Risk factor
Very poor trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Greatly overvalued vs peers
About
Yasho Industries Limited, an Indian company headquartered in Mumbai since its inception in 1985, specializes in manufacturing and supplying a comprehensive range of chemicals. Its market presence extends across the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The company's product lines include a wide array of specialty and aroma chemicals, such as fatty esters and natural essential oils, essential for sectors like personal care, cosmetics, toiletries, flavors and fragrances, agrochemicals, dentifrices and oral care, and pharmaceuticals. For the food sector, Yasho offers various antioxidant chemicals, including tertiary-butyl hydroquinone, butylated hydroxy anisole, and ascorbyl palmitate, which are vital for preserving the quality of oil and fat-containing food items. In the rubber industry, it supplies accelerators and antioxidants, finding applications in tires, automotive components, general industrial products, and latex articles. Its portfolio also encompasses lubricant additives like aminic antioxidants, molybdenum-based compounds, anti-wear agents, and corrosion inhibitors, catering to both petroleum and synthetic lubricant manufacturers. Beyond these, Yasho also produces specialized chemicals tailored for diverse applications including electroplating, as intermediates for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and bulk drugs, for unsaturated polyester resins (UPRs) and fiber composites, thermoplastic urethanes, printing inks, and agrochemical formulations.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is greatly overvalued relative to its peers. Specifically, the stock is 'expensive' on P/E, overvalued on EV/EBI