TickerKhojComparison · NSE · data 2026-11-02
Astec Lifesciences Limited vs Punjab Chemicals & Crop Protection Ltd.
In plain words
Size: Astec Lifesciences Limited is about 1 times the market value of Punjab Chemicals & Crop Protection Ltd..
Return on equity: Punjab Chemicals & Crop Protection Ltd. 16.2% vs Astec Lifesciences Limited -25.9%.
Debt to equity: Astec Lifesciences Limited 1.15 vs Punjab Chemicals & Crop Protection Ltd. 0.36.
Differences in the numbers, not a recommendation of either stock.
Side by side
| ASTEC | PUNJABCHEM | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹550 | ₹931 |
| Market cap | ₹1,218 cr | ₹1,164 cr |
| P/E | — | 17.5 |
| P/B | 3.7 | — |
| ROE | -25.9% | 16.2% |
| ROCE | -9.8% | 16.9% |
| Debt / equity | 1.15 | 0.36 |
| Operating margin | -12.0% | 9.0% |
| Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.32% |
| Sales growth, 3 years (yearly) | -10.7% | 0.9% |
| Profit growth, 3 years (yearly) | — | 1.5% |
| 1-year return | -16.2% | -36.9% |
| Revenue, last 12 months | ₹439 cr | ₹1,058 cr |
| Net profit, last 12 months | ₹-80 cr | ₹65 cr |
| Latest quarter | Sept 2026 | Jun 2026 |
| Quarter net profit | ₹-37 cr | ₹22 cr |
| Quarter profit vs a year earlier | — | +7.0% |
| Promoter holding | 71.96% | 39.24% |
| Health check | Weak (0/10) | Average (4.9/10) |
Common questions
Which earns a higher return on equity?
Punjab Chemicals & Crop Protection Ltd. (16.2% against -25.9%).
Which carries more debt?
Astec Lifesciences Limited has the higher debt-to-equity ratio (1.15 against 0.36).