AI Summary
✦ ClarthaAshoka Metcast is an Indian steel-trading company supplying thermo-mechanically treated, round, flat, mild steel, and angle bars. Steel channels and related goods also contribute to its trading revenues, with no disclosed operating segments beyond these products. Revenue declined 28.9% year-on-year, while profit increased 47.2%, indicating margin improvement despite weaker volumes. No major recent development provides a clear catalyst for further growth or margin expansion. ROE is modest at 8.6%, while debt/equity of 43.16 indicates substantial leverage that can amplify reported returns and financial risk. The profit increase alongside falling revenue suggests improved profitability, but earnings quality remains dependent on trading spreads and demand recovery. At 2.4 times earnings, the stock appears discounted versus typical sector valuations and its earnings profile. However, declining revenue, high leverage, and limited disclosure leave volume recovery and earnings durability as key open questions.
Valuation Metrics
Trading 25.3% below historical median. Valuation is stable — currently in the strongly undervalued zone (z-score: -1.28). Confidence: 50%.
Forward outlook is unavailable because live next-12-month estimate data is not available for this ticker right now.
5Y Average
3.16
Current
2.36
Overvalued
3.63
Undervalued
2.68
5Y Average
19.80
Current
14.82
Overvalued
21.29
Undervalued
16.51
5Y Average
0.35
Current
0.21
Overvalued
0.40
Undervalued
0.29
Peers & Comparison
Sector: Industrials · Theme: Commodities Trading
| Company | Rev. Growth | Margin | P/E | vs Avg | 52W Perf. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ANMOL INDIA LIMITED ANMOLCommodities Trading | -1.8% | 0.8% | 5.2x Undervalued | -81% vs avg | -37.0% |
AKG EXIM LIMITED AKGCommodities Trading | -43.4% | 0.4% | 78.0x Premium | +178% vs avg | -32.1% |
ANIK INDUSTRIES LTD ANIKINDSCommodities Trading | -13.3% | -4.5% | — | — | -54.4% |
SAKUMA EXPORTS LIMITED SAKUMACommodities Trading | -2.3% | 0.6% | 28.0x Fair | 0% vs avg | -37.5% |
MMTC LIMITED MMTCCommodities Trading | +165.2% | 11360.1% | 24.8x Fair | -12% vs avg | +3.2% |
MSTC LIMITED MSTCLTDCommodities Trading | +33.7% | 59.1% | 19.0x Undervalued | -32% vs avg | +24.4% |
HEXA TRADEX LIMITED HEXATRADEXCommodities Trading | -3.1% | -190.2% | — | — | -10.7% |
KOTHARI PRODUCTS LTD KOTHARIPROCommodities Trading | +42.1% | 3.1% | 13.3x Undervalued | -53% vs avg | -13.7% |
Comparable-scale peer data is limited — showing nearest stored business/industry peers instead of an empty comparison.
Financials
Real statement data for revenue, earnings quality, conversion, and balance-sheet coverage. Monetary values are shown in Rs crore.
Latest revenue
₹1.85 CrMar 2026Latest net profit
₹0.00 CrMar 2026Latest EPS
₹0.00Mar 2026Net margin
-7.0%Mar 2026Performance
Bars show revenue and net profit. The line shows net margin.
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Earnings
Revenue is shown in crores. EPS is rupees per share.
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Revenue to profit conversion
Bridge from operating numbers to profit for the latest reported period.
Latest reported period: Mar 2026
Debt level and coverage
Debt, cash and free cash flow compared on the same crore scale.
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Results
| Metric | Mar 2023 | Jun 2023 | Sep 2023 | Dec 2023 | Mar 2024 | Jun 2024 | Sep 2024 | Dec 2024 | Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales + | 2.68 | 0.73 | 0.10 | 0.00 | 0.65 | 0.52 | 0.78 | 0.50 | 0.00 | 0.42 | 0.45 | 0.54 | 1.85 |
| Expenses + | 2.66 | 0.71 | 0.11 | 0.03 | 0.67 | 0.55 | 0.78 | 0.55 | 0.16 | 0.50 | 0.43 | 0.49 | 1.98 |
| Operating Profit | 0.02 | 0.02 | -0.01 | -0.03 | -0.02 | -0.03 | 0.00 | -0.05 | -0.16 | -0.08 | 0.02 | 0.05 | -0.13 |
| OPM % | 0.75% | 2.74% | -10.00% | -3.08% | -5.77% | 0.00% | -10.00% | -19.05% | 4.44% | 9.26% | -7.03% | ||
| Other Income + | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.11 | 0.22 | 0.98 | 1.30 | 0.93 | 0.53 | 0.24 | 0.46 | 0.08 | 0.00 | 0.56 |
| Interest | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Depreciation | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | -0.04 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.05 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.26 |
| Profit before tax | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.08 | 0.17 | 1.00 | 1.26 | 0.92 | 0.47 | 0.03 | 0.37 | 0.09 | 0.04 | 0.17 |
| Tax % | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 32.00% | 15.08% | 7.61% | 14.89% | -66.67% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 100.00% | |
| Net Profit + | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.08 | 0.17 | 0.68 | 1.08 | 0.85 | 0.40 | 0.06 | 0.37 | 0.09 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| EPS in Rs | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.03 | 0.07 | 0.27 | 0.43 | 0.34 | 0.16 | 0.02 | 0.15 | 0.04 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
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All values in ₹ Crores unless otherwise stated. Source: Screener Master (Standalone).
Events Timeline
Board Meeting Intimation for Board Meeting To Be Held On 12/08/2026