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Coromandel International

Latest CMP 2,095
Today's Change ▲ 0.31%
52-Week High / Low 2,417 | 1,744
Price Date: 14-Aug-2026
Recommendation Sell
Target Price 2,197
Expected Upside 2.4%
Forecast Horizon 2 Years
Historical CAGR 25.3%
1,000 Invested 15-Aug-2006
Today's Value 90,808
Investment Period 20 Years

Stock Snapshot

Post Results Return
+2.0%
Neutral Market Reaction
1-Year Target Price
1,794
2-Year Target Price
2,197
52-Week High / Low
2,417 / 1,744
20-Day Return
+3.7%
Market Cap (Cr.)
61,811
Current PE
30.5
P/BV Ratio
5.0
Dividend Yield
0.7%
Industry PE
16.2

Price Performance

Basis of our Recommendation

Coromandel International's management has adopted a cautious yet strategic outlook, emphasizing the need to stabilize operations amid raw material cost inflation and subsidy dynamics. The company's focus on backward integration and capacity expansion, particularly with the commissioning of new acid plants, is expected to enhance cost competitiveness and secure supply chains. Despite facing near-term margin pressures, management's shift towards non-subsidy businesses and innovation in crop protection positions Coromandel for long-term growth. Vista's financial outlook reflects moderating revenue growth and margin pressures, aligning with management's cautious tone. The expected upside is tempered by geopolitical risks and subsidy uncertainties, yet the company's strong balance sheet and strategic initiatives provide a foundation for resilience. Over the next 12-24 months, key opportunities include expanding the specialty nutrients portfolio and optimizing digital retail channels, while watchpoints include raw material volatility and the need for regulatory clarity on subsidies

👍 Why We Like This Stock

  • Management's focus on backward integration and capacity expansion is expected to enhance cost competitiveness
  • The shift towards non-subsidy businesses and innovation in crop protection could drive long-term revenue growth
  • A strong balance sheet supports financial stability and positions the company to navigate market volatility

Things To Watch Out For

  • Near-term margin pressures are exacerbated by raw material cost inflation and unfavorable subsidy dynamics
  • Geopolitical risks and supply chain disruptions pose significant challenges to operational stability
  • The domestic crop protection market remains muted, limiting immediate revenue growth potential

Key Parameters

Balance Sheet Strength
Conservatively Financed
Market Share
Stable
Industry Outlook
Improving
Analyst View
Buy
Dividend History
Consistent
FII Holdings
Reducing

Financial Snapshot

Actuals Forecast
FY24 FY25 FY26 FY27 FY28
Revenue (Cr.) 22,058 24,085 31,480 34,190 38,839
Profit Before Tax (Cr.) 2,182 2,284 2,688 2,092 2,767
PBT Margin 9.9% 9.5% 853.9% 6.1% 7.1%
Net Profit (Cr.) 1,639 1,719 1,929 1,511 1,939
Earnings Per Share 55.6 58.7 67.4 49.7 65.7

Analyst Recommendations

Broker Recommendation Target Price Date
Elara Capital ► Accumulate 2,086 27-Jul-2026
Motilal Oswal ▲ Buy 2,530 27-Jul-2026
Consensus Recommendation ▲ Buy
Consensus Target 2,308
Coverage 2 Analysts
Analysts' Viewpoint
Coromandel International is addressing challenges in its fertilizer segment, including margin compression from subsidy-cost mismatches and raw material volatility, by diversifying into crop protection and specialty nutrients. The stabilization of new acid plants aids backward integration, while digital retail expansion enhances growth potential. Near-term pressures persist from cost inflation and working capital demands, but future catalysts like the green ammonia project and potential subsidy regime reforms could bolster margins and industry viability.

Company Overview

Show Company Profile

Coromandel International Limited provides agriculture solutions in India and internationally. The company operates through the Nutrient and Other Allied Business, and Crop Protection segments. It offers crop nutrition products, including fertilizers, specialty nutrients, organic, and nano products; crop protection products comprising insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, plant growth regulators, and GPS products; and other bio products. It also provides drone spray services, as well as soil and leaf testing services. The company also provides value-added services, including drone spraying, soil testing, crop diagnostics, and weather insights, as well as e-commerce platform for advisory and ordering. In addition, it operates an e-commerce platform for advisory and ordering services. The company was formerly known as Coromandel Fertilisers Ltd and changed its name to Coromandel International Limited in September 2009. Coromandel International Limited was founded in 1901 and is based in Chennai, India. Coromandel International Limited operates as a subsidiary of E.I.D.- Parry (India) Limited.