Here's Why We Think Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals (NSE:CHAMBLFERT) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even companies that have no revenue, no profit, and a record of falling short, can manage to find investors. Unfortunately, these high risk investments often have little probability of ever paying off, and many investors pay a price to learn their lesson. Loss-making companies are always racing against time to reach financial sustainability, so investors in these companies may be taking on more risk than they should.
Despite being in the age of tech-stock blue-sky investing, many investors still adopt a more traditional strategy; buying shares in profitable companies like Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals (NSE:CHAMBLFERT). While profit isn't the sole metric that should be considered when investing, it's worth recognising businesses that can consistently produce it.
How Quickly Is Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals Increasing Earnings Per Share?
The market is a voting machine in the short term, but a weighing machine in the long term, so you'd expect share price to follow earnings per share (EPS) outcomes eventually. Therefore, there are plenty of investors who like to buy shares in companies that are growing EPS. Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals managed to grow EPS by 6.0% per year, over three years. While that sort of growth rate isn't anything to write home about, it does show the business is growing.
It's often helpful to take a look at earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) margins, as well as revenue growth, to get another take on the quality of the company's growth. Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals reported flat revenue and EBIT margins over the last year. That's not bad, but it doesn't point to ongoing future growth, either.
The chart below shows how the company's bottom and top lines have progressed over time. For finer detail, click on the image.
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Are Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals Insiders Aligned With All Shareholders?
It's pleasing to see company leaders with putting their money on the line, so to speak, because it increases alignment of incentives between the people running the business, and its true owners. Shareholders will be pleased by the fact that insiders own Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals shares worth a considerable sum. Holding ₹6.2b worth of stock in the company is no laughing matter and insiders will be committed in delivering the best outcomes for shareholders. This would indicate that the goals of shareholders and management are one and the same.
It means a lot to see insiders invested in the business, but shareholders may be wondering if remuneration policies are in their best interest. Well, based on the CEO pay, you'd argue that they are indeed. Our analysis has discovered that the median total compensation for the CEOs of companies like Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals with market caps between ₹177b and ₹565b is about ₹55m.
Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals' CEO took home a total compensation package worth ₹30m in the year leading up to March 2025. That comes in below the average for similar sized companies and seems pretty reasonable. While the level of CEO compensation shouldn't be the biggest factor in how the company is viewed, modest remuneration is a positive, because it suggests that the board keeps shareholder interests in mind. Generally, arguments can be made that reasonable pay levels attest to good decision-making.
Should You Add Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals To Your Watchlist?
As previously touched on, Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals is a growing business, which is encouraging. The growth of EPS may be the eye-catching headline for Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals, but there's more to bring joy for shareholders. With company insiders aligning themselves considerably with the company's success and modest CEO compensation, there's no arguments that this is a stock worth looking into. It is worth noting though that we have found 2 warning signs for Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals (1 makes us a bit uncomfortable!) that you need to take into consideration.
Although Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals certainly looks good, it may appeal to more investors if insiders were buying up shares. If you like to see companies with more skin in the game, then check out this handpicked selection of Indian companies that not only boast of strong growth but have strong insider backing.
Please note the insider transactions discussed in this article refer to reportable transactions in the relevant jurisdiction.
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