Himadri Speciality Chemical Limited

Himadri Speciality Chemical Limited (HSCL) is a mid-cap Chemicals company valued at ₹33,322 crore operating in Carbon Black on the NSE and BSE.

Recent price move

Himadri Speciality Chemical Limited last traded at ₹660.9, modestly down 0.29% on the day.

Recent developments

On 2026-08-25, the company updated investors on its investment in Sicona Battery Technologies Pty Ltd. On 2026-06-29, the company announced plans to build a 100 GW battery material plant, expected to generate ₹30,000 crore in additional revenue over five years.

Financial performance

The company's business has improved, with annual net profit rising 36.0% to ₹755 crore, while annual revenue grew just 1.0% to ₹4,661 crore. The latest quarter saw revenue rise 28.1% to ₹1,432 crore and net profit increase 27.6% to ₹228 crore, outpacing the same quarter a year earlier. The net profit margin expanded 4.2 percentage points to 16.2%, and return on equity remained steady at 16.0%.

Valuation multiples

The stock trades at 43.8 times earnings, 7.12 times book value. It yields 0.1%.

Things to watch

The stock is 19.5% below its 52-week high. Promoter holding remains at 52.50%, but foreign institutional holding increased by 0.82 percentage points in the quarter. The company's revenue growth has slowed, with a 3-year CAGR of 3.8% and a 5-year CAGR of 22.6%.

Where it stands

Himadri Speciality Chemical Limited has seen strong net profit growth, with a 36.0% annual increase and a 27.6% rise in the latest quarter. The company's net profit margin has improved significantly, but revenue growth has lagged. The stock is currently 19.5% below its 52-week high, and the company is expanding into battery materials with a major new plant.

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