SRF Ltd
SRF Ltd
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Technical Indicators
Key Insights
Weaknesses
3- Stock is trading at 5.52 times its book value
- Company has a low return on equity of 12.4% over last 3 years.
- Company might be capitalizing the interest cost
Growth Rate
AI Analysis — Bull vs Bear
SRF Ltd is a diversified chemicals and packaging films company with a market cap of ₹75,766 Cr, trading at a PE of 35.3x and 5.44x book value. The company has delivered 13% sales CAGR over 10 years and 57% TTM profit growth, though its 3-year ROE of 12% remains below its longer-term average of 16-17%.
- Strong long-term revenue compounder with 13% compounded sales CAGR over both 5-year and 10-year periods
- Significant TTM profit growth of 57% indicates a sharp recovery in earnings after a cyclical downturn
- 10-year compounded profit growth of 16% demonstrates consistent long-term earnings power
- 10-year stock CAGR of 23% reflects sustained wealth creation over a full market cycle
- 5-year ROE average of 16% and 10-year ROE of 17% show the business can generate healthy returns on equity through cycles
- TTM sales growth of 13% suggests demand recovery across key segments like specialty chemicals and fluorochemicals
- 5-year compounded profit growth of 10% maintained despite a weak 3-year patch showing resilience
- Stock trades at 5.44x book value which is expensive for a cyclical commodities-linked business
- 3-year ROE has declined to 12% from a 10-year average of 17%, indicating deteriorating capital efficiency
- PE of 35.3x is elevated relative to the commodity chemicals sector, leaving limited margin of safety
- 3-year compounded profit growth is negative at -4%, showing recent earnings weakness despite long-term track record
- Dividend yield of just 0.19% offers negligible income return to shareholders
- 1-year stock return of -9% signals market concern about near-term growth trajectory or valuation
- Company may be capitalizing interest costs, which could mask the true impact of debt servicing on profitability
- 3-year sales CAGR of only 2% versus 13% over 5 and 10 years highlights a recent growth slowdown
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AI News Digest
- Q1FY27 PAT surges 76% Jul 23
SRF reported PAT of ₹759 crore (up 76% YoY) on revenue of ₹5,033 crore (up 32%) for Q1FY27, driven by strong performance across all segments.
- Tax demand slashed to ₹9.46 Cr Jul 27
Income tax demand for AY 2022-23 reduced from ₹327.44 crore to just ₹9.46 crore following a rectification order, removing a significant financial overhang.
- ₹250 Cr BOPET capex approved Jul 22
Board approved ₹250 crore investment for a 25,000 MTPA BOPET Thick Film Line to diversify into specialized industrial and electronic segments.
- ₹153 Cr block trades on exchanges Jul 27
Three block trades totalling ~₹153 crore were executed across NSE and BSE at prices between ₹2,659-2,664 per share, indicating significant institutional activity.
- Dividend TDS deadline July 30 Jul 23
SRF set July 30, 2026 deadline for TDS documents related to the ₹5 per share interim dividend approved on July 22, with payout by August 18, 2026.
TL;DR: SRF is firing on all cylinders with a 76% jump in quarterly profit and 32% revenue growth, while a major tax liability has been virtually eliminated. The company is investing in capacity expansion via BOPET films for high-value segments. With no visible headwinds, institutional block trade activity at current levels, and strong earnings momentum, the near-term outlook remains firmly positive.
Quarterly Results
| 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 | 3,338 | 3,177 | 3,053 | 3,570 | 3,464 | 3,424 | 3,491 | 4,313 | 3,819 | 3,640 | 3,713 | 4,615 | 5,033 |
| Expenses | 2,642 | 2,551 | 2,487 | 2,874 | 2,861 | 2,886 | 2,872 | 3,356 | 2,989 | 2,866 | 2,933 | 3,589 | 3,797 |
| Operating Profit | 696 | 626 | 566 | 696 | 603 | 538 | 620 | 957 | 830 | 774 | 780 | 1,026 | 1,237 |
| OPM % | 21% | 20% | 19% | 19% | 17% | 16% | 18% | 22% | 22% | 21% | 21% | 22% | 25% |
| Other Income | 12 | 29 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 33 | 40 | 34 | 29 | 26 | -46 | 13 | 34 |
| Interest | 66 | 79 | 67 | 90 | 97 | 94 | 96 | 89 | 80 | 71 | 66 | 62 | 69 |
| Depreciation | 157 | 161 | 169 | 186 | 188 | 194 | 194 | 195 | 203 | 212 | 217 | 220 | 223 |
| PBT | 486 | 415 | 348 | 443 | 344 | 284 | 369 | 707 | 576 | 517 | 452 | 757 | 979 |
| Tax % | 26% | 27% | 27% | 5% | 27% | 29% | 26% | 26% | 25% | 25% | 4% | 23% | 22% |
| Net Profit | 359 | 301 | 253 | 422 | 252 | 201 | 271 | 526 | 432 | 388 | 433 | 582 | 759 |
| EPS in Rs | 12.12 | 10.15 | 8.55 | 14.24 | 8.51 | 6.79 | 9.14 | 17.75 | 14.58 | 13.1 | 14.6 | 19.63 | 25.6 |
Profit & Loss
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | TTM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 4,540 | 4,593 | 4,822 | 5,589 | 7,100 | 7,209 | 8,400 | 12,434 | 14,870 | 13,139 | 14,693 | 15,787 | 17,001 |
| Expenses | 3,822 | 3,630 | 3,852 | 4,683 | 5,803 | 5,754 | 6,267 | 9,330 | 11,341 | 10,554 | 11,975 | 12,377 | 13,185 |
| Operating Profit | 717 | 963 | 969 | 906 | 1,297 | 1,455 | 2,133 | 3,103 | 3,529 | 2,584 | 2,718 | 3,410 | 3,817 |
| OPM % | 16% | 21% | 20% | 16% | 18% | 20% | 25% | 25% | 24% | 20% | 18% | 22% | 22% |
| Other Income | 65 | 28 | 73 | 115 | 78 | 152 | 66 | 116 | 75 | 83 | 133 | 22 | 27 |
| Interest | 138 | 130 | 102 | 124 | 198 | 201 | 134 | 116 | 205 | 302 | 376 | 278 | 267 |
| Depreciation | 245 | 275 | 283 | 316 | 358 | 389 | 453 | 517 | 575 | 673 | 772 | 852 | 872 |
| PBT | 399 | 585 | 657 | 582 | 818 | 1,018 | 1,612 | 2,586 | 2,824 | 1,692 | 1,704 | 2,302 | 2,705 |
| Tax % | 24% | 27% | 22% | 21% | 22% | 0% | 26% | 27% | 23% | 21% | 27% | 20% | — |
| Net Profit | 303 | 430 | 515 | 462 | 642 | 1,019 | 1,198 | 1,889 | 2,162 | 1,336 | 1,251 | 1,835 | 2,162 |
| EPS in Rs | 10.55 | 14.97 | 17.94 | 16.08 | 22.33 | 35.46 | 40.44 | 63.72 | 72.95 | 45.06 | 42.2 | 61.91 | 72.93 |
| Div. Payout % | 19% | 14% | 14% | 15% | 11% | 8% | 12% | 26% | 10% | 16% | 17% | 15% | — |
Balance Sheet
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Capital | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 60 | 297 | 297 | 297 | 297 | 297 |
| Reserves | 2,238 | 2,705 | 3,124 | 3,506 | 4,071 | 4,875 | 6,796 | 8,268 | 10,030 | 11,182 | 12,329 | 13,745 |
| Borrowings | 2,435 | 2,515 | 2,396 | 3,142 | 3,730 | 4,135 | 3,469 | 3,655 | 4,478 | 5,031 | 4,726 | 5,083 |
| Other Liabilities | 1,152 | 1,146 | 1,389 | 1,657 | 2,028 | 1,795 | 2,586 | 3,544 | 3,931 | 3,945 | 4,169 | 4,971 |
| Total Liabilities | 5,883 | 6,424 | 6,968 | 8,363 | 9,888 | 10,862 | 12,911 | 15,765 | 18,736 | 20,454 | 21,521 | 24,097 |
| Fixed Assets | 3,922 | 4,113 | 4,405 | 5,122 | 5,609 | 6,368 | 7,827 | 8,425 | 10,050 | 13,242 | 13,720 | 13,926 |
| CWIP | 104 | 117 | 259 | 559 | 754 | 1,393 | 772 | 1,672 | 2,406 | 805 | 811 | 1,889 |
| Investments | 94 | 165 | 196 | 122 | 101 | 203 | 417 | 321 | 494 | 527 | 827 | 687 |
| Other Assets | 1,762 | 2,029 | 2,109 | 2,561 | 3,424 | 2,899 | 3,895 | 5,347 | 5,786 | 5,881 | 6,163 | 7,594 |
| Total Assets | 5,883 | 6,424 | 6,968 | 8,363 | 9,888 | 10,862 | 12,911 | 15,765 | 18,736 | 20,454 | 21,521 | 24,097 |
Cash Flow
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating | 542 | 1,090 | 645 | 678 | 896 | 1,304 | 1,772 | 2,106 | 2,902 | 2,094 | 2,487 | 2,554 |
| Investing | -500 | -667 | -613 | -1,174 | -1,039 | -1,179 | -1,499 | -1,586 | -2,964 | -2,231 | -1,482 | -1,589 |
| Financing | -18 | -182 | -284 | 495 | 246 | -199 | -251 | -207 | 220 | -72 | -1,071 | -708 |
| Net Cash Flow | 24 | 241 | -252 | -1 | 103 | -73 | 22 | 312 | 158 | -209 | -65 | 256 |
| Free Cash Flow | 58 | 511 | 5 | -605 | -157 | -69 | 567 | 289 | 50 | -108 | 1,265 | 747 |
| CFO/OP | 87 | 125 | 79 | 88 | 81 | 99 | 95 | 81 | 97 | 96 | 104 | 90 |
Ratios
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debtor Days | 49 | 41 | 50 | 44 | 53 | 45 | 55 | 53 | 44 | 54 | 54 | 59 |
| Inventory Days | 110 | 105 | 126 | 115 | 113 | 119 | 133 | 129 | 112 | 127 | 111 | 131 |
| Days Payable | 83 | 112 | 122 | 126 | 127 | 110 | 144 | 126 | 110 | 120 | 111 | 121 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 75 | 34 | 54 | 34 | 38 | 54 | 45 | 55 | 46 | 61 | 55 | 69 |
| Working Capital Days | 10 | 1 | -15 | -21 | -17 | -37 | -14 | 1 | -6 | -18 | -9 | -12 |
| ROCE % | 11% | 14% | 14% | 11% | 14% | 14% | 18% | 24% | 22% | 13% | 12% | 15% |
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Company Information
Incorporated in 1970, SRF Ltd manufactures and sells technical textiles, chemicals, packaging films, aluminum foils, and other polymers[1]