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Check Before You Invest : HCP Plastene Bulkpack Ltd

BSE: 526717 NSE: ISIN: INE136C01044
  |   Sector:  Chemicals & Fertilizers   |   Industry:  Plastic Products

Snapshot

Q.1 Which industry/sub-sector does HCP Plastene Bulkpack Ltd belong to?
HCP Plastene Bulkpack Ltd belongs to the Chemicals & Fertilizers sector, operating specifically within the Plastic Products segment.
Q.2 Is HCP Plastene Bulkpack Ltd a good quality company?
HCP Plastene Bulkpack Ltd is a weak quality company, based on a inconsistent 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 HCP Plastene Bulkpack Ltd undervalued or overvalued?
HCP Plastene Bulkpack Ltd appears Fair, as its key valuation ratios are in line with 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 21.19 -
Price to Book 4.57 4.94
Price to Sales 1.04 4.57
EV to EBITDA 12.94 31.85
Q.4 Is HCP Plastene Bulkpack Ltd a good buy now?
HCP Plastene Bulkpack 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 HCP Plastene Bulkpack Ltd?
HCP Plastene Bulkpack Ltd revenue growth is 159.3% for FY-2025, which is above its 5-year CAGR of 83.86%, indicating faster growth.

Q.2 Gross Profit margin of HCP Plastene Bulkpack Ltd?
HCP Plastene Bulkpack Ltd Gross profit margin which is the profit after deduction of direct costs, is 8.4% for FY-2025, which is above its 5-year median of -2.3%, indicating increasing margins.

Q.3 Operating Profit Margin of HCP Plastene Bulkpack Ltd?
HCP Plastene Bulkpack Ltd Operating Profit Margin which is the profit after deduction of all operating costs, is 11.62% for FY-2025, which is above its 5-year median of 2.91% indicating increasing margins.

Q.4 Net Profit Margin of HCP Plastene Bulkpack Ltd?
HCP Plastene Bulkpack Ltd Net Profit Margin is 4.86% for FY-2025, is above its 5-year median of -6.07%, indicating increasing margins.
Current Level 5-year
Historic Median
Gross Profit Margin (%) 8.4 -2.3
Operating Profit Margin (%) 11.62 2.91
Net Profit Margin (%) 4.86 -6.07

B: Does the business utilize capital efficiently?

Q.5 Return on Asset of HCP Plastene Bulkpack Ltd?
HCP Plastene Bulkpack Ltd Return on Asset is 7.67%, which is above its 5-year historical median of -4.56%, indicating improved asset utilization efficiency.

Q.6 Return on capital employed (ROCE) of HCP Plastene Bulkpack Ltd?
HCP Plastene Bulkpack Ltd Return on capital employed is 13.19% for FY-2025, which is above its 5-year historical median of -0.17%. 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 HCP Plastene Bulkpack Ltd?
HCP Plastene Bulkpack Ltd Return on equity is 13.05% for FY-2025, which is above its 5-year historical median of -6.51%, indicating the business is making better use of its shareholders capital.

Q.8 Cash conversion cycle of HCP Plastene Bulkpack Ltd?
HCP Plastene Bulkpack Ltd Cash conversion cycle is 96 days, above its 5-year historical median of 33 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) 1.58 0.87
ROE (%) 13.05 -6.51
ROCE (%) 13.19 -0.17
Cash Conversion Cycle 96 days 33 days

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

Q.9 Debt to Equity ratio of HCP Plastene Bulkpack Ltd?
HCP Plastene Bulkpack Ltd Debt-to-Equity ratio is 1.24, which is above the industry average of 0.25, indicating higher debt levels in the industry.

Q.10 Debt to cash flow from operations of HCP Plastene Bulkpack Ltd?
HCP Plastene Bulkpack Ltd Debt to cash flow from operations is -10.01, which is at a unhealthy level.

Ownership & governance

D: Promoter shareholding and pledge status of HCP Plastene Bulkpack Ltd?

Q.1 Promoter shareholding and pledge status of HCP Plastene Bulkpack Ltd?
Promoters hold 75.00% of the HCP Plastene Bulkpack Ltd, with 0.00% of their stake pledged, indicating no pledge risk.

Peer comparison (industry-wise, mcap)

E: How does HCP Plastene Bulkpack Ltd performance compare with that of its Peers?

Q.1 Revenue growth of HCP Plastene Bulkpack Ltd vs industry peers?
HCP Plastene Bulkpack Ltd revenue CAGR is 83.86%, compared to the industry median CAGR of 4.71%, indicating faster growth and gaining its market share.
Profit Metrics
Current Level 5-year
Industry Median
Revenue Growth (%) 159.3 4.7
Gross Profit Growth (%) 0 14.3
Operating Profit Growth (%) 1,300 10.1
Net Profit Growth (%) 0 18.7
Operating Efficiency
Current Level 5-year
Industry Median
Asset Turnover (x) 1.58 1.06
ROE (%) 13.05 5.91
ROCE (%) 13.19 8.75
Cash Conversion Cycle (days) 95.93 77

Valuation & price assessment

Q.1 Stock return of HCP Plastene Bulkpack Ltd over the last decade?
Over the last 9 year(s), the stock has delivered a CAGR of 26.8% based on the current price.
9Y 5Y 3Y 1Y
Share Price
CAGR
26.8% 59% -2.6% 113.5%
Q.2 Valuation ratios of HCP Plastene Bulkpack Ltd vs historical?
The current P/E ratio of 21.19 is higher than its historical median of , indicating that the stock is trading above 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 21.19 - 22.05
Price to Book 4.57 4.94 1.89
Price to Sales 1.04 4.57 1.33
EV to EBITDA 12.94 31.85 10.86

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