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NSE: APOLLOPIPE · BSE: 531761 · ISIN INE126J01016

Apollo Pipes Limited stock analysis

Apollo Pipes Limited ranks #4213 in the TickerSutra evidence-ranked universe with a score of 35/100 and 87% data confidence. The latest captured fundamentals show ROCE of 1.2%, quarterly sales growth of 7.4% and quarterly profit growth of -205.3%.
Complete evidence gate watch governance reviewUpdated 29 Sept 2026
TICKERSUTRA SCORE35/100

Avoid / exit review

#4213 of 5,430 ranked equities
Market capitalisation₹2,602.53cr
ROCE1.2%
Quarterly sales growth7.4%
Quarterly profit growth-205.3%
P/E ratio0.0×
Promoter pledge0.0%

INVESTMENT EVIDENCE

What supports—and challenges—the thesis

Evidence in favour

  • Low debt/equity of 0.15×
  • 60.4% three-year sales CAGR
  • CWIP indicates an active capacity pipeline
  • No promoter shares are reported as pledged

Risks and constraints

  • CFO/EBITDA is below 0.6×
  • Operating margin has compressed materially

Still unresolved: Related-party exposure · Broad media sentiment

FINANCIAL TRAJECTORY

Recent operating history

PeriodRevenueOperating profitNet profitOperating margin
2016₹233cr₹24cr₹10cr10.0%
2017₹268cr₹32cr₹16cr12.0%
2024₹987cr₹97cr₹43cr10.0%
2025₹1,182cr₹97cr₹34cr8.0%
2026₹1,105cr₹67cr₹5cr6.0%
TTM₹1,125cr₹49cr₹-15cr4.3%
Debt / equity0.15×
CFO / EBITDA0.52×
Operating margin4.3%
Free cash flow₹-85cr
Sales CAGR · 3Y60.4%
Profit CAGR · 3Y-32.1%

EXCHANGE EVENT TRIGGERS

Latest corporate disclosures

1 positive catalysts0 negative catalysts6 routine filings

MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

Signals from filed documents

Capacity expansion plansHigh severity · 17 mentions
Positive catalyst

Karan: This Rs.200 crores of CAPEX, which is like for pending Varanasi, maybe for the south plant, land acquisition or something? Anubhav Gupta: Yes, this Rs.200 crores is for like pending Varanasi, then ongoing Brownfield expansions and new product addition, etc., right, South India will be on top of it. We have not decided, like, we have not like put up a complete game plan yet, but we have started looking at land

Operating leverageHigh severity · 1 mention
Positive catalyst

So, at the business level, we believe that 7% to 8% EBITDA margin for the next 12 to 15-months is what we are going to achieve. Once the plants stabilize and we start getting the operating leverage benefits, then margins will start inching up. Sneha: Thanks a lot, team and all the very best.

Margin pressureHigh severity · 1 mention
Negative warning

PVC resin prices, linked to global crude oil derivatives, have witnessed volatility in recent periods, impacting industry realisations and inventory cycles. Price corrections have led to margin pressure and cautious inventory management across the value chain. This volatility continues to influence procurement strategies and margin management.

Capacity commissioningHigh severity · 1 mention
Positive catalyst

MATERIAL CHANGE Except as stated below, there have been no material changes and commitments affecting the financial position of the Company which have occurred between the end of the financial year to which the financial statements relate and the date of this Report. Subsequent to the end of the financial year under review, the Company commenced commercial production at its Greenfield manufacturing facility at Mirzap

Market share gainHigh severity · 2 mentions
Positive catalyst

And secondly, because of the volatility seen, a lot of small players would have faced some disruptions to manage inventories, right? So, are we seeing initial signs of market share gains and volumes? So, I would like to hear some commentary on that.

Pricing commentaryHigh severity · 1 mention
Constructive

Building Momentum for the Near Term Looking ahead to FY 2026-27, we are well positioned to build on our growth momentum through capacity expansion, deeper market penetration and portfolio expansion. Our outlook is supported by the operationalisation of the Varanasi plant, the ramp-up of Kisan Mouldings, sustained demand in the Housing Plumbing segment and a more stable pricing environment. We are expanding our produc

Management confidenceHigh severity · 5 mentions
Constructive

There is always a room to improve our margins by 50 bps to 100 bps. So, we are confident of maintaining this margin at 7% to 8% at company level. And as Varanasi plant and Window profile plant stabilize, margins will further inch up by 50-to-100 bps.

Pricing pressureModerate severity · 4 mentions
Risk easing

Collectively, these initiatives are expected to increase the Company’s installed manufacturing capacity to nearly 288,000 tonnes over the next two years. Capacity utilisation across the industry remained impacted during the year due to subdued infrastructure demand and pricing pressure. Kisan Mouldings currently operates at nearly 40% utilisation, with the Company targeting utilisation levels of around 70% over the n

Export market updatesLow severity · 2 mentions
Constructive

The sector employs approximately 46.1% of the workforce and supports an estimated 55% of the population, making it a critical driver of rural livelihoods and consumption.13 India’s position as the second-largest agricultural producer globally, accounting for 13% of global output, indicates both its scale and strategic importance. This scale creates a clear imperative to improve productivity, enhance efficiency and st

Regulatory approvalLow severity · 17 mentions
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Proper systems were devised to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively. Apollo Pipes Limited Annual Report 2025 - 26 56 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) In line with the provisions of Section 135, Schedule VII of the Act, the Company has framed its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy for development of programmes and proj

Regulatory updatesLow severity · 28 mentions
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Streamlined dispatch through barcode integration Barcode enabled systems have improved dispatch efficiency by reducing manual errors and accelerating processing timelines. QR code-based traceability QR-enabled labelling enhances product traceability and supports compliance with regulatory requirements. Real-time production monitoring Integration of weighment systems with SAP enables real- time production data capture

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