ASTEC vs IPL: Stock Comparison

Astec LifeSciences Limited vs India Pesticides LimitedUpdated 25 Aug 26, 4:08 PM ISTNSE & company filings

India Pesticides Limited is the larger company by market capitalisation. Astec LifeSciences Limited shows a lower P/E and faster revenue growth, while India Pesticides Limited shows a higher ROE, a higher dividend yield and lower leverage. These are relative readings on individual metrics — weigh valuation against growth, margins, leverage and capital efficiency rather than treating any single number as decisive.

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ASTEC leads 4; IPL leads 9 of 13

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ASTECIPL

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Market CapContext only
₹1,341 Cr
₹1,608 Cr
P/E RatioASTEC has the lower reading
-20.22x
15.04x
P/B RatioIPL has the lower reading
3.45x
1.6x
EPSIPL has the higher reading
₹-29.31
₹10.4
Book ValueContext only
₹175.3
₹87.68
Dividend YieldIPL has the higher reading
0%
0.52%

✓ marks the usual favourable reading; it is not a recommendation.

Key Differences

Market Cap
IPL is the larger company
₹1,608 Cr vs ₹1,341 Cr
P/E Ratio
ASTEC has a lower P/E
-20.22x vs 15.04x
P/B Ratio
IPL has a lower P/B
1.6x vs 3.45x
EPS
IPL has higher earnings per share
₹10.4 vs ₹-29.31
Dividend Yield
IPL has a higher dividend yield
0.52% vs 0%
Revenue Growth (TTM YoY)
ASTEC has faster revenue growth
32.7% vs 28.6%
EPS Growth (TTM YoY)
IPL has faster EPS growth
51.9% vs 0%
Qtr Sales Growth
ASTEC has stronger quarterly sales growth
32.7% vs 28.6%

Each difference is a single, relative reading — StockeZee does not name an overall winner.

Profile

MetricASTECIPL
SectorChemicalsChemicals
IndustryPesticides & AgrochemicalsPesticides & Agrochemicals

Price

MetricASTECIPL
Live Price₹597.25₹139.66
Day Change0.77%-0.2%
Volume21,96394,282
52-Week High₹941.75₹240.25
52-Week Low₹513.4₹125
Distance from 52W High-36.58%-41.87%

Valuation

MetricASTECIPL
Market Cap₹1,341 Cr₹1,608 Cr
P/E Ratio-20.22x15.04x
P/B Ratio3.45x1.6x
EPS₹-29.31₹10.4
Book Value₹175.3₹87.68
Dividend Yield0%0.52%

Growth

MetricASTECIPL
Revenue Growth (TTM YoY)32.7%28.6%
EPS Growth (TTM YoY)0%51.9%
Qtr Sales Growth32.7%28.6%
Qtr Profit Growth51.8%40.6%

Profitability & Leverage

MetricASTECIPL
ROE-25.2%12.6%
ROCE-5.45%16.7%
Net Margin-14.69%11.33%
Operating Margin-1.01%16.4%
Debt to Equity1.15x0.11x

Shareholding

As of Jun 2026 • change vs previous quarter
MetricASTECIPL
Promoter Holding71.96% 0.01 pp63.65%
FII Holding0.01% 0.01 pp0.2% 1.67 pp
DII Holding3.33% 0.01 pp0.03% 0.01 pp
Public Holding24.69% 0.02 pp36.13% 1.67 pp

How to Read This Comparison

Valuation ratios (P/E, P/B) use the latest consolidated figures where available; growth numbers compare against the same period last year; shareholding percentages come from the most recent quarterly filings, with the change shown against the prior quarter. A "more favourable" highlight is relative between these two companies only — it is not a rating, a recommendation, or a comparison against the wider sector. Rows with no reported data for either company are hidden rather than shown empty.

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Data source: NSE and company filings via StockeZee. This comparison is informational — it is not investment advice, and StockeZee is not a SEBI-registered investment adviser.