Deepak Fertilizers & Petr Share Price

Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation Limited (DFPCL) was established in 1979 as an ammonia manufacturer. It has now evolved into a prominent name in India's fertiliser and industrial chemicals sector.

As on March 31, 2023, the Promoters hold 45.46% shares in the company whereas FIIs, DIIs and Public holds 19.09%, 2.13% and 33.32% shares respectively.

The market capitalisation of Deepak Fertilisers was over ₹8,600 crore as of January 5, 2024. The share price of Deepak Fertilisers has gained over 320% in the last three years.

Business Operations

Deepak Fertilisers has grown into a publicly listed conglomerate with a diversified product lineup. The company’s products include industrial chemicals, bulk and speciality fertilisers, agricultural solutions and ammonium nitrate.

The company has manufacturing facilities in Taloja in Maharashtra, Srikakulam in Andhra Pradesh, Panipat in Haryana and Dahej in Gujrat. The overall manufacturing capacity exceeds 3.2 million metric tonnes per year. A new manufacturing unit aiming for the production of 500,000 metric tonnes per annum of ammonia is on the verge of completion. It is slated to be commissioned in the second quarter of FY24 in Taloja. A major ammonium nitrate manufacturing project with a capacity of 376,000 metric tonnes per annum will soon be completed in Gopalpur, Odisha, with a target for commissioning by FY26.

Deepak Fertilisers is the largest producer of nitric acid across Southeast Asia, holding a significant position in the regional market. It leads the market in India as the primary manufacturer and distributor of iso-propyl alcohol.

The company is also the sole manufacturer of prilled technical ammonium nitrate solids and medical-grade ammonium nitrate in India. The company also holds the distinction of being the only domestic producer of low-density ammonium nitrate intended specifically for direct utilisation as ammonium nitrate–fuel oil (ANFO) explosives.

The manufacturing facilities located in Taloja and Srikakulam, coupled with an extensive distribution network spanning the country, allows it to meet the demands of its customers and end-users effectively.

In fertiliser production, the company has had several significant achievements, including being the largest producer of bentonite sulphur in India.

Deepak Fertilisers is transitioning from being a domestic market leader in technical ammonium nitrate to establishing a global presence. The company is also venturing into mining services and solutions. In the agri-business sector, Deepak Fertilisers is shifting its focus from bulk fertilisers to providing specialised farm inputs. It's also making tailored products for specific crops and soils.

The company has over 2,100 employees as of March 31, 2023.

The company launched a brand called Purosolv for providing all of its pharma solvents under one umbrella, including methanol and acetone. It also launched Pickbrite brand for steel-grade nitric acid. This is a unique, highly specialised solution developed for the pickling of stainless steel alloys

Financial Highlights

– Deepak Fertilisers’ revenue from operations for FY23 stood at ₹11,301 crore, up 47.5% from ₹7,663 crore in FY22. – The company recorded a profit after tax (PAT) of ₹1,221 crore in FY23 against ₹687 crore in FY22. – In FY23, the earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) increased to ₹2,165 crore from the previous year's ₹1,356 crore. – The company's earnings per share (EPS) stood at ₹97.70 in FY23 compared to ₹60.44 in FY22.