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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)45.81K
Market Cap
₹35.18B
Enterprise Value₹32.32K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)₹110.43M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)₹0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)28.9
Beta2.33
Next Earnings
Nov 11, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.43%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)15.98
Shares Outstanding76,278,200
10 Day Avg. Volume43,266
30 Day Avg. Volume45,811
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 GrowthSharp revenue expansion indicates stronger operating scale and demand for the company’s recycled lead and alloy products. Continued top-line growth can improve capacity utilization, spread fixed costs across more output, and reinforce customer relevance over the next several quarters.
Improving Conservative LeverageThe substantial reduction in leverage strengthens financial resilience and gives the company greater flexibility to support growth without relying as heavily on debt. Expanded equity and asset growth also suggest a stronger balance-sheet base for operating at increased scale.
Improved FY2026 ProfitabilityRecovery in operating and net margins shows that the business can produce healthier earnings when operating conditions and pricing are supportive. Better profitability strengthens internal capital generation potential, although sustaining these gains will depend on managing lead prices and input costs.
Bears Say
Weak Cash ConversionPersistent negative operating and free cash flow creates a significant gap between reported earnings and cash generation. If this continues, growth may require additional funding and the company could have less flexibility to invest, absorb volatility, or manage liquidity through weaker periods.
Volatile MarginsThe uneven margin history indicates that earnings are sensitive to industry cycles, realized lead pricing, and input costs. Such variability makes future profitability less predictable and can limit the durability of recent earnings improvement unless operating spreads remain favorable.
Inconsistent Capital EfficiencyLarge changes in return on equity suggest that the company has not converted its growing equity base into consistently strong returns across the cycle. Lower capital efficiency can restrain shareholder value creation and make future expansion less productive if performance weakens again.
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 ₹35.18B.
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 41 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 0.43%. 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
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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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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