Astral
Astral
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Key Insights
Strengths
2- Company is almost debt free.
- Company's working capital requirements have reduced from 17.4 days to 11.0 days
Weaknesses
1- Stock is trading at 9.34 times its book value
Growth Rate
AI Analysis — Bull vs Bear
Astral Ltd is a nearly debt-free industrial products company with a market cap of ₹38,124 Cr, trading at a PE of 68.1x and 9.67x book value. TTM sales growth has accelerated to 17% with profit growth at 22%, though the 3-year stock CAGR stands at -9%, indicating the market has de-rated the stock from prior peak valuations despite continued business growth.
- Company is almost debt free, giving it significant financial flexibility and low interest cost burden relative to peers in the industrial products space
- TTM revenue growth has accelerated to 17%, well above the 3-year compounded sales CAGR of 8%, signalling a recovery in demand momentum
- TTM profit growth of 22% outpaces TTM sales growth of 17%, indicating operating leverage and margin expansion in the current period
- Working capital efficiency has improved meaningfully, with working capital days declining from 17.4 days to 11.0 days, freeing up cash for growth or returns
- Long-term compounded sales CAGR of 15% over 10 years and profit CAGR of 18% over 10 years demonstrate a consistent track record of scaling the business
- 10-year stock CAGR of 22% reflects sustained long-term wealth creation, outperforming broader market indices over the same period
- 5-year ROE average of 17% and 10-year ROE average of 18% indicate the company has historically generated reasonable returns on shareholder equity
- PE ratio of 68.1x is significantly elevated, demanding sustained high growth to justify current valuation levels
- Stock trades at 9.67x price-to-book value, a steep premium that leaves little margin of safety if growth disappoints
- 3-year stock CAGR of -9% shows the stock has delivered negative returns over a meaningful medium-term horizon despite underlying business growth
- Last year ROE declined to 14%, down from the 3-year average of 15% and well below the 10-year average of 18%, suggesting return on equity is trending lower
- 3-year compounded profit CAGR of only 6% lags far behind the 10-year profit CAGR of 18%, pointing to a significant growth slowdown in recent years
- Dividend yield of just 0.27% offers negligible income return, making investors almost entirely dependent on capital appreciation
- 5-year compounded profit CAGR of 6% against a 5-year sales CAGR of 16% suggests margins were under pressure for an extended period before the recent TTM recovery
- 1-year stock CAGR of only 1% indicates the market has not rewarded the recent acceleration in sales and profit growth with meaningful price appreciation
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AI News Digest
- 30th AGM approves FY26 dividend Aug 24
Astral Ltd held its 30th AGM on August 24, 2026, approving audited FY26 financial statements, confirming the interim dividend, and re-appointing key directors.
TL;DR: Limited news flow for Astral Ltd with only a routine AGM update. No material headwinds or positive catalysts emerged. The dividend confirmation signals steady capital return, but investors should watch for upcoming quarterly results and demand trends in the industrial products segment for directional cues.
Quarterly Results
| Particulars | Jun 2023 | Sep 2023 | Dec 2023 | Mar 2024 | Jun 2024 | Sep 2024 | Dec 2024 | Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2026 | Jun 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 1,283 | 1,363 | 1,370 | 1,625 | 1,384 | 1,370 | 1,397 | 1,681 | 1,361 | 1,577 | 1,542 | 2,088 | 1,578 |
| Expenses | 1,082 | 1,143 | 1,165 | 1,334 | 1,169 | 1,160 | 1,178 | 1,380 | 1,176 | 1,321 | 1,304 | 1,706 | 1,347 |
| Operating Profit | 202 | 220 | 205 | 291 | 214 | 210 | 219 | 302 | 185 | 257 | 237 | 383 | 231 |
| OPM % | 16% | 16% | 15% | 18% | 16% | 15% | 16% | 18% | 14% | 16% | 15% | 18% | 15% |
| Other Income | 12 | 13 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 11 | -7 | 11 | 13 |
| Interest | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 24 | 6 |
| Depreciation | 46 | 49 | 50 | 52 | 56 | 60 | 63 | 65 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 |
| PBT | 162 | 177 | 154 | 241 | 163 | 149 | 154 | 236 | 110 | 180 | 144 | 297 | 163 |
| Tax % | 26% | 26% | 26% | 25% | 27% | 27% | 27% | 25% | 28% | 25% | 25% | 28% | 26% |
| Net Profit | 119 | 132 | 113 | 181 | 120 | 109 | 113 | 178 | 79 | 135 | 108 | 213 | 120 |
| EPS in Rs | 4.46 | 4.88 | 4.23 | 6.76 | 4.48 | 4.09 | 4.25 | 6.67 | 3.02 | 5.02 | 4.01 | 7.93 | 4.47 |
Profit & Loss
| Particulars | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 1,410 | 1,678 | 1,895 | 2,073 | 2,507 | 2,578 | 3,176 | 4,394 | 5,158 | 5,641 | 5,832 | 6,569 | 6,785 |
| Expenses | 1,242 | 1,470 | 1,633 | 1,759 | 2,126 | 2,136 | 2,539 | 3,640 | 4,349 | 4,717 | 4,886 | 5,507 | 5,677 |
| Operating Profit | 168 | 208 | 261 | 314 | 382 | 442 | 638 | 754 | 810 | 925 | 946 | 1,062 | 1,108 |
| OPM % | 12% | 12% | 14% | 15% | 15% | 17% | 20% | 17% | 16% | 16% | 16% | 16% | 16% |
| Other Income | 3 | -4 | 8 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 25 | 35 | 37 | 36 | 41 | 25 | 28 |
| Interest | 25 | 30 | 18 | 22 | 32 | 39 | 13 | 13 | 40 | 29 | 41 | 64 | 58 |
| Depreciation | 36 | 42 | 50 | 57 | 81 | 108 | 116 | 127 | 178 | 198 | 243 | 292 | 295 |
| PBT | 110 | 132 | 201 | 248 | 283 | 306 | 533 | 648 | 628 | 734 | 702 | 731 | 784 |
| Tax % | 29% | 22% | 28% | 29% | 30% | 18% | 23% | 24% | 25% | 26% | 26% | 27% | — |
| Net Profit | 78 | 102 | 145 | 176 | 197 | 250 | 408 | 490 | 472 | 546 | 519 | 535 | 576 |
| EPS in Rs | 2.89 | 3.79 | 5.44 | 6.58 | 7.36 | 9.25 | 15.1 | 18.06 | 17 | 20.33 | 19.5 | 19.97 | 21.43 |
| Div. Payout % | 6% | 5% | 5% | 4% | 4% | 6% | 10% | 12% | 21% | 18% | 19% | 13% | — |
Balance Sheet
| Particulars | 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 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Reserves | 607 | 696 | 835 | 1,006 | 1,266 | 1,488 | 1,876 | 2,316 | 2,684 | 3,161 | 3,590 | 4,031 |
| Borrowings | 203 | 197 | 229 | 189 | 275 | 191 | 80 | 98 | 87 | 119 | 233 | 250 |
| Other Liabilities | 344 | 397 | 386 | 468 | 546 | 595 | 697 | 952 | 1,564 | 1,188 | 1,198 | 1,481 |
| Total Liabilities | 1,165 | 1,301 | 1,462 | 1,675 | 2,099 | 2,289 | 2,673 | 3,387 | 4,362 | 4,496 | 5,048 | 5,789 |
| Fixed Assets | 557 | 645 | 741 | 842 | 1,105 | 1,255 | 1,314 | 1,496 | 1,950 | 2,299 | 2,712 | 2,939 |
| CWIP | 27 | 15 | 25 | 73 | 81 | 44 | 57 | 123 | 126 | 151 | 116 | 94 |
| Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Assets | 582 | 641 | 695 | 759 | 913 | 990 | 1,302 | 1,768 | 2,286 | 2,046 | 2,220 | 2,755 |
| Total Assets | 1,165 | 1,301 | 1,462 | 1,675 | 2,099 | 2,289 | 2,673 | 3,387 | 4,362 | 4,496 | 5,048 | 5,789 |
Cash Flow
| Particulars | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating | 117 | 226 | 114 | 282 | 342 | 405 | 664 | 543 | 557 | 823 | 630 | 1,117 |
| Investing | -343 | -203 | -158 | -185 | -291 | -318 | -454 | 72 | -478 | -541 | -513 | -506 |
| Financing | 237 | 16 | 12 | -71 | -5 | -163 | -153 | -44 | -191 | -202 | -118 | -328 |
| Net Cash Flow | 11 | 38 | -32 | 25 | 46 | -75 | 57 | 571 | -112 | 80 | -1 | 282 |
| Free Cash Flow | 32 | 91 | -45 | 98 | 122 | 192 | 493 | 198 | 247 | 273 | 90 | 661 |
| CFO/OP | 85 | 123 | 60 | 110 | 110 | 110 | 122 | 94 | 89 | 108 | 85 | 123 |
Ratios
| Particulars | 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 | 60 | 49 | 65 | 54 | 49 | 32 | 32 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 26 |
| Inventory Days | 92 | 84 | 76 | 94 | 88 | 124 | 88 | 91 | 96 | 100 | 109 | 107 |
| Days Payable | 93 | 96 | 80 | 92 | 86 | 109 | 96 | 93 | 88 | 95 | 92 | 110 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 60 | 38 | 61 | 56 | 51 | 47 | 23 | 20 | 33 | 29 | 44 | 23 |
| Working Capital Days | 64 | 30 | 39 | 37 | 27 | 42 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 25 | 11 |
| ROCE % | 21% | 18% | 22% | 23% | 23% | 21% | 29% | 29% | 24% | 23% | 20% | 19% |
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Company Information
Astral Poly Technik Ltd was established in 1996, with the aim to manufacture pro-India plumbing and drainage systems in the country. The company is into manufacturing of Pipes, water tanks, bathware, specialised valves, paints, adhesives and sealants, infrastructure solutions, specialised fittings and construction chemicals.[1]
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