UPL
AgrochemicalsUPL Limited
UPL Limited (formerly known as United Phosphorus Limited) is an Indian multinational agrochemical company that was founded in 1969. The company provides crop protection and plant health solutions to farmers globally, offering products such as pesticides, herbicides, fungicides and seeds. Over the years, UPL has expanded its presence globally and has acquired several companies, such as Arysta LifeScience and Netafim.
As of 2021, the company reported a revenue of INR 314.3 billion (approximately USD 4.3 billion), with a net profit of INR 20.2 billion (approximately USD 276 million). The company's major revenue contributors are herbicides and insecticides, followed by fungicides and seed treatments.
The major growth drivers for UPL in the future include increasing demand for food and the need for sustainable agriculture practices, as well as expansion in new geographies. The agrochemical industry is highly competitive, with players such as Bayer, Syngenta, Dow Chemical, and Monsanto being some of the major direct competitors of UPL.
- Trades at a P/E of 0, with a return on equity (ROE) of 3.82%.
- UPL is trading above 1 of 5 of its key moving averages (10/20/50/100/200-DMA) — a bearish technical setup.
- Year-to-date it is down 22.78%, and down 19.92% over the past year.
- At ₹602.45 it sits about 16% of the way up its 52-week range (₹563.15–₹812.20).
- Offers a dividend yield of 1.85%.
- Market capitalisation stands at ₹45,242 Cr.
Shareholding data syncs daily.
| Year | Revenue | Net Profit | EPS | NPM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | ₹18,783 Cr | ₹975 Cr | ₹12.99 | 5.19% |
| Mar 2022 | ₹16,449 Cr | ₹1,176 Cr | ₹15.39 | 7.15% |
| Mar 2021 | ₹38,694 Cr | ₹2,871 Cr | ₹37.58 | 7.42% |
| Mar 2020 | ₹35,756 Cr | ₹1,776 Cr | ₹23.24 | 4.97% |
| Mar 2020 | ₹35,756 Cr | ₹1,776 Cr | ₹23.24 | 4.97% |
| Mar 2019 | ₹21,837 Cr | ₹1,447 Cr | ₹56.73 | 6.63% |
| Mar 2019 | ₹21,837 Cr | ₹1,447 Cr | ₹56.73 | 6.63% |
| Mar 2018 | ₹17,378 Cr | ₹2,022 Cr | ₹79.29 | 11.64% |
| Mar 2017 | ₹16,312 Cr | ₹1,727 Cr | ₹68.40 | 10.59% |
| Mar 2016 | ₹14,048 Cr | ₹940 Cr | ₹43.71 | 6.69% |
| Mar 2015 | ₹12,091 Cr | ₹1,144 Cr | ₹51.33 | 9.46% |
| Mar 2014 | ₹10,771 Cr | ₹950 Cr | ₹42.96 | 8.82% |
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|---|---|---|---|
| ASTEC ASTEC LIFESCIENCES LIMITED | 32.37 | ₹103.87 | 24.9% |
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| ATUL ATUL LTD. | 24.3 | ₹961.00 | 16.85% |
| SUMICHEM Sumitomo Chemical India Ltd | 45.9 | ₹28.40 | — |
| RALLIS RALLIS INDIA LTD. | 32.36 | ₹65.77 | 9.08% |
| HERANBA Heranba Industries Ltd | 32.3 | ₹80.20 | — |
| BHARATRAS BHARAT RASAYAN LTD. | 19.24 | ₹1,187.00 | 29.91% |
| DHANUKA DHANUKA AGRITECH LTD. | 21.22 | ₹149.91 | 6.67% |
| Date | Client | Type | Qty | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Apr 2021 | THE MTBJ LTD. AS TRST FOR GOVERNMENT PENSION INVESTMENT FUND MTBJ400045849 | PURCHASE | 2,27,287 | ₹653.95 |
| 08 Apr 2021 | THE MTBJ LTD. AS TRST FOR GOVRNMNT PENSION INVSTMNT FUND MUTB400045794 | SALE | 2,27,287 | ₹653.95 |
| 25 Feb 2021 | VFTR C INSTITUTIONAL TOTAL INTERNATIONAL STOCK MARKET INDEX TRUST II | PURCHASE | 1,95,711 | ₹555.15 |
| 25 Feb 2021 | VANGUARD TOTAL INTERNATIONAL STOCK INDEX FUND | SALE | 1,95,711 | ₹555.15 |
| 18 Mar 2020 | PETERHOUSE INVESTMENTS LIMITED | SALE | 4,50,000 | ₹1.00 |
| 18 Mar 2020 | RESONANCE OPPORTUNITIES FUND | PURCHASE | 4,50,000 | ₹1.00 |
| 17 Mar 2020 | BLACKROCK GLOBAL FUNDS INDIA FUND | PURCHASE | 5,00,000 | ₹371.00 |
| 17 Mar 2020 | MERRILL LYNCH INDIA EQUITIES FUND (MAURITIUS) LIMITED | SALE | 5,00,000 | ₹371.00 |
| 13 Mar 2012 | AMBICA CAPITAL MARKETS LIMITED | SALE | 2,05,000 | ₹13.95 |
| 13 Mar 2012 | GOLD VIEW FINANCIAL SERVICES LTD | PURCHASE | 2,03,000 | ₹13.96 |
| 26 Aug 2010 | CHANDER KANTA | SALE | 1,42,523 | ₹54.59 |
| 25 Aug 2010 | CHANDER KANTA | PURCHASE | 1,69,332 | ₹51.21 |
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