Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd. (IN:POCL)
:POCL
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₹501.00 - ₹1,578.10
Previous CloseN/A
Volume59.54K
Average Volume (3M)59.18K
Market Cap
₹33.41B
Enterprise Value₹32.72B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)₹1.06B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)₹365.80M
Price to Earnings (P/E)31.4
Beta2.45
Next Earnings
Jun 02, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.25%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)11.60
Shares Outstanding30,511,278
10 Day Avg. Volume85,715
30 Day Avg. Volume59,177
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.49
Price to Book (P/B)3.01
Price to Sales (P/S)0.87
P/FCF Ratio-10.51
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)42
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue GrowthSustained ~34% revenue growth indicates expanding volumes and successful commercial execution in recycling and sales. Over a 2–6 month horizon this suggests expanding market share and stronger bargaining power with customers, supporting durable top-line momentum if scrap supply remains stable.
Margin & Operational EfficiencyImproving gross margins alongside healthy EBIT/EBITDA margins point to operational strengths—better yields, cost control, and efficient smelting/refining. These structural efficiencies enhance cash generation potential and resilience to moderate input swings over the medium term.
Recycling Business Model & Market PositionAs a secondary lead producer serving battery and industrial markets, the company benefits from stable, structural demand for recycled lead and circular-economy tailwinds. This business model provides durable feedstock advantage and consistent industrial offtake over time.
Bears Say
Weak Cash GenerationNegative operating and free cash flows are a critical structural weakness: they limit the company's ability to self-fund maintenance and growth capex, increase reliance on external financing, and reduce buffer for working-capital swings inherent in recycling operations over the medium term.
Rising Debt LevelsAn upward trend in total debt raises refinancing and interest-cost risks, constraining financial flexibility. Coupled with weak cash generation, higher leverage can impair the company’s ability to invest in capacity or weather commodity-driven earnings volatility over subsequent quarters.
Commodity & Feedstock ExposureDependence on scrap procurement and volatile lead prices creates persistent margin and working-capital risk. Structural swings in input availability or metal prices can erode processing margins and force volatile inventory and cash needs, limiting predictable earnings over months.
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 ₹501.00 and its highest was ₹1578.10 in the past 12 months.
What is Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd.’s market cap?
Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd.’s market cap is ₹33.41B.
When is Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jun 02, 2026 which is in 56 days.
How were Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd. released its earnings results on Jan 28, 2026. The company reported ₹11.6 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ₹11.6.
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 ₹3.5 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.25%. 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 30,511,278 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 ₹11.6 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.981%.
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, a secondary lead smelter company, produces and sells lead metals and alloys, and zinc metal and oxides in India. It also provides master, tin, and babbit alloys, as well as PVC additives. The company primarily serves battery and chemical manufacturers, as well as PVC extruded and molded products. It also exports its products to Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, the Middle East, and internationally. The company was incorporated in 1995 and is based in Chennai, India.
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