Chemicals · NSE/BSE: UPL
UPL Limited
Pesticides & Agrochemicals
Market Cap ₹0.52L Cr
Verdict: Average
Quality Scores
Multi-Bagger
35/100
Compounder Quality
48/100
Management Credibility
55/100
Governance
58/100
Cash Flow Quality
72/100
AI Summary
UPL Limited is the 5th largest global agrochemical company, operating a complex, highly geared business model spanning 140 countries. Over the last decade, it transitioned from a mid-sized Indian player to a global giant, primarily fueled by the massive $4.2 billion acquisition of Arysta LifeScience in FY19. However, the recent 3-5 year period has been characterized by severe deleveraging struggles, margin erosion, and inventory downcycles. While the company maintains a formidable distribution network and 14,000+ registrations, the financial performance has turned volatile with a significant…
Top Opportunities
- Global Top 5 Agrochemical company
- Massive distribution network in 140 countries
- Diversified product portfolio (Seeds, BioSolutions, Crop Protection)
Top Risks
- Extremely high debt burden (29k+ Cr)
- Very low Interest Coverage Ratio
- Huge margin volatility (10% to 22%)
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