Zuari Agro Chemicals Shows Strong Financial Performance Amidst Cash Challenges

Zuari Agro Chemicals has recently undergone a financial trend adjustment, reflecting its robust performance in the fertilizer industry for the quarter ending September 2025. The company's evaluation score has notably risen, indicating a strong financial position characterized by several key metrics.
Zuari Agro Chemicals reported its highest operating cash flow at Rs 511.47 crore, alongside a remarkable return on capital employed of 20.80%. The company's debt-equity ratio stands at a low 0.24 times, showcasing its effective management of liabilities. Additionally, the operating profit to interest ratio reached 5.43 times, while net sales peaked at Rs 1,422.63 crore. The company also achieved its highest profit before tax less other income at Rs 217.73 crore and a net profit of Rs 145.56 crore, translating to an earnings per share of Rs 191.67.

However, the company faces challenges, particularly with cash and cash equivalents, which are at their lowest level of Rs 64.07 crore.

In terms of market performance, Zuari Agro Chemicals has significantly outperformed the Sensex across various time frames, including a year-to-date return of 33.19% compared to the Sensex's 8.40%. This trend highlights the company's strong recovery and competitive positioning within the market.