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Hikal Limited (IN:HIKAL)
:HIKAL
HIKAL Stock Chart & Stats
₹227.05
-₹7.35(-1.92%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
₹227.05
-₹7.35(-1.92%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range₹178.00 - ₹456.60
Previous CloseN/A
Volume141.84K
Average Volume (3M)34.88K
Market Cap
₹24.23B
Enterprise Value₹31.21B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)₹340.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)₹7.20B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.08
Next Earnings
Jun 18, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.58%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.80
Shares Outstanding123,300,750
10 Day Avg. Volume44,586
30 Day Avg. Volume34,881
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.79
Price to Book (P/B)3.92
Price to Sales (P/S)2.66
P/FCF Ratio34.59
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)2
Revenue Forecast (FY)₹16.63B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High Gross & Improving Operating MarginsA 55% gross margin combined with substantial improvement in EBIT/EBITDA margins signals durable structural advantages: differentiated specialty chemistry products, process efficiencies and higher-value contract work. These margins support reinvestment, pricing power and resilience versus commodity players over months.
Strong Cash GenerationRobust operating cash conversion and a large positive TTM free cash flow indicate persistent cash generation from operations. That strengthens funding for capex, working capital and debt servicing, and provides flexibility to support long-term CDMO contracts and R&D investments.
Moderate Leverage And Stable Equity BaseA modest D/E of 0.61 and near-50% equity ratio reflect a conservative capital structure that preserves financial flexibility. Combined with improving ROE, this balance sheet profile supports sustainable investment in capacity and R&D without excessive refinancing risk over the medium term.
Bears Say
Volatile Revenue TrendsNegative and inconsistent revenue growth undermines predictability of long-term cash flows. Given dependence on contract volumes and product mix, fluctuating top-line makes capacity planning, margin sustainability and long-term revenue visibility weaker for the next several quarters.
Earnings VolatilitySevere EPS contraction points to episodic profit swings or one-offs that impair earnings reliability. Such volatility can limit management’s ability to commit to long-term investments and weakens investor confidence in recurring profitability across business cycles.
Exposure To Input Costs And Customer VolatilityBusiness is materially exposed to raw material/energy cost swings and customer order variability inherent in pharma and agro supply chains. These structural exposures can compress margins and create uneven capacity utilization, making multi-quarter margin stability harder to sustain.
Hikal Limited News
HIKAL FAQ
What was Hikal Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Hikal Limited lowest stock price was ₹178.00 and its highest was ₹456.60 in the past 12 months.
What is Hikal Limited’s market cap?
Hikal Limited’s market cap is ₹24.23B.
When is Hikal Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hikal Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Jun 18, 2026 which is in 110 days.
How were Hikal Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Hikal Limited released its earnings results on Feb 11, 2026. The company reported ₹1.8 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ₹1.8.
Is Hikal Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Hikal Limited’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Hikal Limited pay dividends?
Hikal Limited pays a Semiannually dividend of ₹0.8 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.58%. See more information on Hikal Limited dividends here
What is Hikal Limited’s EPS estimate?
Hikal Limited’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Hikal Limited have?
Hikal Limited has 123,300,750 shares outstanding.
What happened to Hikal Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Hikal Limited reported an EPS of ₹1.8 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.977%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hikal Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in IN:HIKAL
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Company Description
Hikal Limited
Hikal Limited, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells various chemical intermediates, specialty chemicals, and active pharma ingredients to pharmaceutical, animal healthcare, biotech, crop protection, and specialty chemicals companies. It operates through two segments, Pharmaceuticals and Crop Protection. The Pharmaceuticals segment produces active pharmaceutical ingredient (APIs). The Crop Protection segment manufactures pesticides and herbicides. The company collaborates with other companies and offer solutions in contract research, custom synthesis, and custom manufacturing of intermediates and APIs. It also provides specialty biocides and antimicrobial actives, as well as additives for leather, paint coatings, paper, water treatment, personal care, building materials, and textile industries. The company was incorporated in 1988 and is headquartered in Navi Mumbai, India.
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