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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
Improved ProfitabilityMargins have expanded materially to double-digit net and ~20% EBIT in 2026, reflecting stronger pricing, cost control and mix toward higher-value products. Sustained margin improvement increases internal cash generation potential (if converted), supports reinvestment and raises long-term return on capital.
Low Leverage / Healthy Balance SheetA low debt-to-equity ratio provides financial flexibility for capital expenditure, cyclical downturns or acquisitions without large interest burdens. The expanding equity base and improved ROE (~16% in 2026) signal better capital efficiency and reduced solvency risk over the medium term.
Diversified Industrial End-marketsServing multiple heavy industrial end markets spreads demand risk and cushions revenue against weakness in any single sector. The product portfolio (coal tar pitch, carbon black, specialty carbon materials) allows mix optimization toward specialty grades, supporting durable revenue and margin resilience.
Bears Say
Weak Cash ConversionVolatile operating cash flow and a shift to negative free cash flow in 2026 indicate working-capital or reinvestment pressure that undermines earnings quality. Persistent weak cash conversion constrains debt reduction, dividends and capex funding, increasing reliance on external financing during stress.
Slowing Revenue GrowthTop-line momentum has moderated to low-single-digit growth, reducing the scope for operating leverage to lift profits further. Slower organic growth forces reliance on margin expansion or market share gains to sustain earnings growth, which may be harder in competitive, cyclical end markets.
Input-cost And Energy ExposureProfitability depends on spreads between product prices and volatile feedstock/energy costs. Sustained increases in coal-tar or energy prices or feedstock shortages can compress margins materially, and plant utilization sensitivity amplifies earnings cyclicality in a capital-intensive business.

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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 ₹407.05 and its highest was ₹605.40 in the past 12 months.
    What is Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd.’s market cap?
    Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd.’s market cap is ₹270.56B.
      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 86 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 ₹4.1 earnings per share for the quarter, the consensus estimate of ₹4.1 by ₹0.
          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 ₹4.1 in its last earnings report, 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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