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INVESTMENT INSIGHTS

Check Before You Invest : Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd

BSE: 524408 NSE: ISIN: INE113E01015
  |   Sector:  FMCG   |   Industry:  Consumer Food

Snapshot

Q.1 Which industry/sub-sector does Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd belong to?
Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd belongs to the FMCG sector, operating specifically within the Consumer Food segment.
Q.2 Is Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd a good quality company?
Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd is a quality company, based on a 10 year financial track record.
Q.3 Is Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd undervalued or overvalued?
Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd appears Somewhat Undervalued, as its key valuation ratios are below with their past averages.
Q.4 Is Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd a good buy now?
Universal Starch-Chem Allied 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 Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd?
Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd revenue growth is -6.9% for FY-2025 , which is below its 5 year CAGR of 13.2% , indicating slower growth.
Q.2 Gross Profit margin of Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd?
Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd Gross profit margin which is the profit after deduction of direct costs, is 2.2% for FY-2025 , which is below its 5 year median of 2.9% , indicating decreasing margins.
Q.3 Operating Profit Margin of Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd?
Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd Operating Profit Margin which is the profit after deduction of all operating costs, is 3.74% for FY-2025 , which is below its 5 year median of 3.82% indicating decreasing margins.
Q.4 Net Profit Margin of Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd?
Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd Net Profit Margin is 0.65% for FY-2025 , is below with its 5 year median of 1.33%, indicating decreasing margins.
Current Level Historic Median
Gross Profit Margin 2.2 2.9
Operating Profit Margin 3.74 3.82
Net Profit Margin 0.65 1.33
Q.5 Return on Asset of Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd?
Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd Return on Asset is 1.43%, which is below its 5 year historical median of 3.26%, indicating deteriorated asset utilization efficiency.
Q.6 Return on Equity (ROE) of Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd?
Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd Return on equity is 4.71% for FY-2025 , which is below its historical median of 11.19%, indicating the business is making worse use of its shareholders capital.
Q.7 Return on capital employed (ROCE) of Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd?
Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd Return on capital employed is 9.42% 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 Starch-Chem Allied Ltd?
Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd Cash conversion cycle is 20 days, above its historical median of 11 days, indicating deteriorated working capital management. However, you need to compare this with its peers in the industry.
Current Level Historic Median
Asset Turnover 2.18 2.46
ROE 4.71 11.19
ROCE 9.42 13.04
Cash Conversion Cycle 20 days 11 days
Q.9 Debt to Equity ratio of Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd?
Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd Debt-to-Equity ratio is 1.14 , which is above with the industry average of 0.49 , indicating higher debt levels in the industry.
Q.10 Debt to cash flow from operations of Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd?
Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd Debt to cash flow from operations is 3.52 , which is at a unhealthy level.

Ownership & governance

Q.1 Promoter shareholding and pledge status of Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd?
Promoters hold 53.86% of the Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd, with 0.00% of their stake pledged, indicating no pledge risk.

Peer comparison (industry-wise, mcap)

Q.1 Revenue growth of Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd vs industry peers?
Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd revenue CAGR is 13.22% , compared to the industry median CAGR of 6.97% , indicating faster growth and gaining its market share.
Profit Metrics
Current Level Industry Median
Revenue 490.9 117.4
Gross Profit 10.8 5
Operating Profit 18.4 7
Net Profit 3.2 2.6
Operating Efficiency
Current Level Industry Median
Asset Turnover 2.18 1.2
ROE 4.71 7.15
ROCE 9.42 10.41
Cash Conversion Cycle (days) 19.79 51

Valuation & price assessment

Q.1 Stock return of Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd over the last decade?
Over the last 9 year(s), the stock has delivered a CAGR of 17.2% based on the current price.
Q.2 What return has the stock given over the last decade?
9Y 5Y 3Y 1Y
Share Price 17.2% 14.1% 6% -15.3%
Q.3 Valuation ratios of Universal Starch-Chem Allied 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 9.29 6.73 51.80
Price to Book 0.82 1.11 2.42
Price to Sales 0.13 0.13 1.42
EV to EBITDA 4.52 4.29 14.55

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