Dai-Ichi Karkaria Limited

Dai-Ichi Karkaria Limited (DAICHI) is a micro-cap Chemicals company valued at ₹227 crore operating in Specialty Chemicals on the NSE and BSE.

Recent price move

Dai-Ichi Karkaria Limited last traded at ₹307, unchanged on the day.

Recent developments

On 2026-08-20, the company announced a dividend of ₹1.50 per share, ex-date. In the latest quarter, net profit rose sharply to ₹6 crore, up from ₹2 crore in the same quarter a year earlier. The company reported a net loss of ₹1 crore in its latest financial year, but the latest quarter showed a profit.

Financial performance

The company's business has deteriorated over the past year, with annual revenue falling 11.0% to ₹161 crore. However, the latest quarter saw revenue rise 46.6% year-on-year to ₹58 crore, and net profit surged 178.1% to ₹6 crore, indicating a potential turnaround in recent months. Net profit margin has plunged to -0.6% from 3.3% a year ago, and return on equity remains negative at -0.3%.

Valuation multiples

The stock trades at 117.5 times earnings, 1.31 times book value. It yields 0.4%.

Things to watch

The company reported a net loss of ₹1 crore in its latest financial year, despite a sharp rise in the latest quarter's net profit. Net profit margin has fallen to -0.6%, and return on capital employed is negative at -3.6%. The stock is 16.6% below its 52-week high, and the company has not had any foreign or domestic institutional holdings in the past year.

Where it stands

The company ended its latest financial year with a net loss of ₹1 crore, but the latest quarter showed a net profit of ₹6 crore, up 178.1% from the same quarter a year earlier. The stock is 16.6% below its 52-week high, and the company has not had any foreign or domestic institutional holdings in the past year. The latest quarter's net profit of ₹6 crore is the most significant figure.

Summarised by DocStoX's model on 2026-10-04 from company filings, exchange data and news. This is a factual summary, not a rating or a recommendation. Informational only, not investment advice. Consult a SEBI-registered adviser before investing.