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Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd

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P/E
20.25
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Close 4 Nov 2026 ₹391.30 −132.14 −25.2% 1Y
Start ₹523.44

Key Fundamentals

MicrocapDiversified MetalsMetals & Mining

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

ROCE
24.00%
Debt to Equity
0.19
EPS (TTM)
₹19.32
Book Value
₹103.36
Market Cap
—
P/E (TTM)
20.25
P/B
3.79
ROE
20.00%
Dividend Yield
0.52%
EBITDA
₹216 Cr
52W High
₹647.60
52W Low
₹372.80
Volume
0

Peer Comparison

Commodities › Metals & Mining › Diversified Metals

Pondy Oxides & Chemical peer comparison
Vedanta
₹257.355.11₹95,844 Cr7.892.03%38.20%16.10%₹88,898 Cr₹28,556 Cr
Jain Resource Recycling
₹280.0026.82₹9,493 Cr5.610.00%30.40%25.70%₹10,718 Cr₹360 Cr
Pondy Oxides & Chemical (this company)
₹391.3020.25₹2,963 Cr3.790.52%20.00%24.00%₹3,273 Cr₹148 Cr
Ardee Industries
₹47.1918.88₹1,445 Cr3.180.00%80.90%49.10%₹944 Cr₹62 Cr
Innomet Advanced Materials
₹304.65—₹375 Cr8.360.00%3.73%5.68%——
Median 5 companies₹280.0019.57₹2,963 Cr5.610.00%30.40%24.00%₹6,996 Cr₹254 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. 1 company is not shown because they are not listed on an exchange we cover.

Tapetide Score

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

Overall score

54 Average

Data confidence 100/100

Category scores

Quality
46
Average
Returns, margins, earnings quality 22% weight
Valuation
31
Poor
Cheap vs sector & own history 24% weight
Growth
98
Strong
Sales & profit trajectory 9% weight
Financial Health
81
Strong
Solvency, leverage, coverage 9% weight
Momentum
12
Poor
Trend strength, vol-adjusted 12% weight
Ownership
71
Strong
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

3
  • Company is expected to give good quarter
  • Company has delivered good profit growth of 66.6% CAGR over last 5 years
  • Company's median sales growth is 20.1% of last 10 years

Weaknesses

1
  • Promoter holding has decreased over last 3 years: -12.5%

Technical Indicators

Technical signals: verdict and indicator counts
GroupSignalBearishNeutralBullish
OverallStrong Bearish1252
OscillatorsNeutral252
Moving AveragesStrong Bearish1000

Key readings

RSI (14)
37.97
Neutral
MACD (12,26,9)
−19.21
Bearish
SMA (50)
448.98
Bearish
SMA (200)
492.67
Bearish

As of

Analyst Rating

Based on 1 analysts
BUY100%

1 of 1 analyst rates Buy, 0 Hold, 0 Sell.

As of

BUY
1
100%
HOLD
0
0%
SELL
0
0%

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+20.22%
5Y+23.96%
3Y+25.92%
1Y+44.92%
TTM+49.70%

Net profit

Net profit growth by window
10Y+30.11%
5Y+66.08%
3Y+41.56%
1Y+113.85%
TTM+89.74%

Operating cash flow

Operating cash flow growth by window
10YOutflow widened by ₹44 Cr
5YOutflow narrowed by ₹37 Cr
3YTurned negative
1YOutflow narrowed by ₹25 Cr
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+1.42 pp
5Y+4.82 pp
3Y+1.78 pp
1Y+2.03 pp
TTM+1.32 pp

Revenue by year

Revenue by year, ₹ crore
Mar 2017₹759 Cr
Mar 2018₹940 Cr
Mar 2019₹1,049 Cr
Mar 2020₹1,220 Cr
Mar 2021₹1,004 Cr
Mar 2022₹1,455 Cr
Mar 2023₹1,472 Cr
Mar 2024₹1,526 Cr
Mar 2025₹2,028 Cr
Mar 2026₹2,939 Cr

Net profit by year

Net profit by year, ₹ crore
Mar 2017₹28.00 Cr
Mar 2018₹29.00 Cr
Mar 2019₹34.00 Cr
Mar 2020₹16.00 Cr
Mar 2021₹11.00 Cr
Mar 2022₹48.00 Cr
Mar 2023₹49.00 Cr
Mar 2024₹40.00 Cr
Mar 2025₹65.00 Cr
Mar 2026₹139 Cr

Analyst Forecasts

Forecast For
FY27 consensus · EBITDA
₹275 Cr +27.1% vs FY26
Reported High Mean Low

AI Analysis — Bull vs Bear

Generated 31 Jul 2026
AI opinion · based on fundamentals
Risk high

Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd is a small-cap secondary lead recycler (market cap ~₹4,073 Cr) trading at a P/E of 30.5x and P/B of 5.1x. The company has delivered 67% profit CAGR over 5 years and 45% TTM sales growth, while promoter holding has declined from ~39.9% to ~36.4% over recent quarters.

Bull Case 8
  • Exceptional 5-year profit CAGR of 67%, indicating strong earnings compounding from a niche recycling business
  • TTM sales growth of 45% signals robust demand acceleration for secondary lead and related metals
  • Consistent 10-year median sales growth of 20.1%, demonstrating sustained top-line expansion across cycles
  • ROE has improved progressively from 16% (3-year average) to 20% (last year), reflecting improving capital efficiency
  • Lead recycling capacity expanded by 55% and copper recycling capacity doubled, positioning for future volume growth
  • Entry into lithium battery recycling via ACE Green investment opens an EV-linked growth avenue beyond traditional lead-acid batteries
  • Stock has delivered 45% CAGR over 10 years, reflecting long-term wealth creation track record
  • Debt-to-equity ratio at 0.19x indicates a conservatively leveraged balance sheet with capacity to fund expansion
Bear Case 7
  • Promoter holding declined by 2.95% in the last quarter alone (from ~39.3% to ~36.4%), raising governance and confidence concerns
  • P/E of 30.5x is elevated for a metals & mining/recycling business that is inherently cyclical and commodity-linked
  • Dividend yield of just 0.66% offers minimal income cushion during periods of price correction
  • Small-cap status (₹4,073 Cr market cap) implies lower liquidity and higher volatility versus large-cap peers
  • Business is heavily dependent on lead prices, which are globally cyclical and can compress margins rapidly in downturns
  • TTM profit growth of 114% likely includes a low-base effect, making forward growth comparisons challenging to sustain
  • EBITDA margins historically in the 5-8% range are thin for a manufacturing business, leaving limited buffer against input cost spikes

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

AI News Digest

96d ago

TL;DR: POCL shows no immediate headwinds with clean promoter holdings and active engagement with institutional investors. The approved share split is a mildly positive signal for retail accessibility. The company appears to be in a steady phase with governance in order, and the upcoming analyst meets in mid-July 2026 could serve as near-term catalysts if growth plans are communicated.

Positives 2
  • Share split approved by shareholders Jul 3

    Shareholders approved a share split via postal ballot on Jul 3, 2026, which can improve liquidity and retail participation.

  • Active institutional investor engagement Jul 9

    POCL scheduled multiple analyst/investor meetings in July 2026 with Arika Capital, Singularity AMC, and others on Jul 6, 8, and 14, signaling growing institutional interest.

Neutral 2
  • No promoter share encumbrance Jul 7

    Promoters declared zero encumbrance on their shareholding for FY ended March 31, 2026, indicating no pledging risk.

  • New independent director appointed Jul 3

    Shareholders approved appointment of a new independent director among four resolutions passed via postal ballot.

Quarterly Results

₹ Cr
POCL quarterly results, ₹ crore
Particulars Jun 2023Sep 2023Dec 2023Mar 2024Jun 2024Sep 2024Dec 2024Mar 2025Jun 2025Sep 2025Dec 2025Mar 2026Jun 2026
Sales
321
393
454
357
437
572
502
517
596
635
776
932
931
Expenses
307
376
429
338
414
543
477
490
555
581
719
873
876
Operating Profit
13
16
25
19
23
29
25
27
41
54
58
59
55
OPM %
4.1%
4.2%
6%
5%
5%
5%
5%
5%
7%
8%
7%
6%
6%
Other Income
1
1
−1
3.23
1
1
1
0
2
2
2
1
1
Interest
4
4
5
3
2
4
4
2
3
1
2
4
2
Depreciation
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
4
6
6
5
6
PBT
8.67
11
17
15
19
23
20
22
37
48
51
51
48
Tax %
26%
26%
26%
17%
25%
25%
24%
19%
25%
26%
27%
25%
24%
Net Profit
6
8
13
12
15
17
15
18
28
36
38
38
36
EPS (₹)
1.04
1.4
2.15
1.95
2.31
2.67
2.16
2.56
3.66
4.66
4.92
4.99
4.75

Profit & Loss

₹ Cr
POCL profit and loss, annual, ₹ crore
Particulars Mar 2015Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025Mar 2026TTM
Sales
373
466
759
940
1,049
1,220
1,004
1,455
1,472
1,526
2,028
2,939
3,273
Expenses
355
439
705
882
984
1,183
980
1,377
1,391
1,451
1,924
2,726
3,049
Operating Profit
18
27
54
58
65
36
24
77
80
75
105
212
225
OPM %
4.8%
6%
7%
6%
6%
3%
2.4%
5%
5%
4.9%
5%
7%
7%
Other Income
1
1
4
2
4
3
3
5
4
3
4
6
5
Interest
7
8
10
12
12
11
5
9
8
17
12
11
9
Depreciation
2
4
4
4
5
8
8
9
10
9
11
21
23
PBT
10
16
44
44
52
21
14
64
66
52
85
186
197
Tax %
31%
37%
36%
34%
35%
23%
22%
25%
25%
23%
23%
26%
—
Net Profit
7
10
28
29
34
16
11
48
49
40
65
139
147
EPS (₹)
1.21
1.82
5.09
5.25
6.07
2.82
1.86
8.32
8.45
6.27
9.25
18.18
19.32
Div. Payout %
17%
11%
6%
6%
7%
11%
13%
6%
12%
16%
15%
11%
—

Balance Sheet

₹ Cr
POCL balance sheet, annual, ₹ crore
Particulars Mar 2015Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025Mar 2026
Equity Capital
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
12
13
14
15
Reserves
26
35
66
93
125
145
156
202
243
342
583
785
Borrowings
57
83
110
146
142
56
146
107
142
94
103
152
Other Liabilities
22
30
11
7
9
12
12
15
38
20
31
42
Total Liabilities
112
152
193
251
281
219
319
330
434
470
731
994
Fixed Assets
15
26
27
32
34
61
54
60
96
114
130
211
CWIP
11
1
3
2
1
2
6
3
7
8
75
3
Investments
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
40
40
40
44
Other Assets
85
126
163
217
246
157
260
266
291
308
487
736
Total Assets
112
152
193
251
281
219
319
330
434
470
731
994

Cash Flow

₹ Cr
POCL cash flow, annual, ₹ crore
Particulars Mar 2015Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025Mar 2026
Operating
45
−10
−7
−19
23
135
−91
63
65
64
−79
−54
Investing
−8
−3
−9
−3
−8
−35
−3
−14
−90
−51
−67
−47
Financing
−36
9
16
23
−16
−95
88
−48
25
−3
175
74
Net Cash Flow
1
−4
0
0
0
5
−6
1
−1
11
28
−27
Free Cash Flow
36
−14
−13
−27
17
99
−96
50
13
32
−167
−102
CFO/EBITDA
266
−21
12
0
66
381
−361
101
104
102
−57
−2

Ratios

POCL financial ratios, annual
Particulars Mar 2015Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025Mar 2026
Debtor Days
29
30
30
35
31
17
40
22
25
24
23
33
Inventory Days
33
52
38
42
43
23
48
41
42
33
47
38
Days Payable
16
15
2
1
2
2
3
2
2
3
4
2
Cash Conversion Cycle
46
67
66
76
72
38
85
61
65
55
65
68
Working Capital Days
12
20
24
25
32
25
43
37
27
35
54
62
ROCE %
17%
22%
34%
26%
25%
13%
8%
23%
21%
16%
17%
24%

Insights

Beta

AI-extracted from concalls & annual reports · figures as reported, with sources

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63 extracted metrics across FY09–FY27.

Shareholding Pattern

As of Sep 2026

  • Public 38.98%
  • Promoters 36.39%
  • Others 11.83%
  • DIIs 9.61%
  • FIIs 3.18%

No promoter shares pledged as of 14 Oct 2026

Change vs previous quarter

Not shown for some quarters: Others. Not available separately for this quarter: the shareholding filing gives Public and Others as one figure, shown under Public, so Others is left blank rather than estimated.

Documents

Frequently Asked Questions about Pondy Oxides & Chemical

What does Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd do?
Incorporated in 1995, Pondy Oxides and Chemicals Ltd manufactures Lead Metal and Alloys and other Non-ferrous metals
Where is Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd (POCL) listed?
Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd trades as POCL on the NSE and under code 532626 on the BSE.
Which sector does Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd belong to?
Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd is classified under the Metals & Mining sector, in the Diversified Metals industry.
What is the PE ratio of Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd?
Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd trades at a PE ratio of 20.25 as of 4 Nov 2026, on earnings per share of ₹19.32, against a book value of ₹103.36 per share.
What is the 52-week high and low of Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd?
Over the last 52 weeks Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd has traded between ₹372.8 and ₹647.6 as of 4 Nov 2026.
Does Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd pay dividends?
Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd has a dividend yield of 0.52%.
What is the Return on Equity (ROE) of Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd?
Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd reported a return on equity of 20.00%. Its debt-to-equity ratio is 0.19.

Company Information

Incorporated in 1995, Pondy Oxides and Chemicals Ltd manufactures Lead Metal and Alloys and other Non-ferrous metals

Website pocl.co.in
CEO Mr. Anil Kumar Bansal B.Sc.
Employees 468
Listed 6 Mar 2023
Face Value ₹2

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