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Fertilisers & Chemical Travancore

Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd

FACT NSE
₹764.05 +49.00 (+6.85%)
P/E
Not meaningful: loss-making over the last twelve months
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Close 4 Nov 2026 ₹764.05 −121.05 −13.7% 1Y
Start ₹885.10

Key Fundamentals

MidcapFertilizers & AgrochemicalsChemicals

Price-based figures as of · EPS basis: Standalone · TTM

ROCE
4.02%
Debt to Equity
2.95
EPS (TTM)
−₹1.64
Book Value
₹20.87
Market Cap
—
P/E (TTM)
Not meaningful: loss-making over the last twelve months
P/B
36.61
ROE
−2.94%
Dividend Yield
0.03%
EBITDA
₹311 Cr
52W High
₹1,058.60
52W Low
₹652.10
Day Range
₹716.00 – ₹795.00
Volume
16,20,285

Peer Comparison

Commodities › Chemicals › Fertilizers

Fertilisers & Chemical Travancore peer comparison
Coromandel International
₹1,837.0029.58₹53,760 Cr4.320.61%16.40%22.00%₹32,602 Cr₹1,778 Cr
Fertilisers & Chemical Travancore (this company)
₹764.05—₹48,951 Cr36.610.03%−2.94%4.02%₹5,934 Cr−₹106 Cr
Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals
₹394.158.19₹15,752 Cr1.521.31%20.00%25.20%₹20,123 Cr₹1,928 Cr
Paradeep Phosphates
₹137.2112.23₹14,054 Cr1.991.12%16.20%15.40%₹23,447 Cr₹1,073 Cr
Madhya Bharat Agro
₹187.2953.06₹8,452 Cr10.110.27%31.30%19.30%₹1,874 Cr₹155 Cr
Krishana Phoschem
₹240.2937.78₹7,305 Cr13.250.22%38.20%27.20%₹2,555 Cr₹196 Cr
Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals
₹140.748.09₹5,467 Cr0.433.67%5.51%7.16%₹12,344 Cr₹693 Cr
Median 7 companies₹240.2920.91₹14,054 Cr4.320.61%16.40%19.30%₹12,344 Cr₹693 Cr

Comparable companies in the same industry. Market cap, P/E and P/B use the latest price; other metrics are as reported in filings. A dash means the figure is not published for that company.

Tapetide Score

Data-driven rating, 0–100, as of . How it works →

Overall score

34 Poor

Data confidence 91/100

Category scores

Quality
28
Poor
Returns, margins, earnings quality 22% weight
Valuation
10
Poor
Cheap vs sector & own history 24% weight
Growth
97
Strong
Sales & profit trajectory 9% weight
Financial Health
31
Poor
Solvency, leverage, coverage 9% weight
Momentum
23
Poor
Trend strength, vol-adjusted 12% weight
Ownership
49
Average
FII/DII/promoter flows 24% weight

The Tapetide Score is data analysis, not investment advice. Tapetide is not a SEBI-registered research analyst or investment adviser.

Key Insights

Strengths

1
  • Company is expected to give good quarter

Weaknesses

6
  • Stock is trading at 34.7 times its book value
  • Company has low interest coverage ratio.
  • The company has delivered a poor sales growth of 11.9% over past five years.
  • Company has a low return on equity of 8.46% over last 3 years.
  • Company might be capitalizing the interest cost
  • Earnings include an other income of Rs.159 Cr.

Technical Indicators

Technical signals: verdict and indicator counts
GroupSignalBearishNeutralBullish
OverallBullish568
OscillatorsBullish162
Moving AveragesStrong Bullish406

Key readings

RSI (14)
60.78
Neutral
MACD (12,26,9)
−13.17
Bullish
SMA (50)
758.01
Bullish
SMA (200)
817.41
Bearish

As of

Growth Rate

From the financial statements below. 10Y, 5Y, 3Y: compound annual growth to Mar 2026; 1Y: fiscal year to Mar 2026 against Mar 2025; TTM: four quarters to Jun 2026 against Jun 2025.

Revenue

Revenue growth by window
10Y+12.67%
5Y+11.92%
3Y−2.62%
1Y+41.30%
TTM+32.04%

Net profit

Net profit growth by window
10YLoss narrowed by ₹412 Cr
5YTurned to loss
3YTurned to loss
1YTurned to loss
TTMTurned to loss

Operating cash flow

Operating cash flow growth by window
10YOutflow widened by ₹790 Cr
5YTurned negative
3YTurned negative
1YTurned negative
TTM—

TTM: Reported once a year, so there is no trailing-twelve-month figure.

Operating margin· change in pp

Operating margin growth by window
10Y+14.06 pp
5Y−15.70 pp
3Y−10.97 pp
1Y−1.14 pp
TTM−3.67 pp

Revenue by year

Revenue by year, ₹ crore
Mar 2017₹1,867 Cr
Mar 2018₹1,927 Cr
Mar 2019₹1,955 Cr
Mar 2020₹2,770 Cr
Mar 2021₹3,259 Cr
Mar 2022₹4,425 Cr
Mar 2023₹6,198 Cr
Mar 2024₹5,051 Cr
Mar 2025₹4,051 Cr
Mar 2026₹5,724 Cr

Net profit by year

Net profit by year, ₹ crore
Mar 2017−₹263 Cr
Mar 2018−₹129 Cr
Mar 2019₹163 Cr
Mar 2020₹976 Cr
Mar 2021₹350 Cr
Mar 2022₹346 Cr
Mar 2023₹613 Cr
Mar 2024₹128 Cr
Mar 2025₹41.00 Cr
Mar 2026−₹40.00 Cr

AI Analysis — Bull vs Bear

Figures as of 4 Nov 2026
AI opinion · based on fundamentals
Risk high

Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd trades at ₹764.05 with a market cap of ₹48,951 Cr as of 2026-11-04, carrying a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.95 and a negative TTM EPS of -1.64. The company has delivered strong long-term stock returns (10-year CAGR of 41%) but faces near-term earnings pressure with TTM profit growth at -231% and a last-year ROE of -3%.

Bull Case 7
  • Compounded sales growth over 10 years stands at 13%, indicating sustained top-line expansion over the long term
  • TTM revenue growth has accelerated sharply to 32%, suggesting a strong recent recovery in top-line momentum
  • 10-year stock CAGR of 41% reflects significant long-term wealth creation for shareholders
  • 5-year stock CAGR of 40% demonstrates consistent market re-rating over the medium term
  • ROCE of 19.24% as of 2026-11-04 suggests the company generates reasonable returns on total capital employed despite leverage
  • 5-year ROE averages 26%, indicating the company has historically been capable of generating strong returns on equity
  • The company is expected to deliver a good upcoming quarter, which could serve as a near-term catalyst
Bear Case 8
  • TTM EPS is -1.64, meaning the company is currently loss-making on a trailing twelve-month basis, rendering PE meaningless
  • Price-to-book ratio of 36.61 is extremely elevated, implying the stock is priced at a steep premium to its net asset value
  • Debt-to-equity ratio of 2.95 signals heavy leverage, increasing financial risk and interest burden
  • TTM compounded profit growth of -231% reflects a severe deterioration in earnings
  • Last-year ROE of -3% indicates the company destroyed shareholder equity in the most recent period
  • 3-year compounded sales growth of -3% shows the top line actually contracted over the medium term before the recent TTM recovery
  • Earnings include other income of ₹159 Cr, raising questions about the quality and sustainability of reported profits
  • The company has a low interest coverage ratio, and there are indications it may be capitalizing interest costs, which could mask the true debt-servicing burden

This is AI-generated analysis, not financial advice. Do your own due diligence.

AI News Digest

34d ago

TL;DR: FACT is growing its top line, with Q1 FY27 revenue up 20.2% to ₹1,253.4 crore, but profitability fell sharply: a ₹61.94 crore net loss and negative EBITDA of ₹29.8 crore. The ₹438.20 crore penal interest demand adds a large balance-sheet risk, though the company's government ownership gives it a realistic chance of a waiver. Overall, the near-term trend is getting worse. The stock's direction will likely depend on the ministry's waiver decision and whether margins recover in coming quarters.

Headwinds 4
  • ₹438 crore penal interest demand Sep 2

    The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers' Principal Accounts Office has levied ₹438.20 crore in penal interest on FACT's Government of India loan. That is ₹389.51 crore for Apr 1, 2018 to Mar 31, 2026 plus ₹48.69 crore for FY2026-27, and FACT had previously disclosed only the amount from Apr 2022 onward as a contingent liability.

  • Q1 swings to net loss Sep 2

    FACT posted a consolidated net loss of ₹61.94 crore for the quarter ended June 2026, against a net profit of ₹4.28 crore a year earlier.

  • EBITDA turns negative Sep 2

    EBITDA swung to a loss of ₹29.8 crore from a profit of ₹23.98 crore, a deterioration of about ₹54 crore. Revenue rose about ₹211 crore, so operating earnings got worse even as sales grew.

Positives 2
  • Revenue grows 20% YoY Sep 2

    Revenue from operations rose 20.2% year-on-year to ₹1,253.4 crore from ₹1,042.8 crore, which points to healthy volume or price-led demand.

  • Waiver sought from ministry Sep 2

    FACT is asking the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers to waive the ₹438.20 crore penal interest. The ministry controls both the company and the loan, so a waiver or partial relief is possible.

Neutral 2
  • Two independent directors appointed Aug 13

    The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers named Narpat Singh Rathore and Ramawater Rajgarhia as non-official independent directors. Their terms run three years from notification or until further orders, whichever comes first.

  • Contingent liability now crystallised Sep 2

    Penal interest from Apr 1, 2022 had been shown as a contingent liability up to Mar 31, 2026. The formal demand, which reaches back to Apr 2018, may lead to provisioning or restated disclosures depending on how the waiver request is decided.

Quarterly Results

₹ Cr
FACT quarterly results, ₹ crore
Particulars Jun 2023Sep 2023Dec 2023Mar 2024Jun 2024Sep 2024Dec 2024Mar 2025Jun 2025Sep 2025Dec 2025Mar 2026Jun 2026
Sales
1,233
1,663
1,097
1,058
600
1,449
949
1,053
1,043
1,629
1,568
1,484
1,253
Expenses
1,086
1,531
1,054
1,023
656
1,414
918
968
1,019
1,590
1,611
1,435
1,283
Operating Profit
147
132
43
36
−57
35
32
85
24
39
−43
49
−30
OPM %
12%
8%
3.9%
3.4%
−9%
2.4%
3.3%
8%
2.3%
2.4%
−2.7%
3.3%
−2.4%
Other Income
−7
39
54
−129
60
48
57
76
52
51
39
34
34
Interest
63
61
62
61
62
61
62
60
62
62
62
64
62
Depreciation
5
5
5
11
5
6
12
13
7
8
9
12
7
PBT
72
105
30
−164
−64
15
15
88
7
21
−74
6
−64
Tax %
0%
0%
0%
−52%
−24%
28%
46%
20%
40%
2%
−8%
46%
−4%
Net Profit
72
105
30
−79
−49
11
8
71
4
21
−68
3
−62
EPS (₹)
1.11
1.63
0.47
−1.22
−0.75
0.17
0.12
1.09
0.07
0.32
−1.05
0.05
−0.96

Profit & Loss

₹ Cr
FACT profit and loss, annual, ₹ crore
Particulars Mar 2015Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025Mar 2026TTM
Sales
1,979
1,736
1,867
1,927
1,955
2,770
3,259
4,425
6,198
5,051
4,051
5,724
5,934
Expenses
2,157
1,959
1,821
1,759
1,945
2,491
2,708
3,829
5,443
4,693
3,956
5,655
5,919
Operating Profit
−178
−223
45
168
10
279
551
596
755
358
95
69
15
OPM %
−9%
−13%
2.4%
9%
0.5%
10%
17%
13%
12%
7%
2.3%
1.2%
0.3%
Other Income
−6
41
18
42
457
1,004
68
22
136
−42
241
176
159
Interest
196
252
305
321
281
289
245
244
248
247
246
250
250
Depreciation
20
18
21
17
23
18
23
27
30
27
37
36
35
PBT
−400
−452
−263
−129
163
976
350
346
613
42
54
−40
−111
Tax %
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
−206%
23%
−1%
—
Net Profit
−400
−452
−263
−129
163
976
350
346
613
128
41
−40
−106
EPS (₹)
−6.18
−6.99
−4.06
−1.99
2.51
15.08
5.42
5.35
9.47
1.98
0.64
−0.61
−1.64
Div. Payout %
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
11%
49%
61%
0%
—

Balance Sheet

₹ Cr
FACT balance sheet, annual, ₹ crore
Particulars Mar 2015Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025Mar 2026
Equity Capital
647
647
647
647
647
647
647
647
647
647
647
647
Reserves
−1,504
−1,956
−2,159
−2,286
−2,119
−1,139
−827
15
627
711
724
703
Borrowings
1,074
1,811
2,402
2,278
2,274
1,821
1,822
1,838
1,842
1,810
3,717
3,985
Other Liabilities
1,449
1,167
715
1,215
1,547
1,317
1,756
2,276
2,379
2,682
948
681
Total Liabilities
1,667
1,668
1,605
1,854
2,348
2,646
3,399
4,775
5,494
5,850
6,036
6,017
Fixed Assets
282
270
297
295
296
258
286
816
814
827
951
949
CWIP
25
22
25
18
18
39
55
43
105
224
216
294
Investments
4
4
46
59
69
78
86
98
113
130
158
185
Other Assets
1,357
1,373
1,238
1,482
1,966
2,271
2,972
3,819
4,463
4,669
4,710
4,589
Total Assets
1,667
1,668
1,605
1,854
2,348
2,646
3,399
4,775
5,494
5,850
6,036
6,017

Cash Flow

₹ Cr
FACT cash flow, annual, ₹ crore
Particulars Mar 2015Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025Mar 2026
Operating
192
−206
31
224
−410
214
1,021
152
638
280
140
−996
Investing
−9
−3
75
−3
416
336
−854
−157
−765
213
−282
952
Financing
−180
224
−94
−207
−45
−508
−36
8
−5
−107
−75
−6
Net Cash Flow
3
15
12
14
−40
42
130
3
−132
386
−217
−49
Free Cash Flow
183
−209
24
215
0
1,144
988
88
556
126
−13
−1,106
CFO/OP
−108
92
69
133
−4,256
81
184
24
84
78
147
−1,438

Ratios

FACT financial ratios, annual
Particulars Mar 2015Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025Mar 2026
Debtor Days
2
1
99
69
76
51
12
14
28
11
26
22
Inventory Days
146
123
158
184
197
138
112
93
103
134
128
106
Days Payable
180
166
109
150
120
49
76
77
37
54
60
20
Cash Conversion Cycle
−32
−41
148
102
152
141
47
30
94
91
94
109
Working Capital Days
−157
26
−1
−20
13
−60
−228
−159
−120
−175
−239
−123
ROCE %
−41%
−61%
6%
25%
1%
27%
40%
33%
30%
17%
7%
4%

Insights

Beta

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60 extracted metrics across FY07–FY27.

Shareholding Pattern

As of Sep 2026

  • Promoters 90.00%
  • Government 8.96%
  • Public 0.76%
  • FIIs 0.16%
  • DIIs 0.06%
  • Others 0.06%

No promoter shares pledged as of Sep 2026

Change vs previous quarter

Documents

Frequently Asked Questions about Fertilisers & Chemical Travancore

What does Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd do?
Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd (FACT), incorporated in the year 1943, is the first large-scale fertiliser plant in India at Udyogamandal, Kochi, Kerala. The company is engaged in the manufacturing and selling of fertilizers, its by-products and Caprolactam.
Where is Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd (FACT) listed?
Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd trades as FACT on the NSE and under code 590024 on the BSE.
Which sector does Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd belong to?
Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd is classified under the Chemicals sector, in the Fertilizers industry.
What is the 52-week high and low of Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd?
Over the last 52 weeks Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd has traded between ₹652.1 and ₹1,058.6 as of 4 Nov 2026.
Does Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd pay dividends?
Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd has a dividend yield of 0.03%.
What is the Return on Equity (ROE) of Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd?
Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd reported a return on equity of -2.94%. Its debt-to-equity ratio is 2.95.

Company Information

Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd (FACT), incorporated in the year 1943, is the first large-scale fertiliser plant in India at Udyogamandal, Kochi, Kerala. The company is engaged in the manufacturing and selling of fertilizers, its by-products and Caprolactam. It is under the administrative control of the Department of Fertilizers, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India.

Website fact.co.in
CEO Mr. Seshamani Sakthimani
Employees 1,518
Listed 12 Apr 1995
Face Value ₹10

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