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INVESTMENT INSIGHTS

Check Before You Invest : Universal Cables Ltd

BSE: 504212 NSE: UNIVCABLES ISIN: INE279A01012
  |   Sector:  Capital Goods & Industrial Consumables   |   Industry:  Cable

Snapshot

Q.1 Which industry/sub-sector does Universal Cables Ltd belong to?
Universal Cables Ltd belongs to the Capital Goods & Industrial Consumables sector, operating specifically within the Cable segment.
Q.2 Is Universal Cables Ltd a good quality company?
Universal Cables Ltd is a average quality company, based on a somewhat consistent 10 year financial track record.
Q.3 Is Universal Cables Ltd undervalued or overvalued?
Universal Cables Ltd appears Somewhat overvalued, as its key valuation ratios are above with their past averages.
Q.4 Is Universal Cables Ltd a good buy now?
Universal Cables Ltd is a good buy now, based on strong price trend analysis suggesting prices may rise. However, you need to check its quality and valuation before making a decision

Performance Analysis

Q.1 Revenue growth of Universal Cables Ltd?
Universal Cables Ltd revenue growth is 19.2% for FY-2025 , which is above its 5 year CAGR of 9% , indicating faster growth.
Q.2 Gross Profit margin of Universal Cables Ltd?
Universal Cables Ltd Gross profit margin which is the profit after deduction of direct costs, is 4.1% for FY-2025 , which is in line with its 5 year median of 4.1% , indicating stable margins.
Q.3 Operating Profit Margin of Universal Cables Ltd?
Universal Cables Ltd Operating Profit Margin which is the profit after deduction of all operating costs, is 7.23% for FY-2025 , which is in line with its 5 year median of 7.23% indicating stable margins.
Q.4 Net Profit Margin of Universal Cables Ltd?
Universal Cables Ltd Net Profit Margin is 2.38% for FY-2025 , is in line with with its 5 year median of 2.38%, indicating stable margins.
Current Level Historic Median
Gross Profit Margin 4.1 4.1
Operating Profit Margin 7.23 7.23
Net Profit Margin 2.38 2.38
Q.5 Return on Asset of Universal Cables Ltd?
Universal Cables Ltd Return on Asset is 2.66%, which is in line with its 5 year historical median of 2.66%, indicating stable asset utilization efficiency.
Q.6 Return on Equity (ROE) of Universal Cables Ltd?
Universal Cables Ltd Return on equity is 6.7% for FY-2025 , which is in line with its historical median of 6.7%, indicating the business is making similar use of its shareholders capital.
Q.7 Return on capital employed (ROCE) of Universal Cables Ltd?
Universal Cables Ltd Return on capital employed is 10.53% for FY-2025 , which is below its estimated weighted average cost of capital(WACC) 14%, indicating value preservation.
Q.8 Cash conversion cycle of Universal Cables Ltd?
Universal Cables Ltd Cash conversion cycle is 149 days, below its historical median of 150 days, indicating improved working capital management. However, you need to compare this with its peers in the industry.
Current Level Historic Median
Asset Turnover 1.12 1.11
ROE 6.7 6.7
ROCE 10.53 10.53
Cash Conversion Cycle 149 days 150 days
Q.9 Debt to Equity ratio of Universal Cables Ltd?
Universal Cables Ltd Debt-to-Equity ratio is 1.00 , which is above with the industry average of 0.56 , indicating higher debt levels in the industry.
Q.10 Debt to cash flow from operations of Universal Cables Ltd?
Universal Cables Ltd Debt to cash flow from operations is 4.82 , which is at a unhealthy level.

Ownership & governance

Q.1 Promoter shareholding and pledge status of Universal Cables Ltd?
Promoters hold 61.89% of the Universal Cables Ltd, with 0.00% of their stake pledged, indicating no pledge risk.

Peer comparison (industry-wise, mcap)

Q.1 Revenue growth of Universal Cables Ltd vs industry peers?
Universal Cables Ltd revenue CAGR is 8.95% , compared to the industry median CAGR of 5.79% , indicating faster growth and gaining its market share.
Profit Metrics
Current Level Industry Median
Revenue 2,408.4 150.6
Gross Profit 98.7 8.1
Operating Profit 174 12.2
Net Profit 57 4
Operating Efficiency
Current Level Industry Median
Asset Turnover 1.12 1.18
ROE 6.7 9.33
ROCE 10.53 13.25
Cash Conversion Cycle (days) 149.29 90

Valuation & price assessment

Q.1 Stock return of Universal Cables Ltd over the last decade?
Over the last 9 year(s), the stock has delivered a CAGR of 26.5% based on the current price.
Q.2 What return has the stock given over the last decade?
9Y 5Y 3Y 1Y
Share Price 26.5% 44% 28.9% 88.5%
Q.3 Valuation ratios of Universal Cables 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 27.2 12.99 36.89
Price to Book 2.99 1.20 2.40
Price to Sales 0.97 0.39 1.25
EV to EBITDA 13.68 7.85 12.04

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