Balrampur Chini Mills
Balrampur Chini Mills
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Key Insights
Strengths
1- Company's working capital requirements have reduced from 43.8 days to 21.8 days
Weaknesses
5- Stock is trading at 3.37 times its book value
- The company has delivered a poor sales growth of 5.44% over past five years.
- Company has a low return on equity of 11.3% over last 3 years.
- Company might be capitalizing the interest cost
- Dividend payout has been low at 14.6% of profits over last 3 years
Growth Rate
AI Analysis — Bull vs Bear
Balrampur Chini Mills trades at a market cap of ₹14,382 Cr with a P/E of 40.5x and P/B of 3.28x. The stock has delivered a 33% return over the past year and 20% CAGR over 3 years, but TTM profit growth has declined 11% while 5-year compounded profit growth stands at -4%. Working capital efficiency has improved significantly, though ROE at 10-11% remains modest for the valuation.
- Strong stock price momentum with 33% return over 1 year and 20% CAGR over 3 years, outpacing broader market indices
- Working capital days nearly halved from 43.8 days to 21.8 days, indicating improved operational efficiency and better cash conversion
- TTM sales growth of 15% shows a meaningful acceleration compared to the 5-year compounded sales growth of just 5%
- 10-year compounded sales growth of 9% and stock CAGR of 21% over the same period demonstrate long-term value creation
- 10-year average ROE of 17% suggests the business has historically been capable of generating solid returns on equity
- 3-year compounded profit growth of 10% indicates the company went through a profitable stretch in recent years despite cyclicality
- Dividend yield of 0.49% provides a small but positive income component while the company retains capital for operations
- P/E of 40.5x is elevated for a sugar company, a cyclical commodity business, implying the market is pricing in significant future growth
- TTM compounded profit has declined 11%, signaling near-term earnings pressure even as the stock trades at premium multiples
- 5-year compounded profit growth is negative at -4%, reflecting poor long-term earnings consistency
- 5-year compounded sales growth of only 5.44% indicates sluggish top-line expansion over a meaningful period
- Stock trades at 3.47x book value, which is rich for a capital-intensive, cyclical sugar manufacturer
- 3-year average ROE of 11% and last year ROE of 10% are modest relative to the premium valuation, suggesting the market is paying a high price for mediocre returns on equity
- Dividend payout at 14.6% of profits over the last 3 years is low, limiting direct shareholder returns
- Potential capitalization of interest costs raises questions about the true representation of operating expenses and reported profitability
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AI News Digest
- ₹3.50 interim dividend for FY26 Aug 18
Balrampur Chini declared an interim dividend of ₹3.50 per share for FY26, treated as the final dividend. This signals confidence in cash flow generation despite no separate final dividend being proposed.
- Carbon neutrality pledge by 2047 Aug 21
The FY26 BRSR report includes a commitment to carbon neutrality by 2047 and net zero emissions by 2055, strengthening the company's ESG positioning for institutional investors.
- Investor meet on Sep 2 Aug 26
Balrampur Chini will hold a physical analyst and institutional investor meet on September 2, 2026, organized by Elara Securities. No unpublished price-sensitive information will be shared.
- 50th AGM on Sep 16 Aug 18
The company's 50th AGM is scheduled for September 16, 2026, via video conference. No final dividend was proposed beyond the already-declared ₹3.50 interim dividend.
- FY26 BRSR report filed Aug 21
Balrampur Chini submitted its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for FY26, detailing ESG performance metrics and long-term sustainability targets.
TL;DR: A quiet period for Balrampur Chini with no material negative developments. The ₹3.50 per share interim dividend and long-term ESG commitments are modest positives, while upcoming investor and AGM events in early-to-mid September could provide fresh catalysts. No operational or sector-specific headwinds surfaced in recent news, but the lack of a final dividend suggests management is balancing shareholder returns with capital allocation priorities. Watch the Sep 2 investor meet for forward guidance on sugar pricing and ethanol blending trends.
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 | 1,390 | 1,539 | 1,230 | 1,434 | 1,422 | 1,298 | 1,192 | 1,504 | 1,542 | 1,671 | 1,454 | 1,604 | 1,637 |
| Expenses | 1,226 | 1,375 | 1,117 | 1,090 | 1,255 | 1,249 | 1,068 | 1,138 | 1,408 | 1,550 | 1,252 | 1,319 | 1,523 |
| Operating Profit | 163 | 165 | 113 | 345 | 166 | 49 | 124 | 365 | 134 | 120 | 202 | 285 | 114 |
| OPM % | 12% | 11% | 9% | 24% | 12% | 3.8% | 10% | 24% | 9% | 7% | 14% | 18% | 7% |
| Other Income | 18 | 116 | 60 | 12 | 15 | 73 | 16 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 21 |
| Interest | 34 | 17 | 8 | 25 | 36 | 20 | 7 | 30 | 34 | 14 | 4 | 26 | 32 |
| Depreciation | 41 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 44 |
| PBT | 107 | 223 | 123 | 289 | 102 | 59 | 89 | 312 | 73 | 80 | 171 | 236 | 59 |
| Tax % | 31% | 25% | 26% | 30% | 31% | -14% | 21% | 26% | 29% | 33% | 34% | 32% | 25% |
| Net Profit | 74 | 166 | 91 | 203 | 70 | 67 | 70 | 229 | 52 | 54 | 113 | 160 | 44 |
| EPS in Rs | 3.64 | 8.24 | 4.53 | 10.08 | 3.48 | 3.33 | 3.49 | 11.35 | 2.55 | 2.67 | 5.62 | 7.9 | 2.09 |
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 | 2,987 | 2,757 | 3,460 | 4,343 | 4,286 | 4,741 | 4,812 | 4,846 | 4,666 | 5,594 | 5,415 | 6,271 | 6,366 |
| Expenses | 2,859 | 2,342 | 2,557 | 3,888 | 3,595 | 4,059 | 4,098 | 4,139 | 4,144 | 4,808 | 4,705 | 5,530 | 5,645 |
| Operating Profit | 128 | 414 | 903 | 454 | 691 | 682 | 714 | 707 | 522 | 786 | 711 | 741 | 721 |
| OPM % | 4.3% | 15% | 26% | 10% | 16% | 14% | 15% | 15% | 11% | 14% | 13% | 12% | 11% |
| Other Income | 13 | -130 | -8 | 38 | 47 | 52 | 47 | 36 | 65 | 206 | 118 | 73 | 78 |
| Interest | 102 | 67 | 55 | 52 | 41 | 64 | 39 | 31 | 49 | 84 | 93 | 77 | 76 |
| Depreciation | 116 | 110 | 105 | 95 | 96 | 101 | 112 | 114 | 130 | 166 | 173 | 177 | 178 |
| PBT | -76 | 108 | 735 | 345 | 602 | 568 | 609 | 599 | 408 | 742 | 562 | 560 | 546 |
| Tax % | -24% | 7% | 19% | 33% | 4% | 9% | 21% | 22% | 30% | 28% | 22% | 32% | — |
| Net Profit | -58 | 100 | 593 | 232 | 576 | 519 | 480 | 465 | 284 | 534 | 437 | 378 | 371 |
| EPS in Rs | -2.37 | 4.09 | 25.23 | 10.14 | 25.21 | 23.61 | 22.85 | 22.77 | 14.09 | 26.49 | 21.64 | 18.74 | 18.28 |
| Div. Payout % | 0% | 0% | 14% | 25% | 10% | 11% | 11% | 11% | 18% | 11% | 14% | 19% | — |
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 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Reserves | 1,103 | 1,205 | 1,537 | 1,594 | 2,095 | 2,394 | 2,598 | 2,749 | 2,875 | 3,381 | 3,775 | 4,118 |
| Borrowings | 1,678 | 1,667 | 1,782 | 990 | 1,734 | 1,482 | 1,240 | 1,211 | 1,880 | 2,009 | 2,627 | 3,170 |
| Other Liabilities | 1,099 | 805 | 685 | 1,093 | 851 | 910 | 774 | 512 | 653 | 678 | 707 | 1,098 |
| Total Liabilities | 3,904 | 3,701 | 4,027 | 3,700 | 4,703 | 4,808 | 4,634 | 4,492 | 5,429 | 6,088 | 7,129 | 8,406 |
| Fixed Assets | 1,377 | 1,340 | 1,412 | 1,446 | 1,422 | 1,624 | 1,599 | 1,634 | 2,599 | 2,639 | 2,645 | 2,604 |
| CWIP | 8 | 86 | 6 | 11 | 46 | 12 | 14 | 204 | 24 | 46 | 106 | 1,747 |
| Investments | 41 | 48 | 74 | 122 | 166 | 244 | 249 | 173 | 263 | 339 | 431 | 468 |
| Other Assets | 2,479 | 2,226 | 2,535 | 2,121 | 3,070 | 2,927 | 2,772 | 2,482 | 2,543 | 3,064 | 3,947 | 3,587 |
| Total Assets | 3,904 | 3,701 | 4,027 | 3,700 | 4,703 | 4,808 | 4,634 | 4,492 | 5,429 | 6,088 | 7,129 | 8,406 |
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 | -76 | 147 | 346 | 1,180 | -523 | 850 | 649 | 695 | 453 | 178 | 425 | 599 |
| Investing | -23 | -147 | -117 | -159 | -159 | -305 | -81 | -309 | -859 | -225 | -880 | -947 |
| Financing | 38 | -70 | -233 | -1,020 | 682 | -546 | -569 | -385 | 406 | 47 | 455 | 347 |
| Net Cash Flow | -62 | -70 | -4 | 0 | 0 | -1 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Free Cash Flow | -101 | -6 | 223 | 1,048 | -649 | 608 | 551 | 298 | -391 | -43 | -455 | -346 |
| CFO/OP | -50 | 40 | 54 | 286 | -57 | 139 | 98 | 115 | 100 | 35 | 70 | 97 |
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 | 19 | 26 | 17 | 15 | 38 | 18 | 19 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 |
| Inventory Days | 243 | 344 | 391 | 189 | 277 | 239 | 251 | 232 | 248 | 268 | 295 | 248 |
| Days Payable | 107 | 77 | 49 | 82 | 72 | 70 | 63 | 29 | 34 | 26 | 26 | 40 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 155 | 294 | 359 | 123 | 243 | 188 | 207 | 213 | 224 | 250 | 279 | 219 |
| Working Capital Days | 4 | 50 | 35 | 16 | 68 | 70 | 80 | 67 | 42 | 60 | 50 | 22 |
| ROCE % | 1% | 12% | 26% | 13% | 20% | 16% | 17% | 16% | 10% | 13% | 10% | 9% |
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Company Information
Balrampur Chini Mills Limited (BCML) is one of the largest integrated sugar companies in India. The allied businesses of the Company comprise distillery operations and cogeneration of power.[1]
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