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INVESTMENT INSIGHTS

Check Before You Invest : Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Company Ltd

BSE: 509597 NSE: ISIN: INE722D01015
  |   Sector:  Chemicals & Fertilizers   |   Industry:  Chemicals

Snapshot

Q.1 Which industry/sub-sector does Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Company Ltd belong to?
Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Company Ltd belongs to the Chemicals & Fertilizers sector, operating specifically within the Chemicals segment.
Q.2 Is Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Company Ltd a good quality company?
Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Company Ltd is a quality company, based on a 10 year financial track record.
Q.3 Is Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Company Ltd undervalued or overvalued?
Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Company Ltd appears Somewhat overvalued, as its key valuation ratios are above with their past averages.
Q.4 Is Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Company Ltd a good buy now?
Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Company Ltd is not a good buy now, based on weak price trend analysis suggesting prices may fall. However, you need to check its quality and valuation before making a decision

Performance Analysis

Q.1 Revenue growth of Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Company Ltd?
Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Company Ltd revenue growth is 8.9% for FY-2025 , which is below its 5 year CAGR of 10.8% , indicating slower growth.
Q.2 Gross Profit margin of Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Company Ltd?
Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Company Ltd Gross profit margin which is the profit after deduction of direct costs, is 59.5% for FY-2025 , which is above its 5 year median of 58.5% , indicating increasing margins.
Q.3 Operating Profit Margin of Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Company Ltd?
Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Company Ltd Operating Profit Margin which is the profit after deduction of all operating costs, is 52.86% for FY-2025 , which is in line with its 5 year median of 52.86% indicating stable margins.
Q.4 Net Profit Margin of Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Company Ltd?
Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Company Ltd Net Profit Margin is 21.85% for FY-2025 , is below with its 5 year median of 28.04%, indicating decreasing margins.
Current Level Historic Median
Gross Profit Margin 59.5 58.5
Operating Profit Margin 52.86 52.86
Net Profit Margin 21.85 28.04
Q.5 Return on Asset of Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Company Ltd?
Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Company Ltd Return on Asset is 2.72%, which is in line with its 5 year historical median of 2.72%, indicating stable asset utilization efficiency.
Q.6 Return on Equity (ROE) of Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Company Ltd?
Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Company Ltd Return on equity is 2.86% for FY-2025 , which is in line with its historical median of 2.86%, indicating the business is making similar use of its shareholders capital.
Q.7 Return on capital employed (ROCE) of Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Company Ltd?
Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Company Ltd Return on capital employed is 6.18% for FY-2025 , which is below its estimated weighted average cost of capital(WACC) 14%, indicating value preservation.
Q.8 Cash conversion cycle of Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Company Ltd?
Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Company Ltd Cash conversion cycle is -16 days, below its historical median of -0 days, indicating improved working capital management. However, you need to compare this with its peers in the industry.
Current Level Historic Median
Asset Turnover 0.12 0.1
ROE 2.86 2.86
ROCE 6.18 4.92
Cash Conversion Cycle -16 days -
Q.9 Debt to Equity ratio of Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Company Ltd?
Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Company Ltd Debt-to-Equity ratio is 0.00 , which is lower with the industry average of 0.13 , indicating lower debt levels in the industry.
Q.10 Debt to cash flow from operations of Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Company Ltd?
Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Company Ltd Debt to cash flow from operations is 0 , which is at a healthy level.

Ownership & governance

Q.1 Promoter shareholding and pledge status of Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Company Ltd?
Promoters hold 73.61% of the Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Company Ltd, with 0.00% of their stake pledged, indicating no pledge risk.

Peer comparison (industry-wise, mcap)

Q.1 Revenue growth of Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Company Ltd vs industry peers?
Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Company Ltd revenue CAGR is 10.84% , compared to the industry median CAGR of 7.7% , indicating faster growth and gaining its market share.
Profit Metrics
Current Level Industry Median
Revenue 5.9 202
Gross Profit 3.5 23.6
Operating Profit 3.1 24
Net Profit 1.3 12
Operating Efficiency
Current Level Industry Median
Asset Turnover 0.12 0.93
ROE 2.86 10.18
ROCE 6.18 13.07
Cash Conversion Cycle (days) -15.97 62

Valuation & price assessment

Q.1 Stock return of Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Company Ltd over the last decade?
Over the last 9 year(s), the stock has delivered a CAGR of 8.1% based on the current price.
Q.2 What return has the stock given over the last decade?
9Y 5Y 3Y 1Y
Share Price 8.1% 30.8% 24.7% -4%
Q.3 Valuation ratios of Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Company Ltd vs historical?
The current P/E is higher that its historical median.
Q.4 How do the current valuation ratios measure up against the historic numbers and the current industry numbers?
Valuation Ratios Current Historic Median Industry Median
Price to Earnings 16.21 0.00 41.15
Price to Book 0.99 0.44 2.38
Price to Sales 5.34 4.83 1.93
EV to EBITDA 9.97 14.79 13.71

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