National Fertilizers Limited
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PositoAI's own ratios from National Fertilizers Limited's yearly results (2023–2026), compared with Basic Materials companies in India. Tap ? on any ratio for what it means.
What stands out
- Profit Cash Ratio: Over the last 3 years, every ₹100 of reported profit came with ₹352 of operating cash. Higher than almost all Basic Materials companies in India.
- Cash Locked Ratio: For every ₹100 of sales, ₹80 is tied up in day-to-day operations (money owed by customers + stock − money owed to suppliers), against ₹76 tied up three years earlier. More money tied up than 97% of Basic Materials companies in India.
- Cash Cushion Ratio: Debt, after subtracting cash, is 1.4 times its market value (net debt). Lower than 97% of Basic Materials companies in India.
Where ₹100 of sales goes
Latest year (Mar 2026). Taxes and other income are not shown, so the parts need not add up to 100.
Cash quality
Profit Cash Ratio
₹352Over the last 3 years, every ₹100 of reported profit came with ₹352 of operating cash.
Higher than almost all Basic Materials companies in India.
Self-Funding Ratio
2.6×Over the last 3 years its own operating cash covered its investment spending (capex) 2.6 times.
Higher than 79% of Basic Materials companies in India.
Cash Locked Ratio
₹80For every ₹100 of sales, ₹80 is tied up in day-to-day operations (money owed by customers + stock − money owed to suppliers), against ₹76 tied up three years earlier.
More money tied up than 97% of Basic Materials companies in India.
Growth quality
Steadiness Ratio
2/3 · 2/3Sales grew in 2 of the last 3 years; profit grew in 2 of 3.
Steadier than 56% of Basic Materials companies in India.
Growth Efficiency Ratio
—Sales fell 12%
Sales fell 12% in 3 years, so extra profit per extra sales cannot be measured.
Asset Productivity Ratio
-12% / -6%In 3 years sales changed by -12% while total assets changed by -6%. Assets grew faster than sales.
Balance-sheet strength
Debt Due Cover Ratio
-0.3×Operating cash was negative last year, while some debt falls due within a year.
Lower than 92% of Basic Materials companies in India.
Cash Cushion Ratio
1.4× debtDebt, after subtracting cash, is 1.4 times its market value (net debt).
Lower than 97% of Basic Materials companies in India.
Tangible Assets Ratio
100%Of every ₹100 the company owns, ₹100 is in tangible assets such as plants, cash, stock and receivables; the rest is goodwill and other intangibles.
Less tangible than 57% of Basic Materials companies in India.
Tangible Net Worth Ratio
99%Of every ₹100 of net worth, ₹99 is tangible; the rest is goodwill and other intangibles, often from buying other companies.
Less tangible than 67% of Basic Materials companies in India.
Shareholders
Standard fundamentals
P/E, P/B, ROE, debt, growth and more (14)
National Fertilizers Limited owes ₹0.76 for every ₹1 it owns. Net profit rose 15% in the year to Mar 2026, and shrank 23% a year on average over 3 years.
Compared with Basic Materials companies in India · latest annual results Mar 2026.
P/E ratio
7.7Investors pay ₹7.7 for every ₹1 of National Fertilizers Limited's yearly profit, lower than 91% of Basic Materials companies in India.
P/B ratio
0.99The share price is 0.99 times National Fertilizers Limited's book value per share, lower than 77% of Basic Materials companies in India.
Market cap
₹2,802 CrThe total market value of all of National Fertilizers Limited's shares at today's price (share price × number of shares), larger than 59% of Basic Materials companies in India. PosiCap size class: Mini Cap.
Net worth (book value)
₹2,841 CrWhat National Fertilizers Limited would have left on paper if it sold everything it owns and paid everything it owes, from its latest balance sheet (31 Mar 2026).
Book value per share
₹57.91Net worth divided by the number of shares. The share price of ₹57.12 is 1.0 times this, which is the P/B above.
Return on equity (ROE)
12.8%National Fertilizers Limited earned 12.8% on its shareholders' money over the last year, higher than 63% of Basic Materials companies in India.
Owes vs Owns
0.76×National Fertilizers Limited owes ₹0.76 for every ₹1 it owns (moderate), higher than 97% of Basic Materials companies in India.
Dividend yield
1.68%National Fertilizers Limited pays 1.68% of its share price as dividends a year, higher than 83% of dividend-paying Basic Materials companies in India.
Revenue growth
+6%Revenue rose 6% in the year to Mar 2026, and shrank 4% a year on average over 3 years.
Profit growth
+15%Net profit rose 15% in the year to Mar 2026, and shrank 23% a year on average over 3 years.
Profit margin
3.4%National Fertilizers Limited keeps ₹3 of every ₹100 of revenue as net profit.
Cash quality
-6.3×Cash from National Fertilizers Limited's business was -6.3× its reported profit in the year to Mar 2026 — the business used cash even though it reported a profit.
Interest cover
1.8×National Fertilizers Limited's operating profit covered its interest costs 1.8 times in the year to Mar 2026.
Cash vs debt
Net debtNational Fertilizers Limited had ₹3,910 Cr more debt than cash (net debt) at Mar 2026.
Questions
What is National Fertilizers Limited's P/E ratio?
Investors pay ₹7.7 for every ₹1 of National Fertilizers Limited's yearly profit, lower than 91% of Basic Materials companies in India.
How is P/B calculated on PositoAI?
P/B is market cap divided by net worth from the latest balance sheet. For National Fertilizers Limited: ₹2,802 Cr ÷ ₹2,841 Cr (31 Mar 2026) = 1.0.
What is National Fertilizers Limited's return on equity?
National Fertilizers Limited earned 12.8% on its shareholders' money over the last year, higher than 63% of Basic Materials companies in India.
How much does National Fertilizers Limited owe compared with what it owns?
National Fertilizers Limited owes ₹0.76 for every ₹1 it owns (moderate), higher than 97% of Basic Materials companies in India.
Does National Fertilizers Limited pay a dividend?
Yes. National Fertilizers Limited pays 1.68% of its share price as dividends a year, higher than 83% of dividend-paying Basic Materials companies in India.
Is National Fertilizers Limited's revenue growing?
Revenue rose 6% in the year to Mar 2026, and shrank 4% a year on average over 3 years.
Figures from the company's yearly results and PositoAI's own data. Full tables are on the Go Deep tab. What each figure means. PositoAI is for research and education only and is not investment advice.