Hikal Limited HIKAL NSEPHARMA
Hikal Limited, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells various chemical intermediates, specialty chemicals, and active pharma ingredients to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, animal health, crop protection, and specialty chemicals indusries. It operates through two segments, Pharmaceuticals and Crop Protection. The company also manufactures pesticides and herbicides, which include diuron tech, temephos tech, thiacloprid tech, clothianidin tech, dichloroaniline, N-bromosuccinimide, prothioconazole technical, trifloxystrobin technical, and BIT. In addition, it offers solutions in contract research, custom synthesis, and custom manufacturing of intermediates and active ingredients. Further, the company provides anti-convulsant, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, Anti-parasitic, anti-lipemic, anti-histaminic, anti-depressant, anti-psychotic, anti-emetic, anti-diabetic, anti-thrombotic, Anti-viral, anti-hypertensive, and Haemorheologic; animal health products, such as anti-tick, anti-parasitic, analgesic, anabolic steroids, female sex hormone, insecticide, and NSAID; and specialty biocides and antimicrobial actives, as well as additives for leather, paint coatings, paper, water treatment, personal care, building materials, and textile industries. The company also exports its products. It operates in India, the United States, Canada, Europe, South East Asia, and internationally. The company was formerly known as Hikal Chemical Industries Ltd. and changed its name to Hikal Limited in April 2000. Hikal Limited was incorporated in 1988 and is headquartered in Navi Mumbai, India.
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PROS
No notable strengths flagged.
CONS
- Revenue declined at -5.4% CAGR over 5 years.
- Earnings shrank at -54.1% CAGR over 5 years.
- Trading 48.3% below its 52-week high.
- In a downtrend (50-DMA below 200-DMA).
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Fundamental Growth
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Peer comparison
Peer companies in the same sector (Healthcare).
| # | Name | CMP ₹ | P/E | Mkt Cap | Div Yld % | ROCE % | ROE % | Rev CAGR 5Y % | Profit CAGR 5Y % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HIKAL Hikal Limited NSEPHARMA | 195.28 | - | ₹2,407.82 Cr | 0.51% | -0.96% | - | -5.44% | -54.09% |
| 2 | SUNPHARMA Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited NIFTY50NSEAIPHARMA | 1,799.20 | 37.59 | ₹4.32 L Cr | 0.92% | 17.94% | 14.72% | 10.39% | 10.65% |
| 3 | DIVISLAB Divi's Laboratories Limited NSEPHARMA | 6,667.00 | 68.97 | ₹1.77 L Cr | 0.45% | 18.96% | 16.19% | 11.27% | 12.08% |
| 4 | TORNTPHARM Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited NSEPHARMA | 4,410.80 | 68.96 | ₹1.49 L Cr | 0.86% | 9.06% | 16.98% | 13.27% | 20.21% |
| 5 | CIPLA Cipla Limited NIFTY50NSEAIPHARMA | 1,401.00 | 29.16 | ₹1.13 L Cr | 0.93% | 14.88% | 11.74% | 7.23% | 11.45% |
| 6 | DRREDDY Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited NIFTY50NSEAIPHARMA | 1,303.50 | 25.90 | ₹1.09 L Cr | 0.61% | 14.00% | 11.83% | 10.96% | -2.35% |
| 7 | ZYDUSLIFE Zydus Lifesciences Limited NSEPHARMA | 1,077.70 | 21.51 | ₹1.08 L Cr | 0.09% | 19.24% | 18.32% | 16.55% | 36.99% |
| 8 | LUPIN Lupin Limited NIFTY_MIDNSEPHARMA | 2,267.70 | 19.49 | ₹1.04 L Cr | 0.53% | 28.42% | 26.91% | 19.10% | 131.46% |
| 9 | MANKIND Mankind Pharma Limited NIFTY_MIDNSEPHARMA | 2,375.60 | 51.29 | ₹98,090.71 Cr | 0.08% | 13.78% | 12.45% | 17.73% | 14.28% |
Quarterly Results
Figures in INR.
| Metric | Sep 2024 | Dec 2024 | Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | - | 550.00 Cr | 371.30 Cr | 316.20 Cr | 490.70 Cr | 517.00 Cr |
| Cost of Revenue | - | - | 232.20 Cr | 186.80 Cr | 126.30 Cr | 232.00 Cr | 216.60 Cr |
| Gross Profit | - | - | 317.80 Cr | 184.50 Cr | 189.90 Cr | 258.70 Cr | 300.40 Cr |
| Operating Expenses | - | - | 232.10 Cr | 198.80 Cr | 223.90 Cr | 217.20 Cr | 237.00 Cr |
| Operating Income | - | - | 85.70 Cr | -14.30 Cr | -34.00 Cr | 41.50 Cr | 63.40 Cr |
| EBITDA | - | - | 123.90 Cr | 26.10 Cr | 9.10 Cr | 47.50 Cr | 64.90 Cr |
| Interest Expense | - | - | 17.90 Cr | 17.10 Cr | 14.90 Cr | 15.50 Cr | 14.60 Cr |
| Pretax Income | - | - | 68.30 Cr | -30.40 Cr | -47.00 Cr | -9.20 Cr | 8.30 Cr |
| Tax Provision | - | - | 18.10 Cr | -8.00 Cr | -12.10 Cr | -3.30 Cr | -6.10 Cr |
| Net Income | - | - | 50.20 Cr | -22.40 Cr | -34.90 Cr | -5.90 Cr | 14.40 Cr |
| Diluted EPS | 1.48 | - | 4.07 | -1.82 | -2.83 | -0.48 | 1.17 |
Profit & Loss (Annual)
Figures in INR.
| Metric | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | 2,004.70 Cr | 1,768.70 Cr | 1,843.50 Cr | 1,695.20 Cr |
| Cost of Revenue | - | 1,142.27 Cr | 864.10 Cr | 837.30 Cr | 761.70 Cr |
| Gross Profit | - | 862.44 Cr | 904.60 Cr | 1,006.20 Cr | 933.50 Cr |
| Operating Expenses | - | 713.51 Cr | 755.00 Cr | 812.20 Cr | 876.90 Cr |
| Operating Income | - | 148.93 Cr | 149.60 Cr | 194.00 Cr | 56.60 Cr |
| EBITDA | - | 255.31 Cr | 266.30 Cr | 333.40 Cr | 147.60 Cr |
| Interest Expense | - | 40.93 Cr | 53.20 Cr | 75.20 Cr | 62.10 Cr |
| Pretax Income | - | 105.36 Cr | 95.50 Cr | 123.80 Cr | -78.30 Cr |
| Tax Provision | - | 26.98 Cr | 25.90 Cr | 33.00 Cr | -29.50 Cr |
| Net Income | - | 78.38 Cr | 69.60 Cr | 90.80 Cr | -48.80 Cr |
| Diluted EPS | 13.02 | 6.36 | 5.64 | 7.36 | - |
Compounded Sales Growth
| 5 Years: | -5.44% |
| 1 Year: | 37.30% |
Compounded Profit Growth
| 5 Years: | -54.09% |
| 1 Year: | 68.30% |
Stock Price Performance
| 1 Year: | -47.28% |
| 6 Months: | -10.83% |
| 3 Months: | -2.63% |
| 1 Month: | +3.19% |
Balance Sheet (Annual)
Figures in INR.
| Metric | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | - | 2,385.48 Cr | 2,487.10 Cr | 2,528.90 Cr | 2,365.40 Cr |
| Current Assets | - | 939.02 Cr | 966.60 Cr | 995.40 Cr | 884.10 Cr |
| Cash & Equivalents | - | 26.73 Cr | 12.70 Cr | 13.00 Cr | 9.60 Cr |
| Inventory | - | 316.74 Cr | 303.70 Cr | 334.50 Cr | 358.10 Cr |
| Receivables | - | 441.78 Cr | 550.30 Cr | 522.40 Cr | 441.60 Cr |
| Total Liabilities | - | 1,252.01 Cr | 1,299.40 Cr | 1,266.60 Cr | 1,166.60 Cr |
| Current Liabilities | - | 661.55 Cr | 756.60 Cr | 789.50 Cr | 678.90 Cr |
| Long Term Debt | - | 489.88 Cr | 422.90 Cr | 367.20 Cr | 373.10 Cr |
| Total Debt | - | 748.18 Cr | 817.60 Cr | 764.70 Cr | 683.80 Cr |
| Total Equity | - | 1,133.47 Cr | 1,187.70 Cr | 1,262.30 Cr | 1,198.80 Cr |
| Shares Outstanding | - | 12.33 Cr | 12.33 Cr | 12.33 Cr | 12.33 Cr |
Cash Flows (Annual)
Figures in INR.
| Metric | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | - | 315.31 Cr | 186.70 Cr | 280.40 Cr | 302.00 Cr |
| Investing Cash Flow | - | -292.34 Cr | -173.70 Cr | -136.50 Cr | -145.30 Cr |
| Financing Cash Flow | - | -7.68 Cr | -27.00 Cr | -143.60 Cr | -160.10 Cr |
| Capital Expenditure | - | -302.62 Cr | -204.20 Cr | -137.30 Cr | -148.10 Cr |
| Free Cash Flow | - | 12.69 Cr | -17.50 Cr | 143.10 Cr | 153.90 Cr |
| Net Change in Cash | - | 15.29 Cr | -14.00 Cr | 30.00 L | -3.40 Cr |
Ratios (Annual)
Figures in %.
| Metric | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin % | - | 43.0% | 51.1% | 54.6% | 55.1% |
| Operating Margin % | - | 7.4% | 8.5% | 10.5% | 3.3% |
| Net Margin % | - | 3.9% | 3.9% | 4.9% | -2.9% |
| ROE % | - | 6.9% | 5.9% | 7.2% | -4.1% |
| ROCE % | - | 8.6% | 8.6% | 11.2% | 3.4% |
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