Is Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd (524408) a good quality company?

Past 10 year's financial track record analysis by Moneyworks4me indicates that Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd is a average quality company .

Is Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd (524408) undervalued or overvalued?

The key valuation ratios of Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd's currently when compared to its past seem to suggest it is in the Somewhat Undervalued zone .

What is Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd (524408) share price return in the past 10 years?

Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd share price has appreciated 17.2% annually (CAGR) over the past ten years.

Is Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd (524408) a good buy now?

The Price Trend analysis by MoneyWorks4Me indicates it is Weak which suggest that the price of Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd is likely to Fall in the short term. However, please check the rating on Quality and Valuation before investing.

What is the share price of Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd (524408)?

Company share prices are keep on changing according to the market conditions. The current trading price of Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd (524408) on 17-Apr-2026 16:59:59 at 16:59 is 142.40.

What is the P/E ratio of Universal Starch-Chem Allied?

The latest standalone P/E ratio of Universal Starch-Chem Allied as of 17-Apr-2026 is 9.29.

What is the P/B ratio of Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd (524408)?

The latest standalone P/B ratio of Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd (524408) as of 17-Apr-2026 is 0.82.

What is the 52-week high and low of Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd (524408)?

The 52-week high of Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd (524408) is Rs. 192.80 and the 52-week low is Rs. 109.60.

What is the TTM revenue of Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd (524408)?

The TTM revenue is Trailing Twelve Months sales. The TTM revenue/sales of Universal Starch-Chem Allied is Rs. 474.38 (Cr.).

Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd (524408) Share Analysis – Brand Strength, Quality & Valuation Zone & DeciZen Rating

Name: Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd (524408)
Brand: Universal Starch-Chem Allied

Key Metrics

Market Cap

₹60 Cr.

P/E Ratio

9.29

Price to Book (P/B)

0.82

Price to Sales (P/S)

0.13

EV/EBITDA

4.52

Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)

9.42%

Current Price

₹142.4

Return on Equity (ROE)

4.71%

Return on Assets (ROA)

1.43%

Operating Profit Margin

3.7%

Net Profit Margin

0.65%

Gross Profit Margin

2.2%

Book Value per Share

₹174.5

Sales Growth (YoY)

-6.87%

Sales Growth (3 Years)

2.45%

Operating Profit Growth (1 Year)

-8.75%

Operating Profit Growth (3 Years)

-10.43%

Net Profit Growth (1 Year)

-54.08%

52-Week Low / High

₹110 / 193

Net Profit Growth (3 Years)

-98.59%

Dividend Yield

0.00%

Promoter Holding

53.86%

Pledged shares (%)
of Promoter's holding (%)

0.00%

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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.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.

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.

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.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.

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Universal Starch-Chem Allied stock performance

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Is Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd an attractive stock to invest in?

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Analysis of Financial Track Record

Data adjusted to bonus, split, extra-ordinary income, rights issue and change in financial year end

Value Creation ⓘ

Value Creation Index Colour Code Guide ⓘ

	Mar'16	Mar'17	Mar'18	Mar'19	Mar'20	Mar'21	Mar'22	Mar'23	Mar'24	Mar'25	TTM
ROCE % ⓘ	1%	-4.8%	9.1%	12.3%	8.1%	15.7%	22.8%	13%	12.9%	9.4%	-
Value Creation Index ⓘ	-0.9	-1.3	-0.4	-0.1	-0.4	0.1	0.6	-0.1	-0.1	-0.3	-
Growth Parameters ⓘ Growth Parameters Colour Code Guide ⓘ
Sales ⓘ	165	214	198	279	264	296	456	516	527	491	474
Sales YoY Gr.	-	29.6%	-7.6%	41%	-5.4%	12.4%	54%	13%	2.2%	-6.9%	-
Adj EPS ⓘ	-4	-10	0.6	3.5	1.6	15.1	27.4	13.9	16.1	7.1	15.3
YoY Gr.	-	NA	NA	472.1%	-55.3%	866%	82%	-49.2%	15.3%	-55.7%	-
BVPS (₹) ⓘ	20.2	31.1	32.1	86.8	90.5	97.5	124.5	138.7	158.5	166.2	174.5
Adj Net Profit ⓘ	-1.7	-4.2	0.3	1.5	0.7	6.3	11.5	5.9	6.7	3	6
Cash Flow from Ops. ⓘ	-4.1	13.4	-7.6	11.2	10.6	10.7	34.4	-0.9	19	22.6	-
Debt/CF from Ops. ⓘ	-8.9	2.2	-5.8	5.1	4.5	6	1.5	-83.5	3.8	3.5	-

CAGR ⓘ

CAGR Colour Code Guide ⓘ

	9 Years	5 Years	3 Years	1 Years
Sales ⓘ	12.9%	13.2%	2.5%	-6.9%
Adj EPS ⓘ	NA	35.4%	-36.2%	-55.7%
BVPSⓘ	26.4%	12.9%	10.1%	4.9%
Share Price	17.2%	14%	5%	-15.6%

Key Financial Parameters ⓘ

Performance Ratio Colour Code Guide ⓘ

	Mar'16	Mar'17	Mar'18	Mar'19	Mar'20	Mar'21	Mar'22	Mar'23	Mar'24	Mar'25	TTM
Return on Equity % ⓘ	-18.2	-39.2	1.9	5.9	1.8	16	24.7	10.6	10.8	4.4	9
Op. Profit Mgn % ⓘ	1.3	-0.3	3.8	4.1	3.8	6	5.8	3.6	3.8	3.7	5
Net Profit Mgn % ⓘ	-1	-2	0.1	0.5	0.3	2.1	2.5	1.1	1.3	0.6	1.4
Debt to Equity ⓘ	4.3	2.2	3.2	1.6	1.2	1.6	1	1.3	1.1	1.1	-
Working Cap Days ⓘ	88	78	92	69	85	91	64	60	68	75	38
Cash Conv. Cycle ⓘ	-8	-17	-19	7	5	6	7	11	18	20	-7

Recent Performance Summary

Latest Financials

	Standalone	Consolidated
TTM EPS (₹)	15.3	-
TTM Sales (₹ Cr.)	474	-
BVPS (₹) ⓘ	174.5	-
Reserves (₹ Cr.) ⓘ	69	-
P/BV ⓘ	0.82	-
PE ⓘ	9.29	-

From the Market
52 Week Low / High (₹)	109.60 / 192.80
All Time Low / High (₹)	3.70 / 282.00
Market Cap (₹ Cr.)	59.8
Equity (₹ Cr.)	4.2
Face Value (₹)	10
Industry PE ⓘ	56.6

Management X-Ray

Shareholding Pattern

Promoter's Holding & Share Pledging

Pledged ^*

0.00

* Pledged shares as % of Promoter's holding (%)

Valuation of Univer Starch-Chem - Standalone Basis

YTD 1Y 3Y 5Y 10Y Max

Analyst's Notes

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Key Ratios

Adj EPS (Rs.)

Sales (Cr.)

ROE (%)

ROCE (%)

Profit And Loss

(All Figures are in Crores.)

PARTICULARS	Mar'16	Mar'17	Mar'18	Mar'19	Mar'20	Mar'21	Mar'22	Mar'23	Mar'24	Mar'25
Sales	165.35	214.22	197.85	278.95	263.80	296.37	456.46	515.76	527.13	490.89
Operating Expenses ⓘ +	163.20	214.91	190.35	267.50	253.85	278.47	430.90	498.43	507.02	472.53
Manufacturing Costs	20.06	28.16	28.65	41.03	36.22	49.11	80.93	89.88	81.17	67.58
Material Costs	125.67	166.86	141.73	199.26	194.03	194.14	297.78	355.37	373.84	357.23
Employee Cost	5.72	7.20	7.42	10.57	9.66	11.99	13.29	14.41	17.08	17.25
Other Costs ⓘ	11.74	12.68	12.55	16.64	13.93	23.23	38.90	38.76	34.93	30.48
Operating Profit ⓘ	2.15	-0.68	7.50	11.45	9.95	17.89	25.55	17.33	20.12	18.36
Operating Profit Margin (%)	1.3%	-0.3%	3.8%	4.1%	3.8%	6.0%	5.6%	3.4%	3.8%	3.7%
Other Income ⓘ +	2.66	2.81	1	2.16	2.21	1.03	2.32	2.96	3.10	1.50
Exceptional Items ⓘ	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Interest ⓘ	4.16	3.89	3.63	6.11	6.82	7.69	7.76	7.10	8.20	9.30
Depreciation ⓘ	4.39	4.22	3.97	4.42	4.93	4	4.32	5.09	5.79	6.28
Profit Before Tax ⓘ	-3.74	-5.97	0.91	3.08	0.41	7.23	15.80	8.10	9.22	4.27
Tax ⓘ	-2.05	-1.76	0.66	1.66	-0.25	0.87	4.36	2.20	2.24	1.06
Profit After Tax	-1.69	-4.22	0.25	1.42	0.66	6.36	11.44	5.90	6.99	3.21
PAT Margin (%)	-1.0%	-2.0%	0.1%	0.5%	0.3%	2.2%	2.5%	1.1%	1.3%	0.7%
Adjusted EPS (₹)	-4.0	-10.0	0.6	3.4	1.6	15.1	27.2	14.1	16.6	7.7
Dividend Payout Ratio (%)	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%

Balance Sheet

(All Figures are in Crores.)

PARTICULARS	Mar'16	Mar'17	Mar'18	Mar'19	Mar'20	Mar'21	Mar'22	Mar'23	Mar'24	Mar'25
Equity and Liabilities
Shareholders Fund +	8.47	13.07	13.50	36.46	38	40.94	52.29	58.25	66.57	69.80
Share Capital ⓘ	4.20	4.20	4.20	4.20	4.20	4.20	4.20	4.20	4.20	4.20
Reserves ⓘ	4.27	8.87	9.30	32.26	33.80	36.74	48.09	54.05	62.37	65.60
Debt +	32.23	24.97	36.92	49.69	44.50	56.07	45.39	66.26	64.04	68.81
Long Term Debt	20.68	14.81	27.83	28.91	26.34	44.54	41.10	33.96	29.85	28.65
Short Term Debt	11.55	10.16	9.10	20.77	18.16	11.53	4.29	32.30	34.19	40.16
Minority Interest	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Trade Payables	38.13	53.35	37.24	37.70	54.96	49.22	58.92	48.96	61.72	52.03
Others Liabilities ⓘ	15.01	14.17	16.67	24.72	19.50	29.12	30.44	30.88	31.64	34.88
Total Liabilities ⓘ	93.85	105.56	104.33	148.56	156.96	175.34	187.04	204.34	223.97	225.51
Fixed Assets
Net Fixed Assets ⓘ +	43.99	52.55	50.01	88.40	84.43	85.60	96.96	101.33	102.90	120.92
Gross Block	94.86	107.51	108.74	151.29	152.26	157.01	172.43	181.88	189.23	213.53
Accumulated Depreciation	50.87	54.96	58.73	62.89	67.83	71.41	75.47	80.55	86.34	92.61
CWIP ⓘ	0	0.29	0.64	0.51	0.54	3.39	6.28	5.41	6.90	1.15
Investments ⓘ	0.13	0.44	0.16	0.15	0.15	0.40	0.33	0.34	0.36	0.38
Inventories	19.24	16.74	15.19	20.33	28.69	32.16	21.86	31.99	37.71	34.63
Trade Receivables	19.70	20.85	25.23	26.01	30.47	35.07	45.71	45.84	53.17	46.42
Cash Equivalents	3.11	2.42	2.46	4.72	3.33	5.88	3.59	7.56	7.06	6.61
Others Assets ⓘ	7.68	12.28	10.63	8.44	9.35	12.84	12.30	11.87	15.88	15.40
Total Assets ⓘ	93.85	105.56	104.33	148.56	156.96	175.34	187.04	204.34	223.97	225.51

Cash Flow

(All Figures are in Crores.)

PARTICULARS	Mar'16	Mar'17	Mar'18	Mar'19	Mar'20	Mar'21	Mar'22	Mar'23	Mar'24	Mar'25
Cash Flow From Operating Activity ⓘ +	-4.08	13.44	-7.55	11.17	10.58	10.70	34.42	-0.87	19.01	22.58
PBT ⓘ	-3.74	-5.97	0.91	3.08	0.41	7.23	15.80	8.10	9.22	4.27
Adjustment ⓘ	8.25	7.11	7.45	10.14	11.48	11.06	12	12.03	13.72	15.33
Changes in Working Capital ⓘ	-4.84	12.3	-15.9	-1.73	-0.81	-6.79	8.53	-19.05	-3.41	2.98
Tax Paid ⓘ	-0	0	0	-0.32	-0.50	-0.80	-1.91	-1.95	-0.52	0
Cash Flow From Investing Activity ⓘ +	-1.73	-2.09	-1.03	-18.49	-0.85	-9.01	-18.29	-8.95	-9.11	-18.48
Capex	-1.73	-2.34	-0.95	-19.27	-0.99	-8.22	-18.54	-8.58	-8.84	-18.55
Net Investments	0	0.02	-0.30	0.52	-0.12	-0.99	0.13	-0.52	-0.54	-0.23
Others ⓘ	0	0.23	0.23	0.26	0.27	0.20	0.12	0.16	0.26	0.29
Cash Flow From Financing Activity ⓘ +	3.14	-11.15	8.33	9.58	-11.12	0.86	-18.42	13.79	-10.40	-4.55
Net Proceeds from Shares ⓘ	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Net Proceeds from Borrowing ⓘ	3.14	-5.87	13.01	3.85	-1.92	14.79	-3.42	-7.12	-4.09	-1.22
Interest Paid ⓘ	0	-3.89	-3.63	-5.95	-6.59	-7.30	-7.76	-7.10	-8.20	-9.30
Dividend Paid ⓘ	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Others ⓘ	0	-1.39	-1.06	11.68	-2.61	-6.63	-7.24	28.01	1.89	5.97
Net Cash Flow ⓘ	-2.67	0.20	-0.25	2.26	-1.38	2.55	-2.29	3.97	-0.50	-0.45

Finance Ratio

PARTICULARS	Mar'16	Mar'17	Mar'18	Mar'19	Mar'20	Mar'21	Mar'22	Mar'23	Mar'24	Mar'25
Ratios
ROE (%)	-18.19	-39.15	1.87	5.67	1.78	16.12	24.54	10.68	11.19	4.71
ROCE (%)	0.97	-4.81	9.13	12.25	8.12	15.73	22.77	13.04	12.92	9.42
Asset Turnover Ratio	1.89	2.26	1.91	2.21	1.73	1.78	2.52	2.64	2.46	2.18
PAT to CFO Conversion(x)	N/A	N/A	-30.2	7.87	16.03	1.68	3.01	-0.15	2.72	7.03
Working Capital Days
Receivable Days	40	33	42	34	39	40	32	32	34	37
Inventory Days	32	29	29	23	34	37	22	19	24	27
Payable Days	105	100	117	69	87	98	66	55	54	58

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Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd FAQs

The current trading price of Univer Starch-Chem on 17-Apr-2026 16:59 is ₹142.4.

Market capitalization or market cap is determined by multiplying the current market price of a company's shares with the total number of shares outstanding. As of 16-Apr-2026 the market cap of Univer Starch-Chem stood at ₹59.81 Cr

The latest P/E ratio of Univer Starch-Chem as of 16-Apr-2026 is 9.29.

The latest P/B ratio of Univer Starch-Chem as of 16-Apr-2026 is 0.82.

The 52-week high of Univer Starch-Chem is ₹192.8 and the 52-week low is ₹109.6.

The TTM revenue is Trailing Twelve Months sales. The TTM revenue/sales of Univer Starch-Chem is ₹474 ( Cr.) .

About Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd

Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd. has achieved remarkable milestones during the history of last 30 years since its incorporation in 1973. The company has successfully enhanced the production capacity of Maize Refining from 60 MT to 400 MT per day.

The product range has been also successfully expanded to cater the requirements of Food, Pharmaceutical, Textile, Paper & Adhesive industries. The process of new product development has been accomplished through the instantaneous efforts of different teams like marketing, R & D, engineering & production. The companyâ€™s R & D laboratory is recognized by D.S.I.R., Govt. of India. The company was awarded by OPPI as the â€œBest Vendorâ€™ in the category of â€˜Excipient Supplierâ€ for the year 1998-99. The company has an H.R.D. centre for training the staff and workers on Total Quality Management, Productivity and ISO 9000.

The company is thriving in sectors of Energy, Environment under the dynamic leadership of Management. The company has sophisticated and full-fledged effluent treatment plant along with Bio-Digestors in which Biogas is generated from the factory effluents. The biogas is being utilized as the fuel for by-product driers and boilers and actively participating in the National Campaign of â€œSave Energy Save Nationâ€.

The company has also established Wind Mill to generate 0.6 M.W. power and also succeeded in establishing a Co-Generation Power plant for captive consumption. The management is dedicated in the service of mankind with the production and supply of quality products through Maize Refining industry.

The group was founded by Hon'ble Shri Dadasaheb Rawal, the Ex-Ruler, ex-MLA & Freedom Fighter. He being a progressive minded person took the lead in updating technology, products, quality, system and transportation and delivery of the liquid products etc. In his efforts he has been first in many spheres in India like introduction of tankerisation for transport of Liquid Glucose and Dextrose Syrup.

Product range of the company includes:

Maize Starch Powder - IP (Super Quality)
Maize Starch Powder - IP (Special Quality)
Maize Starch Powder - (Pure)
Maize Starch Powder -(Best Quality)
Unigel - 160, 270 & 500
Liquid Glucose - IG & So2- free
Utexlose
White Dextrins
Unisol - B &T
Dextrose Monohydrate
Dextrose Anhydrous IP-r
Dextrose Syrup
High Maltose Corn Syrup
Caramel ( All types of BIS Mark)
Maize Germ
Maize Germ Oil Cake
Maize Gluten ( 60%, 50% & 40%)
Pepsize â€“ 200 (Oxidized Starch)
Unicats 25/45 (Cationic Starch)
Unifilm â€“ 10 (Esterified Starch)
Unistar â€“ 65 (Amphoteric Starch)
Maize Refined Oil â€“ â€œCORNELLOâ€

Milestones:

Supply of Liquid Glucose through tankers first time in India.
Pioneering production in Maharashtra of starch, DMH, DAH, LG and Refined Corn Oil for pharmaceutical and food industries.
Pioneering development andBulk Supply of Modified Starches for O.N.G.C.
Development and supply of Pregelatinised Starch as an import substitute for pharmaceutical industry in India.
Universal Starch Chem Allied Ltd. was awarded by Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India as â€œBest Vendorâ€ in the category of â€œExcipient Supplierâ€ for the year 1998-99.
Biodigestor project for producing biogas from factory effluents.
Power generation by wind mill

Achievements/ recognition:

Best Vendor Award from M/s. OPPI for the Year 1998-99
Environmental Pollution Control Award
Chairman & M.D. receiving the Best Vendor Award from OPPI for the year 1998-99

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