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Check Before You Invest : Lime Chemicals Ltd

BSE: 507759 NSE: ISIN: INE891G01011
  |   Sector:  Chemicals & Fertilizers   |   Industry:  Chemicals

Snapshot

Q.1 Which industry/sub-sector does Lime Chemicals Ltd belong to?
Lime Chemicals Ltd belongs to the Chemicals & Fertilizers sector, operating specifically within the Chemicals segment.
Q.2 Is Lime Chemicals Ltd a good quality company?
Lime Chemicals Ltd is a quality company, based on a 10 year financial track record.
Q.3 Is Lime Chemicals Ltd undervalued or overvalued?
Lime Chemicals Ltd appears Fair, as its key valuation ratios are in line with their past averages.
Q.4 Is Lime Chemicals Ltd a good buy now?
Lime Chemicals 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 Lime Chemicals Ltd?
Lime Chemicals Ltd revenue growth is -7.5% for FY-2025 , which is above its 5 year CAGR of -20.9% , indicating faster growth.
Q.2 Gross Profit margin of Lime Chemicals Ltd?
Lime Chemicals Ltd Gross profit margin which is the profit after deduction of direct costs, is 3.3% for FY-2025 , which is above its 5 year median of 1.4% , indicating increasing margins.
Q.3 Operating Profit Margin of Lime Chemicals Ltd?
Lime Chemicals Ltd Operating Profit Margin which is the profit after deduction of all operating costs, is -1.46% for FY-2025 , which is in line with its 5 year median of -1.46% indicating stable margins.
Q.4 Net Profit Margin of Lime Chemicals Ltd?
Lime Chemicals Ltd Net Profit Margin is 2.29% for FY-2025 , is in line with with its 5 year median of 2.29%, indicating stable margins.
Current Level Historic Median
Gross Profit Margin 3.3 1.4
Operating Profit Margin -1.46 -1.46
Net Profit Margin 2.29 2.29
Q.5 Return on Asset of Lime Chemicals Ltd?
Lime Chemicals Ltd Return on Asset is 2.13%, which is in line with its 5 year historical median of 2.13%, indicating stable asset utilization efficiency.
Q.6 Return on Equity (ROE) of Lime Chemicals Ltd?
Lime Chemicals Ltd Return on equity is 12.01% for FY-2025 , which is above its historical median of 0%, indicating the business is making better use of its shareholders capital.
Q.7 Return on capital employed (ROCE) of Lime Chemicals Ltd?
Lime Chemicals Ltd Return on capital employed is 5.66% for FY-2025 , which is below its estimated weighted average cost of capital(WACC) 14%, indicating value preservation.
Q.8 Cash conversion cycle of Lime Chemicals Ltd?
Lime Chemicals Ltd Cash conversion cycle is -21 days, below its historical median of 3 days, indicating improved working capital management. However, you need to compare this with its peers in the industry.
Current Level Historic Median
Asset Turnover 0.93 0.93
ROE 12.01 -
ROCE 5.66 34.36
Cash Conversion Cycle -21 days 3 days
Q.9 Debt to Equity ratio of Lime Chemicals Ltd?
Lime Chemicals Ltd Debt-to-Equity ratio is 2.64 , which is above with the industry average of 0.13 , indicating higher debt levels in the industry.
Q.10 Debt to cash flow from operations of Lime Chemicals Ltd?
Lime Chemicals Ltd Debt to cash flow from operations is -25 , which is at a unhealthy level.

Ownership & governance

Q.1 Promoter shareholding and pledge status of Lime Chemicals Ltd?
Promoters hold 29.27% of the Lime Chemicals Ltd, with 0.00% of their stake pledged, indicating no pledge risk.

Peer comparison (industry-wise, mcap)

Q.1 Revenue growth of Lime Chemicals Ltd vs industry peers?
Lime Chemicals Ltd revenue CAGR is -20.89% , compared to the industry median CAGR of 7.7% , indicating slower growth and losing its market share.
Profit Metrics
Current Level Industry Median
Revenue 9.7 202
Gross Profit 0.3 23.6
Operating Profit -0.1 24
Net Profit 0.2 12
Operating Efficiency
Current Level Industry Median
Asset Turnover 0.93 0.93
ROE 12.01 10.18
ROCE 5.66 13.07
Cash Conversion Cycle (days) -20.83 62

Valuation & price assessment

Q.1 Stock return of Lime Chemicals Ltd over the last decade?
Over the last 9 year(s), the stock has delivered a CAGR of 4% based on the current price.
Q.2 What return has the stock given over the last decade?
9Y 5Y 3Y 1Y
Share Price 4% -6.1% -13.7% -8.2%
Q.3 Valuation ratios of Lime Chemicals Ltd vs historical?
The current P/E is lower 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 - 1.70 41.15
Price to Book 5.52 0.00 2.38
Price to Sales 1.48 0.95 1.93
EV to EBITDA 125.19 28.70 13.71

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