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POCL Stock Chart & Stats
₹1539.05
-₹14.70(-1.69%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
₹1539.05
-₹14.70(-1.69%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range₹392.40 - ₹647.44
Previous CloseN/A
Volume59.54K
Average Volume (3M)41.54K
Market Cap
₹33.55B
Enterprise Value₹32.32B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)₹110.43M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)₹0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)28.0
Beta2.36
Next Earnings
Nov 11, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.45%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)15.98
Shares Outstanding76,278,200
10 Day Avg. Volume31,623
30 Day Avg. Volume41,543
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.23
Price to Book (P/B)3.85
Price to Sales (P/S)1.02
P/FCF Ratio-30.31
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)24.76
Revenue Forecast (FY)₹39.83B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Revenue GrowthRapid revenue expansion indicates stronger scale and demand for the company’s products. If sustained, higher volumes can improve operating leverage, support reinvestment, and strengthen customer and market position over the next several quarters.
Conservative Balance SheetThe substantial reduction in leverage improves financial resilience and lowers dependence on borrowing to support operations. A stronger equity base and growing assets also provide greater flexibility to fund expansion and absorb fluctuations in the metals cycle.
Improved ProfitabilityThe recovery in operating and net margins shows that profitability has strengthened after the FY2024 weakness. Healthier margins can improve internal funding capacity and provide a more durable earnings base if pricing and input-cost conditions remain manageable.
Bears Say
Weak Cash ConversionPersistent negative operating and free cash flow despite reported profits signals that earnings are not converting reliably into cash. Working-capital pressure or elevated reinvestment could increase funding needs and limit financial flexibility if the pattern continues.
Margin VolatilityUneven margins indicate that earnings remain sensitive to the operating cycle, selling prices, and input costs. This variability makes future profitability less predictable and may limit how confidently investors can treat the latest margin improvement as sustainable.
Inconsistent Capital EfficiencyThe large variation in return on equity suggests that capital has not generated consistent profitability through the cycle. Lower returns in recent years could constrain efficient growth and indicate that expanding the asset and equity base may not always translate into proportional earnings.
Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd. News
POCL FAQ
What was Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd. lowest stock price was ₹392.40 and its highest was ₹647.44 in the past 12 months.
What is Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd.’s market cap?
Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd.’s market cap is ₹33.55B.
When is Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 11, 2026 which is in 35 days.
How were Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd. released its earnings results on Aug 04, 2026. The company reported ₹4.7 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd. pay dividends?
Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of ₹2 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.45%. See more information on Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd. dividends here
What is Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd. have?
Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd. has 76,278,200 shares outstanding.
What happened to Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd. reported an EPS of ₹4.7 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.627%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in IN:POCL
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Company Description
Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd.
Pondy Oxides And Chemicals Limited (POCL), an Indian enterprise founded in 1995 and based in Chennai, operates primarily as a secondary lead smelting company. It focuses on the manufacturing and distribution of various lead metals and alloys, along with zinc metal and zinc oxides, throughout India. The company's diverse product portfolio also includes master, tin, and babbit alloys, as well as essential additives for PVC applications. POCL primarily supplies its materials to manufacturers in the battery and chemical industries, in addition to producers of extruded and molded PVC goods. Beyond its domestic presence, the company actively exports its products to international markets, including Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, and across the Middle East.
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