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Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd. (IN:HSCL)
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Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd. (HSCL) Price & Analysis

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HSCL Stock Chart & Stats

₹493.80
₹8.85(1.55%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
₹493.80
₹8.85(1.55%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Strong Margin Expansion And ProfitabilityMaterial margin expansion to ~20% EBIT and ~16.1% net in 2026 signals durable improvements in pricing, product mix and cost control. Such sustained profitability boosts returns, funds reinvestment, and provides a buffer through cyclicality in end-markets over the medium term.
Healthy, Low-leverage Balance SheetSignificantly lower leverage and rising equity provide financial flexibility for capex, working-capital needs or opportunistic investments. A stronger balance sheet reduces refinancing risk and supports resilience across business cycles, improving long-term capital allocation capacity.
Integrated Feedstock-to-specialty Product ModelVertical integration from coal-tar distillation into multiple downstream specialty grades creates product diversification, higher-value capture and operational synergies. This structural model supports margin resilience and defensibility versus standalone commodity players over several quarters.
Bears Say
Volatile Cash Generation And Negative FCF In 2026Inconsistent operating cash conversion and a shift to negative free cash flow in 2026 indicate working-capital stress or higher reinvestment needs. Persisting cash volatility can constrain buybacks, dividends or debt reduction and raises funding risk during downturns.
Revenue Growth Has Cooled RecentlyTop-line expansion decelerated to mid-single digits in 2026, suggesting the company may need margin gains rather than volume to drive earnings. Slower revenue momentum limits operating leverage and raises the bar for sustaining recent profitability without renewed demand or share gains.
Exposure To Commodity Feedstock And Cyclical End MarketsReliance on coal-tar feedstock and sales into aluminum, graphite/electrodes and tire/rubber ties results to commodity cycles and feedstock availability. Structural cyclicality and input-price passthrough limitations can amplify margin volatility across multi-quarter horizons.

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HSCL FAQ

What was Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd. lowest stock price was ₹420.00 and its highest was ₹654.50 in the past 12 months.
    What is Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd.’s market cap?
    Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd.’s market cap is ₹293.69B.
      When is Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 21, 2026 which is in 61 days.
        How were Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
        Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd. released its earnings results on Apr 23, 2026. The company reported ₹4.04 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ₹4.1 by -₹0.06.
          Is Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd. overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd. pay dividends?
            Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of ₹0.6 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.12%. See more information on Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd. dividends here
              What is Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
              Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd. have?
              Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd. has 504,541,600 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd. reported an EPS of ₹4.04 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of ₹4.1. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.543%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd.?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in IN:HSCL
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                    Company Description

                    Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd.

                    Himadri Speciality Chemical Limited manufactures and sells carbon materials and chemicals in India and internationally. The company offers coal tar pitches, including aluminum and graphite grade binder grade pitches, impregnated coal tar pitches, mesophase pitches, refractory pitch grades, ultramarine blue pitches, and pitch creosote mixture dehydrated coal tar, as well as pitches for industrial crucible and blocks; and carbon materials, such as coke granules and powder, and synthetic and natural graphite powder for power battery application. It also provides carbon black; refined naphthalene for dyes and intermediates, and moth balls; and sulphonated naphthalene formaldehyde and polycarboxylate ether for concrete, agro, rubber, and gypsum board manufacturing. In addition, the company offers anti-corrosion products for chemical factories, vessels, water treatment plants, breweries, milk chilling plants, etc. Further, it provides specialty oils comprising light creosote, wash/gas scrubbing, phenyl grade, wood preservative/creosote, anthracene, carbon black, and fuel oils, as well as coal flow and bulk density enhancers, BTX products, and industrial solvents. Additionally, the company generates power from fuel gas. Its products are used in lithium-ion batteries, aluminum, graphite, infrastructure/construction, tires, mechanical rubber goods, plastics, dyes and intermediaries, and other applications. The company was formerly known as Himadri Chemicals & Industries Limited and changed its name to Himadri Speciality Chemical Limited in July 2016. Himadri Speciality Chemical Limited was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Kolkata, India.

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