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Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd, a government undertaking, specializes in the manufacturing of bulk industrial chemicals and intermediates, serving industries like resins, pharmaceuticals, and dyes.
The company operates two main production units in Maharashtra and Kerala, and a subsidiary unit in Hyderabad under Hindustan Fluorocarbons Ltd.
Historically, the company received technical collaborations from global players like Asahi Chemicals for caustic soda production, enhancing its technological capabilities.
HOCL achieved ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications, ensuring quality and environmental compliance in its operations.
Despite past financial challenges, HOCL successfully overcame its 'SICK Unit' status and continues to focus on optimizing resource utilization and expanding production capacities.

Sector: Chemicals & Petrochemicals
Industry: Commodity Chemicals
Market Cap: 257 Cr
Volatility: High Risk
P/E Ratio: -20.2
Industry P/E: 43.2
PEG Ratio: —
P/B Ratio: 0.3
52W High: 46.60
52W Low: 21.05

Sales CAGR

1Y: -23.87%
3Y: 7.31%
5Y: 12.30%
10Y: 18.00%

Profit CAGR

1Y: 824.66%
3Y: —
5Y: —
10Y: —

ROE

TTM: -1.93%
3Y: 33.98%
5Y: 32.24%
10Y: -175.50%

ROCE

TTM: -0.02%
3Y: 33.72%
5Y: 30.21%
10Y: 8.06%

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Symbol	Watchlist	Price	Market Cap	P/E	P/B	Div Yield (%)	ROE (%)	ROCE (%)	ROA (%)
MIDPOLY		—	325 Cr	-1623.70	23.54	0.00	-2.35	-1.98	-0.92
NPL		550.00	319 Cr	28.89	0.88	1.26	3.05	4.21	2.42
HOCL		38.00	257 Cr	-20.23	0.25	0.00	-1.93	-0.02	-0.82
GENUSPRIME		30.88	241 Cr	52.57	1.05	0.00	2.12	2.36	1.79
GUJCMDS		129.00	205 Cr	203.32	1.45	0.00	0.72	0.70	0.71
GOYALSALT		114.00	204 Cr	17.98	3.05	0.00	16.98	16.61	9.40
KESARPE		15.81	178 Cr	18.37	1.00	0.00	6.48	7.37	3.95
Median: 7 Co.	—	76.00	241 Cr	18.37	1.05	0.00	2.12	2.36	1.79

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Consolidated Quarterly Results (in ₹ Crores)

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	Dec 2023	Mar 2024	Jun 2024	Sep 2024	Dec 2024	Mar 2025	Jun 2025	Sep 2025	Dec 2025	Mar 2026
Sales	187	183	59	175	165	137	164	126	147	136
Expenses	190	183	83	175	191	173	177	143	151	120
Operating Profit	-3.16	-0.56	-24	0.04	-26	-37	-13	-17	-3.65	17
OPM %	-1.69	-0.31	-39.62	0.02	-15.69	-26.89	-8.18	-13.60	-2.48	12.21
Other Income	3.18	6.28	4.38	4.75	-34	551	12	4.78	5.31	3.64
Interest	18	17	16	18	18	-9.60	4.98	5.26	5.13	5.05
Depreciation	0.37	0.39	0.38	0.45	0.46	0.35	0.44	0.48	0.52	0.50
Profit Before Tax	-18	-12	-36	-14	-79	523	-6.50	-18	-3.97	15
Tax %	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.64	0.00	0.00	0.00	-6.58
Net Profit	-18	-12	-36	-14	-79	520	-6.50	-18	-3.97	16
EPS in Rs	-2.63	-1.75	-5.27	2.08	-11.77	77.39	-0.95	-2.70	-0.58	2.34

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	Mar 2017	Mar 2018	Mar 2019	Mar 2020	Mar 2021	Mar 2022	Mar 2023	Mar 2024	Mar 2025	TTM
Sales	177	279	511	331	415	434	631	704	536	640
Expenses	336	449	484	390	388	433	625	705	622	716
Operating Profit	-159	-170	27	-59	27	0.84	6.30	-1.00	-86	-76
OPM %	-89.79	-60.76	5.33	-17.76	6.44	0.19	1.00	-0.14	-16.07	-11.87
Other Income	6.11	66	117	21	21	34	11	17	526	533
Interest	97	78	68	58	54	66	67	70	43	32
Depreciation	8.99	5.74	3.26	2.77	2.90	1.16	1.19	1.44	1.64	1.70
Profit Before Tax	-259	-187	73	-98	-8.29	-32	-51	-55	395	424
Tax %	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.84	0.79
Net Profit	-259	-187	73	-98	-8.29	-32	-51	-55	392	421
EPS in Rs	—	—	7.92	-14.58	-1.42	-4.39	-8.24	-8.06	62.43	-1.89
Dividend Payout %	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	—

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	Mar 2016	Mar 2017	Mar 2018	Mar 2019	Mar 2020	Mar 2021	Mar 2022	Mar 2023	Mar 2024	Mar 2025
Equity Capital	67	67	67	67	67	67	67	67	67	67
Reserves	-1,121	52	-33	43	-50	-36	-72	-118	-119	978
Borrowings	608	343	522	520	434	436	814	814	834	206
Other Liabilities	672	1,355	1,103	921	923	972	666	710	790	313
Total Liabilities	227	1,817	1,659	1,551	1,374	1,440	1,475	1,474	1,572	1,564
Fixed Assets	125	1,689	154	169	174	135	154	164	225	227
CWIP	4.42	4.36	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	3.85
Investments	0.05	0.10	0.10	1.00	0.93	0.93	0.94	0.92	0.89	0.87
Other Assets	97	123	1,504	1,381	1,200	1,305	1,320	1,309	1,347	1,333
Total Assets	227	1,817	1,659	1,551	1,374	1,440	1,475	1,474	1,572	1,564

Consolidated Cash Flows (in ₹ Crores)

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	Mar 2016	Mar 2017	Mar 2018	Mar 2019	Mar 2020	Mar 2021	Mar 2022	Mar 2023	Mar 2024	Mar 2025
Cash from Operating Activity	46	59	-451	-160	-81	-50	9.93	-13	-66	631
Cash from Investing Activity	-6.47	-0.19	343	112	164	7.52	11	7.41	56	10
Cash from Financing Activity	-48	-59	179	3.29	-90	52	-32	-10	5.76	-642
Net Cash Flow	-8.33	0.13	72	-45	-7.64	9.37	-11	-16	-3.91	-0.54

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	Jun 2023	Sep 2023	Dec 2023	Mar 2024	Jun 2024	Sep 2024	Dec 2024	Mar 2025	Jun 2025	Sep 2025	Dec 2025	Mar 2026
Promoters	58.78%	58.78%	58.78%	58.78%	58.78%	58.78%	58.78%	58.78%	58.78%	58.78%	58.78%	58.78%
FIIs	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
DIIs	0.02%	0.02%	0.02%	0.02%	0.02%	0.02%	0.02%	0.02%	0.02%	0.02%	0.02%	0.02%
Public	41.21%	41.21%	41.21%	41.21%	41.21%	41.21%	41.21%	41.21%	41.21%	41.21%	41.21%	41.21%
Total Shareholders	47,628	47,229	49,503	53,784	56,879	60,134	59,953	61,922	62,163	61,587	61,381	60,539

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Plant Re-opening

23 hours ago

HOCL Kochi Phenol Plant Reopened

Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd's Kochi phenol plant reopened for commercial production effective 12 June 2026 after a temporary shutdown for statutory testing of BPCL LPG supply pipeline.

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23 hours ago

HOCL Phenol Plant Reopened for Commercial Production

Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. reopened its Kochi phenol plant for commercial production effective 12 June 2026 after a temporary shutdown for statutory testing of the BPCL LPG supply cross‑country pipeline.

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Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd (HOCL) is currently trading at 38.00 per share. Stock prices fluctuate during market hours on NSE and BSE based on demand, company updates, and overall market conditions. Refer to the live price chart above for the most recent price movement.

Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd, a government undertaking, specializes in the manufacturing of bulk industrial chemicals and intermediates, serving industries like resins, pharmaceuticals, and dyes. The company operates two main production units in Maharashtra and Kerala, and a subsidiary unit in Hyderabad under Hindustan Fluorocarbons Ltd. Historically, the company received technical collaborations from global players like Asahi Chemicals for caustic soda production, enhancing its technological capabilities. HOCL achieved ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications, ensuring quality and environmental compliance in its operations. Despite past financial challenges, HOCL successfully overcame its 'SICK Unit' status and continues to focus on optimizing resource utilization and expanding production capacities.

Over the past 52 weeks, Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd has traded between a low of ₹21.05 and a high of ₹46.60. The 52-week high and low indicate the stock’s price range over the last year and help investors understand its volatility and recent trading levels.

Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd has a market capitalization of approximately 257.06. Market capitalization represents the total value of a company’s outstanding shares and helps investors understand its size, stability, and relative risk compared to other listed companies.

Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd’s investment profile depends on its business fundamentals, valuation, and long-term outlook. The stock currently trades at a PE ratio of -20.23 and operates in the its sector sector. Investors typically assess financial performance, growth prospects, and individual risk tolerance before making investment decisions.

Based on its market capitalization of 257.06 Cr, Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd is classified as a Small Cap stock. Large-cap stocks are generally more stable, while mid-cap and small-cap stocks tend to offer higher growth potential along with higher price volatility.

Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd operates in the its sector sector. Sector classification matters because companies in the same sector are often affected by similar economic conditions, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics, which can influence overall stock performance.

The Price-to-Earnings (PE) ratio of Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd is -20.23. The PE ratio compares a company’s share price to its earnings and is commonly used to assess valuation. Comparing the PE ratio with sector peers and historical levels provides better context.

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