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Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals

CHAMBLFERT NSE

Key Fundamentals

SmallcapFertilizersChemicals
Market Cap
₹16,202 Cr
Volatility
Moderate
P/E Ratio
8.3
EBITDA
₹2,805 Cr
Return on Equity
18.8%
Debt to Equity
0.1
Book Value
₹259.78
EPS
₹34.58
52W High
₹522
52W Low
₹399.75

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Key Insights

Strengths

1
  • Company has been maintaining a healthy dividend payout of 23.5%

Weaknesses

2
  • The company has delivered a poor sales growth of 10.3% over past five years.
  • Debtor days have increased from 16.1 to 36.4 days.

Growth Rate

Revenue Growth
24.07% higher than 3Y
Net Income Growth
18.42% lower than 3Y
Cash Flow Change
-90.12% higher than 3Y
ROE
-0.69% lower than 3Y
ROCE
-10.68% lower than 3Y
EBITDA Margin (Avg.)
-16.19% lower than 3Y

AI Analysis — Bull vs Bear

6d ago
AI opinion · based on fundamentals
Risk medium

Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals has a market capitalisation of about ₹16,807 crore and trades at a P/E of 8.7x and a P/B of 1.61x, with a dividend yield of 2.63%. Return on equity has stayed in a 19-22% band across 3, 5 and 10-year periods, and 10-year profit CAGR is 22%. Against that, 3-year sales CAGR is -9%, 5-year sales CAGR is 10.3%, debtor days have risen from 16.1 to 36.4, and the stock is down 20% over the past year.

Bull Case 8
  • The stock trades at a P/E of 8.7x on a ₹16,807 crore market cap, which implies trailing earnings of roughly ₹1,930 crore. That is a low multiple next to a steady ROE of about 19-20%.
  • Returns on capital have held up well: ROE was 20% last year, 19% over both 3 and 5 years, and 22% over 10 years. That points to profitability that survives commodity cycles.
  • Profit grew at a 24% CAGR over 3 years even though 3-year sales fell at -9%. Margins and cost efficiency improved after the high-price phase for fertiliser and gas eased.
  • Over the long term, 10-year profit CAGR is 22% and 10-year stock CAGR is 22%. The business has compounded both earnings and shareholder value over a full decade.
  • A dividend yield of 2.63% comes with a payout ratio of only 23.5%. About three-quarters of earnings are retained, so dividends are well covered and there is room for reinvestment or higher payouts.
  • Growth has picked up recently: TTM sales grew 16% and TTM profit grew 10%, reversing the negative 3-year sales trend.
  • The P/B of 1.61x implies a book value of about ₹10,400 crore. That is a modest premium to book for a company earning around 20% ROE.
  • After a 20% price decline over 1 year, the valuation now sits at 8.7x earnings. Some cyclical and regulatory risk may already be reflected in the price.
Bear Case 8
  • Sales have shrunk at a -9% CAGR over 3 years, and the 5-year sales CAGR of 10.3% is flagged as weak. Revenue depends heavily on fertiliser prices, gas costs and government subsidy pass-throughs rather than volume growth alone.
  • Debtor days more than doubled, from 16.1 to 36.4. This suggests slower collections, likely including subsidy receivables, which can tie up working capital and weaken cash conversion.
  • The stock has fallen 20% over 1 year and returned only a 5% CAGR over 5 years. That is far below its 10-year return of 22% and suggests the market has de-rated the business.
  • Profit growth over 5 years is only a 6% CAGR, against 22% over 10 years. The strong 24% 3-year figure comes off a weak base, and long-term earnings growth has clearly slowed.
  • TTM profit growth of 10% lagged TTM sales growth of 16%, which points to margin pressure in the latest period.
  • ROE has slipped from a 22% 10-year average to 19-20% in recent periods. Incremental returns may be falling as the company gets bigger or reinvests in lower-return areas.
  • A payout ratio of 23.5% gives only a 2.63% yield. If growth stays muted, as the -9% 3-year sales CAGR suggests, shareholders get limited cash back while capital is retained without a clear growth payoff.
  • A single-digit P/E of 8.7x is common for regulated, subsidy-linked fertiliser businesses. The low multiple may reflect ongoing policy risk rather than undervaluation.

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

AI News Digest

1d ago
Positives 2
  • Steady promoter open-market buying Oct 1

    Promoter entity Earthstone Holding (Two) bought shares on the open market on Sep 1, 2, 7, 8, 9 and 29, 2026. The largest purchase was 104,192 shares on Sep 29, which lifted its holding to 14,982,737 shares (3.740%) from 3.657% after the Sep 1 purchase.

  • ₹6 FY26 final dividend approved Sep 1

    Shareholders approved a ₹6 per share final dividend for FY26 at the AGM held on September 1, 2026. Every resolution passed with the required majority.

Neutral 2
  • Nopany re-elected as director Sep 1

    Shareholders re-elected director Chandra Shekhar Nopany at the September 1, 2026 AGM. This keeps the board and promoter-linked leadership unchanged.

  • Small increments to promoter stake Oct 1

    Each purchase is small. The 104,192-share buy on Sep 29 added only 0.026% to voting capital, and the six disclosed purchases total about 252,621 shares. The holding rose by about 0.08 percentage points over the month, so the signal matters more than the size.

TL;DR: Chambal Fertilisers had a supportive month. A promoter entity kept buying shares on the open market throughout September 2026, taking its stake to 3.740%, and shareholders approved a ₹6 FY26 final dividend without opposition. None of the articles covered operations, so they say nothing about urea and DAP volumes, gas costs, subsidy payments or margins, which are the main risks for the stock. The trend looks stable to improving, and the next quarterly results and any government subsidy announcements will show whether fundamentals back up the promoter buying.

Quarterly Results

Particulars Jun 2023Sep 2023Dec 2023Mar 2024Jun 2024Sep 2024Dec 2024Mar 2025Jun 2025Sep 2025Dec 2025Mar 2026Jun 2026
Sales
5,589
5,386
4,349
2,643
4,933
4,346
4,918
2,449
5,698
6,413
5,898
2,785
5,027
Expenses
4,956
4,771
3,720
2,477
4,181
3,556
4,140
2,285
4,937
5,571
5,078
2,530
4,201
Operating Profit
633
615
628
166
752
790
778
163
761
842
821
255
826
OPM %
11%
11%
14%
6%
15%
18%
16%
7%
13%
13%
14%
9%
16%
Other Income
14
90
151
73
86
80
95
86
79
88
36
53
27
Interest
55
46
36
36
40
1
7
0
2
1
1
3
17
Depreciation
77
78
79
78
82
83
83
82
84
87
88
90
89
PBT
516
581
664
126
716
786
783
168
754
842
768
215
747
Tax %
34%
34%
31%
23%
37%
32%
32%
22%
27%
23%
24%
21%
30%
Net Profit
339
381
459
97
448
536
534
130
549
649
586
169
524
EPS in Rs
8.14
9.15
11.04
2.42
11.19
13.39
13.34
3.25
13.7
16.19
14.64
4.22
13.07
Figures in ₹ Crores

Profit & Loss

Particulars Mar 2015Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025Mar 2026TTM
Sales
9,733
9,008
7,553
7,541
10,095
12,206
12,719
16,069
27,773
17,966
16,646
20,794
20,123
Expenses
8,996
8,354
6,795
6,730
8,894
10,281
10,249
13,804
25,951
15,919
14,145
18,100
17,380
Operating Profit
737
654
759
811
1,200
1,925
2,470
2,265
1,822
2,047
2,501
2,694
2,743
OPM %
8%
7%
10%
11%
12%
16%
19%
14%
7%
11%
15%
13%
14%
Other Income
103
32
133
172
-2
192
470
374
222
326
329
240
203
Interest
164
267
255
157
247
504
291
109
320
173
48
7
21
Depreciation
216
111
92
85
119
287
289
300
308
313
330
349
354
PBT
459
308
544
740
832
1,327
2,360
2,231
1,416
1,887
2,452
2,578
2,572
Tax %
39%
52%
34%
33%
30%
8%
26%
30%
27%
32%
33%
24%
—
Net Profit
280
147
359
495
585
1,226
1,748
1,566
1,034
1,276
1,649
1,953
1,928
EPS in Rs
7.08
5.31
8.7
11.99
14.18
29.46
39.76
37.62
24.85
31.84
41.17
48.76
48.12
Div. Payout %
27%
36%
22%
16%
14%
14%
19%
20%
30%
24%
24%
23%
—
Figures in ₹ Crores

Balance Sheet

Particulars Mar 2015Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025Mar 2026
Equity Capital
414
416
416
416
416
416
416
416
416
401
401
401
Reserves
1,837
1,451
1,707
2,089
2,467
3,123
4,833
5,983
6,652
6,873
8,327
10,007
Borrowings
4,089
5,317
4,619
6,079
9,045
10,113
3,936
4,337
3,358
1,874
99
1,068
Other Liabilities
1,298
939
1,315
877
1,997
880
1,062
2,553
2,344
2,361
2,580
2,927
Total Liabilities
7,638
8,123
8,057
9,462
13,925
14,533
10,247
13,289
12,770
11,509
11,407
14,402
Fixed Assets
2,948
1,793
1,162
1,234
6,905
6,701
6,480
6,358
6,262
6,423
6,221
6,110
CWIP
119
639
1,712
4,135
121
85
161
157
103
184
650
1,389
Investments
30
211
174
207
300
217
298
559
2,377
2,431
1,372
1,081
Other Assets
4,541
5,480
5,009
3,886
6,598
7,529
3,308
6,215
4,028
2,471
3,164
5,823
Total Assets
7,638
8,123
8,057
9,462
13,925
14,533
10,247
13,289
12,770
11,509
11,407
14,402
Figures in ₹ Crores

Cash Flow

Particulars Mar 2015Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025Mar 2026
Operating
1,064
-27
1,280
1,172
-1,130
827
6,944
-24
3,239
3,327
1,394
138
Investing
-149
-348
-703
-1,784
-1,132
-462
-195
-119
-1,872
-382
739
-481
Financing
-937
362
-500
564
2,263
-283
-6,007
-213
-1,862
-2,871
-2,135
543
Net Cash Flow
-22
-12
76
-49
2
82
742
-356
-495
73
-2
200
Free Cash Flow
878
-665
400
-1,250
-2,334
177
6,708
-188
3,045
2,718
824
-754
CFO/OP
159
17
191
170
-76
56
295
14
193
179
71
32
Figures in ₹ Crores

Ratios

Particulars Mar 2015Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025Mar 2026
Debtor Days
119
156
147
123
175
166
34
49
23
4
8
36
Inventory Days
48
55
65
63
79
60
39
119
25
42
71
63
Days Payable
23
28
18
24
59
29
19
57
22
27
25
26
Cash Conversion Cycle
144
183
193
161
195
198
54
111
26
19
54
73
Working Capital Days
4
8
17
19
-5
14
21
39
8
0
30
41
ROCE %
9%
10%
11%
12%
12%
14%
20%
23%
16%
20%
27%
25%

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Shareholding Pattern

Others4.55%Promot.61.34%DIIs5.34%Public13.84%FIIs14.92%As ofJun 2026
23.07% of promoter holding pledged as of Jun 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals

What does Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd do?
Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd is engaged in production of Urea from its own manufacturing plants. It also markets/ deals in other fertilisers and agri-inputs. It also has a Joint Venture for manufacture of Phospohric Acid in Morocco. The company was also engaged in Software business, Howeve...
Where is Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd (CHAMBLFERT) listed?
Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd trades as CHAMBLFERT on the NSE and under code 500085 on the BSE.
Which sector does Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd belong to?
Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd is classified under the Chemicals sector, in the Fertilizers industry.
What is the market capitalisation of Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd?
Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd has a market capitalisation of ₹16,202 Cr, which places it in the Mid Cap band.
What is the PE ratio of Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd?
Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd trades at a PE ratio of 8.30, on earnings per share of ₹34.58, against a book value of ₹259.78 per share.
What is the 52-week high and low of Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd?
Over the last 52 weeks Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd has traded between ₹399.75 and ₹522.
Does Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd pay dividends?
Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd has a dividend yield of 2.69%.
What is the Return on Equity (ROE) of Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd?
Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd reported a return on equity of 18.80%. Its debt-to-equity ratio is 0.10.

Company Information

Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd is engaged in production of Urea from its own manufacturing plants. It also markets/ deals in other fertilisers and agri-inputs. It also has a Joint Venture for manufacture of Phospohric Acid in Morocco. The company was also engaged in Software business, However, in FY21, it sold assets and transferred certain liabilities of the business to cease the operations of the software business.[1]

Website chambalfertilisers.in
CEO Mr. Abhay Baijal B.E., P.G.D.M.
Employees 1,102
Listed 1995-06-14
Face Value ₹ 10
Issued Size 40,06,52,297

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