Galaxy Surfactants Ltd (GALAXYSURF) Stock Analysis: Valuation, Latest Results, Financial Ratios & DeciZen Rating

BSE: 540935 | NSE: GALAXYSURF | Household & Personal Products | Small Cap

Galaxy Surfactants Share Price

2,005.85 -8.35 -0.41%
as on 05-Dec'25 12:42

Galaxy Surfactants Ltd (GALAXYSURF) Stock Analysis: Valuation, Latest Results, Financial Ratios & DeciZen Rating

BSE: 540935 | NSE: GALAXYSURF | Household & Personal Products | Small Cap

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2. Valuation

Undervalued

3. Price Trend

Galaxy Surfactants stock performance -

Key Ratios
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P/E Ratio (CD):
24.93
Market Cap:
7,141.3 Cr.
52-wk low:
1,991.7
52-wk high:
2,933.1

Is Galaxy Surfactants Ltd an attractive stock to invest in?

1. Is Galaxy Surfactants Ltd a good quality company?

Past 10 year's financial track record analysis by Moneyworks4me indicates that Galaxy Surfactants Ltd is a good quality company.

2. Is Galaxy Surfactants Ltd undervalued or overvalued?

The key valuation ratios of Galaxy Surfactants Ltd's currently when compared to its past seem to suggest it is in the Undervalued zone.

3. Is Galaxy Surfactants Ltd a good buy now?

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

10 Year X-Ray of Galaxy Surfactants:

Analysis of Financial Track Record

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

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

Financial track record gives insight into the company's performance on key parameters over the past ten years. MoneyWorks4me’s proprietary colour codes make it easy for retail investors to gauge the company’s past performance.
Galaxy Surfactants Ltd has performed well in majority of the past ten years indicating its past ten year financial track record is very good

Value Creation

Value Creation Index Colour Code Guide

Mar'16Mar'17Mar'18Mar'19Mar'20Mar'21Mar'22Mar'23Mar'24Mar'25TTM
ROCE % 23.4%25.8%24.5%27.4%23.9%25.6%19.5%24.2%17.8%16.6%-
Value Creation
Index
0.70.90.81.00.80.90.40.80.30.2-

Growth Parameters

Growth Parameters Colour Code Guide

Sales 1,8012,1612,4342,7632,5962,7843,6864,4643,7944,2244,791
Sales YoY Gr.-20%12.6%13.5%-6%7.2%32.4%21.1%-15%11.3%-
Adj EPS 28.641.643.755.164.98574.210781.586.380.8
YoY Gr.-45.6%5.2%26%17.9%31%-12.7%44.2%-23.8%5.9%-
BVPS (₹) 124.6162.2202.8247.3301.2367.1444.1531614.7666.4715
Adj Net
Profit
101147155195230301263379289306286
Cash Flow from Ops. 1701111452833163654.9573518421-
Debt/CF from Ops. 2.43.52.41.11.20.774.20.50.30.3-

CAGR

CAGR Colour Code Guide

9 Years 5 Years 3 Years 1 Years
Sales 9.9%10.2%4.7%11.3%
Adj EPS 13.1%5.9%5.2%5.9%
BVPS20.5%17.2%14.5%8.4%
Share Price - 0.9% -10.2% -30.1%

Key Financial Parameters

Performance Ratio Colour Code Guide

Mar'16Mar'17Mar'18Mar'19Mar'20Mar'21Mar'22Mar'23Mar'24Mar'25TTM
Return on
Equity %
25.2292424.523.725.418.321.914.213.511.7
Op. Profit
Mgn %
1312.611.812.814.216.110.912.712.211.59.7
Net Profit
Mgn %
5.66.86.47.18.910.87.18.57.67.26
Debt to
Equity
0.90.70.50.30.40.20.20.10.10.10
Working Cap
Days
11411312912513213113012213212981
Cash Conv.
Cycle
5050555359586261665743

Recent Performance Summary

Sales growth is good in last 4 quarters at 22.49%

Return on Equity has declined versus last 3 years average to 11.70%

Sales growth has been subdued in last 3 years 4.65%

Net Profit has been subdued in last 3 years 5.17%

Latest Financials - Galaxy Surfactants Ltd.

Standalone Consolidated
TTM EPS (₹) 45.6 80.8
TTM Sales (₹ Cr.) 3,335 4,791
BVPS (₹.) 425.5 715
Reserves (₹ Cr.) 1,473 2,499
P/BV 4.73 2.82
PE 44.17 24.93
From the Market
52 Week Low / High (₹) 1991.65 / 2933.05
All Time Low / High (₹) 885.00 / 3600.00
Market Cap (₹ Cr.) 7,141
Equity (₹ Cr.) 35.5
Face Value (₹) 10
Industry PE 54.3

Management X-Ray of Galaxy Surfactants:

Shareholding Pattern

Promoter's Holding & Share Pledging

Pledged *0.000.010.020.020.020.020.020.020.020.02
* Pledged shares as % of Promoter's holding (%)

Valuation of Galaxy Surfactants - Consolidated Basis

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Key Ratios of Galaxy Surfactants

Adj EPS (Rs.)

Sales (Cr.)

ROE (%)

ROCE (%)

Profit And Loss

(All Figures are in Crores.)
PARTICULARSMar'16Mar'17Mar'18Mar'19Mar'20Mar'21Mar'22Mar'23Mar'24Mar'25
Sales1,8012,1612,4342,7632,5962,7843,6864,4643,7944,224
Operating Expenses 1,5681,8902,1462,4162,2292,3373,2863,8973,3343,741
Manufacturing Costs116112119126128134161186193192
Material Costs1,1371,4601,6861,8871,6581,7112,5123,0132,4862,796
Employee Cost 144142146160178204212248275303
Other Costs 171176195243264287402449379451
Operating Profit 234271288347367447400567461483
Operating Profit Margin (%) 13.0%12.6%11.8%12.6%14.2%16.1%10.8%12.7%12.1%11.4%
Other Income 610101171214113727
Interest 33273130241313222219
Depreciation 4547495162747183100110
Exceptional Items 0000000000
Profit Before Tax 161207219277289372329473375380
Tax 60606186587067927476
Profit After Tax 101148158191230302263381301305
PAT Margin (%) 5.6%6.8%6.5%6.9%8.9%10.9%7.1%8.5%7.9%7.2%
Adjusted EPS (₹)28.541.644.653.965.085.274.1107.585.086.0
Dividend Payout Ratio (%)21%14%16%15%22%21%24%20%26%26%

Balance Sheet

(All Figures are in Crores.)
PARTICULARSMar'16Mar'17Mar'18Mar'19Mar'20Mar'21Mar'22Mar'23Mar'24Mar'25

Equity and Liabilities

Shareholders Fund 4425757198771,0681,3011,5741,8832,1792,363
Share Capital 35353535353535353535
Reserves 4065396838411,0321,2661,5391,8472,1442,327
Minority Interest0000000000
Debt33733329225332023733624094128
Long Term Debt19412872891177780894617
Short Term Debt14220522016420316025715148110
Trade Payables186252328306273377519430446620
Others Liabilities 136122113127151133167175187340
Total Liabilities 1,1001,2831,4521,5631,8122,0492,5972,7282,9063,450

Fixed Assets

Gross Block7868438779981,2811,2891,4081,6641,8031,952
Accumulated Depreciation350388430479533577648741831922
Net Fixed Assets 4364564475197487127609239721,030
CWIP 5110258366124205139159262
Investments 000064300198299
Inventories236317346351325428712646556724
Trade Receivables250347418427439469638615593686
Cash Equivalents 162628265411171248239216
Others Assets 112126189158174161209157189233
Total Assets 1,1001,2831,4521,5631,8122,0492,5972,7282,9063,450

Cash Flow

(All Figures are in Crores.)
PARTICULARSMar'16Mar'17Mar'18Mar'19Mar'20Mar'21Mar'22Mar'23Mar'24Mar'25
Cash Flow From Operating Activity 1701111452833163655573518421
PBT 161207219277289372329473375380
Adjustment 75747480848280105110104
Changes in Working Capital -5-113-89111-19-345901114
Tax Paid -62-57-58-75-69-71-59-95-78-68
Cash Flow From Investing Activity -59-43-55-167-151-165-84-149-344-295
Capex 7-44-56-168-141-107-155-144-156-216
Net Investments 0100-11-6268-9-202-85
Others -661211434146
Cash Flow From Financing Activity -110-57-90-119-144-16559-264-189-157
Net Proceeds from Shares 0000000000
Net Proceeds from Borrowing 0-77-61-717-57110-38-53
Interest Paid -31-26-29-27-23-15-13-24-23-20
Dividend Paid -38-17-13-30-94-49-14-128-14-135
Others -416413-55-44-4386-122-11351
Net Cash Flow 0111-42135-20160-14-31

Finance Ratio

PARTICULARSMar'16Mar'17Mar'18Mar'19Mar'20Mar'21Mar'22Mar'23Mar'24Mar'25
Ratios
ROE (%)25.2129.0424.4323.9423.725.5118.2822.0414.8413.43
ROCE (%)23.3625.7924.5127.3823.9225.6319.524.1617.8216.6
Asset Turnover Ratio1.731.891.81.831.541.441.591.681.351.33
PAT to CFO Conversion(x)1.680.750.921.481.371.210.021.51.721.38
Working Capital Days
Receivable Days46495756616055515855
Inventory Days47454946484956565855
Payable Days58556361646965576470

Galaxy Surfactants Ltd Stock News

Galaxy Surfactants Ltd FAQs

The current trading price of Galaxy Surfactants on 05-Dec-2025 12:42 is ₹2,005.9.
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 04-Dec-2025 the market cap of Galaxy Surfactants stood at ₹7,141.3.
The latest P/E ratio of Galaxy Surfactants as of 04-Dec-2025 is 44.17.
The latest P/B ratio of Galaxy Surfactants as of 04-Dec-2025 is 4.73.
The 52-week high of Galaxy Surfactants is ₹2,933.1 and the 52-week low is ₹1,991.7.
The TTM revenue is Trailing Twelve Months sales. The TTM revenue/sales of Galaxy Surfactants is ₹3,335 ( Cr.) .

About Galaxy Surfactants Ltd

The company was incorporated on May 20, 1986 as ‘Galaxy Surfactants Private Limited’ at Mumbai, Maharashtra as a private limited company under the Companies Act, 1956. Subsequently, the company was converted into a public company pursuant to special resolution passed by shareholders on January 24, 1995 and the name of the company was changed to ‘Galaxy Surfactants Limited’ and a Fresh Certificate of Incorporation consequent upon conversion to public limited Company dated March 13, 1995 was issued by the Registrar of Companies, Maharashtra at Mumbai. 

The company is one of the leading manufacturers and marketers of surfactants and specialty chemicals in India for the Personal and Home Care (“PHC”) industry. The company produces a range of vital cosmetic ingredients including active ingredients, UV protection and functional products. Its products cater to some of the largest global brands in the FMCG sector and find applications in skin care, hair care, oral care, body wash, sun care, household cleaners and fabric care segments. From a modest beginning in 1980 with two products by its promoters, the company has today transformed its business into a value based, technology driven, environment conscious and customer oriented organization with a vast product portfolio and with sales spread over several countries.

Business area of the company

The company is engaged in manufacturing of surfactants and other specialty ingredients for the personal care and home care industries. Its products find application in a host of consumer centric personal care and home care products, including, inter alia, skin care, oral care, hair care, cosmetics, toiletries and detergent products.

Product group

  • Fatty Alcohol Sulfates and Ether Sulfates
  • Fatty alcohol Ethoxylates & LABSA
  • Foam & Viscosity Boosters
  • Mild Surfactants
  • Pearlizers
  • Surfactant Blends
  • Syndet and TBB
  • Sunscreens
  • Functional Actives
  • Preservatives and Blends
  • Awards and recognitions

2015

  • The company was accorded “Best Supply Partner” by Unilever Procurement South Asia for Excellence in quality and service.
  • ‘Certificate of Participation’ in Gujarat Cleaner Production Award 2014-15 by Govt. of Gujarat
  • ‘’Trishul Award’’ for the outstanding export performance for the year 2012-13 by CHEMEXCIL
  • ‘’Gold Award’’ for the outstanding export performance for the year 2011-12 by CHEMEXCIL
  • ‘’You can make a difference (YCMAD)’’ award by Colgate in Jan. 2015
  • “Best HR Practices” by National Institute of Personal Management
  • 50 Most Talented CSR Leaders

2016

  • The company was accorded “Gold Award” by CHEMEXIL - Castor Oil and Specialty Chemicals Panel for export performance in Large Scale Sector
  • CSR Leadership Award by National CSR Leadership Congress & Awards for the year 2015-16
  • EcoVadis Gold Recognition Level
  • 5-S workplace mgmt. system to Jhagadia site
  • Certificate of Recognition for Conducting LCA (Lifecycle Assessment) Study in Surfactants Sector in India using GaBi Software (awarded by Thinkstep)
  • Sustainable Beauty Award 2016 - Sustainable Ingredient Award, Runner-up to TRI-K Industries
  • 100 Most Impactful CSR Leaders

2017-18

  • Innovation Award - Best Ingredient Award - GOLD HPCI India 2018 Awarded for its Innovative product ‘Galsoft GLI 21’
  • Responsible Care Logo Indian Chemical Council Recertification of RC logo for India operations
  • Great Place to Work Great Place to Work® Institute for the year 2017-18 Award for its best workplace
  • ‘Iconic Company’ Award to Galaxy & ‘Distinguish Leader’ recognition to Mr. U. Shekhar Indian HPC Industry Association Awarded in ISDC conference at Goa ‘Distinguish Leader’ recognition given to its MD Mr. U. Shekhar for his contribution to the growth and development of the HPC Industry in India
  • 'Innovative Best Practices in Branding’ ITM Institute and Brand Safari CSR case study competition winner
  • 7 ‘Gold’, and 2 ‘Silver’ CCQC Mumbai Quality Circle Competition
  • 2 Gold, and 1 Silver CCQC Ankaleshwar Quality Circle Competition
  • 5 ‘Par Excellence’, 3 ‘Excellence’ 2 ‘Distinguished’ NCQC Mysore Quality Circle Competition

2018-19

  • ICIS Innovation Award 2018 in the Best Process Innovation Category for Green Process for the manufacture of Amino Acid Surfactants
  • Innovation Award: Silver at HPCI Mumbai 2019 for Galguard NT
  • Outstanding Contribution to “Partner to Win” by Unilever, ACI 2019

2019-20

  • Reliable Supplier Recognition
  • Strategic Business Partner on Global Outlook 2020
  • Innovation Award - Gold at HPCI 2020
  • Gold - National Awards for Manufacturing Competitiveness (NAMC) 2019
  • Great Place to WorkCertified for Nov 2019 - Dec 2020
  • IP Excellence in India 2019

Milestones

  • 1986: Incorporation of the company
  • 1995: Acquisition of Galaxy Chemicals
  • 1995: Conversion of the company from private to public company
  • 1995: Amalgamation of GOPL with the company
  • 1997: First sulfonation plant set up at Taloja
  • 1999: Launch of first international office in Bangkok, Thailand, for serving Asia-Pacific Region
  • 2001: Amalgamation of GOIL with the company
  • 2003: GC US became the company’s subsidiary
  • 2004: Setting up of first EOU at Taloja
  • 2008: GHML became the company’s subsidiary
  • 2009: GC Egypt became the company’s Step down subsidiary
  • 2009: Rainbow Holdings became the company’s step down subsidiary
  • 2009: A joint venture was formed in June 2009 by Gerd Dahms, Sebestian Dahms, Andreas Jung and Rainbow Holdings GmbH acquiring shares of OTC GmbH and TRI-K.
  • 2009: TRI-K became the company’s step down subsidiary
  • 2009: Maybrook became the company’s step down subsidiary
  • 2012: Commissioning of Galaxy Chemicals Egypt and Jhagadia Plants
  • 2014: Purchase of business of Surfactants International LLC
  • 2016: Expansion of Jhagadia Plant for mild surfactants
  • 2018: Galaxy Surfactants Limited was listed on the Indian stock exchanges on 8th February, 2018
  • 2018-19: Launched GalFUSION LLDC, a high performing, safe, ecofriendly, value for money premium surfactant concentrate specially designed for Fabric care
  • 2019-20: Galguard LipoG, a non-toxic ingredient for preservation, was manufactured at the pilot-scale 
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