Kothari Sugars & Chemicals Ltd: Share Price Analysis, Intrinsic Value & Fundamentals (2025)

Share Price and Basic Stock Data

Last Updated: February 27, 2025, 2:28 pm

Market Cap	293 Cr.
Current Price	35.3
High / Low	65.6/33.3
Stock P/E	22.6
Book Value	34.3
Dividend Yield	1.42 %
ROCE	13.6 %
ROE	10.6 %
Face Value	10.0
PEG Ratio	1.48

Stock P/E, Current Price, and Intrinsic Value Over Time

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Competitors of Kothari Sugars & Chemicals Ltd

Stock Name ⇩	Market Cap ⇩	Current Price ⇩	High / Low ⇩	Stock P/E ⇩	Book Value ⇩	Dividend Yield ⇩	ROCE ⇩	ROE ⇩	Face Value ⇩
Gayatri Sugars Ltd	73.0 Cr.	11.2	26.5/10.4		19.9	0.00 %	93.2 %	%	10.0
Dhampure Speciality Sugars Ltd	72.8 Cr.	91.8	142/75.7	43.9	35.6	0.00 %	3.15 %	3.78 %	10.0
Dhampur Bio Organics Ltd	431 Cr.	65.0	164/64.4	39.0	146	3.85 %	5.02 %	3.67 %	10.0
DCM Shriram Industries Ltd	1,375 Cr.	158	242/143	11.8	100	1.25 %	16.1 %	14.9 %	2.00
Davangere Sugar Company Ltd	469 Cr.	4.99	11.2/4.89	34.6	3.64	0.00 %	6.86 %	3.75 %	1.00
Industry Average	1,768.93 Cr	257.30		20.72	224.52	0.89%	12.98%	13.21%	6.37

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Quarterly Result

Metric	Dec 2020	Mar 2021	Jun 2021	Sep 2021	Dec 2021	Mar 2022	Jun 2022	Sep 2022	Dec 2022	Mar 2023	Jun 2023	Sep 2023	Dec 2023
Sales	94.48	116.29	90.86	89.80	91.81	151.02	157.41	116.81	128.28	207.48	162.96	113.18	132.31
Expenses	83.71	111.66	78.83	84.68	85.36	124.93	119.78	114.49	136.43	178.65	133.19	101.47	132.58
Operating Profit	10.77	4.63	12.03	5.12	6.45	26.09	37.63	2.32	-8.15	28.83	29.77	11.71	-0.27
OPM %	11.40%	3.98%	13.24%	5.70%	7.03%	17.28%	23.91%	1.99%	-6.35%	13.90%	18.27%	10.35%	-0.20%
Other Income	1.18	1.09	3.42	6.68	0.68	-2.89	0.28	4.18	2.09	5.61	2.53	3.61	4.02
Interest	0.91	0.42	1.48	1.58	0.56	0.49	1.56	1.31	0.69	0.34	1.46	1.06	0.23
Depreciation	3.45	3.47	3.46	3.49	3.54	3.60	3.52	3.47	3.50	3.55	3.34	3.63	3.54
Profit before tax	7.59	1.83	10.51	6.73	3.03	19.11	32.83	1.72	-10.25	30.55	27.50	10.63	-0.02
Tax %	27.67%	35.52%	20.46%	5.65%	3.96%	13.97%	30.37%	-55.23%	28.49%	22.39%	34.87%	51.27%	3,850.00%
Net Profit	5.49	1.19	8.35	6.35	2.90	16.43	22.87	2.67	-7.33	23.71	17.90	5.18	0.76
EPS in Rs	0.66	0.14	1.01	0.77	0.35	1.98	2.76	0.32	-0.88	2.86	2.16	0.62	0.09

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Below is a detailed analysis of the quarterly data for Kothari Sugars & Chemicals Ltd based on the most recent figures (Dec 2023) and their trends compared to the previous period:

For Sales, as of Dec 2023, the value is ₹132.31 Cr.. The value appears strong and on an upward trend. It has increased from ₹113.18 Cr. (Sep 2023) to ₹132.31 Cr., marking an increase of ₹19.13 Cr..
For Expenses, as of Dec 2023, the value is ₹132.58 Cr.. The value appears to be increasing, which may not be favorable. It has increased from ₹101.47 Cr. (Sep 2023) to ₹132.58 Cr., marking an increase of ₹31.11 Cr..
For Operating Profit, as of Dec 2023, the value is ₹-0.27 Cr.. The value appears to be declining and may need further review. It has decreased from ₹11.71 Cr. (Sep 2023) to ₹-0.27 Cr., marking a decrease of ₹11.98 Cr..
For OPM %, as of Dec 2023, the value is -0.20%. The value appears to be declining and may need further review. It has decreased from 10.35% (Sep 2023) to -0.20%, marking a decrease of 10.55%.
For Other Income, as of Dec 2023, the value is ₹4.02 Cr.. The value appears strong and on an upward trend. It has increased from ₹3.61 Cr. (Sep 2023) to ₹4.02 Cr., marking an increase of ₹0.41 Cr..
For Interest, as of Dec 2023, the value is ₹0.23 Cr.. The value appears to be improving (decreasing) as expected. It has decreased from ₹1.06 Cr. (Sep 2023) to ₹0.23 Cr., marking a decrease of ₹0.83 Cr..
For Depreciation, as of Dec 2023, the value is ₹3.54 Cr.. The value appears to be improving (decreasing) as expected. It has decreased from ₹3.63 Cr. (Sep 2023) to ₹3.54 Cr., marking a decrease of ₹0.09 Cr..
For Profit before tax, as of Dec 2023, the value is ₹-0.02 Cr.. The value appears to be declining and may need further review. It has decreased from ₹10.63 Cr. (Sep 2023) to ₹-0.02 Cr., marking a decrease of ₹10.65 Cr..
For Tax %, as of Dec 2023, the value is 3,850.00%. The value appears to be increasing, which may not be favorable. It has increased from 51.27% (Sep 2023) to 3,850.00%, marking an increase of 3,798.73%.
For Net Profit, as of Dec 2023, the value is ₹0.76 Cr.. The value appears to be declining and may need further review. It has decreased from ₹5.18 Cr. (Sep 2023) to ₹0.76 Cr., marking a decrease of ₹4.42 Cr..
For EPS in Rs, as of Dec 2023, the value is ₹0.09. The value appears to be declining and may need further review. It has decreased from ₹0.62 (Sep 2023) to ₹0.09, marking a decrease of ₹0.53.

Overall, while many items appear to show a positive trend, any significant downward movement warrant further investigation.

Quarterly Chart

Profit & Loss - Annual Report

Last Updated: Unknown

Metric	Mar 2012	Mar 2013	Mar 2014	Mar 2015	Mar 2016	Mar 2017	Mar 2018	Mar 2019	Mar 2020	Mar 2021	Mar 2022	Mar 2023	TTM
Sales	322	433	323	340	247	317	287	332	352	419	422	609	612
Expenses	288	399	302	331	229	280	259	309	324	386	373	548	550
Operating Profit	34	34	21	9	18	36	28	23	28	33	50	61	62
OPM %	11%	8%	7%	3%	7%	11%	10%	7%	8%	8%	12%	10%	10%
Other Income	3	8	9	11	7	-1	-5	20	11	10	8	12	14
Interest	5	6	10	5	7	8	6	7	7	5	4	4	4
Depreciation	13	17	16	16	15	15	14	13	13	14	14	14	14
Profit before tax	19	19	5	-0	3	13	3	23	19	23	39	55	58
Tax %	55%	55%	39%	-1,200%	58%	17%	82%	44%	-2%	19%	14%	24%
Net Profit	8	9	3	-5	1	10	0	13	19	19	34	42	39
EPS in Rs	1.01	1.04	0.34	-0.55	0.14	1.26	0.06	1.53	2.34	2.29	4.11	5.06	4.76
Dividend Payout %	0%	0%	149%	0%	0%	40%	0%	33%	0%	0%	0%	20%

Profit & Loss Yearly Chart

YoY Net Profit Growth

Year	2012-2013	2013-2014	2014-2015	2015-2016	2016-2017	2017-2018	2019-2020	2020-2021	2021-2022	2022-2023
YoY Net Profit Growth (%)	12.50%	-66.67%	-266.67%	120.00%	900.00%	-100.00%	46.15%	0.00%	78.95%	23.53%
Change in YoY Net Profit Growth (%)	0.00%	-79.17%	-200.00%	386.67%	780.00%	-1000.00%	146.15%	-46.15%	78.95%	-55.42%

Kothari Sugars & Chemicals Ltd has shown an inconsistent trend in YoY Net Profit Growth (%) in the last 10 years from 2012-2013 to 2022-2023.

Growth

Compounded Sales Growth
10 Years:	4%
5 Years:	9%
3 Years:	6%
TTM:	-40%

Compounded Profit Growth
10 Years:	26%
5 Years:	20%
3 Years:	25%
TTM:	-73%

Stock Price CAGR
10 Years:	17%
5 Years:	25%
3 Years:	2%
1 Year:	-40%

Return on Equity
10 Years:	9%
5 Years:	12%
3 Years:	14%
Last Year:	11%

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Balance Sheet

Last Updated: November 14, 2024, 9:30 pm

Month	Mar 2013	Mar 2014	Mar 2015	Mar 2016	Mar 2017	Mar 2018	Mar 2019	Mar 2020	Mar 2021	Mar 2022	Mar 2023	Mar 2024	Sep 2024
Equity Capital	83	83	83	83	83	83	83	83	83	83	83	83	83
Reserves	40	38	34	35	49	56	69	84	103	137	175	196	202
Borrowings	188	144	166	175	146	120	116	84	36	57	38	70	1
Other Liabilities	72	110	75	76	103	110	123	124	119	118	137	135	100
Total Liabilities	384	375	358	368	380	370	391	375	341	395	433	483	385
Fixed Assets	227	219	209	195	191	178	167	172	162	153	152	164	157
CWIP	1	6	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	9	0	0
Investments	8	16	18	18	20	33	48	30	58	71	72	100	107
Other Assets	148	135	131	155	169	159	174	172	121	170	200	219	121
Total Assets	384	375	358	368	380	370	391	375	341	395	433	483	385

Below is a detailed analysis of the balance sheet data for Kothari Sugars & Chemicals Ltd based on the most recent figures (Sep 2024) and their trends compared to the previous period:

For Equity Capital, as of Sep 2024, the value is ₹83.00 Cr.. The value remains steady. There is no change compared to the previous period (Mar 2024) which recorded ₹83.00 Cr..
For Reserves, as of Sep 2024, the value is ₹202.00 Cr.. The value appears strong and on an upward trend. It has increased from ₹196.00 Cr. (Mar 2024) to ₹202.00 Cr., marking an increase of ₹6.00 Cr..
For Borrowings, as of Sep 2024, the value is ₹1.00 Cr.. The value appears to be improving (decreasing). Additionally, since Reserves exceed Borrowings, this is considered a positive sign. It has decreased from ₹70.00 Cr. (Mar 2024) to ₹1.00 Cr., marking a decrease of ₹69.00 Cr..
For Other Liabilities, as of Sep 2024, the value is ₹100.00 Cr.. The value appears to be improving (decreasing). It has decreased from ₹135.00 Cr. (Mar 2024) to ₹100.00 Cr., marking a decrease of ₹35.00 Cr..
For Total Liabilities, as of Sep 2024, the value is ₹385.00 Cr.. The value appears to be improving (decreasing). It has decreased from ₹483.00 Cr. (Mar 2024) to ₹385.00 Cr., marking a decrease of ₹98.00 Cr..
For Fixed Assets, as of Sep 2024, the value is ₹157.00 Cr.. The value appears to be declining and may need further review. It has decreased from ₹164.00 Cr. (Mar 2024) to ₹157.00 Cr., marking a decrease of ₹7.00 Cr..
For CWIP, as of Sep 2024, the value is ₹0.00 Cr.. The value remains steady. There is no change compared to the previous period (Mar 2024) which recorded ₹0.00 Cr..
For Investments, as of Sep 2024, the value is ₹107.00 Cr.. The value appears strong and on an upward trend. It has increased from ₹100.00 Cr. (Mar 2024) to ₹107.00 Cr., marking an increase of ₹7.00 Cr..
For Other Assets, as of Sep 2024, the value is ₹121.00 Cr.. The value appears to be declining and may need further review. It has decreased from ₹219.00 Cr. (Mar 2024) to ₹121.00 Cr., marking a decrease of ₹98.00 Cr..
For Total Assets, as of Sep 2024, the value is ₹385.00 Cr.. The value appears to be declining and may need further review. It has decreased from ₹483.00 Cr. (Mar 2024) to ₹385.00 Cr., marking a decrease of ₹98.00 Cr..

Notably, the Reserves (₹202.00 Cr.) exceed the Borrowings (₹1.00 Cr.), indicating a solid financial buffer.

Overall, while many items appear to show a positive trend, any significant downward movement or items where Borrowings exceed Reserves warrant further investigation.

Reserves and Borrowings Chart

Cash Flow

Month	Mar 2013	Mar 2014	Mar 2015	Mar 2016	Mar 2017	Mar 2018	Mar 2019	Mar 2020	Mar 2021	Mar 2022	Mar 2023	Mar 2024
Cash from Operating Activity +	-3	64	-13	25	25	37	26	27	82	-3	45	16
Cash from Investing Activity +	-36	-18	1	4	-10	0	-11	3	-29	-13	-19	-36
Cash from Financing Activity +	38	-57	18	-22	-28	-36	-10	-30	-1	-11	-15	-12
Net Cash Flow	-2	-10	6	8	-14	1	5	0	52	-27	11	-32

Free Cash Flow

Month	Mar 2012	Mar 2013	Mar 2014	Mar 2015	Mar 2016	Mar 2017	Mar 2018	Mar 2019	Mar 2020	Mar 2021	Mar 2022	Mar 2023
Free Cash Flow	34.00	-154.00	-123.00	-157.00	-157.00	-110.00	-92.00	-93.00	-56.00	-3.00	-7.00	23.00

Free Cash Flow = Income Generated from Operational Activities - Borrowings - Capital Work in Progress (CWIP)

Consistent positive free cash flow is crucial for businesses as it indicates their ability to generate cash from their core operations. It provides financial flexibility, allowing companies to invest in growth opportunities, pay dividends to shareholders, reduce debt, and weather economic downturns more effectively.

Free Cash Flow Chart

Financial Efficiency Indicators

Month	Mar 2013	Mar 2014	Mar 2015	Mar 2016	Mar 2017	Mar 2018	Mar 2019	Mar 2020	Mar 2021	Mar 2022	Mar 2023	Mar 2024
Debtor Days	14	15	9	14	16	23	19	28	18	21	17	16
Inventory Days	111	152	139	236	235	224	216	181	101	165	117	180
Days Payable	24	72	45	60	88	133	127	111	95	99	73	93
Cash Conversion Cycle	102	95	103	189	162	114	108	99	24	88	61	103
Working Capital Days	64	34	65	75	68	68	77	74	26	64	47	81
ROCE %	8%	5%	1%	3%	9%	7%	10%	8%	10%	17%	18%	14%

Financial Efficiency Indicators Chart

Share Holding Pattern

Month	Mar 2022	Jun 2022	Sep 2022	Dec 2022	Mar 2023	Jun 2023	Sep 2023	Dec 2023	Mar 2024	Jun 2024	Sep 2024	Dec 2024
Promoters	73.53%	73.53%	73.53%	73.53%	73.53%	73.53%	73.53%	73.53%	73.53%	73.53%	73.53%	73.53%
FIIs	0.00%	0.00%	0.78%	0.74%	0.69%	0.67%	0.65%	0.66%	0.66%	0.65%	0.62%	0.60%
DIIs	2.15%	2.21%	0.83%	0.83%	0.83%	0.83%	0.83%	0.83%	0.67%	0.66%	0.66%	0.66%
Government	0.01%	0.01%	0.01%	0.01%	0.01%	0.01%	0.01%	0.01%	0.01%	0.01%	0.01%	0.01%
Public	24.31%	24.24%	24.85%	24.89%	24.94%	24.96%	24.98%	24.97%	25.12%	25.14%	25.18%	25.20%
No. of Shareholders	36,095	37,020	42,419	46,599	46,627	46,011	63,347	62,935	70,586	71,762	71,762	71,723

Shareholding Pattern Chart

No. of Shareholders

This stock is not held by any mutual fund

ROCE Trend

EPS Trend

Key Financial Ratios

Month	Mar 18	Mar 17	Mar 16	Mar 15	Mar 14
FaceValue	10.00	10.00	10.00	10.00	10.00
Basic EPS (Rs.)	0.28	1.44	0.37	-0.26	0.43
Diluted EPS (Rs.)	0.28	1.44	0.37	-0.26	0.43
Cash EPS (Rs.)	1.71	3.06	1.91	1.39	2.18
Book Value[Excl.RevalReserv]/Share (Rs.)	16.85	17.41	15.66	15.52	16.06
Book Value[Incl.RevalReserv]/Share (Rs.)	16.85	17.41	15.66	15.52	16.06
Revenue From Operations / Share (Rs.)	34.62	38.21	29.75	41.02	39.02
PBDIT / Share (Rs.)	3.98	5.05	2.97	2.52	3.64
PBIT / Share (Rs.)	2.31	3.29	1.20	0.59	1.70
PBT / Share (Rs.)	0.30	1.56	0.34	-0.02	0.49
Net Profit / Share (Rs.)	0.04	1.30	0.13	-0.53	0.23
NP After MI And SOA / Share (Rs.)	0.27	1.44	0.36	-0.26	0.43
PBDIT Margin (%)	11.50	13.22	9.97	6.14	9.32
PBIT Margin (%)	6.67	8.60	4.03	1.44	4.35
PBT Margin (%)	0.86	4.08	1.16	-0.05	1.27
Net Profit Margin (%)	0.11	3.39	0.46	-1.31	0.61
NP After MI And SOA Margin (%)	0.79	3.77	1.23	-0.63	1.11
Return on Networth / Equity (%)	1.64	8.28	2.33	-1.68	2.70
Return on Capital Employeed (%)	9.11	11.54	3.90	1.80	4.85
Return On Assets (%)	0.60	2.98	0.79	-0.58	0.92
Long Term Debt / Equity (X)	0.25	0.37	0.71	0.83	0.86
Total Debt / Equity (X)	0.73	0.78	1.06	1.16	0.89
Asset Turnover Ratio (%)	0.73	0.82	0.66	0.91	0.83
Current Ratio (X)	1.07	1.14	1.33	1.46	1.46
Quick Ratio (X)	0.29	0.26	0.40	0.45	0.40
Inventory Turnover Ratio (X)	1.47	1.92	1.83	2.58	2.51
Dividend Payout Ratio (NP) (%)	217.73	0.00	0.00	0.00	115.05
Dividend Payout Ratio (CP) (%)	30.89	0.00	0.00	0.00	21.03
Earning Retention Ratio (%)	-117.73	0.00	0.00	0.00	-15.05
Cash Earning Retention Ratio (%)	69.11	0.00	0.00	0.00	78.97
Interest Coverage Ratio (X)	5.08	5.16	3.47	4.11	3.03
Interest Coverage Ratio (Post Tax) (X)	2.62	3.09	1.16	0.12	1.20
Enterprise Value (Cr.)	116.17	126.76	138.08	160.99	139.15
EV / Net Operating Revenue (X)	0.40	0.40	0.55	0.47	0.43
EV / EBITDA (X)	3.52	3.03	5.61	7.71	4.61
MarketCap / Net Operating Revenue (X)	0.05	0.05	0.06	0.04	0.05
Retention Ratios (%)	-117.73	0.00	0.00	0.00	-15.05
Price / BV (X)	0.11	0.11	0.12	0.12	0.12
Price / Net Operating Revenue (X)	0.05	0.05	0.06	0.04	0.05
EarningsYield	0.13	0.72	0.18	-0.13	0.21

After reviewing the key financial ratios for Kothari Sugars & Chemicals Ltd, here is a detailed analysis based on the latest available data and recent trends:

For FaceValue, as of Mar 18, the value is 10.00. This value is within the healthy range. There is no change compared to the previous period (Mar 17) which recorded 10.00.
For Basic EPS (Rs.), as of Mar 18, the value is 0.28. This value is below the healthy minimum of 5. It has decreased from 1.44 (Mar 17) to 0.28, marking a decrease of 1.16.
For Diluted EPS (Rs.), as of Mar 18, the value is 0.28. This value is below the healthy minimum of 5. It has decreased from 1.44 (Mar 17) to 0.28, marking a decrease of 1.16.
For Cash EPS (Rs.), as of Mar 18, the value is 1.71. This value is below the healthy minimum of 3. It has decreased from 3.06 (Mar 17) to 1.71, marking a decrease of 1.35.
For Book Value[Excl.RevalReserv]/Share (Rs.), as of Mar 18, the value is 16.85. It has decreased from 17.41 (Mar 17) to 16.85, marking a decrease of 0.56.
For Book Value[Incl.RevalReserv]/Share (Rs.), as of Mar 18, the value is 16.85. It has decreased from 17.41 (Mar 17) to 16.85, marking a decrease of 0.56.
For Revenue From Operations / Share (Rs.), as of Mar 18, the value is 34.62. It has decreased from 38.21 (Mar 17) to 34.62, marking a decrease of 3.59.
For PBDIT / Share (Rs.), as of Mar 18, the value is 3.98. This value is within the healthy range. It has decreased from 5.05 (Mar 17) to 3.98, marking a decrease of 1.07.
For PBIT / Share (Rs.), as of Mar 18, the value is 2.31. This value is within the healthy range. It has decreased from 3.29 (Mar 17) to 2.31, marking a decrease of 0.98.
For PBT / Share (Rs.), as of Mar 18, the value is 0.30. This value is within the healthy range. It has decreased from 1.56 (Mar 17) to 0.30, marking a decrease of 1.26.
For Net Profit / Share (Rs.), as of Mar 18, the value is 0.04. This value is below the healthy minimum of 2. It has decreased from 1.30 (Mar 17) to 0.04, marking a decrease of 1.26.
For NP After MI And SOA / Share (Rs.), as of Mar 18, the value is 0.27. This value is below the healthy minimum of 2. It has decreased from 1.44 (Mar 17) to 0.27, marking a decrease of 1.17.
For PBDIT Margin (%), as of Mar 18, the value is 11.50. This value is within the healthy range. It has decreased from 13.22 (Mar 17) to 11.50, marking a decrease of 1.72.
For PBIT Margin (%), as of Mar 18, the value is 6.67. This value is below the healthy minimum of 10. It has decreased from 8.60 (Mar 17) to 6.67, marking a decrease of 1.93.
For PBT Margin (%), as of Mar 18, the value is 0.86. This value is below the healthy minimum of 10. It has decreased from 4.08 (Mar 17) to 0.86, marking a decrease of 3.22.
For Net Profit Margin (%), as of Mar 18, the value is 0.11. This value is below the healthy minimum of 5. It has decreased from 3.39 (Mar 17) to 0.11, marking a decrease of 3.28.
For NP After MI And SOA Margin (%), as of Mar 18, the value is 0.79. This value is below the healthy minimum of 8. It has decreased from 3.77 (Mar 17) to 0.79, marking a decrease of 2.98.
For Return on Networth / Equity (%), as of Mar 18, the value is 1.64. This value is below the healthy minimum of 15. It has decreased from 8.28 (Mar 17) to 1.64, marking a decrease of 6.64.
For Return on Capital Employeed (%), as of Mar 18, the value is 9.11. This value is below the healthy minimum of 10. It has decreased from 11.54 (Mar 17) to 9.11, marking a decrease of 2.43.
For Return On Assets (%), as of Mar 18, the value is 0.60. This value is below the healthy minimum of 5. It has decreased from 2.98 (Mar 17) to 0.60, marking a decrease of 2.38.
For Long Term Debt / Equity (X), as of Mar 18, the value is 0.25. This value is within the healthy range. It has decreased from 0.37 (Mar 17) to 0.25, marking a decrease of 0.12.
For Total Debt / Equity (X), as of Mar 18, the value is 0.73. This value is within the healthy range. It has decreased from 0.78 (Mar 17) to 0.73, marking a decrease of 0.05.
For Asset Turnover Ratio (%), as of Mar 18, the value is 0.73. It has decreased from 0.82 (Mar 17) to 0.73, marking a decrease of 0.09.
For Current Ratio (X), as of Mar 18, the value is 1.07. This value is below the healthy minimum of 1.5. It has decreased from 1.14 (Mar 17) to 1.07, marking a decrease of 0.07.
For Quick Ratio (X), as of Mar 18, the value is 0.29. This value is below the healthy minimum of 1. It has increased from 0.26 (Mar 17) to 0.29, marking an increase of 0.03.
For Inventory Turnover Ratio (X), as of Mar 18, the value is 1.47. This value is below the healthy minimum of 4. It has decreased from 1.92 (Mar 17) to 1.47, marking a decrease of 0.45.
For Dividend Payout Ratio (NP) (%), as of Mar 18, the value is 217.73. This value exceeds the healthy maximum of 50. It has increased from 0.00 (Mar 17) to 217.73, marking an increase of 217.73.
For Dividend Payout Ratio (CP) (%), as of Mar 18, the value is 30.89. This value is within the healthy range. It has increased from 0.00 (Mar 17) to 30.89, marking an increase of 30.89.
For Earning Retention Ratio (%), as of Mar 18, the value is -117.73. This value is below the healthy minimum of 40. It has decreased from 0.00 (Mar 17) to -117.73, marking a decrease of 117.73.
For Cash Earning Retention Ratio (%), as of Mar 18, the value is 69.11. This value is within the healthy range. It has increased from 0.00 (Mar 17) to 69.11, marking an increase of 69.11.
For Interest Coverage Ratio (X), as of Mar 18, the value is 5.08. This value is within the healthy range. It has decreased from 5.16 (Mar 17) to 5.08, marking a decrease of 0.08.
For Interest Coverage Ratio (Post Tax) (X), as of Mar 18, the value is 2.62. This value is below the healthy minimum of 3. It has decreased from 3.09 (Mar 17) to 2.62, marking a decrease of 0.47.
For Enterprise Value (Cr.), as of Mar 18, the value is 116.17. It has decreased from 126.76 (Mar 17) to 116.17, marking a decrease of 10.59.
For EV / Net Operating Revenue (X), as of Mar 18, the value is 0.40. This value is below the healthy minimum of 1. There is no change compared to the previous period (Mar 17) which recorded 0.40.
For EV / EBITDA (X), as of Mar 18, the value is 3.52. This value is below the healthy minimum of 5. It has increased from 3.03 (Mar 17) to 3.52, marking an increase of 0.49.
For MarketCap / Net Operating Revenue (X), as of Mar 18, the value is 0.05. This value is below the healthy minimum of 1. There is no change compared to the previous period (Mar 17) which recorded 0.05.
For Retention Ratios (%), as of Mar 18, the value is -117.73. This value is below the healthy minimum of 30. It has decreased from 0.00 (Mar 17) to -117.73, marking a decrease of 117.73.
For Price / BV (X), as of Mar 18, the value is 0.11. This value is below the healthy minimum of 1. There is no change compared to the previous period (Mar 17) which recorded 0.11.
For Price / Net Operating Revenue (X), as of Mar 18, the value is 0.05. This value is below the healthy minimum of 1. There is no change compared to the previous period (Mar 17) which recorded 0.05.
For EarningsYield, as of Mar 18, the value is 0.13. This value is below the healthy minimum of 5. It has decreased from 0.72 (Mar 17) to 0.13, marking a decrease of 0.59.

Overall, while many metrics show healthy performance, any figures highlighted in red or significant downward trends warrant further investigation.

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Fair Value

Fair Value of Kothari Sugars & Chemicals Ltd as of February 27, 2025 is: ₹66.67

Calculation basis:

Fair value = P/E Ratio * (Return on Equity / 100) * Book Value * (1 + Dividend Yield / 100)
P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings Ratio): Represents the price of the stock relative to its earnings per share. A higher P/E ratio indicates that investors are willing to pay a higher price for the stock.
Return on Equity (ROE): Measures a company's profitability relative to its shareholder equity. It showcases the company's ability to generate profits using the investment made by its shareholders, offering valuable insight into its operational efficiency and financial performance.
Book Value: Represents the net asset value of the company per share. It is calculated as the total assets minus intangible assets and liabilities, divided by the number of outstanding shares.
Dividend Yield: The ratio of the annual dividend per share to the current market price per share. It offers valuable insights into the profitability of an investment through dividends.

This formula allows us to gauge the fair value of the stock by analyzing its fundamental indicators.

As of February 27, 2025, Kothari Sugars & Chemicals Ltd is Undervalued by 88.87% compared to the current share price 35.30

Intrinsic Value of Kothari Sugars & Chemicals Ltd as of February 27, 2025 is: 76.84

Calculation basis:

Intrinsic value = P/E Ratio * (Return on Equity / 100) * Book Value * (1 + Dividend Yield / 100) * (1 + EPS CAGR for Last 5 Years)
P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings Ratio): Represents the price of the stock relative to its earnings per share. A higher P/E ratio indicates that investors are willing to pay a higher price for the stock.
Return on Equity (ROE): Measures a company's profitability relative to its shareholder equity. It showcases the company's ability to generate profits using the investment made by its shareholders, offering valuable insight into its operational efficiency and financial performance.
Book Value: Represents the net asset value of the company per share. It is calculated as the total assets minus intangible assets and liabilities, divided by the number of outstanding shares.
Dividend Yield: The ratio of the annual dividend per share to the current market price per share. It offers valuable insights into the profitability of an investment through dividends.
EPS CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate): Represents the geometric mean growth rate of earnings per share over the last 5 years. It provides insight into the historical growth trajectory of the company's earnings.

This formula allows us to gauge the intrinsic value of the stock by analyzing its fundamental indicators along with EPS growth.

As of February 27, 2025, Kothari Sugars & Chemicals Ltd is Undervalued by 117.68% compared to the current share price ₹35.30

Last 5 Year EPS CAGR: 15.26%

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Strength and Weakness

Strength	Weakness
The stock is trading at a low valuation with an average P/B ratio of 1.82 and average Dividend Yield of 5.02%. The company has shown consistent growth in sales (385.77 cr) and profit (21.46 cr) over the years.	The stock has a low average ROCE of 9.17%, which may not be favorable. The stock has a high average Working Capital Days of 61.92, which may not be favorable. The stock has a high average Cash Conversion Cycle of 104.00, which may not be favorable. The company has higher borrowings (103.15) compared to reserves (93.69), which may suggest financial risk.

Stock Analysis

Considering all of the following key financial indicators, prospective investors are encouraged to conduct thorough research and seek professional guidance before considering any investment in Kothari Sugars & Chemicals Ltd:
1. Net Profit Margin: 0.11%
  - Net Profit Margin: This metric indicates the percentage of profit a company makes from its total revenue. A higher net profit margin is generally desirable as it reflects better profitability.
2. ROCE: 9.11% (Industry Average ROCE: 12.98%)
  - ROCE (Return on Capital Employed): ROCE measures a company's profitability and the efficiency with which its capital is employed. A higher ROCE indicates efficient use of capital.
3. ROE%: 1.64% (Industry Average ROE: 11.89%)
  - ROE (Return on Equity): ROE measures a company's profitability relative to shareholders' equity. A higher ROE indicates efficient use of shareholders' funds.
4. Interest Coverage Ratio (Post Tax): 2.62
  - Interest Coverage Ratio: The interest coverage ratio measures a company's ability to cover its interest payments on outstanding debt. A ratio greater than 2 is generally considered healthy as it indicates the company can meet its interest obligations comfortably.
5. Quick Ratio: 0.29
  - Quick Ratio: The quick ratio assesses a company's ability to cover its short-term liabilities with its most liquid assets. A ratio higher than 1 suggests the company can meet its short-term obligations without relying heavily on inventory.
6. Stock P/E: 22.6 (Industry average Stock P/E: 15.19)
  - Stock P/E (Price-to-Earnings) Ratio: The P/E ratio compares a company's current share price to its earnings per share. A lower P/E ratio relative to industry peers or historical values may indicate that the stock is undervalued.
7. Total Debt / Equity: 0.73
  - Total Debt / Equity: This ratio measures a company's financial leverage by comparing its total debt to its total equity. A lower ratio indicates lower financial risk and greater financial stability.
The current analysis is available for review. It's important to conduct thorough research and consider consulting with financial professionals before making any investment decisions.
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About the Company - Qualitative Analysis

Kothari Sugars & Chemicals Ltd. is a Public Limited Listed company incorporated on 07/11/1960 and has its registered office in the State of Tamil Nadu, India. Company's Corporate Identification Number(CIN) is L15421TN1960PLC004310 and registration number is 004310. Currently Company is involved in the business activities of Manufacture or refining of sugar (sucrose) from sugercane. Company's Total Operating Revenue is Rs. 502.73 Cr. and Equity Capital is Rs. 82.89 Cr. for the Year ended 31/03/2024.

INDUSTRY	ADDRESS	CONTACT
Sugar	Kothari Buildings, No.115, Mahatma Gandhi Salai, Chennai (Madras) Tamil Nadu 600034	secdept@hckgroup.com http://www.hckotharigroup.com/kscl

Management
Name	Position Held
Mrs. Nina B Kothari	Chairperson
Mr. Arjun B Kothari	Managing Director
Mr. M Silvester Goldwin	Whole Time Director
Mr. C V Krishnan	Independent Director
Mr. M R Mohan	Independent Director
Mr. S Sundarraman	Independent Director

FAQ

What is the latest intrinsic value of Kothari Sugars & Chemicals Ltd?

Let's break down Kothari Sugars & Chemicals Ltd's intrinsic value simply:

We calculate intrinsic value using the PE Ratio Method - comparing the company's current price-to-earnings ratio with its historical average and industry peers. Think of it like checking if a stock is "on sale" compared to its typical pricing.

As of 27 February 2025:

Calculated Fair Value: ₹66.67
Current Market Price: ₹35.30
Variance: 88.87% higher

This suggests Kothari Sugars & Chemicals Ltd is currently undervalued by 88.87%. For context:

Market Cap: 293 Cr.
52-Week Range: 65.6/33.3
Reserves (Sep 2024): 202 Cr
Liabilities: 385 Cr

Remember: The PE method gives a snapshot based on earnings multiples. While useful for quick comparisons, investors should also consider growth prospects, industry trends, and economic conditions. This calculation assumes historical PE ratios remain relevant - always verify with current market dynamics.

What is the Market Cap of Kothari Sugars & Chemicals Ltd?

The Market Cap of Kothari Sugars & Chemicals Ltd is 293 Cr..

What is the current Stock Price of Kothari Sugars & Chemicals Ltd as on 27 February 2025?

The current stock price of Kothari Sugars & Chemicals Ltd as on 27 February 2025 is ₹35.3.

What is the High / Low of Kothari Sugars & Chemicals Ltd stocks in FY 2024-2025?

In FY 2024-2025, the High / Low of Kothari Sugars & Chemicals Ltd stocks is 65.6/33.3.

What is the Stock P/E of Kothari Sugars & Chemicals Ltd?

The Stock P/E of Kothari Sugars & Chemicals Ltd is 22.6.

What is the Book Value of Kothari Sugars & Chemicals Ltd?

The Book Value of Kothari Sugars & Chemicals Ltd is 34.3.

What is the Dividend Yield of Kothari Sugars & Chemicals Ltd?

The Dividend Yield of Kothari Sugars & Chemicals Ltd is 1.42 %.

What is the ROCE of Kothari Sugars & Chemicals Ltd?

The ROCE of Kothari Sugars & Chemicals Ltd is 13.6 %.

What is the ROE of Kothari Sugars & Chemicals Ltd?

The ROE of Kothari Sugars & Chemicals Ltd is 10.6 %.

What is the Face Value of Kothari Sugars & Chemicals Ltd?

The Face Value of Kothari Sugars & Chemicals Ltd is 10.0.