GHCL Limited

GHCL Limited (GHCL) is a micro-cap Chemicals company valued at ₹3,596 crore operating in Commodity Chemicals on the NSE and BSE.

Recent price move

GHCL Limited last traded at ₹391, modestly up 1.47% on the day.

Recent developments

2026-08-01: GHCL reported a 32% increase in first-quarter profit to ₹191.18 crore, driven by lower costs, though warned of potential margin pressures in the future.

Financial performance

The company's business has declined over the past three years, with revenue falling 12.3% annually and net profit dropping 25.5% annually. However, the latest quarter saw a 32.8% rise in net profit compared to the same quarter a year earlier, despite a 2.7% drop in revenue.

Valuation multiples

The stock trades at 7.8 times earnings, 1.10 times book value. It yields 2.8%.

Things to watch

Net profit margin has narrowed by 4.2 percentage points to 15.4%, and annual net profit fell 24.3% despite a slight rise in revenue. The stock is 39.8% below its 52-week high, and profit growth has slowed significantly over the past five years.

Where it stands

GHCL's latest quarter showed improved profitability, but annual results reflect a broader decline in performance. The stock's distance from its 52-week high and the narrowing net profit margin are key factors to note.

Summarised by DocStoX's model on 2026-10-03 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.