Hocl.Bo
HOCL.BO operates in the Commodity Chemicals industry, producing and selling chemical products, primarily generating revenue through the sale of these goods to industrial and commercial customers.
Business. HOCL.BO operates in the Commodity Chemicals industry, producing and selling chemical products, primarily generating revenue through the sale of these goods to industrial and commercial customers.
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HOCL.BO operates in the Commodity Chemicals industry, producing and selling chemical products, primarily generating revenue through the sale of these goods to industrial and commercial customers.
HOCL.BO maintains a strong liquidity position, with a current ratio of 3.61, indicating the company can cover its short-term liabilities more than three times over. However, the company's cash and equivalents amount to only INR 3,094,000, which is significantly lower than its long-term debt of INR 2,064,186,000, resulting in a net cash position that is negative after subtracting total debt. This suggests that while the company is not currently facing liquidity distress, it may need to manage its debt obligations carefully in the near term.
In terms of profitability, HOCL.BO demonstrates a return on equity (ROE) of 37.48% and a return on assets (ROA) of 25.04%, both of which are strong indicators of efficient use of equity and assets to generate profit. These figures are well above the typical thresholds for the Commodity Chemicals industry, suggesting that the company is outperforming its peers in terms of profitability and asset utilization.
The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as disclosed in its financial statements, with no significant geographic diversification reported. This lack of diversification could expose the company to higher risks if demand in its primary market fluctuates or if there are disruptions in its main geographic region.
Looking at the growth trajectory, HOCL.BO has shown a strong operating cash flow of INR 6,314,024,000 and a free cash flow of INR 3,859,360,000, indicating that the company is generating substantial cash from its operations. However, the capital expenditure for the period was negative at INR -72,255,000, suggesting that the company may be reducing its investment in new projects or facilities, which could impact future growth.
The risk assessment for HOCL.BO indicates a medium level of liquidity risk and a low level of dilution risk. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.2 is relatively low, which reduces the likelihood of financial distress. However, the negative net cash position after subtracting total debt is a key flag that investors should monitor closely.
Recent events and filings do not indicate any major changes in the company's operations or financial strategy. The company's financial statements show consistent performance, with no significant one-time events or extraordinary items reported in the latest period.
- HOCL.BO has a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 3.61.
- The company's ROE of 37.48% and ROA of 25.04% indicate efficient use of equity and assets.
- Revenue is concentrated in a single business segment with no significant geographic diversification.
- The company has a strong operating and free cash flow but is reducing capital expenditures.
- The company has a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.2, reducing financial distress risk.
- The negative net cash position after subtracting total debt is a key liquidity flag.
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1 tracked| Asset | Type | Commodity | Country | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOCL Kochi Chemical Plant | Chemical plant | Chemicals | India | Registered owner |
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- HOCL.BO Market data — financials · 2026-05-28