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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
PIMO56

Primo Chemicals Ltd

Commodity ChemicalsVerified

Primo Chemicals Ltd has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43 and a current ratio of 0.61, indicating moderate leverage and limited short-term liquidity. The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with net cash negative after subtracting total debt. Free cash flow stands at INR 102.65 million, while capital expenditure is negative at INR 401.52 million, suggesting asset disposals or non-capitalized maintenance. The company's profitability is weak, with a return on equity of 0.91% and a return on assets of 0.48%, both below typical thresholds for industry-leading performance. Gross profit of INR 2.00 billion and operating income of INR 202.86 million reflect thin margins, consistent with the competitive nature of the commodity chemicals sector. Primo Chemicals operates in a single business segment, chemicals, with no disclosed geographic diversification. Revenue is concentrated in North India, exposing the company to regional demand fluctuations and supply chain risks. No segment or geographic breakdown is provided in the financial snapshot, limiting visibility into revenue concentration. Outlook data is not provided in the input, but the company's recent financial performance suggests a flat or slightly declining revenue trajectory. The absence of growth in operating income and net income indicates limited expansion potential in the near term. Risk assessment highlights medium liquidity risk and low dilution risk. The company's debt structure includes long-term debt of INR 1.69 billion, but no dilutive events are flagged in the input data. No recent filings or transcripts are provided to assess management commentary or strategic shifts. The company's capital structure is stable, with no dilution sources identified in the input. However, the negative net cash position and moderate debt-to-equity ratio suggest a need for careful monitoring of liquidity and debt servicing capacity.

30-day price · PIMO+4.84 (+25.3%)
Low$18.26High$26.90Close$23.99As of17 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyPrimo Chemicals Ltd
TickerPIMO.NS
SectorBasic Materials
BusinessChemicals
Industry groupChemicals
IndustryCommodity Chemicals
AI analysis

Business. Primo Chemicals Ltd produces and sells caustic soda and related chemical products in North India, serving industries such as paper, soap, and water treatment.

Classification. Primo Chemicals Ltd is classified under the Basic Materials economic sector, Chemicals business sector, and Commodity Chemicals industry with a confidence level of 0.92.

Primo Chemicals Ltd has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43 and a current ratio of 0.61, indicating moderate leverage and limited short-term liquidity. The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with net cash negative after subtracting total debt. Free cash flow stands at INR 102.65 million, while capital expenditure is negative at INR 401.52 million, suggesting asset disposals or non-capitalized maintenance. The company's profitability is weak, with a return on equity of 0.91% and a return on assets of 0.48%, both below typical thresholds for industry-leading performance. Gross profit of INR 2.00 billion and operating income of INR 202.86 million reflect thin margins, consistent with the competitive nature of the commodity chemicals sector. Primo Chemicals operates in a single business segment, chemicals, with no disclosed geographic diversification. Revenue is concentrated in North India, exposing the company to regional demand fluctuations and supply chain risks. No segment or geographic breakdown is provided in the financial snapshot, limiting visibility into revenue concentration. Outlook data is not provided in the input, but the company's recent financial performance suggests a flat or slightly declining revenue trajectory. The absence of growth in operating income and net income indicates limited expansion potential in the near term. Risk assessment highlights medium liquidity risk and low dilution risk. The company's debt structure includes long-term debt of INR 1.69 billion, but no dilutive events are flagged in the input data. No recent filings or transcripts are provided to assess management commentary or strategic shifts. The company's capital structure is stable, with no dilution sources identified in the input. However, the negative net cash position and moderate debt-to-equity ratio suggest a need for careful monitoring of liquidity and debt servicing capacity.
Key takeaways
  • Primo Chemicals Ltd operates in the commodity chemicals sector with limited diversification and weak profitability.
  • The company's liquidity position is moderate, with a current ratio of 0.61 and negative net cash after debt.
  • Return on equity and return on assets are below industry benchmarks, indicating suboptimal capital efficiency.
  • Revenue is concentrated in a single geographic region, increasing exposure to local economic and regulatory risks.
  • No dilutive events are currently flagged, but the company's capital structure requires ongoing monitoring.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyINR
Revenue$5.56B
Gross profit$2.00B
Operating income$202.9M
Net income$35.6M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$644.3M
CapEx-$401.5M
Free cash flow$102.7M
Total assets$7.41B
Total liabilities$3.50B
Total equity$3.91B
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$1.69B
Annual history (last 5)
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Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
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PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
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Valuation
Market price
Market cap
Enterprise value
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue
EV/Op income
EV/OCF
P/B
P/Tangible book
Tangible book$3.91B
Net cash-$1.69B
Current ratio0.6
Debt/Equity0.4
ROA0.5%
ROE0.9%
Cash conversion18.1%
CapEx/Revenue-7.2%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Chemicals · cohort 11 companies
MetricPIMOActivity
Op margin3.7%0.4% medp25 -8.0% · p75 16.0%above median
Net margin0.6%2.3% medp25 -11.6% · p75 11.8%below median
Gross margin36.0%20.8% medp25 14.9% · p75 24.0%top quartile
R&D / revenue1.1% medp25 0.5% · p75 1.3%
CapEx / revenue-7.2%6.2% medp25 5.4% · p75 10.2%bottom quartile
Debt / equity43.0%59.0% medp25 54.9% · p75 72.9%bottom quartile
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