Prakash Pipes Ltd (Plastics - Pipes & Fittings) — fundamental analysis, earnings data, and key metrics. PE: 15.0. ROE: 9.4%. This stock is not currently in the Nifty 500 momentum outperformers list.
Based on Q4 FY26 (web) earnings • Updated Jul 25, 2026
What: Volume growth despite revenue decline: PVC volume 11,068 MT vs 10,547 MT YoY; Flexible Packaging 4,329 MT vs 4,015 MT YoY
Impact: Volume growth of 4.9% in PVC, 7.8% in Flexible Packaging Q3 FY26
What: Flexible Packaging division expansion: Division revenue ₹86.15 Cr Q3 FY26 vs ₹92.52 Cr Q3 FY25
Impact: Diversification beyond core PVC pipes
What: Net cash position: Net debt-to-equity ratio of -0.50; Borrowings ₹286 lakhs non-current + ₹1,631 lakhs current
Impact: Finance costs ₹108 lakhs Q4 FY26 vs ₹124 lakhs Q4 FY25
What: Management demand outlook: Housing, agriculture, infrastructure demand drivers cited
Impact: Not quantified
Earnings deceleration risks from management commentary
Trigger: PVC resin price volatility and rising raw material costs compressed operating margins to 7.65% in Q4 FY26 from 9.58% year-ago, representing 193 bps YoY erosion.
Impact: PAT impact: >10%
Management view: Enhanced procurement strategies ensuring better pricing and availability; 100% recycling of PVC pipe rejects/process waste
Monitor: commodity
Trigger: New Labour Codes effective November 2025 with rules yet notified; Plastic Waste Management Rules 2022 require Extended Producer Responsibility compliance.
Impact: PAT impact: 5-10%
Management view: Company estimated past service cost as not material; monitors finalization of Central/State Rules
Monitor: regulatory
Trigger: MD cited tariff wars and geopolitical conflicts contributing to heightened global volatility and subdued demand conditions in FY25.
Impact: PAT impact: 5-10%
Management view: Company remains confident in future prospects for FY26; strategically placed to capitalise on emerging opportunities
Monitor: geopolitical
Trigger: Early monsoons and extensive rainfall cited as climatic uncertainties affecting demand; company implemented water recycling saving 2.8 million liters annually.
Impact: PAT impact: <5%
Management view: 100% recycling in PVC Pipes division; advanced effluent treatment plant with zero liquid discharge
Monitor: climate
Trigger: FY25 brought supply chain delays; company maintains in-house fleet of trucks for logistics in North India distribution network.
Impact: PAT impact: <5%
Management view: Strengthened supplier partnerships to ensure stable raw material flow; in-house fleet of trucks for better logistics
Monitor: logistics
Trigger: New Labour Codes effective 21st November 2025; company assessed past service cost impact as not material based on existing wage structure review.
Impact: PAT impact: <5%
Management view: Company continues to monitor finalization of Central/State Rules and would provide appropriate accounting effect based on developments
Monitor: labor
Headline numbers from the latest earnings call
Revenue
₹223.15 Cr
Revenue from operations increased to ₹223.15 Cr in Q4 FY26 from ₹182.95 Cr in Q4 FY25.
EBITDA
₹17.1 Cr
Operating EBITDA declined slightly YoY due to margin compression despite higher sales.
PAT
₹13.48 Cr
Net Profit rose 31% YoY to ₹13.48 Cr, aided by lower finance costs and other income.
Other Highlights
• Board recommended total dividend of 34% (₹3.40 per share) for FY26, up from 24% in FY25.
• Other income contributed ₹6.35 Cr, representing 34.29% of profit before tax.
• Net Debt-to-Equity ratio stands at -0.50, indicating a net cash position.
Forward-looking targets from management
The above analysis is parsed from publicly available earnings call transcripts. This is educational research only — not investment advice. Last updated Jul 25, 2026.
Based on publicly available financial data. This is educational research, not investment advice.
Prakash Pipes Ltd's latest quarterly results (Mar 2026) show
Prakash Pipes Ltd's current PE ratio is 15.0x.
Prakash Pipes Ltd's price-to-book ratio is 1.4x.
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Prakash Pipes Ltd's return ratios over recent years
Prakash Pipes Ltd's operating cash flow is positive (FY2026).
Prakash Pipes Ltd's current dividend yield is 0.88%.
Prakash Pipes Ltd's shareholding pattern (Jun 2026)
Prakash Pipes Ltd's promoter holding has remained stable recently.
Prakash Pipes Ltd is an established outperformer with 1 week of consecutive Nifty 500 outperformance.
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