New Risk • Apr 03
New major risk - Financial position The company's interest payments are not well covered by earnings. Net interest cover: 0.05x This is considered a major risk. If the company is unable to fund interest repayments on its debt through profits, it may be forced into reducing its debt burden through selling assets, undertaking a potentially costly capital raising or even into bankruptcy in the worst case scenario. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Interest payments are not well covered by earnings (0.05x net interest cover). Earnings have declined by 36% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (8.2% average weekly change). Market cap is less than US$100m (LK₨4.77b market cap, or US$15.1m). New Risk • Mar 03
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of Sri Lankan stocks, typically moving 6.5% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Earnings have declined by 28% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (6.5% average weekly change). Market cap is less than US$100m (LK₨4.84b market cap, or US$15.6m). Reported Earnings • Nov 13
Second quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: LK₨0.10 (vs LK₨0.11 loss in 2Q 2025) Second quarter 2026 results: EPS: LK₨0.10 (up from LK₨0.11 loss in 2Q 2025). Revenue: LK₨2.37b (up 33% from 2Q 2025). Net income: LK₨49.5m (up LK₨102.1m from 2Q 2025). Profit margin: 2.1% (up from net loss in 2Q 2025). The move to profitability was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 98 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Annuncio • Aug 21
AgStar PLC, Annual General Meeting, Sep 25, 2025 AgStar PLC, Annual General Meeting, Sep 25, 2025, at 10:00 Sri Lanka Standard Time. Location: board room of lolc holdings plc, 100/1 sri jayewardenapura mawatha, rajagiriya, Sri Lanka Annuncio • Aug 19
Dassanayake Epage Prasanna Sampath Dassanayake and Nawarathne Mudiyanselage Kapugedara Ishara Thilini Nawarathne acquired an unknown majority stake in AgStar Exports (Private) Limited from AgStar PLC (COSE:AGST.N0000) for LKR 35.3 million. Dassanayake Epage Prasanna Sampath Dassanayake and Nawarathne Mudiyanselage Kapugedara Ishara Thilini Nawarathne acquired an unknown majority stake in AgStar Exports (Private) Limited from AgStar PLC (COSE:AGST.N0000) for LKR 35.3 million on August 14, 2025. A cash consideration of LKR 35.3 million will be paid by the buyer.
Dassanayake Epage Prasanna Sampath Dassanayake and Nawarathne Mudiyanselage Kapugedara Ishara Thilini Nawarathne completed the acquisition of an unknown majority stake in AgStar Exports (Private) Limited from AgStar PLC (COSE:AGST.N0000) on August 14, 2025. Reported Earnings • Aug 16
First quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: LK₨0.11 (vs LK₨0.22 loss in 1Q 2025) First quarter 2026 results: EPS: LK₨0.11 (up from LK₨0.22 loss in 1Q 2025). Revenue: LK₨3.56b (up 27% from 1Q 2025). Net income: LK₨54.5m (up LK₨164.0m from 1Q 2025). Profit margin: 1.5% (up from net loss in 1Q 2025). The move to profitability was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 91 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Reported Earnings • May 31
Full year 2025 earnings released: EPS: LK₨1.37 (vs LK₨0.34 in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: EPS: LK₨1.37. Revenue: LK₨9.52b (up 24% from FY 2024). Net loss: LK₨365.6m (down 321% from profit in FY 2024). Reported Earnings • Feb 12
Third quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: LK₨0.04 (vs LK₨0.13 in 3Q 2024) Third quarter 2025 results: EPS: LK₨0.04 (down from LK₨0.13 in 3Q 2024). Revenue: LK₨3.34b (up 22% from 3Q 2024). Net income: LK₨20.6m (down 68% from 3Q 2024). Profit margin: 0.6% (down from 2.4% in 3Q 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 53 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. New Risk • Dec 09
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of Sri Lankan stocks, typically moving 5.6% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (currently running at an operating cash loss). Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (5.6% average weekly change). Market cap is less than US$100m (LK₨4.26b market cap, or US$14.7m). Reported Earnings • Nov 14
Second quarter 2025 earnings released: LK₨0.11 loss per share (vs LK₨0.17 profit in 2Q 2024) Second quarter 2025 results: LK₨0.11 loss per share (down from LK₨0.17 profit in 2Q 2024). Revenue: LK₨1.78b (up 9.3% from 2Q 2024). Net loss: LK₨52.6m (down 165% from profit in 2Q 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 44% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 5% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. New Risk • Nov 14
New major risk - Financial position The company's debt is not well covered by operating cash flow. Currently running at an operating cash loss. This is considered a major risk. If the company's operating cash flows are too small relative to the size of their debt, it increases their balance sheet risk. The company has less cash from operations to cover its expenses from servicing large debt and it increases the risk of liquidity issues. It also extends the time it would take for the company to pay back the debt in full, meaning it may not be able to easily pay it all off in a distress scenario. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (currently running at an operating cash loss). Minor Risk Market cap is less than US$100m (LK₨3.85b market cap, or US$13.2m). Annuncio • Sep 03
AgStar PLC, Annual General Meeting, Sep 26, 2024 AgStar PLC, Annual General Meeting, Sep 26, 2024, at 10:30 Sri Lanka Standard Time. Reported Earnings • Jul 27
First quarter 2025 earnings released: LK₨0.22 loss per share (vs LK₨0.27 profit in 1Q 2024) First quarter 2025 results: LK₨0.22 loss per share (down from LK₨0.27 profit in 1Q 2024). Revenue: LK₨2.80b (up 43% from 1Q 2024). Net loss: LK₨109.5m (down 185% from profit in 1Q 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 22% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 3% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Reported Earnings • Jun 04
Full year 2024 earnings released: EPS: LK₨0.34 (vs LK₨3.42 in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: EPS: LK₨0.34 (down from LK₨3.42 in FY 2023). Revenue: LK₨7.67b (up 2.8% from FY 2023). Net income: LK₨165.2m (down 90% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 2.2% (down from 22% in FY 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 2% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 2% per year. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • May 07
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 16% After last week's 16% share price gain to LK₨9.60, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 10x. Average trailing P/E is 6x in the Chemicals industry in Sri Lanka. Total returns to shareholders of 77% over the past three years. New Risk • Feb 17
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of Sri Lankan stocks, typically moving 4.8% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks High level of non-cash earnings (30% accrual ratio). Market cap is less than US$10m (LK₨3.02b market cap, or US$9.68m). Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (4.8% average weekly change). Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (5.9% net profit margin). Reported Earnings • Feb 14
Third quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: LK₨0.13 (vs LK₨0.67 in 3Q 2023) Third quarter 2024 results: EPS: LK₨0.13 (down from LK₨0.67 in 3Q 2023). Revenue: LK₨2.73b (up 33% from 3Q 2023). Net income: LK₨64.9m (down 80% from 3Q 2023). Profit margin: 2.4% (down from 16% in 3Q 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 17% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 5% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. New Risk • Feb 13
New major risk - Market cap size The company's market capitalization is less than US$10m. Market cap: LK₨3.11b (US$9.95m) This is considered a major risk. Companies with a small market capitalization are most likely businesses that have not yet released a product to market or are simply a very small company without a wide reach. Either way, risk is elevated with these companies because there is a chance the product may not come to fruition or the company's addressable market or demand may not be as large as expected. In addition, if the company's size is the main factor, it is less likely to have many investors and analysts following it and scrutinizing its performance and outlook. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Market cap is less than US$10m (LK₨3.11b market cap, or US$9.95m). Minor Risk Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (10% net profit margin). New Risk • Nov 18
New minor risk - Profit margin trend The company's profit margins are lower than last year and have reduced by more than 30%. Net profit margin: 10% Last year net profit margin: 21% This is considered a minor risk. A large drop in profit margin could indicate the company does not have strong competitive advantages or it is yet to establish itself and its core business. Even if it is a well established business, this may make it a much riskier investment than one that has a combination of proven competitive advantages and a stable or growing profit margin. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (10% net profit margin). Market cap is less than US$100m (LK₨4.18b market cap, or US$12.7m). Reported Earnings • Aug 24
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: LK₨3.42 (vs LK₨1.52 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: LK₨3.42 (up from LK₨1.52 in FY 2022). Revenue: LK₨7.46b (up 25% from FY 2022). Net income: LK₨1.67b (up 170% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 22% (up from 10% in FY 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 62% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 28% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jul 10
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 16% After last week's 16% share price gain to LK₨11.70, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 3.4x. Average trailing P/E is 5x in the Chemicals industry in Sri Lanka. Total returns to shareholders of 302% over the past three years. New Risk • Jun 23
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of Sri Lankan stocks, typically moving 7.0% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (7.0% average weekly change). Market cap is less than US$100m (LK₨5.05b market cap, or US$16.5m). Reported Earnings • Jun 01
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: LK₨3.42 (vs LK₨1.52 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: LK₨3.42 (up from LK₨1.52 in FY 2022). Revenue: LK₨7.46b (up 25% from FY 2022). Net income: LK₨1.67b (up 170% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 22% (up from 10% in FY 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 62% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 42% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Apr 11
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 15% After last week's 15% share price gain to LK₨12.80, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 4.8x. Average trailing P/E is 4x in the Chemicals industry in Sri Lanka. Total returns to shareholders of 425% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Feb 10
Third quarter 2023 earnings released Third quarter 2023 results: Revenue: LK₨2.06b (down 36% from 3Q 2022). Net income: LK₨327.0m (down 62% from 3Q 2022). Profit margin: 16% (down from 27% in 3Q 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 79% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 51% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Annuncio • Jan 06
AgStar PLC Announces Executive Changes AgStar PLC announced Mr. Rangodage Sirimewan Indika Gunawardena has been appointed as executive chairman of the company and Mrs. V.G.S.S Kortakadeniya will relinquish duties as chairperson and continue to serve the board in the capacity of a non-executive director. Chief Executive officer of Browns Agri Solutions (Pvt.) Ltd. who possess over 30 years of Management experience including 10 years in Senior Management Positions in listed companies engaged in Marketing of Agriculture input products and management of out grower farming systems. Holds a Bachelor degree Agriculture from University of Ruhuna Sri Lanka & a scholar of Japanese Association for Overseas Technical Scholarship program (AOTS) Japan on Corporate Management. Studied in University of California, Berkley USA and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore on Advance Management and business innovation. Served as an Executive Committee member of Crop Life Sri Lanka from 2003 to 2016, and elected as Chairman, of the industry association, in 2005, 2006 and re appointed for the same position in 2014 & 2015. In addition, served as an Executive committee member of Toxicological Society of Sri Lanka from 2011 – 2016 and served as a board member of the Faculty Board of Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna Sri Lanka from 2009 -2012. At present, serve as a board director for Agriculture Sector Skill Council of Sri Lanka. Further, engages with academic activities as a Visiting lecturer for Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation Management, Wayamba University Sri Lanka and Faculty of Agriculture and University of Ruhuna Sri Lanka. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Dec 01
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 18% share price gain to LK₨18.30, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 4.9x. Average trailing P/E is 5x in the Chemicals industry in Sri Lanka. Total returns to shareholders of 375% over the past three years. Board Change • Nov 16
Less than half of directors are independent There are 6 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Of these new board members, none were independent directors. The company's board is composed of: 3 independent directors. 8 non-independent directors. Independent Non-Executive Director R. K. Ranaweera was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2019. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Lack of board continuity. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Oct 17
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 17% share price gain to LK₨19.10, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 9.3x. Average trailing P/E is 6x in the Chemicals industry in Sri Lanka. Total returns to shareholders of 452% over the past three years. Recent Insider Transactions • Sep 08
MD & Director recently sold LK₨17m worth of stock On the 2nd of September, A. Weerasekera sold around 1m shares on-market at roughly LK₨15.64 per share. This transaction amounted to 9.5% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. This was A.'s only on-market trade for the last 12 months. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Sep 05
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 25% share price gain to LK₨16.20, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 7.9x. Average trailing P/E is 6x in the Chemicals industry in Sri Lanka. Total returns to shareholders of 402% over the past three years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 22
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 24% share price gain to LK₨14.10, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 6.9x. Average trailing P/E is 5x in the Chemicals industry in Sri Lanka. Total returns to shareholders of 327% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Aug 17
First quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: LK₨0.93 (vs LK₨0.22 in 1Q 2022) First quarter 2023 results: EPS: LK₨0.93 (up from LK₨0.22 in 1Q 2022). Revenue: LK₨2.39b (up 228% from 1Q 2022). Net income: LK₨455.3m (up LK₨382.6m from 1Q 2022). Profit margin: 19% (up from 10.0% in 1Q 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 67% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 44% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 02
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 18% share price gain to LK₨7.30, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 5.8x. Average trailing P/E is 5x in the Chemicals industry in Sri Lanka. Total returns to shareholders of 132% over the past three years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jul 07
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 17% share price decline to LK₨5.20, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 4.1x. Average trailing P/E is 5x in the Chemicals industry in Sri Lanka. Total returns to shareholders of 61% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Jun 02
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: LK₨1.52 (vs LK₨1.52 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: LK₨1.52 (up from LK₨1.52 in FY 2021). Revenue: LK₨5.99b (up 66% from FY 2021). Net income: LK₨618.8m (up 25% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 10% (down from 14% in FY 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 60% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 21% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • May 18
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 34% share price gain to LK₨7.10, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 3.4x. Average trailing P/E is 7x in the Chemicals industry in Sri Lanka. Total returns to shareholders of 126% over the past three years. Board Change • Apr 27
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there are only 3 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 3 independent directors. 4 non-independent directors. Independent Non-Executive Director R. K. Ranaweera was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2019. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Mar 29
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 23% share price decline to LK₨7.30, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 2.4x. Average trailing P/E is 8x in the Chemicals industry in Sri Lanka. Total returns to shareholders of 144% over the past three years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Feb 24
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 24% share price decline to LK₨10.00, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 3.2x. Average trailing P/E is 8x in the Chemicals industry in Sri Lanka. Total returns to shareholders of 211% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Feb 05
Third quarter 2022 earnings: Revenues and EPS in line with analyst expectations Third quarter 2022 results: EPS: LK₨2.64 (up from LK₨0.61 in 3Q 2021). Revenue: LK₨3.21b (up 129% from 3Q 2021). Net income: LK₨859.3m (up 329% from 3Q 2021). Profit margin: 27% (up from 14% in 3Q 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 57% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 48% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jan 21
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 21% share price decline to LK₨9.30, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 8.7x. Average trailing P/E is 11x in the Chemicals industry in Sri Lanka. Total returns to shareholders of 182% over the past three years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jan 05
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 21% share price decline to LK₨8.00, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 7.5x. Average trailing P/E is 10x in the Chemicals industry in Sri Lanka. Total returns to shareholders of 96% over the past three years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Nov 23
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 16% share price gain to LK₨10.60, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 9.9x. Average trailing P/E is 9x in the Chemicals industry in Sri Lanka. Total returns to shareholders of 193% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Nov 13
Second quarter 2022 earnings released The company reported a poor second quarter result with weaker earnings, revenues and control over costs. Second quarter 2022 results: Revenue: LK₨556.2m (down 9.9% from 2Q 2021). Net loss: LK₨86.6m (down 291% from profit in 2Q 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 29% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 32% per year. Recent Insider Transactions • Oct 17
Insider recently sold LK₨5.4m worth of stock On the 12th of October, W.A.P Perera sold around 441k shares on-market at roughly LK₨12.18 per share. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of LK₨4.5m more than they bought in the last 12 months. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Oct 08
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 18% share price gain to LK₨9.70, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 6.6x. Average trailing P/E is 8x in the Chemicals industry in Sri Lanka. Total returns to shareholders of 199% over the past three years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Sep 02
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 21% share price gain to LK₨9.20, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 6.2x. Average trailing P/E is 8x in the Chemicals industry in Sri Lanka. Total returns to shareholders of 148% over the past three years. Recent Insider Transactions • Aug 27
MD & Director recently bought LK₨478k worth of stock On the 24th of August, A. Weerasekera bought around 63k shares on-market at roughly LK₨7.60 per share. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. This was A.'s only on-market trade for the last 12 months. Reported Earnings • Aug 18
First quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS LK₨0.22 (vs LK₨0.26 in 1Q 2021) The company reported a soft first quarter result with weaker earnings and profit margins, although revenues improved. First quarter 2022 results: Revenue: LK₨729.1m (up 27% from 1Q 2021). Net income: LK₨72.7m (down 15% from 1Q 2021). Profit margin: 10.0% (down from 15% in 1Q 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 24% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 27% per year. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 04
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 16% share price gain to LK₨8.80, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 5.8x. Average trailing P/E is 8x in the Chemicals industry in Sri Lanka. Total returns to shareholders of 150% over the past three years. Upcoming Dividend • Jul 09
Upcoming dividend of LK₨0.20 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 16 July 2021. Payment date: 05 August 2021. Trailing yield: 2.8%. Lower than top quartile of Sri Lankan dividend payers (5.6%). Lower than average of industry peers (5.0%). Upcoming Dividend • Jun 25
Upcoming dividend of LK₨0.20 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 01 July 2021. Payment date: 19 July 2021. Trailing yield: 2.8%. Lower than top quartile of Sri Lankan dividend payers (5.5%). Lower than average of industry peers (5.0%). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Apr 07
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 16% share price gain to LK₨8.10, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 8.8x. Average trailing P/E is 9x in the Chemicals industry in Sri Lanka. Total returns to shareholders of 82% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Feb 17
Third quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS LK₨0.61 (vs LK₨0.24 in 3Q 2020) The company reported a solid third quarter result with improved earnings and revenues, although profit margins were flat. Third quarter 2021 results: Revenue: LK₨1.40b (up 144% from 3Q 2020). Net income: LK₨200.4m (up 147% from 3Q 2020). Profit margin: 14% (in line with 3Q 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has remained flat but the company’s share price has increased by 14% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Is New 90 Day High Low • Jan 19
New 90-day high: LK₨8.30 The company is up 15% from its price of LK₨7.20 on 21 October 2020. The Sri Lankan market is up 33% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Chemicals industry, which is up 54% over the same period. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Oct 21
Market pulls back on stock over the past week After last week's 17% share price decline to LK₨7.20, the stock is trading at a trailing P/E ratio of 17.7x, down from the previous P/E ratio of 21.4x. This compares to an average P/E of 9x in the Chemicals industry in Sri Lanka. Total returns to shareholders over the past three years are 55%. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Oct 12
Market bids up stock over the past week After last week's 19% share price gain to LK₨7.40, the stock is trading at a trailing P/E ratio of 18.2x, up from the previous P/E ratio of 15.2x. This compares to an average P/E of 7x in the Chemicals industry in Sri Lanka. Total returns to shareholders over the past three years are 57%. Is New 90 Day High Low • Oct 02
New 90-day high: LK₨7.00 The company is up 89% from its price of LK₨3.70 on 03 July 2020. The Sri Lankan market is up 19% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Chemicals industry, which is up 52% over the same period. Annuncio • Jul 19
AgStar PLC Announces the Cessation of Mr. N.G.R. Karunaratne as Chief Executive Officer AgStar PLC announced that Mr. N.G.R. Karunaratne will ceased to be a Chief executive officer of the company, with effect from June 28, 2020, in terms of section 211 (l) of the Companies Act No. 07 of 2007. 
