Chandrima Mercantiles Ltd
₹ 14.6
-1.94%
15 Sep
- close price
- Market Cap ₹ 487 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 14.6
- High / Low ₹ 17.2 / 3.28
- Stock P/E 196
- Book Value ₹ 3.02
- Dividend Yield 0.00 %
- ROCE 4.73 %
- ROE 3.96 %
- Face Value ₹ 1.00
Pros
- Company is almost debt free.
- Debtor days have improved from 132 to 89.8 days.
Cons
- Stock is trading at 4.84 times its book value
- Though the company is reporting repeated profits, it is not paying out dividend
- Company has a low return on equity of 3.23% over last 3 years.
- Working capital days have increased from 257 days to 455 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.
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Quarterly Results
Figures in Rs. Crores
Profit & Loss
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | TTM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.05 | 0.29 | 2.64 | 0.65 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 13.97 | 19.81 | 21.88 | 19.39 | 29.19 | 77.54 | 73.83 | |
| 0.08 | 0.32 | 2.65 | 0.66 | 0.05 | 0.08 | 17.67 | 19.80 | 21.87 | 17.74 | 28.49 | 72.79 | 69.43 | |
| Operating Profit | -0.03 | -0.03 | -0.01 | -0.01 | -0.05 | -0.08 | -3.70 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 1.65 | 0.70 | 4.75 | 4.40 |
| OPM % | -60.00% | -10.34% | -0.38% | -1.54% | -26.49% | 0.05% | 0.05% | 8.51% | 2.40% | 6.13% | 5.96% | ||
| 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.06 | 0.08 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.01 | -1.39 | 0.00 | 0.25 | 0.25 | |
| Interest | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Depreciation | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Profit before tax | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.00 | -3.70 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.26 | 0.69 | 5.00 | 4.65 |
| Tax % | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | -5.80% | 20.00% | ||
| 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.00 | -3.70 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.26 | 0.73 | 4.00 | 2.49 | |
| EPS in Rs | 0.02 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | -1.12 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.08 | 0.02 | 0.12 | 0.07 |
| Dividend Payout % | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Compounded Sales Growth | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 75% |
| 5 Years: | 41% |
| 3 Years: | 52% |
| TTM: | 170% |
| Compounded Profit Growth | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 82% |
| 5 Years: | 25% |
| 3 Years: | 485% |
| TTM: | 388% |
| Stock Price CAGR | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | % |
| 5 Years: | 122% |
| 3 Years: | 224% |
| 1 Year: | 337% |
| Return on Equity | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | % |
| 5 Years: | % |
| 3 Years: | 3% |
| Last Year: | 4% |
Balance Sheet
Figures in Rs. Crores
| 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 | 0.25 | 2.21 | 2.21 | 2.21 | 2.21 | 2.21 | 2.21 | 2.21 | 2.21 | 2.21 | 22.21 | 33.32 |
| Reserves | 0.37 | 1.11 | 1.14 | 1.14 | 1.09 | 1.09 | -2.61 | -2.59 | -2.57 | 45.18 | 79.21 | 67.39 |
| 0.00 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.98 | 0.33 | 0.33 | 4.36 | 3.57 | 3.11 | 6.05 | |
| 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.14 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 2.96 | 16.53 | 19.45 | 20.64 | 9.40 | 12.36 | |
| Total Liabilities | 0.64 | 3.65 | 3.79 | 3.66 | 3.61 | 4.29 | 2.89 | 16.48 | 23.45 | 71.60 | 113.93 | 119.12 |
| 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| CWIP | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Investments | 0.03 | 0.64 | 0.64 | 0.64 | 0.13 | 1.08 | 0.28 | 3.68 | 3.68 | 62.69 | 80.15 | 20.06 |
| 0.61 | 3.01 | 3.15 | 3.02 | 3.48 | 3.21 | 2.61 | 12.80 | 19.77 | 8.91 | 33.78 | 99.06 | |
| Total Assets | 0.64 | 3.65 | 3.79 | 3.66 | 3.61 | 4.29 | 2.89 | 16.48 | 23.45 | 71.60 | 113.93 | 119.12 |
Cash Flows
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.00 | -2.31 | -0.06 | -0.58 | 0.08 | -0.52 | -0.23 | 3.17 | -3.53 | 5.41 | -38.26 | -57.51 | |
| 0.00 | -0.61 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.50 | -0.94 | 0.79 | -3.39 | 0.00 | -6.24 | 7.24 | 60.08 | |
| 0.00 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 0.57 | -0.60 | 1.47 | -0.52 | 0.20 | 3.50 | 0.83 | 31.04 | -2.58 | |
| Net Cash Flow | 0.00 | 0.09 | -0.06 | -0.01 | -0.02 | 0.01 | 0.04 | -0.02 | -0.03 | 0.01 | 0.01 | -0.01 |
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | -2.31 | -0.06 | -0.58 | 0.08 | -0.52 | -0.23 | 3.17 | -3.53 | 5.41 | -38.26 | -57.51 |
| CFO/OP | 0% | 7,700% | 600% | 5,800% | -160% | 650% | 6% | 31,700% | -35,300% | 328% | -5,466% | -1,211% |
Ratios
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debtor Days | 0.00 | 239.14 | 106.46 | 190.92 | 4.70 | 66.33 | 202.18 | 156.43 | 148.55 | 89.77 | ||
| Inventory Days | 0.00 | 1,186.25 | 3.24 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.12 | 4.87 | 0.00 | 275.34 | 127.14 | ||
| Days Payable | 0.00 | 21.09 | 306.43 | 325.17 | 0.26 | 2.54 | ||||||
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 0.00 | 1,425.39 | 88.61 | 190.92 | 4.70 | -238.98 | -118.11 | 156.43 | 423.63 | 214.37 | ||
| Working Capital Days | 1,314.00 | 1,460.00 | 118.90 | 803.00 | -43.11 | -88.26 | -20.85 | -98.83 | 415.52 | 454.58 | ||
| ROCE % | 1.67% | 0.47% | 0.83% | 0.55% | 0.28% | 0.00% | -175.77% | 1.01% | 6.19% | 0.90% | 4.73% |
Insights
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Documents
Announcements
- Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Newspaper Publication
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Intimation Of The Book Closure
- Book closure from 10–17 September 2026 for 44th AGM and e-voting record date.
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Clarification Sought On Significant Movement In Price
- Company denied any price-sensitive information behind recent scrip volatility.
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Clarification sought from Chandrima Mercantiles Ltd
- Exchange has sought clarification from Chandrima Mercantiles Ltd on August 27, 2026, with reference to Movement in Price.
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Reg. 34 (1) Annual Report.
- Chandrima Mercantiles filed FY2025-26 annual report and AGM notice for 17 September 2026; proposes auditor and director appointments.
Business Overview:[1][2]
CML previously dealt with building materials, yarn, jute, jewelry, and ornaments. It also traded cloth, textiles, gold, silver, jewelry, bullion, and related products. Currently, the company focuses on trading agricultural products.