Polychem's profit triples, but nearly all of it came from investments.
Standalone net profit jumped to ₹10.14 cr from ₹3.37 cr, but revenue grew only modestly and other income made up 97% of earnings.
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- Net profit tripled to ₹10.14 cr, but ₹9.83 cr came from fair value gains and investment sales.
- Revenue from operations grew only 13% to ₹25.96 cr.
- Board recommended ₹20/sh dividend (200% payout), unchanged from FY25.
Why this matters
The headline profit growth masks weak core performance. For a nano-cap manufacturer, reliance on investment gains for nearly all earnings is unsustainable. The ₹20 dividend may please holders but the real question is whether operating revenue can drive profits without market tailwinds.
What we're watching
- Whether operating revenue growth accelerates in FY27.
- Any change in investment strategy or dividend policy.
- Management commentary on core business outlook.
The full read
Polychem's FY26 numbers look strong at first glance — net profit tripled to ₹10.14 crore. But dig into the breakdown: ₹9.83 crore of that came from other income, mostly fair value gains and sale of investments. Operating revenue rose just 13% to ₹25.96 crore. The board held the dividend at ₹20 a share (200% payout) and the auditor issued a clean opinion. Still, the core business added only about ₹31 lakh in incremental profit over FY25. For a company that makes chemicals and capacitors, the earnings story is increasingly about its investment portfolio, not its factory. That raises a sustainability flag for a nano-cap with a market cap likely under ₹200 crore.
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All notes on POLYCHEM →- 21 May 2026 · 4:08 PM IST Polychem's profit triples, but nearly all of it came from investments.
- 62d ago Polychem's profit triples on investment gains, core revenue up just 12.7%