Chemfab Alkalis Limited is an India-based company engaged in the manufacturing of basic inorganic chemicals and polyvinyl chloride (PVCO) pipes. The Company's segments include chemicals and related products/services and PVC-O pipes. Incorporated on May 6, 2009, as Teamec Chlorates Limited, the company changed its name to Chemfab Alkalis Limited on July 21, 2017, following a Scheme of Amalgamation. Founded in 1985, Chemfab Alkalis Limited is based in Chennai, India.
CAL is an ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certified manufacturer of chloro-alkali products. It utilizes Membrane Technology for Chloralkali production, establishing itself as a pioneering organization in the Indian chemical industry with consistent technological innovation and a focus on quality.
The Company produces caustic soda lye (33% and 48% grades), liquid chlorine, hydrochloric acid, hydrogen gas, and sodium hypochlorite (bleach liquor). It also produces chlorine, hydrogen, sodium hypochlorite, and hydrochloric acid as by-products from the manufacture of caustic soda, demonstrating an integrated approach to chemical manufacturing.
The comprehensive product portfolio includes caustic soda lye and flakes, liquid chlorine, hydrogen gas, hydrochloric acid, and sodium hypochlorite/bleach liquor products; sodium chlorate; aluminum chloride; and various other chemicals, including alkali, acids, bases, solvents, alcohols, gases, ethers, aliphatics, aromatics, aldehydes ketones, amines, alkaloids, potassium chlorate, perchlorate, and their by-products and derivatives.
The Company manufactures PVC-O Pipes in two pressure classes: PN12.5 (12.5 kilogram/square centimeter) and PN16 (16 kg/cm²). Its PVC-O fittings include 11.25-degree PN16 bar Bend, 22.5-degree PN16 bar Bend, 45-degree PN16 bar Bend, PN16 bar Reducer, PN16 bar Coupler, and PN16 bar Repair Coupler. In November 2019, the Company received BIS approval for PVCO Pipes. The second production line at the PVCO Plant was commissioned in March 2021.
In 1985, Chemfab Alkalis was the first to install Monopolar Electrolysers from Chlorine Engineers Corporation, Japan (CEC). The Company repeated this technological leadership by introducing, for the first time in India, new BiTACr Electrolysers from CEC, Japan. This commitment to advanced technology has enabled the company to maintain a competitive advantage in the chloralkali production space.
The company has made significant investments in modern infrastructure and environmental compliance. In 2013, the Company completely replaced its existing underground fire hydrant system with a new, fully automatic system featuring above-ground pipes.
The Company increased its production capacity from 125 tpd (tons per day) to 155 tpd during April 2021 and is actively pursuing government approvals to further scale up operations to 200 tpd. In March 2021, the Company commissioned a state-of-the-art RO Plant that uses Treated Sewage Water as feed. This RO Plant has a capacity to produce 1 MLD (Million Liters per Day) of process water from either Treated Sewage Water or Seawater, demonstrating a strong commitment to natural resource preservation and facilitating the scaling of operations to 200 TPD.
Furthermore, business plans are firmed up for a greenfield project expansion at the Karaikal location through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Chemfab Alkalis Karaikal Limited.
As of May 14, 2025, Chemfab Alkalis Ltd has a market capitalization of ₹1,168 Crore. The share price of Chemfab Alkalis Ltd is ₹850.90 (NSE) and ₹855.00 (BSE) as of 14-May-2025 15:19 IST. CHEMFAB reached its all-time high of ₹1,230.00 on Oct 15, 2024, and its all-time low of ₹91.00 on Mar 25, 2020.
The company has demonstrated strong long-term performance:
- Last 12 Months: Chemfab Alkalis Ltd share price moved up by 45.56% on BSE.
- Last 3 Years: Chemfab Alkalis Ltd share price moved up by 384.68% on BSE, delivering a return of 68.39% in the last 3 years.
Chemfab Alkalis Ltd's revenue jumped 11.27% year-over-year to ₹93.70 Crore in Q4 FY2024-2025. On a quarterly growth basis, the company generated an 8.74% increase in revenue since the last three months. However, profitability faced challenges, with the net profit falling -269.87% year-over-year to ₹-9.19 Crore in Q4 FY2024-2025.
- Revenue: ₹334 Crore
- Profit: ₹-6.94 Crore
- Operating Revenue: ₹324.36 Crore
- Dividend: The last dividend per share was ₹1.25. As of today, the Dividend Yield (TTM)% is 0.15%.
- EBITDA: CHEMFAB ALKALIS LTD EBITDA is ₹427.09 Million INR, with a current EBITDA margin of 16.96%.
- Book Value: ₹265
- Profitability Ratios: Pre-tax margin of 12% is healthy, ROE (Return on Equity) of 6% is fair but needs improvement.
- Debt to Equity: The company has a reasonable debt-to-equity ratio of 4%, signaling a healthy balance sheet.
- Promoter Holding: 72.18% as of March 2025. Promoter holding in Chemfab Alkalis Ltd decreased from 72.88% as of June 2024 to 72.18% as of March 2025.
The Company has obtained Certification of Registration for ISO 14001:2015 in Environmental Management System and OHSAS 18001:2007 systems, addressing critical operational areas. The company demonstrates a strong commitment to environmental sustainability through its water recycling initiatives (like the RO Plant utilizing treated sewage water) and modern production facilities.
Chemfab Alkalis Limited is well-positioned for growth, driven by its capacity expansion plans, technological upgrades, and strategic expansion into new markets through its subsidiary operations. The company's focus on environmental sustainability and modern production technologies positions it as a forward-looking player in the Indian chemical industry. As of May 14, 2025, the company has 210 employees.
