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Lime Chemicals Ltd (LCL) specializes in the manufacture of Calcium Carbonate, catering to diverse industries such as toothpaste, pharmaceuticals, and PVC products.
The company has a significant market presence, fortified by continuous technological upgrades and product development since its inception in 1970.
LCL achieved a major milestone by going public in 1986 and has continued to expand its production capacity and product portfolio.
Strategic mergers, such as the amalgamation of Thirani Chemicals Limited, have strengthened LCL’s market position, increasing its Calcium Carbonate production capacity.
The company has consistently grown its installed capacity over the years, showcasing a strategic focus on scaling production to meet demand.

Sector: Chemicals & Petrochemicals
Industry: Commodity Chemicals
Market Cap: 10 Cr
Volatility: Low Risk
P/E Ratio: -68.3
Industry P/E: 42.5
PEG Ratio: —
P/B Ratio: 5.7
52W High: 19.73
52W Low: 11.15

Sales CAGR

1Y: -7.46%
3Y: -11.73%
5Y: -20.89%
10Y: -12.04%

Profit CAGR

1Y: 144.90%
3Y: -71.74%
5Y: —
10Y: -25.87%

ROE

TTM: -0.19%
3Y: 42.51%
5Y: -247.47%
10Y: -29.35%

ROCE

TTM: 2.57%
3Y: 45.29%
5Y: 887.66%
10Y: -73.01%

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Commodities Chemicals Chemicals & Petrochemicals Commodity Chemicals

Symbol	Watchlist	Price	Market Cap	P/E	P/B	Div Yield (%)	ROE (%)	ROCE (%)	ROA (%)
EMMESSA		26.20	13 Cr	30.47	1.61	0.00	5.37	6.69	4.51
LINKPH		28.00	12 Cr	155.37	0.97	0.00	0.60	3.31	0.32
KUWERIN		12.46	11 Cr	125.67	0.63	0.00	2.91	5.91	0.12
LIMECHM		15.75	10 Cr	-68.27	5.68	0.00	-0.19	2.57	-1.65
KOBO		3.42	8 Cr	-1.62	0.00	0.00	3.71	-72.69	-7.06
BHAGWOX		35.00	8 Cr	57.79	2.00	0.00	0.44	0.57	1.35
PADMAIND		10.40	6 Cr	26.33	33.71	0.00	125.09	30.46	7.23
Median: 7 Co.	—	15.75	10 Cr	30.47	1.61	0.00	2.91	3.31	0.32

Financial Statements

Upcoming Result Date: May 29, 2026

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Standalone Quarterly Results (in ₹ Crores)

Total Figures

QoQ Changes

Total Figures

	Sep 2023	Dec 2023	Mar 2024	Jun 2024	Sep 2024	Dec 2024	Mar 2025	Jun 2025	Sep 2025	Dec 2025
Sales	2.25	2.59	2.36	3.04	2.38	2.60	1.64	1.85	1.46	1.53
Expenses	2.37	2.85	2.47	2.91	2.45	2.56	1.89	2.01	1.62	1.62
Operating Profit	-0.12	-0.26	-0.11	0.13	-0.07	0.04	-0.25	-0.16	-0.16	-0.09
OPM %	-5.33	-10.04	-4.66	4.28	-2.94	1.54	-15.24	-8.65	-10.96	-5.88
Other Income	0.04	0.21	0.05	0.04	0.03	0.04	0.49	0.22	0.03	0.03
Interest	0.00	0.00	0.02	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.15	0.00	0.00	0.00
Depreciation	0.02	0.02	0.02	0.02	0.02	0.02	0.02	0.02	0.02	0.02
Profit Before Tax	-0.11	-0.06	-0.10	0.15	-0.05	0.06	0.08	0.03	-0.16	-0.08
Tax %	0.00	0.00	-10.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	25.00	0.00	0.00	0.00
Net Profit	-0.11	-0.06	-0.11	0.15	-0.05	0.06	0.06	0.03	-0.16	-0.08
EPS in Rs	-0.18	-0.11	-0.15	0.24	-0.11	0.09	0.08	0.04	-0.25	-0.14

Standalone Profit Loss (in ₹ Crores)

Total Figures

YoY Changes

Total Figures

	Mar 2017	Mar 2018	Mar 2019	Mar 2020	Mar 2021	Mar 2022	Mar 2023	Mar 2024	Mar 2025	TTM
Sales	47	52	43	31	22	14	15	10	9.67	8.47
Expenses	37	43	40	31	23	15	15	11	9.81	8.91
Operating Profit	10	9.23	3.42	0.39	-0.63	-1.02	0.17	-0.76	-0.14	-0.44
OPM %	22.07	17.58	7.87	1.25	-2.82	-7.26	1.11	-7.27	-1.47	-5.19
Other Income	0.15	0.55	0.89	0.68	2.44	11	3.21	0.40	0.61	0.78
Interest	0.43	0.24	0.66	1.43	0.57	0.20	0.08	0.03	0.15	0.15
Depreciation	2.17	1.02	1.02	1.12	1.05	0.26	0.22	0.09	0.08	0.08
Profit Before Tax	4.67	7.66	2.62	-1.48	0.20	9.80	3.08	-0.49	0.24	0.12
Tax %	-7.95	0.00	0.00	78.57	30.86	0.00	10.49	-1.26	7.60	16.67
Net Profit	5.04	7.66	2.62	-0.32	0.14	9.80	2.76	-0.49	0.22	0.10
EPS in Rs	7.27	11.10	4.21	-0.49	0.20	15.08	4.24	-0.77	0.30	-0.27
Dividend Payout %	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	—

Standalone Balance Sheet (in ₹ Crores)

Total Figures

YoY Changes

Total Figures

	Mar 2016	Mar 2017	Mar 2018	Mar 2019	Mar 2020	Mar 2021	Mar 2022	Mar 2023	Mar 2024	Mar 2025
Equity Capital	3.26	3.26	4.88	6.50	6.50	6.50	6.50	6.50	6.50	6.50
Reserves	-37	-32	-21	-17	-17	-17	-7.05	-4.34	-4.76	-4.56
Borrowings	32	30	25	16	13	12	7.30	5.69	5.02	5.13
Other Liabilities	22	27	25	19	21	13	11	5.28	3.91	3.03
Total Liabilities	20	29	34	24	24	15	18	13	11	10
Fixed Assets	11	8.95	9.25	8.96	8.59	2.59	6.22	5.78	5.71	5.75
CWIP	0.14	0.75	0.00	0.05	0.11	1.95	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00
Investments	0.01	0.03	0.09	0.11	0.10	0.10	0.10	0.11	0.11	0.11
Other Assets	8.94	19	25	15	15	10	11	7.26	4.85	4.25
Total Assets	20	29	34	24	24	15	18	13	11	10

Standalone Cash Flows (in ₹ Crores)

Total Figures

YoY Changes

Total Figures

	Mar 2016	Mar 2017	Mar 2018	Mar 2019	Mar 2020	Mar 2021	Mar 2022	Mar 2023	Mar 2024	Mar 2025
Cash from Operating Activity	0.16	4.18	-6.73	8.69	3.29	1.72	-5.28	—	—	-0.21
Cash from Investing Activity	-0.99	-1.03	-0.55	-0.67	-0.90	-0.04	9.94	0.00	0.00	-0.06
Cash from Financing Activity	1.04	-0.43	4.78	-7.73	-2.93	-1.91	-4.52	—	—	0.11
Net Cash Flow	0.21	2.72	-2.51	0.30	-0.54	-0.23	0.14	0.00	0.00	-0.15

Shareholdings

Shareholding History

Quarterly

Yearly

Quarterly

	Jun 2023	Sep 2023	Dec 2023	Mar 2024	Jun 2024	Sep 2024	Dec 2024	Mar 2025	Jun 2025	Sep 2025	Dec 2025	Mar 2026
Promoters	29.27%	29.27%	29.27%	29.27%	29.27%	29.27%	29.27%	29.27%	29.27%	29.27%	29.27%	29.27%
FIIs	7.38%	7.38%	7.38%	7.38%	7.38%	7.38%	6.04%	3.07%	0.00%	2.35%	2.35%	0.00%
DIIs	0.05%	0.05%	0.05%	0.05%	0.05%	0.05%	0.05%	0.05%	2.40%	0.05%	0.05%	0.05%
Public	63.30%	63.30%	63.30%	63.30%	63.30%	63.30%	64.64%	67.60%	68.33%	68.33%	68.33%	70.68%
Total Shareholders	5,504	5,638	5,659	5,687	5,721	5,815	5,959	6,124	6,203	6,196	6,208	6,185

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Board meeting on May 30, 2026 to approve audited Q4 & FY2026 results

Lime Chemicals will hold a Board meeting on 30 May 2026 to consider and approve the audited financial results for the quarter and financial year ended 31 March 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lime Chemicals Ltd

Lime Chemicals Ltd (LIMECHM) is currently trading at 14.97 per share. Stock prices fluctuate during market hours on NSE and BSE based on demand, company updates, and overall market conditions. Refer to the live price chart above for the most recent price movement.

Lime Chemicals Ltd (LCL) specializes in the manufacture of Calcium Carbonate, catering to diverse industries such as toothpaste, pharmaceuticals, and PVC products. The company has a significant market presence, fortified by continuous technological upgrades and product development since its inception in 1970. LCL achieved a major milestone by going public in 1986 and has continued to expand its production capacity and product portfolio. Strategic mergers, such as the amalgamation of Thirani Chemicals Limited, have strengthened LCL’s market position, increasing its Calcium Carbonate production capacity. The company has consistently grown its installed capacity over the years, showcasing a strategic focus on scaling production to meet demand.

Over the past 52 weeks, Lime Chemicals Ltd has traded between a low of ₹11.15 and a high of ₹19.73. The 52-week high and low indicate the stock’s price range over the last year and help investors understand its volatility and recent trading levels.

Lime Chemicals Ltd has a market capitalization of approximately 10.24. Market capitalization represents the total value of a company’s outstanding shares and helps investors understand its size, stability, and relative risk compared to other listed companies.

Lime Chemicals Ltd’s investment profile depends on its business fundamentals, valuation, and long-term outlook. The stock currently trades at a PE ratio of -68.27 and operates in the its sector sector. Investors typically assess financial performance, growth prospects, and individual risk tolerance before making investment decisions.

Based on its market capitalization of 10.24 Cr, Lime Chemicals Ltd is classified as a Small Cap stock. Large-cap stocks are generally more stable, while mid-cap and small-cap stocks tend to offer higher growth potential along with higher price volatility.

Lime Chemicals Ltd operates in the its sector sector. Sector classification matters because companies in the same sector are often affected by similar economic conditions, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics, which can influence overall stock performance.

The Price-to-Earnings (PE) ratio of Lime Chemicals Ltd is -68.27. The PE ratio compares a company’s share price to its earnings and is commonly used to assess valuation. Comparing the PE ratio with sector peers and historical levels provides better context.

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