Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd. (IN:POCL)
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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₹689.10 - ₹1,618.60
Previous CloseN/A
Volume59.54K
Average Volume (3M)59.18K
Market Cap
₹44.46B
Enterprise Value₹43.77B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)₹1.06B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)₹365.80M
Price to Earnings (P/E)31.4
Beta2.30
Next Earnings
May 26, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.25%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)30.76
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)44.5
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue GrowthSustained ~34% revenue growth indicates the company is scaling its recycled lead production and expanding customer traction. Over a multi-month horizon, consistent top-line expansion supports capacity utilization, fixed-cost absorption, and the ability to invest in process improvements that reinforce long-term competitiveness.
Operational MarginsImproving gross margins and positive EBIT/EBITDA margins reflect durable processing and cost-management advantages in converting scrap to refined lead. These margin gains support sustained operating leverage and indicate the core recycling process is competitive, bolstering medium-term cash generation potential if maintained.
Balance Sheet StabilityA favorable equity ratio and healthy return on equity signal prudent capital structure and efficient use of shareholder capital. Manageable leverage provides financial flexibility to fund necessary capital expenditures or weather commodity cycles without immediate dilution, supporting multi-month resilience.
Bears Say
Weak Cash FlowsNegative operating and free cash flows highlight a structural liquidity deficit: capital expenditures and working capital needs are outpacing cash generation. Over several months this can force higher external financing, constrain growth projects, and increase vulnerability to interest or supply shocks unless cash conversion improves.
Rising Debt LevelsAn upward trend in total debt reduces financial headroom and raises refinancing and interest-rate exposure. If persistent, higher leverage can pressure margins and limit the firm's ability to fund capex or absorb commodity-price swings, making medium-term stability contingent on deleveraging or improved cash generation.
Commodity And Feedstock ExposureDependence on lead price spreads and scrap availability ties margins to volatile commodity cycles and supply constraints. Structurally, this makes profitability sensitive to external price moves and feedstock supply disruptions, limiting predictability of cash flows and requiring robust procurement and hedging over months ahead.
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 ₹689.10 and its highest was ₹1618.60 in the past 12 months.
What is Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd.’s market cap?
Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd.’s market cap is ₹44.46B.
When is Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 26, 2026 which is in 5 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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