KOTIC vs PRIMO: Stock Comparison

Kothari Industrial Corporation Ltd vs Primo Chemicals LimitedUpdated 26 Aug 26, 4:08 PM ISTNSE & company filings

Kothari Industrial Corporation Ltd is the larger company by market capitalisation. Kothari Industrial Corporation Ltd shows a lower P/E, faster revenue growth and lower leverage, while Primo Chemicals Limited shows a higher ROE, a higher ROCE and a higher net margin. 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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KOTIC leads 4; PRIMO leads 7 of 13

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KOTICPRIMO

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Market CapContext only
₹1,611 Cr
₹512 Cr
P/E RatioKOTIC has the lower reading
-18.63x
35.17x
P/B RatioPRIMO has the lower reading
6.93x
1.38x
EPSPRIMO has the higher reading
₹-6.68
₹0.63
Book ValueContext only
₹21.4
₹16.72
Dividend YieldSame reading
0%
0%

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

Key Differences

Market Cap
KOTIC is the larger company
₹1,611 Cr vs ₹512 Cr
P/E Ratio
KOTIC has a lower P/E
-18.63x vs 35.17x
P/B Ratio
PRIMO has a lower P/B
1.38x vs 6.93x
EPS
PRIMO has higher earnings per share
₹0.63 vs ₹-6.68
Revenue Growth (TTM YoY)
KOTIC has faster revenue growth
0% vs -6.8%
Qtr Sales Growth
KOTIC has stronger quarterly sales growth
68.5% vs -6.79%
Qtr Profit Growth
PRIMO has stronger quarterly profit growth
1,580% vs -146%
ROE
PRIMO has a higher ROE
3.89% vs -35%

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

Profile

MetricKOTICPRIMO
SectorChemicals
IndustryCommodity Chemicals

Price

MetricKOTICPRIMO
Live Price₹149.05₹21.28
Day Change1.61%2.31%
Volume2,46476,462
52-Week High₹223.7₹27.07
52-Week Low₹141.2₹16.1
Distance from 52W High-33.37%-21.39%

Valuation

MetricKOTICPRIMO
Market Cap₹1,611 Cr₹512 Cr
P/E Ratio-18.63x35.17x
P/B Ratio6.93x1.38x
EPS₹-6.68₹0.63
Book Value₹21.4₹16.72
Dividend Yield0%0%

Growth

MetricKOTICPRIMO
Revenue Growth (TTM YoY)0%-6.8%
EPS Growth (TTM YoY)0%0%
Qtr Sales Growth68.5%-6.79%
Qtr Profit Growth-146%1,580%

Profitability & Leverage

MetricKOTICPRIMO
ROE-35%3.89%
ROCE-28.9%6.48%
Net Margin-40.48%2.74%
Operating Margin-33.9%12.2%
Debt to Equity0.25x0.32x

Shareholding

As of Jun 2026 • change vs previous quarter
MetricKOTICPRIMO
Promoter Holding46.8% 0.03 pp32.4%
FII Holding0.02%0.32% 0.24 pp
DII Holding2.05%1.92%
Public Holding50.61% 0.07 pp65.36% 0.24 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.