Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd. (IN:POCL)
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POCL Stock Chart & Stats
₹1539.05
-₹14.70(-1.69%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
₹1539.05
-₹14.70(-1.69%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range₹677.05 - ₹1,578.10
Previous CloseN/A
Volume59.54K
Average Volume (3M)59.18K
Market Cap
₹36.87B
Enterprise Value₹36.95B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)₹1.06B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)₹365.80M
Price to Earnings (P/E)31.4
Beta2.32
Next Earnings
Jun 02, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.25%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)11.60
Shares Outstanding30,511,278
10 Day Avg. Volume85,715
30 Day Avg. Volume59,177
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.49
Price to Book (P/B)3.01
Price to Sales (P/S)0.87
P/FCF Ratio-10.51
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)44.5
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Revenue GrowthSustained revenue growth of ~34% indicates expanding demand or market share for its recycled lead products. Over the next 2–6 months this trend supports higher operating scale, better absorption of fixed costs, and a stronger base for reinvestment in capacity or process efficiency.
Improving Operating MarginsImproved gross margins and positive EBIT/EBITDA margins point to durable cost control and effective processing of secondary lead. That operational efficiency is structural for a recycling processor, enabling competitive spreads even when commodity prices fluctuate and supporting long-term profitability.
Solid Equity Base & Manageable LeverageA favorable equity ratio and manageable debt-to-equity provide financial resilience through commodity cycles and capital-intensive periods. This balance sheet strength allows the company to fund working capital and compliance capex, maintain supplier credence, and access financing without immediate distress.
Bears Say
Weak Cash GenerationNegative operating and free cash flows indicate the company's reported earnings are not fully converting to cash, a structural concern if sustained. Persistent cash deficits can force reliance on external financing, constrain maintenance or growth capex, and heighten refinancing and liquidity risk.
Rising Total Debt TrendAn upward trend in total debt, even from a manageable base, raises long-term interest and covenant risk. If commodity spreads tighten or cash flow remains weak, higher leverage could limit strategic flexibility, increase financing costs, and pressure margins or dividend capacity over the medium term.
Commodity & Feedstock ExposureThe business model is inherently tied to lead market prices and scrap availability; spreads between input and finished metal drive profitability. This structural exposure makes margins cyclical, subjects earnings to commodity swings, and limits predictability unless hedging or long-term feed contracts are implemented.
Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd. News
POCL FAQ
What was Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd. lowest stock price was ₹677.05 and its highest was ₹1578.10 in the past 12 months.
What is Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd.’s market cap?
Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd.’s market cap is ₹36.87B.
When is Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jun 02, 2026 which is in 35 days.
How were Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd. released its earnings results on Jan 28, 2026. The company reported ₹11.6 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ₹11.6.
Is Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd. pay dividends?
Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of ₹3.5 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.25%. See more information on Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd. dividends here
What is Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd. have?
Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd. has 30,511,278 shares outstanding.
What happened to Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd. reported an EPS of ₹11.6 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.981%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in IN:POCL
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Company Description
Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd.
Pondy Oxides And Chemicals Limited, a secondary lead smelter company, produces and sells lead metals and alloys, and zinc metal and oxides in India. It also provides master, tin, and babbit alloys, as well as PVC additives. The company primarily serves battery and chemical manufacturers, as well as PVC extruded and molded products. It also exports its products to Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, the Middle East, and internationally. The company was incorporated in 1995 and is based in Chennai, India.
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