Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited Share Price & Analysis
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Fundamentals
Strengths
- Virtually debt-free
- Regular dividends — yield 3.3%
Concerns
- Currently loss-making (EPS ₹-0.3)
- Negative return on equity (ROE -0.1%)
- Low capital efficiency (ROCE 1.4%)
- Premium to sector peers (P/E 59.9x vs industry 37x)
Peer Comparison
| Company | CMP | Mkt Cap | P/E | P/B | ROE % | ROCE % | D/E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOLARINDS Solar Industries India Limited | ₹19,240 | ₹1.7L Cr | 83.4 | 27.72 | 32.6 | 38.1 | 0.17 |
| PIDILITIND Pidilite Industries Limited | ₹1,390 | ₹1.5L Cr | 57.2 | 13.11 | 23.9 | 31 | 0.05 |
| SRF SRF Limited | ₹2,350 | ₹68K Cr | 29 | 4.55 | 14.3 | 14.6 | 0.35 |
| COROMANDEL Coromandel International Limited | ₹— | ₹51K Cr | 27.1 | 4.12 | 16.4 | 22 | 0.11 |
| LINDEINDIA Linde India Limited | ₹— | ₹49K Cr | 89.3 | 15.49 | 13.6 | 18.2 | 0.02 |
| FLUOROCHEM Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited | ₹— | ₹47K Cr | 75.3 | 5.25 | 7.82 | 9.64 | 0.29 |
| FACT Fertilizers and Chemicals Travancore Limited | ₹— | ₹43K Cr | 2,930 | 41 | 1.61 | 8.65 | 2.79 |
Showing 7 peers in the same sector · Sorted by market cap
Shareholding Pattern
GUJALKALI · as of Mar 2026
| Category | Dec 2024 | Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoters | 46.28% | 46.28% | 46.28% | 46.28% | 46.28% | 46.28% |
| FII | 2.07% | 2.10% | 1.92% | 1.94% | 1.79% | 1.71% |
| DII | 2.17% | 3.13% | 3.46% | 3.76% | 4.14% | 4.17% |
| Public | 49.49% | 48.48% | 48.34% | 48.01% | 47.79% | 47.84% |
Latest News
All newsGACL maintains stable credit rating
*GACL maintains stable credit rating*. The company's latest credit rating remains unchanged with a stable outlook. This indicates continued confidence in its debt servicing ability and financial health. No changes in risk profile were reported. 📊 *STOCKS:* $GACL | 🏢 *SECTOR:* Chemicals | #LOWIMPACT #CreditRating
GACL breaks ground on 33,870 TPA phosphoric acid plant
*GACL breaks ground on 33,870 TPA phosphoric acid plant* — Gujarat Alkalies has commenced construction of its PPA-II facility at Dahej, aimed at producing food-grade phosphoric acid. The **33,870 TPA** plant marks a strategic capex move to strengthen specialty chemicals output. This expansion could enhance future EBITDA margins with entry into high-margin segments. 📊 *STOCKS:* GACL | 🏢 *SECTOR:* CapitalMarkets | #MEDIUMIMPACT #Capex
GACL held AGM; voting results disclosed
*GACL held AGM; voting results disclosed*. Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited has submitted the scrutinizer’s report and voting results of its Annual General Meeting held on **September 25, 2026**, to the exchange. Shareholders approved all resolutions, with no contentious voting observed. Details are available in the attached regulatory filing. 📊 *STOCKS:* $GACL | 🏢 *SECTOR:* Chemicals | #LOWIMPACT #AGM
GACL to hold shareholder meeting on Sept 25, 2026
*GACL to hold shareholder meeting on Sept 25, 2026.* The company has scheduled a meeting of shareholders on **September 25, 2026**, as per an NSE filing. Purpose of the meeting is not disclosed. Further details are available in the attached corporate filing. 📊 *STOCKS:* $GACL | 🏢 *SECTOR:* Chemicals | #LOWIMPACT #ShareholderMeeting
GACL files BRSR for FY 2025-26
*GACL files BRSR for FY 2025-26*. The company has submitted its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) as part of its corporate compliance. This routine disclosure highlights sustainability initiatives but includes no financial or operational updates. Traders should note the absence of material business changes. 📊 *STOCKS:* $GACL | 🏢 *SECTOR:* Chemicals | #LOWIMPACT #BRSR
Gujarat Alkalies to hold shareholder meeting on Sept 25, 2026
*Gujarat Alkalies to hold shareholder meeting on Sept 25, 2026*. The company has scheduled its annual general meeting for **September 25, 2026**, as per its NSE filing. No financial outcomes or strategic shifts are indicated. Routine corporate exercise ahead of shareholder engagement. 📊 *STOCKS:* $GACL | 🏢 *SECTOR:* Chemicals | #LOWIMPACT #ShareholderMeeting
Gujarat Alkalies shares up after investor presentation
*Gujarat Alkalies shares up after investor presentation.* The company shared updates via an investor presentation filed with the NSE. No major financial figures or strategic shifts were disclosed. The move appears to be a routine update aimed at market transparency. 📊 *STOCKS:* GACL | 🏢 *SECTOR:* Chemicals | #LOWIMPACT #investor-presentation
GACL to transfer unclaimed shares to IEPF
*GACL to transfer unclaimed equity shares to IEPF.* The move follows regulatory norms for dormant shares not claimed by investors. Notices have been published in newspapers as part of the due process. Shareholders must act before the deadline to avoid transfer. 📊 *STOCKS:* GACL | 🏢 *SECTOR:* Chemicals | #LOWIMPACT #IEPF
GACL notifies special window for demat of physical shares
*GACL notifies special window for demat of physical shares.* Shareholders can now convert physical securities into electronic form under a time-bound window. The move aims to improve liquidity and ease trading. Physical shares are being phased out across Indian markets. 📊 *STOCKS:* GACL | 🏢 *SECTOR:* CapitalMarkets | #LOWIMPACT #Demat
About Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited
Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Ltd is a multi-product chemical manufacturing company and is one of the leading manufacturers of Caustic Soda Lye.[1] Its manufacturing facilities are located at Dahej and Vadodara in Gujarat.[2]
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