Improving Cash GenerationOperating cash flow has turned positive and free cash flow has grown. Sustained cash generation provides durable liquidity to fund maintenance capex, service or reduce debt, and absorb seasonal swings in agricultural demand, materially improving near-term financial flexibility.

Recent Revenue Growth And Margin ImprovementRecent top-line growth combined with an uptick in EBIT margin suggests operational fixes and recovering volumes. If sustained, this trend supports stronger internal funding, steadier earnings over multiple quarters, and increases capacity to invest in efficiency and maintenance.

Integrated Production And By-product StreamsVertical integration across fertilizer and associated process units creates structural advantages in feedstock utilization and by-product monetization. This diversification of outputs boosts resilience to single-product cycles and can improve long-term margin stability.

Bears Say

Negative Equity And High LeverageNegative shareholders' equity is a structural weakness that constrains borrowing capacity, raises solvency concerns, and limits strategic options. Persistent negative equity increases refinancing risk and can force restrictive covenant or liquidity-driven decisions over multiple quarters.

Low And Volatile MarginsPersistently thin and variable gross and net margins reflect high input and operational cost sensitivity. Low margins reduce the firm's ability to build reserves or invest, making earnings and cash flow vulnerable to commodity and utility price swings over the medium term.

Regulatory And Subsidy DependenceThe business is structurally exposed to government-controlled pricing and subsidy mechanics. This dependency creates multi-quarter uncertainty in realized prices and cash collections, constraining pricing power and complicating capital allocation and operational planning.

MADRASFERT FAQ

What was Madras Fertilizers Ltd’s price range in the past 12 months?

Madras Fertilizers Ltd lowest stock price was ₹66.34 and its highest was ₹106.90 in the past 12 months.

What is Madras Fertilizers Ltd’s market cap?

Madras Fertilizers Ltd’s market cap is ₹11.48B.

When is Madras Fertilizers Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?

Madras Fertilizers Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is Jun 03, 2026 which is in 102 days.

How were Madras Fertilizers Ltd’s earnings last quarter?

Madras Fertilizers Ltd released its earnings results on Feb 11, 2026. The company reported ₹0.156 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ₹0.156.

Is Madras Fertilizers Ltd overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Madras Fertilizers Ltd’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Madras Fertilizers Ltd pay dividends?

Madras Fertilizers Ltd does not currently pay dividends.

What is Madras Fertilizers Ltd’s EPS estimate?

Madras Fertilizers Ltd’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Madras Fertilizers Ltd have?

Madras Fertilizers Ltd has 161,101,300 shares outstanding.

What happened to Madras Fertilizers Ltd’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Madras Fertilizers Ltd reported an EPS of ₹0.156 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.189%.

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Company Description

Madras Fertilizers Ltd

Madras Fertilizers Limited manufactures and sells fertilizers in India. It operates in two segments, Fertilizers and Other Activities. The company offers ammonia, urea, and complex fertilizers; biofertilizers; organic fertilizers; and agrochemicals under the VIJAY brand. Its chemical fertilizers include VIJAY Urea, a nitrogenous fertilizer for various crops and soil types; VIJAY complexes, which are granulated fertilizers consisting of nitrogen, phosphorous, and potash; and VIJAY 17:17:17 for early growth and vegetative phases of various crops. The company also provides bio-fertilizers, such as Azospirillum for paddy, plantation crops, and other crops; Rhizobium for groundnuts and pulses; and Phospho Bacteria and NP Bio for various crops. In addition, the company markets neem-based pesticides under the VIJAY NEEM brand name. It markets its products through a network of approximately 5785 dealers, co-operative marketing federations, Agro industries corporations, and other institutions. Madras Fertilizers Limited was incorporated in 1966 and is headquartered in Chennai, India.