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Kothari Fermentation & Biochem Ltd.

46.8
₹70 Cr market cap
P/E
EPS
₹0
Book value
₹35.97
ROE
-5.54%
ROCE
0.23%
Debt / equity
0.8

Revenue & net profit by period

Bars = revenue (₹ Cr) · line = net profit (₹ Cr). Straight from disclosed results.

028.5857.1685.74114Mar 18Mar 19Mar 20Mar 21Mar 22Mar 23Mar 24Mar 25
Revenue (₹ Cr) Net profit (₹ Cr)

Latest period: revenue ₹114 Cr with net profit ₹1 Cr — a 0.71% net margin, versus -4.51% the period before.

Shareholding

As of 2026-06-30

68.87%
promoter holding
  • Promoter68.87%
  • Public31.13%
  • DII0%

11,421 shareholders on record

Promoter holding trend

Each disclosed period, oldest to newest

74.91%68.87%Sep 24Jun 26

52-week position

Where the current price sits in its yearly band

30.246.867.66

The band spans 2.24× from low to high.

Risk flags

Derived from disclosed data

No flags raised by the data.

Peer comparison

Food - Processing - Indian · ranked #57 of 110 by market cap · medians across 50 industry peers

P/E
vs 72.96 peer med
P/B
1.3vs 3.37 peer med
ROE %
-5.54vs 12.55 peer med
Margin %
-295.19vs 4.37 peer med
CompanyMkt capP/EP/BROEMargin
Varun Beverages Limited₹1,51,264 Cr173.337.7315.51%13.68%
Hatsun Agro Product Ltd.₹19,727 Cr388.4210.1517.97%3.62%
Zydus Wellness Limited₹18,436 Cr113.843.173.98%5.01%
Bikaji Foods International Ltd.₹16,094 Cr285.2710.0116.07%8.8%
LT Foods Limited₹13,147 Cr21.022.9113.83%5.71%
Avanti Feeds Limited₹12,898 Cr103.013.9218.44%9.99%
Godrej Agrovet Limited₹10,779 Cr102.825.323.27%4.63%
Manorama Industries Ltd.₹10,389 Cr187.248.7932.97%16.58%
KRBL Limited₹7,978 Cr12.311.3711.16%10.63%
Orkla India Limited₹7,747 Cr104.732.8210.39%11.39%
Kothari Fermentation & Biochem Ltd.(this company)₹70 Cr1.27-5.54%-2.95%

AI analysis

AI-generated · google/gemini-2.5-flash

Kothari Fermentation & Biochem Ltd. is listed on the Indian markets with a market capitalization of Rs 72 Cr. The company reported a negative Return on Equity (ROE) of -5.54% and a Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) of 0.23%. The debt-to-equity ratio stands at 0.8. In the latest available annual results for March 2025, the company had revenues of Rs 114.32 Cr and a net profit of Rs 0.81 Cr.

Positives

  • +Promoter holding is substantial at 68.87% as of June 30, 2026.
  • +Debt-to-equity ratio is 0.8, which is a moderate level for a company.
  • +No promoter shares are pledged as of June 30, 2026.

Negatives

  • The company reported a negative profit margin of -295.19%.
  • Net profit decreased from Rs 4.81 Cr in March 2021 to Rs 0.81 Cr in March 2025.
  • The Return on Equity (ROE) is negative at -5.54%, indicating losses on equity.
  • The Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) is low at 0.23%.

Financial Performance

The company's annual revenue increased from Rs 95.72 Cr in March 2021 to Rs 114.32 Cr in March 2025. Net profit, however, showed fluctuations, with a loss of Rs -4.91 Cr in March 2024 before recovering to a profit of Rs 0.81 Cr in March 2025. Earnings per share (EPS) also varied, from Rs 3.20 in March 2021 to Rs -3.27 in March 2024, and then to Rs 0.54 in March 2025.

Profitability & Returns

Kothari Fermentation & Biochem Ltd. has a negative Return on Equity (ROE) of -5.54%, indicating that the company is not generating sufficient returns for its equity shareholders. The Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) is 0.23%, suggesting low efficiency in using capital. The profit margin for the latest period is -295.19%, reflecting significant losses relative to revenue.

Balance Sheet

The company has a book value per share of Rs 35.97. The debt-to-equity ratio is 0.8, which suggests a moderate level of debt in relation to equity. This figure indicates the company's reliance on debt to finance its assets.

Ownership & Pledges

Public shareholding stands at 31.13%. There are no pledged shares by the promoters as of June 30, 2026. The total number of shareholders is 11,421.

Data as of — price: 2026-07-30 · financials: Mar 25 · shareholding: Jun 26. Figures are restated only when the company files again, so a period shown here is the most recent one on record — not necessarily the current quarter.

How this is produced: every figure above is computed from exchange filings and financial data mirrored by IPO Plus — no figure is generated or estimated. This is a factual summary for information and education only. It is not investment advice, not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any security, and contains no price targets. Verify against the company's filings and the exchanges before any decision.

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