Paradeep Phosphates
Paradeep Phosphates
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Key Insights
Strengths
2- Company has delivered good profit growth of 35.1% CAGR over last 5 years
- Company has been maintaining a healthy dividend payout of 22.9%
Weaknesses
1- Company has a low return on equity of 12.3% over last 3 years.
Growth Rate
AI Analysis — Bull vs Bear
anthropic claude-opus-4.6 2d agoParadeep Phosphates Ltd, with a market cap of ₹15,937 Cr and a P/E of 15.2x, has delivered strong profit growth of 35% CAGR over five years and TTM sales growth of 28%, though its 3-year average ROE of 12% remains modest. The stock has declined 13% over the past year despite solid underlying earnings expansion.
- Strong 5-year compounded profit growth of 35% CAGR indicates sustained earnings momentum
- TTM sales growth of 28% suggests robust top-line expansion in the recent period
- 3-year compounded profit growth of 48% CAGR reflects accelerating profitability over the medium term
- Last year ROE of 16% shows improving capital efficiency compared to the 3-year average of 12%
- P/E of 15.2x is reasonable for a company delivering 35% profit CAGR, suggesting earnings growth is not fully priced in
- Healthy dividend payout ratio of 22.9% with a yield of 0.95% demonstrates shareholder return commitment
- 5-year compounded sales growth of 33% CAGR points to consistent demand for the company's phosphatic fertiliser products
- 3-year stock CAGR of 33% indicates the market has rewarded the company's growth trajectory over the medium term
- 3-year average ROE of 12.3% is low, indicating the company is not generating strong returns on shareholders' equity
- Stock has declined 13% over the past 1 year, underperforming despite positive earnings growth
- P/B ratio of 2.41x means the market is paying a meaningful premium over book value despite modest ROE
- Dividend yield of only 0.95% offers limited income cushion during periods of capital depreciation
- Fertiliser sector is heavily dependent on government subsidy policies, creating regulatory and payment-cycle risks
- TTM profit growth of 14% has decelerated sharply from the 3-year CAGR of 48%, suggesting earnings momentum may be fading
- Raw material costs for phosphatic fertilisers are linked to global phosphoric acid and ammonia prices, exposing margins to commodity volatility
- Absence of 10-year financial history limits the ability to assess long-term performance consistency through multiple cycles
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AI News Digest
anthropic claude-opus-4.6 2h ago- ₹93.59 cr Customs penalty order Aug 24
Goa Customs imposed ₹93.59 crore in fines and penalties over misdeclaration of seven prilled urea imports, including ₹23.26 cr redemption fine, ₹46.52 cr penalty under Section 112(a)(i), and ₹23.81 cr under Section 114AA. Goods worth ₹465.23 crore ordered confiscated; penalty equals ~24% of Q1 FY27 net profit of ₹393 crore.
- Stock down 36% from 52-week high Aug 24
Shares have fallen over 34% in the past year and are down 36.11% from the 52-week high of ₹232.22, reflecting investor concerns around the customs dispute and potential balance-sheet friction.
- Promoter releases pledge on 4 cr shares Aug 22
Zuari Maroc Phosphates released pledge on 4 crore shares on Aug 19 following loan repayment to Tata Capital, reducing encumbered holding to 2.50 crore shares — a sign of improving promoter financial health.
- Strong Q1 FY27 earnings momentum Aug 24
Company reported quarterly profit of ₹393 crore in Q1 FY27 with market cap at ~₹15,400 crore, and management stated no material operational impact from the customs order on manufacturing activities.
- Renewable energy up 44% in FY26 Aug 25
BRSR report for FY26 highlighted zero lost-time injuries and a 44% rise in renewable energy consumption, signaling progress on sustainability metrics.
- AGM scheduled for Sep 17 Aug 25
Paradeep Phosphates has scheduled its 44th AGM for September 17, 2026 via video conferencing at 3:00 pm, alongside release of the FY26 annual report.
- Elara Capital investor meet Sep 1 Aug 27
Management will participate in one-on-one and group meetings at an Elara Capital investor conference in Mumbai on September 1, 2026.
TL;DR: Paradeep Phosphates delivered strong Q1 FY27 profits of ₹393 crore and its promoter reduced pledged shares, but the ₹93.59 crore Goa Customs penalty over urea import classification is a meaningful near-term overhang at ~24% of quarterly profit. The company is disputing the order and claims compliance, so the outcome of legal proceedings will be a key watchpoint. Operationally the business appears sound, but the stock's 36% decline from its 52-week high suggests sentiment remains fragile until the regulatory uncertainty is resolved.
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 | 3,054 | 3,683 | 2,595 | 2,243 | 2,377 | 4,619 | 4,990 | 4,194 | 4,504 | 6,872 | 5,749 | 4,702 | 6,124 |
| Expenses | 3,093 | 3,427 | 2,313 | 2,095 | 2,231 | 4,112 | 4,551 | 3,811 | 3,923 | 6,216 | 5,276 | 4,260 | 5,404 |
| Operating Profit | -39 | 256 | 282 | 148 | 146 | 507 | 438 | 383 | 580 | 657 | 472 | 442 | 720 |
| OPM % | -1.3% | 7% | 11% | 7% | 6% | 11% | 9% | 9% | 13% | 10% | 8% | 9% | 12% |
| Other Income | 19 | 11 | 9 | 31 | 19 | 20 | 42 | 60 | 34 | 42 | -10 | 42 | 43 |
| Interest | 92 | 96 | 82 | 95 | 91 | 105 | 103 | 119 | 104 | 140 | 127 | 156 | 132 |
| Depreciation | 47 | 51 | 55 | 58 | 61 | 86 | 88 | 86 | 86 | 90 | 102 | 126 | 106 |
| PBT | -159 | 120 | 154 | 26 | 13 | 337 | 289 | 238 | 424 | 469 | 233 | 202 | 526 |
| Tax % | -25% | 26% | 29% | 18% | 59% | 24% | 28% | 28% | 25% | 27% | 22% | 23% | 25% |
| Net Profit | -120 | 89 | 109 | 22 | 5 | 255 | 209 | 172 | 317 | 342 | 182 | 156 | 393 |
| EPS in Rs | -1.47 | 1.1 | 1.34 | 0.26 | 0.07 | 3.13 | 2.57 | 2.11 | 3.88 | 4.19 | 1.75 | 1.5 | 3.78 |
Profit & Loss
| Particulars | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 4,358 | 4,193 | 5,165 | 7,859 | 13,341 | 11,575 | 16,959 | 21,826 | 23,447 |
| Expenses | 3,906 | 3,726 | 4,616 | 7,175 | 12,525 | 10,903 | 15,384 | 19,618 | 21,155 |
| Operating Profit | 452 | 467 | 549 | 684 | 816 | 672 | 1,574 | 2,208 | 2,292 |
| OPM % | 10% | 11% | 11% | 9% | 6% | 6% | 9% | 10% | 10% |
| Other Income | 29 | 27 | 12 | 27 | 76 | 45 | 124 | 51 | 116 |
| Interest | 159 | 192 | 111 | 86 | 291 | 366 | 443 | 528 | 555 |
| Depreciation | 70 | 72 | 83 | 90 | 175 | 211 | 344 | 403 | 423 |
| PBT | 251 | 230 | 366 | 535 | 426 | 141 | 911 | 1,328 | 1,430 |
| Tax % | 37% | 16% | 39% | 26% | 29% | 29% | 27% | 25% | — |
| Net Profit | 159 | 193 | 223 | 398 | 304 | 100 | 662 | 996 | 1,072 |
| EPS in Rs | 276 | 336 | 388 | 6.92 | 3.73 | 1.23 | 8.12 | 9.6 | 11.22 |
| Div. Payout % | 36% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 13% | 41% | 12% | 16% | — |
Balance Sheet
| Particulars | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Capital | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 | 814 | 815 | 815 | 1,038 |
| Reserves | 907 | 1,028 | 1,252 | 1,650 | 2,690 | 2,750 | 5,060 | 5,745 |
| Borrowings | 3,123 | 2,298 | 1,251 | 2,954 | 4,648 | 4,014 | 5,100 | 6,906 |
| Other Liabilities | 1,022 | 1,109 | 1,344 | 2,749 | 2,504 | 2,083 | 3,294 | 4,247 |
| Total Liabilities | 5,628 | 5,010 | 4,423 | 7,928 | 10,657 | 9,661 | 14,268 | 17,936 |
| Fixed Assets | 1,024 | 1,214 | 1,226 | 1,261 | 2,872 | 3,431 | 5,194 | 6,026 |
| CWIP | 255 | 149 | 220 | 336 | 697 | 372 | 584 | 424 |
| Investments | 0 | 3 | 125 | 553 | 3 | 3 | 272 | 25 |
| Other Assets | 4,349 | 3,644 | 2,852 | 5,778 | 7,085 | 5,855 | 8,218 | 11,461 |
| Total Assets | 5,628 | 5,010 | 4,423 | 7,928 | 10,657 | 9,661 | 14,268 | 17,936 |
Cash Flow
| Particulars | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating | -920 | 1,270 | 1,501 | -44 | -2,377 | 1,437 | 1,648 | -1,012 |
| Investing | -103 | -143 | -289 | -1,099 | -419 | -367 | -415 | -557 |
| Financing | 1,018 | -1,141 | -1,124 | 1,589 | 2,301 | -1,022 | -389 | 998 |
| Net Cash Flow | -5 | -15 | 87 | 446 | -495 | 48 | 844 | -571 |
| Free Cash Flow | -1,047 | 1,131 | 1,332 | -664 | -2,812 | 1,026 | 1,191 | -1,878 |
| CFO/OP | -196 | 278 | 288 | 6 | -274 | 222 | 117 | -33 |
Ratios
| Particulars | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debtor Days | 196 | 187 | 82 | 42 | 101 | 86 | 66 | 80 |
| Inventory Days | 166 | 134 | 85 | 133 | 77 | 74 | 78 | 105 |
| Days Payable | 83 | 100 | 89 | 132 | 66 | 60 | 71 | 70 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 280 | 221 | 78 | 43 | 112 | 100 | 74 | 115 |
| Working Capital Days | 35 | 33 | 25 | -50 | 14 | 13 | -3 | 18 |
| ROCE % | — | 10% | 14% | 15% | 11% | 7% | 15% | 15% |
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Company Information
Incorporated in 1981, Paradeep Phosphates Limited is a manufacturer of non-urea fertilizers and India’s second largest private sector phosphatic company. The company is engaged in manufacturing, trading, distribution, and sales of a variety of complex fertilizers such as DAP, three grades of Nitrogen-Phosphorus-Potassium (namely NPK-10, NPK-12, and NP-20), Zypmite, Phospho-gypsum, and Hydroflorosilicic Acid.[1]
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