High Gross MarginsA very high gross margin indicates strong control over raw-leaf production and processing costs from its estate-integrated business model. This margin cushion supports resilience to input-price swings, helping cover fixed costs and sustain operations while management works to restore operating profitability.

Positive Operating Cash FlowPositive operating and free cash flows demonstrate the core tea operations generate cash despite profit volatility. Durable cash generation supports debt servicing, working-capital needs and selective reinvestment, providing financial flexibility during restructuring or adverse market cycles.

Vertically Integrated Estate FootprintOwnership of plantations plus processing creates vertical integration and supply security. A long-standing presence in major tea regions supports quality control, auction and export access, and builds durable customer relationships and barriers to entry that help sustain volumes over time.

Bears Say

High LeverageDebt materially exceeds equity, signaling elevated financial leverage that increases refinancing and interest-rate risk. High leverage constrains capital allocation, reduces strategic flexibility for estate investment, and magnifies the impact of revenue or margin shocks on solvency over the medium term.

Negative ProfitabilityPersistent negative EBIT and net margins indicate the company fails to convert strong gross margins into operating profits, likely due to high operating or non-operating costs. Continued unprofitability erodes equity, limits reinvestment capacity and undermines creditor and investor confidence long term.

Inconsistent Revenue GrowthStagnant and uneven top-line growth weakens the firm's ability to scale margins and deleverage. In a mature, commodity-driven tea market, lack of sustained revenue expansion increases reliance on cost cuts or volatile price cycles, reducing visibility into durable earnings improvement.

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What was McLeod Russel India Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?

McLeod Russel India Limited lowest stock price was ₹27.96 and its highest was ₹68.73 in the past 12 months.

What is McLeod Russel India Limited’s market cap?

McLeod Russel India Limited’s market cap is ₹4.48B.

When is McLeod Russel India Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?

McLeod Russel India Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is May 28, 2026 which is in 94 days.

How were McLeod Russel India Limited’s earnings last quarter?

McLeod Russel India Limited released its earnings results on Feb 13, 2026. The company reported -₹3.486 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -₹3.486.

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McLeod Russel India Limited has 104,455,734 shares outstanding.

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Company Description

McLeod Russel India Limited

McLeod Russel India Limited, together with its subsidiaries, cultivates, processes, manufactures, and sells teas in India and internationally. The company operates tea estates covering 27,360 hectares in India, Vietnam, Uganda, and Rwanda. It also trades in black tea. In addition, the company exports its products to Europe, the Middle East, and North America. The company was founded in 1869 and is based in Kolkata, India.