | 444 | 387 | 365 |
| 424 | 480 | 492 | 756 | 954 | 1,146 | 1,138 | 1,400 | 1,280 | 1,467 | 1,511 | 2,115 | |
| Total Assets | 621 | 667 | 750 | 1,029 | 1,277 | 1,460 | 1,490 | 1,786 | 1,767 | 2,111 | 2,188 | 3,034 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -5 | 46 | 70 | -42 | -59 | 38 | 90 | -12 | 143 | 33 | 176 | 63 | |
| -6 | -0 | -13 | -18 | -27 | -42 | -16 | -7 | -15 | -50 | -141 | -257 | |
| 11 | -44 | -61 | 62 | 84 | 4 | -72 | 16 | -127 | 18 | -31 | 192 | |
| Net Cash Flow | -0 | 2 | -3 | 2 | -1 | -0 | 2 | -3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | -2 |
| Free Cash Flow | -12 | 42 | 52 | -65 | -97 | -16 | 65 | -33 | 115 | -27 | 13 | -206 |
| CFO/OP | -16% | 62% | 89% | -36% | -22% | 36% | 104% | 1% | 88% | 27% | 112% | 36% |
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 | 126 | 150 | 139 | 159 | 157 | 187 | 229 | 195 | 148 | 195 | 138 | 138 |
| Inventory Days | 75 | 85 | 89 | 71 | 101 | 89 | 101 | 79 | 61 | 70 | 79 | 98 |
| Days Payable | 7 | 84 | 95 | 114 | 96 | 106 | 124 | 118 | 63 | 82 | 64 | 121 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 194 | 151 | 133 | 116 | 162 | 169 | 206 | 155 | 146 | 183 | 153 | 115 |
| Working Capital Days | 27 | 63 | 67 | 53 | 68 | 58 | 66 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 79 | 48 |
| ROCE % | 3% | 13% | 12% | 15% | 20% | 16% | 7% | 10% | 14% | 11% | 11% | 13% |
Insights
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Documents
Announcements
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Newspaper Publication
11 Jul - Newspaper Advertisement - Notice of 81st Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Remote e-Voting Information
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Letter To Shareholders For Web-Link Of Annual Report 2025-26.
10 Jul - 81st AGM scheduled for August 3, 2026; annual report web-link shared.
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Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR)
10 Jul - Universal Cables filed FY2025-26 BRSR, detailing ESG policies, renewable energy, water, waste, and governance metrics.
- Record Date For 81St Annual General Meeting (AGM) And Payment Of Final Dividend On The Equity Shares For The Financial Year 2025-26. 10 Jul
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Reg. 34 (1) Annual Report.
10 Jul - Annual report 2025-26 filed; 81st AGM on 3 August 2026, dividend Rs 4.50 and borrowing limit proposal.
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Business Division [1]
Cable- It offers Low Voltage, Medium Voltage and Extra High Voltage XLPE Power Cables up to 500 kV grade, PVC and Rubber Insulated Power Cables up to 11 kV grade, Control and Instrumentation Cables up to 1.1 kV.