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Chemfab Alkalis Limited Key Financial Ratios

NSE:CHEMFALKAL | CHEMICALS - INORGANIC

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Profitability Margins

2-year trend showing gross, operating, and net profit margins

FY 2017 - FY 2018

Chemfab Alkalis Limited's net profit margin of 13.8% in FY2018 reflects moderate profitability, with operating margin at 21.3% and gross margin at 51.3%.

Understanding Profitability Margins

In FY 2018, Chemfab Alkalis Limited posted a gross margin of 51.3%, an operating margin of 21.3%, a net margin of 13.8%. Gross Margin = (Revenue - COGS) / Revenue; Operating Margin = EBIT / Revenue; Net Margin = Net Income / Revenue. Typical healthy ranges: Gross 20-40%, Operating 10-20%, Net 5-10%+. Consistent or improving margins indicate strong competitive positioning.

Company Performance

2-year trend showing revenue, gross profit, and net profit

FY 2017 - FY 2018

Chemfab Alkalis Limited's revenue grew 31.2% to 1.84B and net profit grew 78.5% to 254.75M YoY in FY2018, indicating strong business momentum.

Understanding Company Performance

In FY 2018, Chemfab Alkalis Limited's revenue grew by 31.2% year-over-year. Revenue is total income from operations. Gross Profit is revenue minus cost of goods. Net Profit is the bottom line after all expenses. Consistent growth across all three signals a healthy, expanding business.

Return on Equity (ROE)

2-year trend showing shareholder returns

FY 2017 - FY 2018

Chemfab Alkalis Limited's ROE of 10.8% in FY2018 indicates moderate shareholder returns.

Understanding Return on Equity (ROE)

In FY 2018, Chemfab Alkalis Limited reported an ROE of 10.8%. ROE = (Net Income / Shareholders' Equity) x 100. Measures how efficiently the company turns equity into profit. Above 15% is generally strong; above 25% is excellent. Very high ROE may signal high leverage — check alongside debt levels.

Net Income vs Free Cash Flow

2-year trend comparing profitability with cash generation

FY 2017 - FY 2018

Chemfab Alkalis Limited's FCF/NI ratio of 0.72x in FY2018 indicates reasonable cash generation relative to profits.

Understanding Net Income vs Free Cash Flow

In FY 2018, Chemfab Alkalis Limited's free cash flow trailed net income. Free Cash Flow = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditure. When FCF exceeds net income, it suggests high-quality, cash-backed earnings. Persistent gaps may indicate aggressive accounting or heavy capex needs.

Net Income vs Operating Cash Flow

2-year trend comparing profitability with cash from operations

FY 2017 - FY 2018

Chemfab Alkalis Limited's OCF/NI ratio of 1.75x in FY2018 indicates strong cash collection and working capital efficiency.

Understanding Net Income vs Operating Cash Flow

In FY 2018, Chemfab Alkalis Limited's operating cash flow exceeded net income. Operating Cash Flow is the actual cash from core operations. OCF exceeding net income signals strong cash collection. OCF trailing net income may indicate aggressive revenue recognition or working capital issues.

Leverage Ratios

Measure a company's financial leverage, liquidity, and ability to meet financial obligations.

Current Ratio Analysis

2-year trend showing short-term liquidity position

FY 2017 - FY 2018

Chemfab Alkalis Limited's current ratio of 0.94x in FY2018 indicates tight liquidity — may face difficulty meeting short-term obligations.

Understanding Current Ratio

In FY 2018, Chemfab Alkalis Limited reported a current ratio of 0.94. Current Ratio = Current Assets / Current Liabilities. Measures short-term liquidity. A ratio of 1.5-3.0 is generally healthy; below 1.0 signals liquidity risk; above 3.0 may indicate underutilized assets.

Interest Coverage Ratio Analysis

2-year trend showing ability to service debt

FY 2017 - FY 2018

Chemfab Alkalis Limited's interest coverage ratio of 12.7x in FY2018 indicates comfortable debt servicing capacity.

Understanding Interest Coverage Ratio

In FY 2018, Chemfab Alkalis Limited reported an interest coverage ratio of 12.7x. Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense. Shows how many times operating profit covers interest payments. Above 5x is comfortable; below 1.5x signals potential difficulty servicing debt.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis

2-year trend showing financial leverage and capital structure

FY 2017 - FY 2018

Chemfab Alkalis Limited's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.10x in FY2018 reflects a conservative, low-leverage capital structure.

Understanding Debt-to-Equity Ratio

In FY 2018, Chemfab Alkalis Limited reported a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.10. Debt-to-Equity = Total Debt / Total Equity. Below 1.0 is conservative; 1.0-2.0 is moderate; above 2.0 indicates higher financial risk. Capital-intensive industries naturally carry higher ratios.

Total Debt Analysis

2-year trend showing total debt with year-over-year changes

FY 2017 - FY 2018

Chemfab Alkalis Limited's debt increased 9.3% YoY in FY2018 — debt levels are increasing.

Understanding Total Debt

In FY 2018, Chemfab Alkalis Limited's total debt increased by 9.3% year-over-year. Total Debt includes short-term debt, long-term loans, debentures, and capital leases. YoY changes (shown as percentages) reveal whether the company is leveraging up or deleveraging.

Shares Outstanding

Year-over-year change in diluted shares outstanding

Chemfab Alkalis Limited's diluted shares increased 0.6% YoY in FY2018 — share dilution.

Over 2 years (FY2017–FY2018), diluted shares increased 0.6% from 13.95M to 14.03M, indicating cumulative dilution.

Understanding Shares Outstanding

In FY 2018, Chemfab Alkalis Limited's diluted shares increased by 0.6% year-over-year. Diluted Shares accounts for stock options, warrants, and convertibles. Positive YoY change means dilution (red); negative means buybacks (green). Consistent dilution above 5% annually is a red flag.

Data from audited consolidated filings. For educational purposes only — not investment advice. Last update: FY 2018