NCL Industries Ltd
Cement And Construction | Small Cap
NCL Industries shows a mixed financial performance. The company demonstrates strong solvency, indicating a solid financial foundation with a healthy equity base. Its profitability, driven by a good return on capital employed and assets, suggests efficient use of resources. However, areas of concern include liquidity and growth. The company's liquidity ratios are poor, which could pose challenges in meeting short-term obligations. Growth metrics also raise concerns, with declines in operating profit and EPS growth. The company's financial ratios are also weak, reflecting low adjusted EPS and book value per share. While coverage ratios are adequate, these are offset by serious shortcomings in other areas. Overall, NCL Industries' strengths in solvency and profitability are undermined by weaknesses in liquidity and growth, requiring strategic attention to improve financial stability and future prospects.
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- Growth Ratio2.80
- Financial Ratio4.80
- Profitability Ratio4.60
- Efficiency Ratio4.67
- Coverage Ratio5.60
- Solvency Ratio10.00
- Liquidity Ratio2.00
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- Management AssessmentBalanced
- Risk AssessmentBalanced
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NCL Industries shows a mixed financial performance. The company demonstrates strong solvency, indicating a solid financial foundation with a healthy equity base. Its profitability, driven by a good return on capital employed and assets, suggests efficient use of resources. However, areas of concern include liquidity and growth. The company's liquidity ratios are poor, which could pose challenges in meeting short-term obligations. Growth metrics also raise concerns, with declines in operating profit and EPS growth. The company's financial ratios are also weak, reflecting low adjusted EPS and book value per share. While coverage ratios are adequate, these are offset by serious shortcomings in other areas. Overall, NCL Industries' strengths in solvency and profitability are undermined by weaknesses in liquidity and growth, requiring strategic attention to improve financial stability and future prospects.
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P/E RATIO (TTM)
7.04
Industry Median
18.11
Small Cap Median
13.24
P/E RATIO
9.12
P/B RATIO
0.92
Industry Median
1.32
Small Cap Median
1.21
P/S RATIO
0.61
Industry Median
1.15
Small Cap Median
1.01
Others
PEG RATIO
0.00
EV/EBITDA RATIO
5.55
The Calculations Shown Above Are Based on the Last Traded Price (LTP) of ₹192.36 as on Jun 18, 2026.
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The company's growth ratios indicate mixed performance. While asset growth shows good momentum, the decline in operating profit and EPS growth is concerning. A decrease in revenue growth could signal challenges in the market or increased competition. The company needs to address these areas to ensure sustainable growth and maintain its competitive position. Strategic initiatives to boost revenue and profitability are essential.
| Growth Ratios | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth Rate | 47.83 | -0.1 | 2.94 | -14.5 | -20.96 |
| Operating Profit Growth Rate | -26.86 | -28.02 | 39.6 | -46.15 | 69.64 |
| Earnings Per Share (EPS) Growth | -35.14 | -53.07 | 110.52 | -72.97 | 278.64 |
| Asset Growth Rate | 13.24 | 2.38 | 2.19 | 6.24 | -3.73 |
| Net Income Growth Rate | -35.17 | -53.19 | 111.36 | -73.12 | 280 |
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The financial ratios present a mixed perspective. While cash earnings per share and dividend per share show some strength, the adjusted earnings per share and book value per share are low. This suggests inconsistencies in the company's earnings quality and asset valuation. The company needs to focus on improving its adjusted EPS and book value per share to provide a more robust financial foundation. Strategic financial planning and efficient capital deployment are crucial.
| Financial Ratios | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adjusted Earnings Per Share (Adjusted EPS) | 20.67 | 9.78 | 20.22 | 6.44 | 29.11 |
| Cash Earnings Per Share (Cash EPS) | 31.33 | 20.67 | 33.11 | 18.22 | 33.33 |
| Book Value Per Share | 164.67 | 171.11 | 188.67 | 190.67 | 208.89 |
| Dividend Per Share (DPS) | 2.92 | 3.03 | 3.92 | 0 | 0 |
| Capital Expenditures (CapEx) | 139 | 96 | 60 | 115 | 108 |
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The company's profitability ratios present a mixed picture. While return on capital employed and return on assets are good, indicating efficient use of capital and assets, gross profit margin, operating margin, and net margin are low. This suggests that while the company is generating profits, it is facing challenges in maintaining profitability at the gross and net levels. The company needs to focus on improving its margins through cost control and revenue optimization.
| Profitability Ratios | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Profit Margin | 7.82 | 4.89 | 7.22 | 3.06 | 9.49 |
| Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) | 16 | 11 | 16 | 7 | 14 |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 12.69 | 5.71 | 10.95 | 2.91 | 10.11 |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 14.07 | 9.89 | 13.52 | 6.85 | 12.07 |
| Operating Margin | 10.12 | 7.29 | 9.89 | 6.23 | 13.36 |
| Net Margin | 4.59 | 2.15 | 4.42 | 1.39 | 6.68 |
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The company's efficiency ratios present a mixed view. While days sales in inventory and receivable days are high, indicating efficient working capital management, other turnover ratios are low. This may be due to industry-specific factors or the nature of the company's projects, which often have long completion cycles. The company may need to optimize its asset utilization to improve overall efficiency.
| Efficiency Ratios | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed Asset Turnover Ratio | 2.55 | 2.03 | 2.1 | 1.89 | 1.27 |
| Inventory Turnover Ratio | 16.12 | 13.94 | 11.94 | 8.21 | 6.5 |
| Receivables Turnover Ratio | 14.88 | 13.06 | 14.76 | 12.9 | 11.2 |
| Days Sales in Inventory Ratio | 22.64 | 26.18 | 30.57 | 44.46 | 56.15 |
| Receivable Days | 24.53 | 27.95 | 24.73 | 28.29 | 32.59 |
| Capital Turnover Ratio | 2.14 | 2.09 | 2.11 | 1.78 | 1.3 |
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The company's coverage ratios provide a mixed outlook. A good interest coverage ratio indicates the company's ability to meet its interest obligations comfortably. However, a low equity dividend coverage ratio is concerning, as it indicates the company may not be able to sustain dividend payments to equity shareholders. The company needs to improve its dividend coverage to maintain investor confidence. This will require a strategic focus on enhancing profitability and cash flow generation.
| Coverage Ratios | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interest Coverage Ratio | 6.84 | 4.37 | 7.12 | 2.87 | 6.74 |
| Equity Dividend Coverage Ratio | 7.14 | 3.23 | 5.26 |
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The company's solvency position is excellent, primarily due to its strong equity ratio and minimal debt. A high equity ratio suggests that the company relies more on equity than debt to finance its assets. The absence of debt can provide stability, especially during economic downturns. This strong capital structure allows the company to operate with less financial risk. However, it may also indicate that the company is not leveraging debt to potentially enhance returns.
| Solvency Ratios | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt Ratio | 0.22 | 0.21 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.14 |
| Debt to Equity Ratio | 0.28 | 0.27 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.16 |
| Equity Ratio | 0.78 | 0.79 | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.86 |
| Debt To Asset Ratio | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.1 |
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The company's liquidity position is poor. Low current, quick, and cash ratios suggest difficulties in meeting short-term obligations. While a low operating cash flow ratio might indicate challenges in generating cash from operations, the construction industry often faces extended payment cycles, which can affect liquidity metrics. The company needs to improve its working capital management to ensure it can cover its immediate liabilities. This situation requires monitoring to avoid potential financial stress.
| Liquidity Ratios | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.92 | 0.88 | 0.91 | 0.85 | 0.94 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.67 | 0.6 | 0.59 | 0.45 | 0.63 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.02 | 0.08 | 0.1 | 0.04 | 0.02 |
| Operating Cash Flow Ratio | 0.15 | 0.39 | 0.34 | 0.14 | 0.3 |
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Peer Comparison empowers investors to evaluate a company against its industry peers using key financial metrics like P/E ratio, EPS, and profit margins. It helps identify whether a company is overvalued, undervalued, or performing in line with competitors. Investors can use this data to spot opportunities, assess risks, and make informed decisions. This contextual view adds depth beyond standalone company analysis.
| NO | Company Name | Health Score | P/E Ratio | Valuation | OPM | EPS | Latest Profit & Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shree Digvijay Cement Co. Ltd | 6.92 | 45.07 | Neutral | 71.00 | 1.69 | 25.00 |
| 2 | BIGBLOC Construction Ltd | 6.59 | -408.25 | Neutral | 18.00 | -0.29 | -8.00 |
| 3 | Saurashtra Cement Ltd | 6.40 | 45.35 | Undervalued | 52.00 | 1.30 | 14.00 |
| 4 | Everest Industries Ltd | 6.18 | -5.97 | Neutral | -38.00 | -63.18 | -102.00 |
| 5 | Deccan Cements Ltd | 5.27 | 28.32 | Neutral | 77.00 | 20.41 | 29.00 |
| 6 | NCL Industries Ltd | 5.17 | 9.12 | Neutral | 190.00 | 27.34 | 95.00 |
| 7 | Andhra Cements Ltd | 4.71 | -3.39 | Neutral | 16.00 | -7.29 | -67.00 |
The management of NCL Industries exhibits a mixed performance. The company demonstrates strengths in operating profit margin and promoter holding, but there are concerns regarding sales and profit growth, particularly in recent periods. Additionally, the company's return on equity is declining. Overall, the management's effectiveness is rated as mixed, requiring attention to key areas to ensure sustainable growth and profitability.
| Category | Metric | Value | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROS | Operating Profit Margin | Imrpoving OPM | Operational efficiency is maintained. |
| Promoter Holding | 42.27% | Demonstrates continued confidence in the company. | |
| CONS | Sales Growth | -12% (3Y CAGR), -40% (TTM) | Revenue expansion shows recent weakness. |
| Profit Growth | -31% (3Y CAGR), -66% (TTM) | Profit growth shows recent signs of weakness. | |
| Return on Equity | 4% (Last Year) | Shareholder funds are yielding low returns. |
Financial Performance & Growth
NCL Industries exhibits mixed financial performance. While historical sales growth was reasonable, recent data indicates a slowdown. The compounded sales growth for 3 years is -12% and the TTM sales growth is -40%. Similarly, profit growth has declined, with a 3-year CAGR of -31% and a TTM growth of -66%. This indicates potential challenges in maintaining revenue and profitability. However, the operating profit margin (OPM) shows some stability, suggesting operational efficiency is being maintained.
| Metric | 2014–2016 | 2017–2019 | 2020–2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales CAGR (%) | 10.2% | 10.3% | 29.8% | -0.1% | 14.1% | -39.5% |
| Profit CAGR (%) | N/A | -1.3% | 124.3% | -53.7% | -4.4% | -46.5% |
| OPM Average (%) | 11.3% | 14.0% | 13.7% | 7.3% | 9.0% | 8.0% |
Capital Efficiency & Returns
The Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) for NCL Industries has fluctuated over the years but has declined to 7% in the most recent year. This indicates a decreasing efficiency in utilizing capital. Return on Equity (ROE) also shows a declining trend, with the last year's ROE at 4%. This suggests that shareholder funds are not generating high returns. The cash conversion cycle (CCC) is relatively stable, but its efficiency could be improved.
| Metric | 2014–2016 | 2017–2019 | 2020–2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROCE Average (%) | 14% | 15.7% | 20.3% | 11% | 16% | 7% |
| ROE Average (%) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4% |
| CCC Average | 123.3 | 102.3 | 94.7 | 122 | 126 | 106 |
Financial Health & Prudence
NCL Industries maintains a relatively manageable debt level. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is under control. The company has been consistently sharing profits through dividends, as indicated by the dividend payout. The interest coverage ratio indicates that the company can comfortably cover its interest obligations.
| Metric | 2014–2016 | 2017–2019 | 2020–2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.47 | 0.88 | 0.57 | 0.40 | 0.27 | 0.31 |
| Dividend Payout % | -9% | 21.3% | 9% | 30% | 19% | 71% |
Shareholding & Ownership Structure
Promoter holding in NCL Industries has seen a decreasing trend over the recent quarters, moving from 47.27% in June 2023 to 42.27% in March 2025. Institutional holding, particularly FII, has increased, indicating growing interest from foreign investors.
| Metric | Mar-21 | Mar-22 | Mar-23 | Mar-24 | Mar-25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter Holding | 44.06% | 45.04% | 47.13% | 43.71% | 42.27% |
| FII Holding | 0.19% | 3.00% | 2.38% | 5.17% | 5.24% |
| DII Holding | 2.49% | 0.06% | 0.03% | 0.03% | 0.04% |
NCL Industries faces moderate risk due to fluctuating operational performance and declining profit margins, as well as high cash conversion cycle. The decreasing promoter holding adds to the risk profile, warranting close monitoring. While debt management is prudent, the other identified risks suggest the need for cautious evaluation.
Segment performance volatility
Quarterly sales and profit figures show volatility. Sales have fluctuated, with YOY Sales Growth % ranging from -19.44% to 12.76%. Net profit also exhibits variability.
| Metric | Mar 2024 | Jun 2024 | Sep 2024 | Dec 2024 | Mar 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YOY Sales Growth | -3.75% | -19.44% | -15.47% | -21.13% | -8.53% |
| Net Profit | 24.18 | 12.94 | 2.65 | 3.36 | 6.44 |
Working Capital Management
NCL Industries has a relatively high cash conversion cycle (CCC), averaging around 106-186 days over the past few years. This indicates inefficiency in managing working capital, which could tie up funds and affect liquidity. Inventory days are also high, suggesting challenges in inventory turnover.
| Metric | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 64 | 82 | 183 | 93 | 127 | 87 | 186 | 75 | 114 | 122 | 126 | 106 |
Regulatory compliance cost trends
Employee Cost % has seen a gradual increase over the recent quarters, rising from 3.76% in March 2024 to 5.01% in March 2025. This increase in employee costs could reflect rising regulatory compliance expenses.
| Metric | Mar 2024 | Jun 2024 | Sep 2024 | Dec 2024 | Mar 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employee Cost % | 3.76% | 5.47% | 5.55% | 5.43% | 5.01% |
Foreign exchange or interest rate exposure
The company is exposed to interest rate risk through its borrowings. Interest expenses have been consistently reported each quarter, indicating ongoing debt obligations. Fluctuations in interest rates could impact the company's profitability
| Metric | Mar 2024 | Jun 2024 | Sep 2024 | Dec 2024 | Mar 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interest | 5.31 | 5.67 | 5.18 | 5.28 | 5.43 |
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