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Gujarat Fluoro

Latest CMP 4,738
Today's Change ▲ 0.49%
52-Week High / Low 4,738 | 2,980
Price Date: 14-Aug-2026
Recommendation Buy
Target Price 6,292
Expected Upside 15.2%
Forecast Horizon 2 Years
Historical CAGR 32.7%
1,000 Invested 16-Oct-2019
Today's Value 6,938
Investment Period 7 Years

Stock Snapshot

Post Results Return
+5.0%
Mild Positive Re-rating
1-Year Target Price
6,119
2-Year Target Price
6,292
52-Week High / Low
4,738 / 2,980
20-Day Return
+9.8%
Market Cap (Cr.)
52,116
Current PE
84.6
P/BV Ratio
6.6
Dividend Yield
0.1%
Industry PE
41.1

Price Performance

Basis of our Recommendation

Gujarat Fluorochemicals is positioned for a multi-year growth phase, driven by robust demand in its Fluorochemicals and Fluoropolymers segments. Management's focus on capacity expansions in R32 and R134a, alongside scaling its Battery Chemicals division, underscores a strategic pivot towards high-growth applications, particularly in the electric vehicle (EV) sector. This aligns with Vista's forecast of accelerating revenue growth and improving margins, supported by a favorable product mix and high utilization rates. However, execution risks related to supply chain volatility and the commercialization of battery materials remain critical watchpoints. The specialty chemicals industry is experiencing structural growth, which bodes well for Gujarat Fluorochemicals, although competitive pressures and geopolitical tensions could pose challenges. Over the next 12-24 months, key opportunities include the scaling of production for battery materials and the potential for significant revenue contributions from the EV platform. Conversely, headwinds may arise from margin pressures due to early-stage losses in battery materials and competition from established players. Overall, Gujarat Fluorochemicals is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for specialty chemicals, with a target price reflecting an expected upside of approximately 28.5%

👍 Why We Like This Stock

  • Strong demand in Fluorochemicals and Fluoropolymers segments supports revenue growth
  • Strategic capacity expansions in battery materials align with market trends towards EVs
  • Management's focus on high-growth applications positions the company for long-term profitability

Things To Watch Out For

  • Execution risks related to supply chain volatility could impact growth
  • Early-stage losses in battery materials may pressure overall profitability
  • Competitive pressures from established players in the battery materials market pose challenges

Key Parameters

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

Financial Snapshot

Actuals Forecast
FY24 FY25 FY26 FY27 FY28
Revenue (Cr.) 4,281 4,737 4,996 5,652 6,207
Profit Before Tax (Cr.) 602 714 827 1,091 1,165
PBT Margin 14.1% 15.1% 1655.3% 19.3% 18.8%
Net Profit (Cr.) 465 523 583 768 820
Earnings Per Share 42.3 47.6 53.0 69.8 74.6

Analyst Recommendations

Broker Recommendation Target Price Date
Deven Choksey ▼ Sell 3,373 09-Jun-2026
Elara Capital ▲ Buy 5,221 21-Jul-2026
ICICI Securities ► Hold 4,250 27-May-2026
Prabhudas Liladhar ► Hold 4,498 13-Aug-2026
Consensus Recommendation ▲ Buy
Consensus Target 4,374
Coverage 4 Analysts
Analysts' Viewpoint
Gujarat Fluoro is capitalizing on robust demand in fluoropolymers and battery chemicals, with strategic capacity expansions in R32 and R134a to meet global needs. The company's focus on high-growth sectors like semiconductors and green energy underpins its multi-year growth outlook. However, challenges such as supply-chain volatility, execution risks in battery material commercialization, and competitive pressures from Chinese manufacturers pose risks. Future catalysts include significant revenue contributions from battery chemicals and expanded production capabilities by FY27.

Company Overview

Show Company Profile

Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited engages in the manufacture and trading of refrigerant gases, fluorochemicals, fluoropolymers, battery chemicals, wind energy, and renewable energy solutions in India, Europe, the United States, and internationally. It provides caustic soda, carbon tetrachloride, chlorine, methylene di chloride, hydrochloric acid, sodium hydrogen sulphate, hydrogen gas, fluorspar, chloroform, and anhydrous hydrogen chloride. The company offers its products under the INOFLON, FLUONOX, INOFLAR, INOLUB, and Refron brands. It provides its products to agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, battery materials, and other sectors. It also engages in design, develop, manufacture, export, import, assemble, fit, repair, convert, over-haul, alter, maintain, and improve all types of semiconductor devices, integrated circuits, electronic components, software, devices, technologies, equipment and appliances, and electronic devices. The company was formerly known as Inox Fluorochemicals Limited and changed its name to Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited in July 2019. The company was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Noida, India. Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited is a subsidiary of Inox Leasing and Finance Limited.