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INVESTMENT INSIGHTS

Check Before You Invest : KCD Industries India Ltd

BSE: 540696 NSE: ISIN: INE185U01035
  |   Sector:  Miscellaneous   |   Industry:  Trading

Snapshot

Q.1 Which industry/sub-sector does KCD Industries India Ltd belong to?
KCD Industries India Ltd belongs to the Miscellaneous sector, operating specifically within the Trading segment.
Q.2 Is KCD Industries India Ltd a good quality company?
KCD Industries India Ltd is a quality company, based on a multi-year financial track record.

This assessment is based on company’s performance on Revenue growth, ROCE, Equity and Assets, key margin ratios, cash conversion cycle, and debt to cash flow from operations and how it compares with its long term averages.

Q.3 Is KCD Industries India Ltd undervalued or overvalued?
KCD Industries India Ltd appears Undervalued, as its key valuation ratios are lower than their past averages.

Based on the industry it operates in, the relevant valuation ratios include one of the following, P/E, P/BV, P/Sales, EV/EBITDA or a combination of two or more.

Valuation Ratios Current 5-year
Historic Median
Price to Earnings - 18.10
Price to Book 0.28 2.19
Price to Sales -3.32 1.79
EV to EBITDA -95.19 12.66
Q.4 Is KCD Industries India Ltd a good buy now?
KCD Industries India 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

We have analysed the performance of the company on the following:

  • How has it performed on generating Profits?

    By checking its Revenue growth, Gross, Operating and Net Margins compared to its last 5-year median.

  • How efficiently has it utilized Capital?

    By checking its ROCE, ROA, ROE and its Cash Conversion Cycle.

  • How is it managing its Debt?

    By checking its Debt to Equity and Cash Flow from Operations.

A: What are the trends in revenue and profit margins?

Q.1 Revenue growth of KCD Industries India Ltd?
KCD Industries India Ltd revenue growth is -84.3% for FY-2025, which is below its 5-year CAGR of 29.96%, indicating slower growth.

Q.2 Gross Profit margin of KCD Industries India Ltd?
KCD Industries India Ltd Gross profit margin which is the profit after deduction of direct costs, is 10.8% for FY-2025, which is in line with its 5-year median of 10.8%, indicating stable margins.

Q.3 Operating Profit Margin of KCD Industries India Ltd?
KCD Industries India Ltd Operating Profit Margin which is the profit after deduction of all operating costs, is -6.05% for FY-2025, which is below its 5-year median of 7.58% indicating decreasing margins.

Q.4 Net Profit Margin of KCD Industries India Ltd?
KCD Industries India Ltd Net Profit Margin is 6.95% for FY-2025, is below its 5-year median of 12.96%, indicating decreasing margins.
Current Level 5-year
Historic Median
Gross Profit Margin (%) 10.8 10.8
Operating Profit Margin (%) -6.05 7.58
Net Profit Margin (%) 6.95 12.96

B: Does the business utilize capital efficiently?

Q.5 Return on Asset of KCD Industries India Ltd?
KCD Industries India Ltd Return on Asset is 0.38%, which is below its 5-year historical median of 3.42%, indicating deteriorated asset utilization efficiency.

Q.6 Return on capital employed (ROCE) of KCD Industries India Ltd?
KCD Industries India Ltd Return on capital employed is 0.85% for FY-2025, which is below its 5-year historical median of 12.63%. The current ROCE is below its estimated weighted average cost of capital (WACC) of 14%, indicating value preservation.

Q.7 Return on Equity (ROE) of KCD Industries India Ltd?
KCD Industries India Ltd Return on equity is 0.88% for FY-2025, which is below its 5-year historical median of 5.79%, indicating the business is making worse use of its shareholders capital.

Q.8 Cash conversion cycle of KCD Industries India Ltd?
KCD Industries India Ltd Cash conversion cycle is 2777 days, above its 5-year historical median of 114 days, indicating deteriorated working capital management. However, you need to compare this with its peers in the industry.
Current Level 5-year
Historic Median
Asset Turnover (x) 0.05 0.05
ROE (%) 0.88 5.79
ROCE (%) 0.85 12.63
Cash Conversion Cycle 2777 days 114 days

C: How much debt does the business have and is it at a sustainable level?

Q.9 Debt to Equity ratio of KCD Industries India Ltd?
KCD Industries India Ltd Debt-to-Equity ratio is 0.08, which is above the industry average of 0.03, indicating higher debt levels in the industry.

Q.10 Debt to cash flow from operations of KCD Industries India Ltd?
KCD Industries India Ltd Debt to cash flow from operations is -0.11, which is at a unhealthy level.

Ownership & governance

D: Promoter shareholding and pledge status of KCD Industries India Ltd?

Q.1 Promoter shareholding and pledge status of KCD Industries India Ltd?
Promoters hold 0.00% of the KCD Industries India Ltd, with 0.00% of their stake pledged, indicating no pledge risk.

Peer comparison (industry-wise, mcap)

E: How does KCD Industries India Ltd performance compare with that of its Peers?

Q.1 Revenue growth of KCD Industries India Ltd vs industry peers?
KCD Industries India Ltd revenue CAGR is 29.96%, compared to the industry median CAGR of 0%, indicating faster growth and gaining its market share.
Profit Metrics
Current Level 5-year
Industry Median
Revenue Growth (%) -84.3 -
Gross Profit Growth (%) -90.7 17.7
Operating Profit Growth (%) -112.3 16.1
Net Profit Growth (%) -91.8 17.2
Operating Efficiency
Current Level 5-year
Industry Median
Asset Turnover (x) 0.05 0.52
ROE (%) 0.88 2.05
ROCE (%) 0.85 3.6
Cash Conversion Cycle (days) 2777.18 46

Valuation & price assessment

Q.1 Stock return of KCD Industries India Ltd over the last decade?
Over the last 5 year(s), the stock has delivered a CAGR of -5.75% based on the current price.
9Y 5Y 3Y 1Y
Share Price
CAGR		 - -5.8% -40% -22.2%
Q.2 Valuation ratios of KCD Industries India Ltd vs historical?
The current P/E ratio of 0 is lower than its historical median of 18.10, indicating that the stock is trading below its historical average valuation.
Q.3 How do the current valuation ratios compare with 5-year historical median and industry numbers?
Valuation Ratios Current 5-year
Historic Median		 5-year
Industry Median
Price to Earnings - 18.10 33.62
Price to Book 0.28 2.19 1.57
Price to Sales -3.32 1.79 2.21
EV to EBITDA -95.19 12.66 14.09

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