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 ₹ 2,249 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 652
- High / Low ₹ 939 / 407
- Stock P/E 25.2
- Book Value ₹ 511
- Dividend Yield 0.46 %
- ROCE 8.57 %
- ROE 5.04 %
- Face Value ₹ 10.0
Pros
Cons
- The company has delivered a poor sales growth of 8.97% over past five years.
- Company has a low return on equity of 6.56% over last 3 years.
- Earnings include an other income of Rs.69.0 Cr.
- Dividend payout has been low at 11.3% of profits 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 SmallCap BSE Allcap BSE Industrials
Quarterly Results
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
Profit & Loss
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
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817 | 1,180 | 1,415 | 1,568 | 1,280 | 1,813 | 2,202 | 2,020 | 2,408 | |
742 | 1,073 | 1,240 | 1,402 | 1,189 | 1,690 | 2,016 | 1,859 | 2,229 | |
Operating Profit | 75 | 107 | 175 | 166 | 91 | 123 | 185 | 162 | 180 |
OPM % | 9% | 9% | 12% | 11% | 7% | 7% | 8% | 8% | 7% |
52 | 52 | 79 | 81 | 88 | 78 | 86 | 98 | 69 | |
Interest | 44 | 53 | 62 | 77 | 63 | 78 | 97 | 91 | 104 |
Depreciation | 19 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 27 |
Profit before tax | 65 | 84 | 170 | 147 | 90 | 99 | 152 | 144 | 117 |
Tax % | -9% | 2% | 20% | 39% | 25% | 24% | 22% | 25% | 24% |
70 | 83 | 136 | 90 | 67 | 75 | 118 | 108 | 89 | |
EPS in Rs | 20.32 | 23.84 | 39.16 | 25.96 | 19.38 | 21.60 | 34.05 | 31.19 | 25.76 |
Dividend Payout % | 0% | 6% | 5% | 8% | 5% | 7% | 9% | 10% | 16% |
Compounded Sales Growth | |
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10 Years: | % |
5 Years: | 9% |
3 Years: | 10% |
TTM: | 19% |
Compounded Profit Growth | |
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10 Years: | % |
5 Years: | 0% |
3 Years: | 6% |
TTM: | -17% |
Stock Price CAGR | |
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10 Years: | 33% |
5 Years: | 42% |
3 Years: | 67% |
1 Year: | -11% |
Return on Equity | |
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10 Years: | % |
5 Years: | 6% |
3 Years: | 7% |
Last Year: | 5% |
Balance Sheet
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
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Equity Capital | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
Reserves | 647 | 800 | 964 | 955 | 1,101 | 1,260 | 1,462 | 1,740 | 1,737 |
288 | 394 | 541 | 621 | 609 | 694 | 657 | 771 | 849 | |
175 | 299 | 310 | 571 | 606 | 770 | 657 | 774 | 799 | |
Total Liabilities | 1,144 | 1,527 | 1,851 | 2,183 | 2,351 | 2,758 | 2,810 | 3,320 | 3,419 |
134 | 122 | 155 | 172 | 187 | 167 | 161 | 200 | 256 | |
CWIP | 0 | 17 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 34 |
Investments | 518 | 634 | 740 | 847 | 1,025 | 1,190 | 1,359 | 1,652 | 1,618 |
492 | 756 | 954 | 1,146 | 1,138 | 1,400 | 1,280 | 1,467 | 1,511 | |
Total Assets | 1,144 | 1,527 | 1,851 | 2,183 | 2,351 | 2,758 | 2,810 | 3,320 | 3,419 |
Cash Flows
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
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70 | -42 | -59 | 38 | 90 | -12 | 143 | 33 | 176 | |
-13 | -18 | -27 | -42 | -16 | -7 | -15 | -50 | -141 | |
-61 | 62 | 84 | 4 | -72 | 16 | -127 | 18 | -31 | |
Net Cash Flow | -3 | 2 | -1 | -0 | 2 | -3 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
Ratios
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
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Debtor Days | 139 | 159 | 157 | 187 | 229 | 195 | 148 | 195 | 138 |
Inventory Days | 89 | 71 | 101 | 89 | 101 | 79 | 61 | 70 | 79 |
Days Payable | 95 | 114 | 96 | 106 | 124 | 118 | 63 | 82 | 64 |
Cash Conversion Cycle | 133 | 116 | 162 | 169 | 206 | 155 | 146 | 183 | 153 |
Working Capital Days | 134 | 125 | 163 | 163 | 215 | 171 | 149 | 183 | 149 |
ROCE % | 12% | 17% | 14% | 9% | 9% | 12% | 10% | 9% |
Documents
Announcements
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Newspaper Publication
7h - Newspaper Advertisment(s)- Notice regarding transfer of Unclaimed/Unpaid Dividend and Equity Shares of the Company to Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF).
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Compliances-Reg.24(A)-Annual Secretarial Compliance
29 May - Universal Cables submits Annual Secretarial Compliance Report confirming regulatory adherence for FY 2024-25.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Newspaper Publication
23 May - Newspaper Publication - Yearly Financial Results 2024-25
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Change in Management
22 May - Universal Cables reports audited FY25 results; recommends Rs.4/share dividend; approves auditor appointments.
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Corporate Action-Board approves Dividend
22 May - Universal Cables reports audited FY25 results; recommends Rs.4/share dividend; appoints secretarial and internal auditors.
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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.