Universal Starch Chem FY26 net profit jumps 308% to ₹1,311.40 lakh
Universal Starch Chem Allied Limited reported a net profit of ₹1,311.40 lakh for FY26, a 308% increase, with revenue at ₹48,860.32 lakh. Q4 net profit rose to ₹962.60 lakh from ₹295.52 lakh, while EPS for the year stood at ₹31.25.
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Universal Starch Chem Allied Limited reported a net profit of ₹1,311.40 lakh for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, marking a 308% increase from ₹322.75 lakh in the previous year. The company’s revenue from operations for FY26 stood at ₹48,860.32 lakh, slightly lower than the ₹49,089.13 lakh recorded in FY25. The Board of Directors approved the standalone audited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026, during a meeting held on May 27, 2026.
The statutory auditor, M B Agrawal & Co., issued an audit report with an unmodified opinion on the standalone audited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The financial results were reviewed by the Audit Committee and taken on record by the Board following the annual audit. The company recognized an incremental impact of ₹24.96 lakhs in the financial statements due to the enactment of new labour codes by the Government of India.
For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the company reported a net profit of ₹962.60 lakh, compared to ₹295.52 lakh in the same quarter of the previous year. Revenue from operations for Q4FY26 was ₹15,235.63 lakh, up from ₹13,813.54 lakh in Q4FY25. Total expenses for the quarter increased to ₹13,944.10 lakh from ₹13,478.61 lakh in the corresponding period last year.
The company’s earnings per equity share (basic and diluted) for FY26 stood at ₹31.25, compared to ₹7.65 in FY25. For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, earnings per share were ₹22.93, up from ₹7.01 in the same quarter of the previous year. The total comprehensive income for the period was reported as a loss of ₹1.01 lakh for FY26, compared to a gain of ₹1.57 lakh in FY25.
Financial Performance Summary
| Particulars | Year Ended 31.03.26 (₹ in Lacs) | Year Ended 31.03.25 (₹ in Lacs) |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations | 48,860.32 | 49,089.13 |
| Total Income | 49,009.21 | 49,238.74 |
| Total Expenses | 47,188.13 | 48,811.46 |
| Profit for the Period | 1,311.40 | 322.75 |
| Earnings Per Share (Basic) | 31.25 | 7.65 |
Balance Sheet Highlights
| Particulars | As at 31.03.2026 (₹ in Lacs) | As at 31.03.2025 (₹ in Lacs) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | 21,410.83 | 22,551.28 |
| Total Equity | 8,264.09 | 6,979.77 |
| Total Current Liabilities | 9,078.85 | 11,557.33 |
| Net Cash Generated from Operating Activities | 1,657.88 | 2,258.12 |
Historical Stock Returns for Universal Starch Chem
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +19.98% | +27.91% | +29.25% | +49.71% | +16.00% | +100.16% |
What specific operational efficiencies or cost-cutting measures drove the 308% surge in net profit despite a marginal decline in revenue?
How will the newly enacted Indian labour codes continue to impact the company's cost structure and profitability in the coming fiscal years?
What strategic initiatives will the company implement to reverse the decline in total assets and improve operating cash flow generation?
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