Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Basic Materials
Industry: Specialty Chemicals

Atul Ltd manufactures and sells chemicals and other chemical products worldwide. It operates in two segments, Life Science Chemicals, and Performance and Other Chemicals. The company offers aromatics, such as 2 nitro para cresol, 2-methylcyclohexyl acetate, allyl caproate and heptanoate, ambrettolide, anethole, cresol mixture, manganese sulphate monohydrate, ortho cresol and methoxy toluene, phenyl acetic acid, skatole, and sodium sulfite and sulphate, as well as para anisic aldehyde, anisyl acetate and alcohol, anisyl propanal, cresidine, cresol, cresyl acetate and methyl ether, methoxy phenyl acetic acid, and aceto nitrile; and bulk chemicals and intermediates, including 1,3-cyclohexanedione, 2-methylresorcinol, 4-chlororesorcinol, anisole, caustic soda lye, chlorosulphonic and hydrochloric acid, gypsum, hydrogen gas, liquid chlorine, liquid sulphur dioxide and trioxide, oleum, resoform, resorcinol, resorcinol dimethyl ether, sodium hypochlorite, sodium sulphite, and sulphuric acid. It also provides colors; biostimulants; fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides; amino acid derivatives, active pharmaceutical ingredients (API), API intermediates, and phosgene derivatives; and epoxy resins, curing agents, reactive diluents, accelerators and catalysts, formulations, and sulfones. In addition, the company produces tissue culture raised oil and date palm plants, as well as engages in the crop protection retail and polymers retail operations. It serves various industries, including adhesives, agriculture, animal feed, aerospace and defense, automotive, composites, construction, electrical and electronics, food and beverage packaging, marine, paint and coatings, sport and leisure, transport, wind energy, cosmetic, dyestuff, flavor, footwear, fragrance, glass, home care, horticulture, hospitality, paper, personal care, pharmaceutical, plastic, polymer, rubber, soap and detergent, textile, and tire. Atul Ltd was incorporated in 1947 and is headquartered in Valsad, India.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for ATUL
Revenue projections for ATUL

The projected decline in ATUL's revenues compared to last year is expected to make investors cautious. A drop in revenue often has a direct negative effect on the company's bottom line, signaling potential challenges that could undermine investor confidence and reduce overall profitability.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 3.614000
forwardPE 23.132866
debtToEquity 2.907000
earningsGrowth 0.661000
revenueGrowth 0.150000
grossMargins 0.370220
operatingMargins 0.120620
trailingEps 230.430000
forwardEps 295.034800

A current ratio of 3.614 for ATUL implies that the company has ample liquidity to meet its short-term debts. ATUL's cash reserves and current assets should easily cover these obligations, highlighting its financial stability and ability to manage short-term liabilities.
ATUL's Forward PE is at a healthy level, meaning the stock price is aligned favorably with earnings. This suggests that the stock isn't overpriced, providing room for growth and making it an appealing option for investors looking to capitalize on potential future gains.
ATUL's positive earnings and revenue growth reflect a strong outlook for the company's business expansion. The company is expected to continue growing, with increasing profitability and sales driving further growth in the near future.
ATUL's forward EPS being higher than its trailing EPS points to expected growth in profitability. This suggests that the company is projected to perform better in the current financial year, with higher earnings forecasted compared to the previous year.

Price projections:

Price projections for ATUL
Price projections for ATUL

Price projections for ATUL have been revised lower over time, signaling a more cautious outlook from analysts. The gradual downward trend indicates that expectations for the company's growth may be softening.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for ATUL
Recommendations trend for ATUL


ATUL has received a favorable buy bias from analysts recently, positioning it as a solid investment opportunity. This sentiment may attract more investors, who view ATUL as a stable option to park their money and potentially benefit from the company's continued growth and profitability.