The stock's recent peak comes amid a trading session where it moved in line with its sector peers, despite a slight day-on-day decline of 1.02%. Notably, UPL . is trading above its key moving averages, including the 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day averages, indicating a strong upward trend over multiple time horizons. This technical positioning suggests that the stock has maintained consistent buying interest over the medium to long term.
Over the last twelve months, UPL . has delivered a total return of 43.42%, significantly outperforming the Sensex benchmark, which recorded a 9.42% return in the same period. The Sensex itself experienced volatility today, opening 91.42 points higher but closing 416.50 points lower at 84,625.87, approximately 0.38% down. Despite this, the Sensex remains close to its own 52-week high, just 0.78% shy of the 85,290.06 mark, and is trading above its 50-day moving average, which is positioned above the 200-day moving average, signalling a generally bullish market environment.
UPL .'s market capitalisation stands at Rs.65,171 crores, making it the largest company within its sector and accounting for 29.59% of the total sector market cap. The company’s annual sales amount to Rs.47,715 crores, representing 46.22% of the industry's total sales, highlighting its dominant position in the Pesticides & Agrochemicals space.
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Financially, UPL . has demonstrated considerable strength in its recent quarterly results. The company reported a growth in operating profit of 53.86% in the September 2025 quarter, continuing a positive trend with four consecutive quarters of favourable results. Profit before tax excluding other income for the quarter stood at Rs.392 crores, reflecting a growth rate of 171.27%, while profit after tax for the same period was Rs.442.15 crores, showing a growth of 201.6%. Operating cash flow for the year reached Rs.10,151 crores, the highest recorded in recent periods.
From a valuation perspective, UPL . presents an enterprise value to capital employed ratio of 1.6, alongside a return on capital employed (ROCE) of 9.9%. These figures suggest an attractive valuation relative to its sector peers, with the stock trading at a discount compared to the average historical valuations within the industry. The company’s price-to-earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio stands at 0.1, reflecting the relationship between its market price, earnings growth, and valuation metrics.
Institutional investors hold a significant stake in UPL ., with 57.05% ownership. This holding has seen an increase of 1.13% over the previous quarter, indicating a steady adjustment in evaluation by these investors who typically possess extensive resources and analytical capabilities.
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Despite the positive momentum, certain financial metrics suggest areas of caution. The company’s debt to EBITDA ratio is 3.70 times, indicating a relatively high level of leverage. Additionally, the average return on equity (ROE) is 9.43%, which points to moderate profitability per unit of shareholders’ funds. Over the last five years, the operating profit has grown at an annual rate of 1.06%, suggesting limited long-term growth in this key metric.
UPL .'s 52-week low price was Rs.493, underscoring the significant appreciation in the stock price to its current high of Rs.775.3. The recent trend reversal, with the stock falling after two consecutive days of gains, is a typical market behaviour following a new high, reflecting short-term profit booking or consolidation.
In summary, UPL .’s attainment of a new 52-week high is supported by strong financial performance, favourable sector positioning, and technical indicators that reflect sustained momentum. The stock’s market capitalisation and sales dominance within the Pesticides & Agrochemicals sector further contextualise this achievement amid broader market movements.
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