Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd. (IN:RCF)
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RCF Stock Chart & Stats
₹149.30
-₹5.41(-2.99%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
₹149.30
-₹5.41(-2.99%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range₹106.10 - ₹166.55
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.12M
Average Volume (3M)69.74K
Market Cap
₹69.43B
Enterprise Value₹110.92B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)₹19.09B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)₹27.78B
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.3
Beta1.56
Next Earnings
Aug 07, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.93%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.66
Shares Outstanding551,688,100
10 Day Avg. Volume60,425
30 Day Avg. Volume69,743
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.20
Price to Book (P/B)1.25
Price to Sales (P/S)0.35
P/FCF Ratio-4.13
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)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Product DiversificationRCF's diversified mix of regulated fertilizers (urea, NPK), specialty agricultural products and market-priced industrial chemicals spreads revenue across differently behaved segments. This reduces single-product concentration, helps absorb agricultural seasonality and gives optionality for margin improvement via chemicals over a multi-month horizon.
Revenue RecoveryThe FY2026 rebound in top-line and profitability suggests the company can recover volumes, utilization or pricing after prior weakness. If sustained, this trend supports steadier earnings and better fixed-cost absorption over the next several quarters, indicating operational resilience rather than a one-off blip.
Policy-backed Urea RevenueA material portion of urea cash flows is provided via government compensation mechanisms. This structural policy support creates predictable baseline demand and price support for a core product, improving revenue stability and easing planning risk relative to wholly market-exposed commodity sellers over the medium term.
Bears Say
Weak Cash GenerationThe shift to negative operating cash flow and deeply negative free cash flow in FY2026 after prior strength highlights inconsistent cash conversion. Persistent choppy cash flows limit the firm's ability to self-fund capex, repay or service rising debt, and increase reliance on external financing or working-capital cushions over coming quarters.
Rising LeverageMaterial increase in debt-to-equity signals rising financial risk. Higher leverage raises interest expense sensitivity and reduces flexibility to invest or absorb shocks such as subsidy delays or feedstock cost spikes, making the company more vulnerable during agricultural cycles and compressing strategic options.
Thin, Volatile MarginsLow single-digit net margins and historically volatile profitability, including past negative gross-profit years, mean limited buffers against input-cost inflation (energy/feedstock) and policy shifts. Sustained margin thinness reduces free cash flow potential and makes earnings susceptible to modest adverse changes in costs or pricing.
Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd. News
RCF FAQ
What was Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd. lowest stock price was ₹106.10 and its highest was ₹166.55 in the past 12 months.
What is Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd.’s market cap?
Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd.’s market cap is ₹69.43B.
When is Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 07, 2026 which is in 57 days.
How were Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd. released its earnings results on May 21, 2026. The company reported ₹3.38 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ₹3.38.
Is Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd. pay dividends?
Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of ₹1 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.93%. See more information on Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd. dividends here
What is Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd. have?
Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd. has 551,688,100 shares outstanding.
What happened to Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd. reported an EPS of ₹3.38 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.684%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in IN:RCF
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Company Description
Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd.
Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited (RCF), established in 1978 and based in Mumbai, India, manufactures, distributes, and sells a diverse range of fertilizers and industrial chemicals, predominantly across India. The company operates through three primary divisions: Fertilizers, Industrial Chemicals, and Trading. Its comprehensive fertilizer lineup features products like Suphala 15:15:15, a granular, naturally colored blend formulated to boost yields in cash, fruit, and plantation crops. RCF also supplies Ujjwala neem-coated urea, a conventional chemical fertilizer, and Biola, a bio-fertilizer that enhances nutrient availability by solubilizing fixed phosphorus in the soil for plants. For specialized cultivation, it offers Sujala water-soluble fertilizers, providing nitrogen, phosphorus, and potash for both greenhouse and open-field applications, alongside Microla micronutrients. In addition to agricultural products, the company produces a variety of fundamental industrial chemicals, including methanol, ammonia, ammonium nitrate, sodium nitrate, sodium nitrite, ammonium bicarbonate, methylamines, dimethyl formamide, dimethyl acetamide, formic acid, and argon. RCF further supports the farming sector by offering soil analysis services, conducting farmer training programs, and publishing RCF Sheti Patrika, a monthly agricultural magazine.
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