S H Kelkar & Company Reports Record Sales Amid Rising Costs and Profit Pressures

May 22 2025 08:13 AM IST
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S H Kelkar & Company, a specialty chemicals firm, recently reported record net sales and profit figures for the quarter ending March 2025. Despite strong revenue performance, the company faces rising interest expenses and a decline in profit before tax, leading to a reevaluation of its market valuation.
S H Kelkar & Company, a player in the specialty chemicals sector, has recently undergone an evaluation adjustment that reflects notable shifts in its financial metrics. The company reported its highest net sales for the quarter ending March 2025 at Rs 567.38 crore, alongside a peak profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 43.20 crore and an earnings per share (EPS) of Rs 7.41. These figures indicate a strong performance in terms of revenue generation and profitability for the quarter.

However, the company is also facing challenges, particularly with its interest expenses, which have risen to Rs 39.53 crore, marking a significant growth rate of 30.55%. Additionally, the profit before tax (PBT) less other income for the same quarter has shown a decline of 17.9% compared to the previous four-quarter average, highlighting some underlying pressures.

In terms of valuation, S H Kelkar & Company has transitioned from a very attractive to an attractive valuation grade, with a price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 23.68 and an enterprise value to EBITDA of 13.26. The company maintains a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50, which is indicative of a stable financial structure.

Overall, the recent evaluation adjustment reflects a complex interplay of strong sales performance and rising costs, positioning S H Kelkar & Company in a nuanced market landscape.

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