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A-1 Ltd

₹ 4575.00%
06 Jan – close price
🔗a1acid.com•BSE: 542012•NSE:
Market Cap₹ 2,102 Cr.
Current Price₹ 457
High / Low₹ 704
Stock P/E837
Book Value₹ 10.6
Dividend Yield0.08 %
ROCE10.6 %
ROE7.82 %
Face Value₹ 10.0
Sales₹ 312 Cr.
OPM2.67 %
Mar Cap₹ 2,102 Cr.

ABOUT

Incorporated in 2004, A-1 Acid Ltdis in the wholesale trading of Acid& Chemicals and also in transportation business[1]

KEY POINTS

Product Profile:[1]a)Nitric Acidb)Sulphuric Acidc)Hydrochloric Acidd)Ethyl Acetatee)Technical Grade Uread)Acetic Acide)Methanolf)Calcium Carobonateg)Methyl Formateh)Formic Acidi)Toluene Di - Isocyanatej)Hydro Fluoro Sulphasilicic Acidk)Nitro Benzenel)Sodium Hypo Chloritem)Stable Bleaching Powdern)Poly Aluminium Chlorideo)Oleum 23% & 65%p)Formal Dehyde

Also present in buckets:
Aggressive Growth TriggersRevenue GuidanceAsset Base ExpansionCapacity Expansion And ProductsPreferential IssuanceOrder Book PositionLarge Order ReceiptsJv Partnerships AcquisitionsRevenue Guidance Vs ActualsRed Flags And Poor Performance

Peer Comparision

S.No.NameCurrent Price (Rs.)Price to EarningMarket Capitalization (Rs.Cr.)Dividend yield (%)Net Profit latest quarter (Rs.Cr.)YOY Quarterly profit growth (%)Sales latest quarter (Rs.Cr.)YOY Quarterly sales growth (%)Return on capital employed (%)Sales (Rs.Cr.)OPM (%)Profit after tax (Rs.Cr.)Profit after tax latest quarter (Rs.Cr.)Price to book valueReturn on assets (%)Debt to equity
1.A-1456.85837.252101.510.080.07-92.7863.14-18.8010.63311.782.672.510.0743.225.640.35
2.Uniphos Enter.145.2653.231010.280.3423.16500.000.00-100.000.0683.86-5.4118.9823.160.360.010.00
3.Shankar Lal Ram.67.9136.23434.400.072.37-6.32112.7019.3614.08443.614.0511.992.373.749.720.15
4.Vinyl Chemicals236.8022.14434.222.962.88-43.86151.891.0321.12622.402.9319.612.883.586.680.00
5.Shiv Texchem152.005.00352.220.0042.95108.191502.9945.8314.462673.984.6470.4442.950.944.691.15
6.Dhariwalcorp361.7581.77323.820.003.0915.30118.66-1.3418.53231.901.823.963.098.218.000.37
7.Evexia Lifecare1.68220.55315.390.000.37-60.6425.73-3.670.3093.132.871.430.370.560.102.16
–Median: 8 Co.148.6367.5393.220.042.98-20.64115.68-0.1612.36377.692.778.842.983.585.170.25

Quarterly Results

Standalone figures in ₹ crores

Dec 2022Dec 2023Dec 2024Jun 2023Jun 2024Jun 2025Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025Sep 2022Sep 2023Sep 2024Sep 2025
Sales
79.0341.7674.3358.9770.7164.6971.6261.04109.6286.1147.2077.7663.14
Expenses
77.9540.5971.5059.1868.6962.8371.9958.79107.1985.1047.3175.2661.95
Operating Profit
1.081.172.83-0.212.021.86-0.372.252.431.01-0.112.501.19
Other Income
0.800.390.111.610.240.092.96-0.190.050.411.150.070.07
Profit before tax
0.310.531.360.291.120.841.160.901.180.11-0.011.340.14
Tax %
41.94%60.38%26.47%37.93%25.00%28.57%6.90%17.78%27.97%90.91%300.00%27.61%42.86%
Net Profit
0.190.211.000.180.840.601.070.750.840.02-0.040.970.07
EPS in Rs
0.040.050.220.040.180.130.230.160.180.00-0.010.210.02

Profit & Loss

Standalone Figures in ₹ Crores / Yearly

Mar 2015Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025TTM
Sales
9785106100141116145310331211331312
Expenses
938299104143112141301326206321303
Operating Profit
337-4-244945108
Other Income
0001194446200
Interest
211211112122
Depreciation
211203334443
Profit before tax
014464485254
Net Profit
013243364143
EPS in Rs
0.282.006.520.600.910.690.591.370.780.240.790.55
Dividend Payout %
0%16%0%0%0%0%0%27%48%157%47%–

Compounded Profit Growth

10 Years:37%
5 Years:4%
3 Years:-16%
TTM:-9%

Compounded Sales Growth

10 Years:13%
5 Years:23%
3 Years:2%
TTM:24%

Return on Equity

10 Years:10%
5 Years:8%
3 Years:6%
Last Year:8%

Stock Price CAGR

10 Years:%
5 Years:97%
3 Years:76%
1 Year:328%

Balance Sheet

Standalone figures in ₹ crores

Mar 2015Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025Sep 2025
Equity Capital
11171010101212121212
Reserves
771072527303537363837
Borrowings
13121916156172614112217
Other Liabilities
368844475323
Total Liabilities
242638395348618068617468
Fixed Assets
431191411141716131110
Gross Block
3.683.0611.2417.3922.7413.6518.6324.7628.0027.6528.73–
Accumulated Depreciation
0.000.000.008.248.252.794.467.7211.6514.5317.71–
CWIP
000000000001
Investments
000000023555
Other Assets
202326303837476048435852
Total Assets
242638395348618068617468

Cash Flows

Standalone Figures in ₹ Crores / Yearly

Mar 2015Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025
Cash from Operating Activity
–––3-68-4-01911-11
Cash from Investing Activity
–––0-7-0-6-9-4-31
Cash from Financing Activity
–––-414-799-15-67
Net Cash Flow
–––-100-0-0-02-2

Ratios

Standalone Figures in ₹ Crores / Yearly

Mar 2015Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025
Debtor Days
6987768970789154425356
Inventory Days
37242463243
Days Payable
385144144132
Cash Conversion Cycle
7086738068819354435457
Working Capital Days
1622173264836933314135
ROCE %
–13%23%18%17%11%9%15%10%4%11%

Shareholding Pattern

Numbers in percentages

Dec 2022Mar 2023Jun 2023Sep 2023Dec 2023Mar 2024Jun 2024Sep 2024Dec 2024Mar 2025Jun 2025Sep 2025
Promoters
70.00%70.03%70.03%70.03%70.03%70.03%70.03%70.03%70.03%70.03%70.03%70.03%
FIIs
2.85%2.85%2.85%2.85%2.90%2.90%2.90%2.90%2.90%2.94%5.80%6.03%
DIIs
––––––––––––
Public
27.14%27.12%27.11%27.11%27.06%27.07%27.08%27.07%27.07%27.04%24.17%23.95%

* The classifications might have changed from Sep'2022 onwards.ℹ️

BSE Announcements AI Summary

Direct from BSE filings, auto-summarised

A-1 Limited Denies False Stake Acquisition Rumour in Yashvi Lifesciences

15th April 2026, 8:45 pm

A-1 LIMITED Expands Fleet by 71 Vehicles, Aims for 100% Debt-Free Fleet by Oct 2026

13th April 2026, 7:34 pm

A-1 LIMITED Aims for Debt-Free Fleet by October 2026, Boosts Vehicle Capacity

13th April 2026, 4:59 pm

A-1 Limited Files SEBI Regulation 74(5) Certificate for Q4 FY26 Dematerialisation Compliance

4th April 2026, 10:53 pm

A-1 Limited to Close Trading Window from April 1, 2026

30th March 2026, 9:53 pm

Published by Other Websites

External media mentions & references

A-1 Sureja Industries Launches EV App, Secures 1,400+ E-Scooter Orders

26th February 2026, 7:56 pm

India Inc Sees Surge in Defence, EV, Renewables Orders

24th January 2026, 7:01 am

A-1 Ltd's EV Arm Lands 1,425 Unit Orders, Stock Surges

19th January 2026, 2:43 pm

Next Week: 6 Stocks Face Bonus, Splits, Rights – Your Investor Guide!

27th December 2025, 11:24 am

Investors Alert! MCX and Two Other Stocks Set for Major Shareholder Changes Next Week – Are You Ready?

26th December 2025, 11:49 am

News Articles

Editorial & research coverage

India Inc Sees Surge in Defence, EV, Renewables Orders
India Inc Sees Surge in Defence, EV, Renewables Orders

24th January 2026, 7:01 am

A-1 Ltd's EV Arm Lands 1,425 Unit Orders, Stock Surges
A-1 Ltd's EV Arm Lands 1,425 Unit Orders, Stock Surges

19th January 2026, 2:43 pm

Next Week: 6 Stocks Face Bonus, Splits, Rights – Your Investor Guide!
Next Week: 6 Stocks Face Bonus, Splits, Rights – Your Investor Guide!

27th December 2025, 11:24 am

BIG WIN! A-1 Ltd Secures Rs 150 Cr Order, Stock Rockets 5% - What Investors MUST Know!
BIG WIN! A-1 Ltd Secures Rs 150 Cr Order, Stock Rockets 5% - What Investors MUST Know!

25th November 2025, 11:39 pm

A-1 Ltd Skyrockets: ₹11 Cr Foreign Deal & EV Plans Spark Stock Frenzy!
A-1 Ltd Skyrockets: ₹11 Cr Foreign Deal & EV Plans Spark Stock Frenzy!

11th November 2025, 10:41 am

Documents

Announcements

Intimation Of New ISIN

10h - 10-for-1 share split (Rs10 to Rs1); ISIN INE911Z01025 activated; record date Jan 08, 2026.

Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Allotment

1 Jan - 3,45,00,000 bonus shares allotted (3:1) as on record date Dec 31, 2025; post-issue capital 4,60,00,000.

Board Meeting Outcome for Allotment Of Bonus Issue Of Shares

1 Jan - Approved 3:1 bonus allotment of 34,500,000 shares; post-capital Rs46,00,00,000; record date Dec 31, 2025.

Closure of Trading Window
Intimation Of Revised Record Date Of Stock Split

26 Dec - Record date for 1:10 stock split revised from Dec 31, 2025 to Jan 08, 2026; bonus date unchanged.

Annual Reports

Financial Year 2025

(from bse)

Financial Year 2024

(from bse)

Financial Year 2023

(from bse)

Financial Year 2022

(from bse)

Financial Year 2021

(from bse)

Financial Year 2020

(from bse)

Financial Year 2019

(from bse)

Credit Ratings

No credit ratings.

Concalls

No concalls.

Stock Analysis

Description

  1. A-1 Limited, formerly A-1 Acid Limited, is primarily engaged in the wholesale trading of acids and chemicals, and also operates a transportation business.

Key Growth Triggers

  1. Strategic diversification into the Electric Vehicle (EV) and Green Energy sectors via a majority stake in A-1 Sureja Industries. Planned corporate actions such as a 3:1 bonus issue and 1:10 stock split aim to enhance shareholder value. Exploration of new ventures in sports equipment and pharmaceuticals is also underway.

Order Book

  1. Order Book: November 2025 - March 2026 = 10,000 MT Concentrated Nitric Acid supply agreement executed with GNFC as manufacturer and Solar Industries India Limited as end-user.

Key Red Flags

  1. Significant year-on-year declines in net profit for Q1 and Q2 FY26. The company is also managing the impact of a fire incident at its office in April 2025.

Key Dates To Watch

  1. Record date for bonus issue: December 31, 2025. Revised record date for stock split: January 8, 2026. New ISIN effective: January 8, 2026.

Corporate Announcements

15th Apr 26
Impact Rating: 6
A-1 Limited categorically denies a Telegram rumor about acquiring a 20% stake in Yashvi Lifesciences, stating the information is false and fabricated. The company will clarify on BSE.
13th Apr 26
Impact Rating: 6
A-1 LIMITED is bolstering its logistics operations by adding 71 vehicles, including 10 multi-excel units, to its fleet. The company is on track to achieve a 100% debt-free fleet by October 2026.
13th Apr 26
Impact Rating: 7
A-1 LIMITED is becoming debt-free in its vehicle fleet by October 2026, currently over 90% paid off. The company is also adding 10 multi-excel vehicles to enhance logistics and boost sales.
4th Apr 26
Impact Rating: 3
A-1 Limited submitted its SEBI Regulation 74(5) compliance certificate to BSE for Q4 FY26, confirming dematerialisation and cancellation of physical shares.
30th Mar 26
Impact Rating: 4
A-1 Limited has announced the closure of its trading window for insiders, effective April 1, 2026. The restriction will last until 48 hours post-announcement of financial results for the year ending March 31, 2026.