Ester Industries Limited (IN:ESTER)
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ESTER Stock Chart & Stats
₹100.40
-₹6.23(-3.79%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
₹100.40
-₹6.23(-3.79%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range₹68.80 - ₹139.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume224.05K
Average Volume (3M)23.75K
Market Cap
₹8.30B
Enterprise Value₹15.23B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)₹1.75B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)₹7.38B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.69
Next Earnings
Aug 11, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.56%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.49
Shares Outstanding97,586,190
10 Day Avg. Volume53,727
30 Day Avg. Volume23,747
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.09
Price to Book (P/B)0.88
Price to Sales (P/S)0.50
P/FCF Ratio-31.01
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)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue RecoveryA sharp FY2026 revenue rebound (~132% YoY) signals restored end-market demand and better capacity utilization. Sustained top-line recovery can support fixed-cost absorption, improve scale economics, and provide the base needed to rebuild margins if cost control and product mix improvements persist.
Diversified End Markets & Product MixEster's core BOPET film business serves packaging and industrial converters, giving exposure to structurally growing flexible packaging and diverse industrial applications. The ability to shift toward value-added/specialty films supports longer-term margin improvement and reduces reliance on purely commodity cycles.
Improving LeverageLeverage has come down to ~0.93 from higher levels, reflecting incremental balance-sheet repair. Moderate, improving leverage enhances financial flexibility, lowers refinancing stress, and creates capacity for targeted investments or working-capital smoothing over the next several quarters.
Bears Say
Compressed ProfitabilityMargins materially compressed in FY2026 with a negative net margin and sharply lower EBITDA margin versus FY2025. Persistent margin weakness undermines internal cash generation and signals limited pricing power or higher input/operating costs, making sustainable profit recovery uncertain.
Weak And Volatile Cash FlowRecurring negative and volatile free cash flow limits capacity to fund capex, service debt, or return capital. Weak OCF coverage (FCF negative in multiple years) increases reliance on external financing in adverse cycles and raises execution risk for long-term investments.
Deteriorating Returns On CapitalROE swinging negative shows the firm's capital base is not generating acceptable returns. Prolonged negative returns discourage reinvestment, raise cost of equity, and risk dilutive financing if growth initiatives require outside capital to restore profitable growth.
Ester Industries Limited News
ESTER FAQ
What was Ester Industries Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Ester Industries Limited lowest stock price was ₹68.80 and its highest was ₹139.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Ester Industries Limited’s market cap?
Ester Industries Limited’s market cap is ₹8.30B.
When is Ester Industries Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Ester Industries Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 11, 2026 which is in 59 days.
How were Ester Industries Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Ester Industries Limited released its earnings results on May 14, 2026. The company reported ₹0.81 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ₹0.81.
Is Ester Industries Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Ester Industries Limited’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Ester Industries Limited pay dividends?
Ester Industries Limited pays a Annually dividend of ₹0.6 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.56%. See more information on Ester Industries Limited dividends here
What is Ester Industries Limited’s EPS estimate?
Ester Industries Limited’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Ester Industries Limited have?
Ester Industries Limited has 97,586,190 shares outstanding.
What happened to Ester Industries Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Ester Industries Limited reported an EPS of ₹0.81 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.551%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Ester Industries Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in IN:ESTER
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Company Description
Ester Industries Limited
Ester Industries Limited is an international and Indian manufacturer and distributor of polyester films, engineering plastics, and specialty polymers. The company's extensive array of polyester films includes advanced chemical-coated, high and ultra-high barrier (both transparent and metalized), isotropic, heat-sealable, retort, shrink sleeve, matte, UV-stabilized, white opaque, and anti-static varieties, in addition to films optimized for printing, converting, and metallizing. Operating under the Estoplast brand, Ester also offers a comprehensive selection of engineering plastics, featuring compounds derived from polyamides, polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) resins, polycarbonate, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resins, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), and polyoxymethylene, alongside various blends and alloys. Furthermore, its specialty polymer portfolio comprises masterbatches, technical yarns, textile-grade materials, and PET chips for food and packaging applications. These products cater to a wide range of industries, such as food and beverage packaging, home and personal care, industrial packaging, construction, automotive, electrical and electronics, appliances, and the textile sector. Established in 1985, Ester Industries Limited is headquartered in Gurugram, India, and operates as a subsidiary of Wilemina Finance Corporation.
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