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Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd

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Key Fundamentals

MidcapFertilizersChemicals
Market Cap
₹51,429 Cr
Volatility
Moderate
P/E Ratio
-1,298.9
EBITDA
₹311 Cr
Return on Equity
3.01%
Debt to Equity
2.95
Book Value
₹20.87
EPS
₹3.26
52W High
₹1,058.6
52W Low
₹652.1

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Technical Indicators

Key Insights

Strengths

1
  • Company is expected to give good quarter

Weaknesses

5
  • Stock is trading at 38.1 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 8.76% over last 3 years.
  • Earnings include an other income of Rs.159 Cr.

Growth Rate

Revenue Growth
-18.78% ↘
Net Income Growth
-67.89% ↗
Cash Flow Change
-50.01% ↘
ROE
-68.15% ↗
ROCE
4.06% ↗
EBITDA Margin (Avg.)
-31.74% ↗

AI Analysis — Bull vs Bear

Anthropic anthropic claude-opus-4.6 5d ago
AI opinion · based on fundamentals
Risk high

Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd (FACT) is a government-owned chemicals and fertilizer company with a market cap of Rs.53,218 Cr trading at 39.3x book value, currently reporting negative earnings (PE of -1345x) with last year ROE turning negative at -3%, though it has delivered a strong 10-year stock CAGR of 43%.

Bull Case 7
  • TTM sales growth of 41% indicates strong recent revenue momentum
  • 10-year stock price CAGR of 43% reflects significant long-term wealth creation
  • 5-year stock price CAGR of 45% demonstrates sustained market re-rating over medium term
  • 10-year compounded sales growth of 13% shows steady topline expansion over a full business cycle
  • 5-year ROE average of 27% indicates the company has historically generated strong returns on equity
  • Company is expected to deliver a good upcoming quarter based on operational outlook
  • 10-year compounded profit growth of 7% shows the company has been profitable over the long term despite recent weakness
Bear Case 8
  • Stock trades at 39.3x book value, an extremely elevated valuation for a fertilizer/chemicals company
  • Negative PE ratio of -1345x indicates the company is currently loss-making on a trailing basis
  • Last year ROE turned negative at -3%, a sharp deterioration from the 3-year average of 9%
  • Compounded profit growth on a TTM basis is -280%, reflecting a severe earnings collapse
  • Earnings quality is questionable with other income of Rs.176 Cr forming a significant portion of reported numbers
  • Low interest coverage ratio signals potential stress in servicing debt obligations
  • 5-year sales growth of only 11.9% is poor for the chemicals sector given the elevated valuation
  • 3-year compounded sales growth of -3% shows revenue has actually contracted over the medium term

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

AI News Digest

Anthropic anthropic claude-opus-4.6 6h ago
Positives 1
  • New Director Technical appointed Jul 27

    Department of Fertilizers appointed Sajo K.F. as Director (Technical) at FACT with tenure until May 31, 2028. He brings 35 years of engineering expertise to strengthen Board-level technical leadership.

TL;DR: FACT has strengthened its leadership with a seasoned technical appointment, signaling continuity in engineering and operational oversight through mid-2028. No negative developments reported in this period. With limited news flow, the near-term outlook hinges on broader fertilizer subsidy policies and operational performance in upcoming quarters.

Quarterly Results

  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
-166
-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 in Rs
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
Figures in ₹ Crores

Profit & Loss

  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 in Rs
-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%
—
Figures in ₹ Crores

Balance Sheet

  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
1,805
3,985
Other Liabilities
1,449
1,167
715
1,215
1,547
1,317
1,756
2,276
2,379
2,682
2,860
631
Total Liabilities
1,667
1,668
1,605
1,854
2,348
2,646
3,399
4,775
5,494
5,850
6,036
5,967
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
4,539
Total Assets
1,667
1,668
1,605
1,854
2,348
2,646
3,399
4,775
5,494
5,850
6,036
5,967
Figures in ₹ Crores

Cash Flow

  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
-1,439
Figures in ₹ Crores

Ratios

  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
101
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
104
Working Capital Days
-157
26
-1
-20
13
-60
-228
-159
-120
-175
-239
-126
ROCE %
-41%
-61%
6%
25%
1%
27%
40%
33%
30%
17%
9%
5%

Shareholding Pattern

As of Jun 2026
Promoters 90.00%
Government 8.96%
Public 0.75%
FIIs 0.16%
DIIs 0.07%
Others 0.06%
Total 100.00%
  Mar 2021Jun 2021Sep 2021Dec 2021Mar 2022Jun 2022Sep 2022Dec 2022Mar 2023Jun 2023Sep 2023Dec 2023Mar 2024Jun 2024Sep 2024Dec 2024Mar 2025Jun 2025Sep 2025Dec 2025Mar 2026Jun 2026
Promoters
90.00%
90.00%
90.00%
90.00%
90.00%
90.00%
90.00%
90.00%
90.00%
90.00%
90.00%
90.00%
90.00%
90.00%
90.00%
90.00%
90.00%
90.00%
90.00%
90.00%
90.00%
90.00%
FIIs
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.21%
0.21%
0.16%
DIIs
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.01%
0.01%
0.01%
0.01%
0.01%
0.01%
0.01%
0.02%
0.03%
0.05%
0.04%
0.04%
0.05%
0.03%
0.04%
0.05%
0.05%
0.06%
0.07%
Government
0.40%
0.40%
0.40%
0.40%
0.40%
0.40%
0.40%
0.40%
0.40%
8.96%
0.40%
0.40%
0.40%
0.40%
0.40%
0.40%
0.40%
0.40%
8.96%
8.96%
8.96%
8.96%
Public
0.93%
0.91%
0.94%
0.91%
0.92%
0.94%
0.94%
0.86%
0.90%
0.83%
0.83%
0.78%
0.78%
0.79%
0.86%
0.82%
0.79%
0.72%
0.71%
0.71%
0.71%
0.75%
Others
8.67%
8.69%
8.66%
8.68%
8.67%
8.65%
8.65%
8.73%
8.69%
0.20%
8.75%
8.78%
8.77%
8.77%
8.70%
8.73%
8.78%
8.83%
0.28%
0.07%
0.06%
0.06%
No. of Shareholders
0
0
31,067
33,082
32,152
30,640
33,310
34,155
34,428
44,503
54,769
61,556
58,568
92,862
1,10,531
1,09,350
85,224
75,843
71,192
69,854
68,699
67,027

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd

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. It is under the administrative ...
Where is Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd (FACT) listed?
Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd is listed on the Indian stock exchanges. It is listed on NSE: FACT and BSE: 590024. You can view its live share price, financials, and ratios on Tapetide.
Which sector does Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd belong to?
Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd operates in the Chemicals sector within the Fertilizers industry. Sector classification helps investors compare companies affected by similar economic conditions and regulatory changes.
What is the market capitalisation of Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd?
Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹51429.28 Cr. Based on this, it is classified as a Large Cap stock.
What is the PE ratio of Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd?
The Price-to-Earnings (PE) ratio of Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd is -1298.90. The PE ratio compares a company's share price to its earnings per share and is commonly used to assess whether a stock is overvalued or undervalued relative to its peers.
What is the 52-week high and low of Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd?
Over the past 52 weeks, Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd has traded between a low of ₹652.1 and a high of ₹1,058.6. This range helps investors understand the stock's price volatility and recent trading levels.
Does Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd pay dividends?
Yes, Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd has a dividend yield of 0.03%. Dividend yield indicates the annual dividend income relative to the share price. A consistent dividend history can signal financial stability.
What is the Return on Equity (ROE) of Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd?
Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Ltd has a Return on Equity (ROE) of 3.01%. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholders' equity to generate profits. A higher ROE generally indicates better capital efficiency.
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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.[1]

Website fact.co.in
CEO Mr. Seshamani Sakthimani
Employees 1,518
Listed 1995-04-12
Face Value ₹ 10
Issued Size 64,70,71,974

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