BSE · 507474
Kothari Fermentation & Biochem Ltd.
Revenue & net profit by period
Bars = revenue (₹ Cr) · line = net profit (₹ Cr). Straight from disclosed results.
Latest period: revenue ₹113 Cr with net profit ₹-3 Cr — a -2.65% net margin, versus 0.71% the period before.
Shareholding
As of 2026-09-30
- Promoter68.87%
- Public31.13%
- DII0%
11,348 shareholders on record
Promoter holding trend
Each disclosed period, oldest to newest
52-week position
Where the current price sits in its yearly band
The band spans 1.69× from low to high.
Risk flags
Derived from disclosed data
No flags raised by the data.
Peer comparison
Food - Processing - Indian · ranked #61 of 115 by market cap · medians across 50 industry peers
| Company | Mkt cap | P/E | P/B | ROE | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varun Beverages Limited | ₹1,46,394 Cr | 42.35 | 7.47 | 15.29% | 12.99% |
| Milky Mist Dairy Food Limited | ₹23,218 Cr | 98.89 | 9.76 | 9.9% | 6.25% |
| Hatsun Agro Product Ltd. | ₹22,559 Cr | 64.75 | 12.35 | 17.97% | 3.62% |
| Zydus Wellness Limited | ₹14,952 Cr | 59.49 | 2.53 | 4.17% | 4.93% |
| LT Foods Limited | ₹14,748 Cr | 22.46 | 3.01 | 13.4% | 5.43% |
| Manorama Industries Ltd. | ₹12,524 Cr | 48.49 | 9.43 | 21.4% | 17.58% |
| Bikaji Foods International Ltd. | ₹12,139 Cr | 48.66 | 7.12 | 14.62% | 7.99% |
| Godrej Agrovet Limited | ₹11,397 Cr | 23.17 | 5.49 | 22.61% | 4.31% |
| Avanti Feeds Limited | ₹10,172 Cr | 21.86 | 3.06 | 13.45% | 6.87% |
| KRBL Limited | ₹9,889 Cr | 11.7 | 1.59 | 13.57% | 13.57% |
| Kothari Fermentation & Biochem Ltd.(this company) | ₹63 Cr | — | 1.18 | -5.54% | -1.79% |
AI analysis
AI-generated · google/gemini-2.5-flashKothari 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: 2026-11-14 · financials: Mar 26 · shareholding: Sep 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.
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