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POCL Enterprises FY26 PAT Jumps 27% as Company Guides for 50% Revenue Growth

POCL Enterprises delivered a robust financial performance in FY26, marked by improved profitability margins despite operational shutdowns for modernization. The company is pivoting toward high-value non-ferrous metals and expects a significant topline boost from its upcoming merger with Planetfirst.

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Key numbers
PAT Growth FY26 27%Year-on-Year
Market Cap ₹510.2 CrSmall Cap
Revenue TTM ₹1,471.76 CrOperating
ROE Annual 31.84%Efficiency

Key highlights

  • FY26 PAT reached ₹39.61 crore, representing a 27% year-on-year increase despite facility modernization shutdowns.
  • Management projects nearly 50% revenue growth in FY27 following the proposed amalgamation of Planetfirst.
  • A zinc capacity expansion of 2,400 MTPA is underway to diversify the product mix and enhance margins.
  • The company has secured ₹50 crore in zinc orders and ₹500 crore in export orders for the FY26-27 period.
  • Standalone net profit margins improved to 2.76% from 2.15% in the previous fiscal year.

Financial Performance

POCL Enterprises maintained a steady topline with standalone revenue reaching ₹1,431.69 crore in FY26, despite global supply chain headwinds and internal facility upgrades. The net profit grew to ₹39.61 crore, supported by an expansion in PAT margins to 2.76% from 2.15% in the previous fiscal year. The metallic oxides segment contributed significantly, generating revenue of ₹444.41 crore.

Data shows a trailing twelve-month net profit of ₹40.43 crore and an impressive return on equity of 31.84%. The company's Piotroski score of 8 indicates strong financial health and high operational efficiency.

Management Outlook

The leadership is optimistic about FY27, forecasting nearly 50% growth in revenue. This projection is largely driven by the proposed merger with Planetfirst, which is expected to add approximately ₹700 crore to the topline. The company is actively diversifying into high-value metals like copper scrap processing and tin.

Management is targeting a 4% margin profile by optimizing the product mix and leveraging the new zinc capacity expansion. Currently, the company holds ₹50 crore in zinc orders and substantial export commitments, providing strong visibility for the upcoming quarters.

Business Overview

POCL Enterprises operates primarily in the chemicals and petrochemicals sector, specializing in the manufacture of metallic oxides and non-ferrous metals. The company is a significant player in the commodity chemicals industry, producing lead, zinc, and copper-based products. With a market capitalization of ₹510.2 crore, the firm has focused on modernizing its facilities to enhance output.

The recent strategic shift towards copper and zinc metal markets aims to reduce dependence on traditional lead segments and capture higher-margin opportunities in the evolving industrial landscape.

POCL Enterprises · share price, past month

What to Watch

  • Regulatory approvals from SEBI and Stock Exchanges for the Scheme of Amalgamation with Planetfirst.
  • Execution of the ₹500 crore export order book held by the associate company for FY26-27.
  • Impact of geopolitical tensions on freight costs and raw material supply chains.
  • Scaling of the new 2,400 MTPA zinc capacity expansion and its contribution to quarterly margins.
POCL Enterprises · financial snapshot
Share price₹183
Market capitalisation₹510.20 Cr
Revenue (annual)₹1,450.10 Cr
Net profit (annual)₹31.18 Cr
Revenue (latest quarter)₹364.42 Cr+0.51% vs previous quarter
Net profit (latest quarter)₹8.51 Cr-12.74% vs previous quarter
P/E (TTM)12.62×Sector 41.89×
Promoter holding40.28%+0.13% QoQ
FII holding0.24%Current quarter

Reference market data from a third-party provider, as of the story. Not a valuation or a recommendation.

Source verified

Exchange filing by POCL Enterprises Ltd announcing its financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. Market figures from a third-party data provider.

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