Complete quantitative assessment using the standardized Finmagine™ Ratio Code System, covering all 51 key financial metrics across 8 categories:
| Category | RatioCode | Ratio Name | Current Value | 5-Year Trend | Peer Comparison | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liquidity Ratios | ||||||
| Liquidity | R001 | Current Ratio | 1.85 | Stable (1.7-1.9 range) | Above peer average of 1.6 | Good liquidity management |
| Liquidity | R002 | Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) | 1.42 | Improving from 1.3 | Better than peer average of 1.2 | Strong liquid asset coverage |
| Liquidity | R003 | Cash Ratio | 0.35 | Declining from 0.45 | In line with peer average | Adequate cash reserves |
| Liquidity | R004 | Operating Cash Flow Ratio | 0.28 | Stable around 0.25-0.30 | Above peer average of 0.22 | Strong operating cash generation |
| Leverage/Solvency Ratios | ||||||
| Solvency | R005 | Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 0.29 | Declining from 0.35 | Much better than peer average of 0.6 | Conservative leverage structure |
| Solvency | R006 | Interest Coverage Ratio | 8.3x | Declining from 14.8x | Above peer average of 6.5x | Strong debt servicing capability |
| Solvency | R007 | Debt-to-Assets Ratio | 0.22 | Stable around 0.2-0.25 | Lower than peer average of 0.35 | Low financial risk |
| Solvency | R008 | Net Debt to EBITDA | 1.8x | Increasing from 1.2x | Below peer average of 2.5x | Manageable debt burden |
| Solvency | R026 | Fixed-Charge Coverage Ratio | 2.8x | Stable around 2.5-3.0x | Above peer average of 2.2x | Adequate coverage of fixed costs |
| Solvency | R027 | Capital Gearing Ratio | 0.29 | Improving from 0.35 | Conservative vs peer average of 0.6 | Strong capital structure |
| Profitability Ratios | ||||||
| Profitability | R009 | Gross Profit Margin | 48.5% | Declining from 52.2% | Above peer average of 45% | Strong pricing power despite pressure |
| Profitability | R010 | Operating Profit Margin | 14.0% | Declining from 18.5% | In line with peer average | Margin pressure from costs |
| Profitability | R011 | EBITDA Margin | 18.2% | Declining from 22.8% | Average vs peer of 19% | Reasonable operating leverage |
| Profitability | R012 | Net Profit Margin | 12.7% | Declining from 14.5% | Above peer average of 10% | Healthy bottom-line profitability |
| Profitability | R013 | Return on Assets (ROA) | 9.3% | Declining from 12.6% | Above peer average of 8% | Efficient asset utilization |
| Profitability | R014 | Return on Equity (ROE) | 13.1% | Declining from 21.0% | In line with peer average | Adequate shareholder returns |
| Profitability | R015 | Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) | 16.1% | Declining from 24.0% | Above peer average of 14% | Good capital productivity |
| Profitability | R028 | Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) | 15.2% | Declining from 22.5% | Above peer average of 12% | Value-creating investments |
| Profitability | R029 | Earnings per Share (EPS) | ₹64.5 | Growing at 15% CAGR | Premium to peer group | Strong earnings progression |
| Profitability | R030 | Cash Earnings per Share (CEPS) | ₹85.2 | Growing at 12% CAGR | Above peer average | Quality earnings with cash backing |
| Efficiency/Activity Ratios | ||||||
| Efficiency | R016 | Asset Turnover Ratio | 0.73 | Declining from 0.85 | Below peer average of 0.8 | Capital-intensive expansion impact |
| Efficiency | R017 | Inventory Turnover Ratio | 4.8x | Stable around 4.5-5.0x | Above peer average of 4.2x | Efficient inventory management |
| Efficiency | R018 | Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) | 59 days | Improving from 63 days | Better than peer average of 65 | Strong collection efficiency |
| Efficiency | R019 | Receivables Turnover Ratio | 6.2x | Improving from 5.8x | Better than peer average of 5.5x | Effective credit management |
| Efficiency | R032 | Fixed Asset Turnover Ratio | 1.8x | Declining from 2.2x | Below peer average of 2.0x | Capex expansion impacting turnover |
| Efficiency | R033 | Days Sales in Inventory (DSI) | 76 days | Stable around 75-80 days | Better than peer average of 85 | Optimal inventory levels |
| Efficiency | R034 | Payables Turnover Ratio | 7.1x | Stable around 7.0x | In line with peer average | Standard payment practices |
| Efficiency | R035 | Days Payables Outstanding (DPO) | 51 days | Stable around 50 days | Average vs peer of 52 days | Balanced supplier relationships |
| Efficiency | R036 | Operating Cycle | 135 days | Stable around 130-140 days | Better than peer average of 150 | Efficient working capital cycle |
| Efficiency | R037 | Net Working Capital Turnover Ratio | 8.2x | Improving from 7.5x | Above peer average of 7.0x | Effective working capital utilization |
| Efficiency | R038 | Working Capital Turnover | 4.2x | Stable around 4.0-4.5x | Above peer average of 3.8x | Strong working capital management |
| Valuation Ratios | ||||||
| Valuation | R020 | Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio | 46.6x | Upper end of 25-75x range | Premium to peer average of 28x | Expensive on earnings basis |
| Valuation | R021 | Price-to-Book (P/B) Ratio | 6.1x | Above historical 3.5-5.0x range | Premium to peer average of 3.2x | High book value multiple |
| Valuation | R022 | EV/EBITDA Ratio | 28.5x | Upper end of 15-35x range | Premium to peer average of 18x | Elevated enterprise value multiple |
| Valuation | R023 | PEG Ratio (Price/Earnings to Growth) | 2.8 | Above optimal 1.0-2.0 range | Higher than peer average of 2.2 | Growth not justifying premium |
| Valuation | R039 | Price-to-Sales (P/S) Ratio | 5.9x | Above historical 3.5-5.5x | Premium to peer average of 4.2x | High revenue multiple |
| Valuation | R040 | Price-to-Cash Flow Ratio (P/CF) | 35.2x | Above historical 25-35x | In line with peer average | Fair cash flow valuation |
| Valuation | R041 | Enterprise Value to Sales (EV/Sales) | 5.2x | Upper end of 3.0-5.5x | Premium to peer average of 3.8x | High enterprise value vs revenue |
| Valuation | R043 | Market Cap to Sales Ratio | 7.9x | Above historical 5.0-7.0x | Premium to peer average of 5.5x | Elevated market cap multiple |
| Dividend & Financial Ratios | ||||||
| Financial | R024 | Dividend Payout Ratio | 28.5% | Stable around 25-30% | Conservative vs peer of 35% | Balanced capital allocation |
| Financial | R025 | Free Cash Flow Yield | 2.8% | Declining from 4.2% | Above peer average of 2.3% | Positive free cash generation |
| Financial | R031 | Retention Ratio (Plowback Ratio) | 71.5% | Stable around 70-75% | Above peer average of 65% | Strong reinvestment for growth |
| Financial | R042 | Dividend Yield | 1.2% | Stable around 1.0-1.5% | Below peer average of 2.1% | Low yield due to growth focus |
| Manufacturing Sector-Specific Ratios | ||||||
| Manufacturing | M001 | Capacity Utilization | 82.0% | Declining from 88% | In line with peer average | Moderate capacity efficiency |
| Manufacturing | M002 | Working Capital Cycle | 135 days | Stable around 130-140 days | Better than peer average of 150 | Efficient working capital management |
| Manufacturing | M003 | Capex to Depreciation | 3.2x | Increasing from 1.8x | Above peer average of 2.5x | Aggressive capacity expansion |
| Manufacturing | M004 | Energy Cost per Unit | ₹4.2 | Increasing from ₹3.5 | Higher than peer average | Energy cost inflation pressure |
| Manufacturing | M005 | Raw Material Cost % | 51.5% | Increasing from 47.8% | In line with peer average | Input cost pressures |
| Manufacturing | M006 | Export Revenue % | 65.0% | Increasing from 58% | Above peer average of 45% | Strong global market presence |
| Manufacturing | M007 | Plant & Equipment Turnover | 1.8x | Declining from 2.2x | Below peer average of 2.0x | Capex expansion reducing turnover |
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