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Kothari Fermentation & Biochem Ltd
KOTHARIFERMENTATIONBIOCHEMLTD NSE
Kothari Fermentation & Biochem Ltd
Food ProductsNSE: KOTHARIFERMENTATIONBIOCHEMLTD BSE: KFBL
Key Fundamentals
MicrocapFood ProductsMarket Cap
₹67.34 Cr
Volatility
Moderate
P/E Ratio
-21.4
EBITDA
₹6.50 Cr
Return on Equity
1.43%
Debt to Equity
0.89
Book Value
₹35.97
EPS
₹0
52W High
₹69.9
52W Low
₹30.2
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Technical Indicators
Key Insights
Strengths
2- Stock is trading at 1.18 times its book value
- Debtor days have improved from 27.0 to 20.4 days.
Weaknesses
4- Company has low interest coverage ratio.
- The company has delivered a poor sales growth of 3.25% over past five years.
- Company has a low return on equity of -4.17% over last 3 years.
- Promoter holding has decreased over last 3 years: -6.04%
Growth Rate
Revenue Growth
-1.90% ↘
Net Income Growth
-532.50% ↘
Cash Flow Change
23.99% ↗
ROE
-116.29% ↘
ROCE
-1386.67% ↘
EBITDA Margin (Avg.)
-44.99% ↘
Quarterly Results
| Mar 2023 | Jun 2023 | Sep 2023 | Dec 2023 | Mar 2024 | Jun 2024 | Sep 2024 | Dec 2024 | Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 32.3 | 25.62 | 22.69 | 28.58 | 31.99 | 26.36 | 25.17 | 30.53 | 32.18 | 23.75 | 23.96 | 31.95 | 32.47 |
| Expenses | 26.16 | 26.09 | 24.01 | 25.87 | 27.77 | 22.97 | 24.29 | 27.35 | 27.75 | 22.09 | 24.41 | 29.57 | 29.56 |
| Operating Profit | 6.14 | -0.47 | -1.32 | 2.71 | 4.22 | 3.39 | 0.88 | 3.18 | 4.43 | 1.66 | -0.45 | 2.38 | 2.91 |
| OPM % | 19.01% | -1.83% | -5.82% | 9.48% | 13.19% | 12.86% | 3.5% | 10.42% | 13.77% | 6.99% | -1.88% | 7.45% | 8.96% |
| Other Income | 0.13 | 0 | 0.03 | 0 | 0.02 | 0.06 | 0 | 0 | 0.03 | 0 | 0 | 0.01 | 0.73 |
| Interest | 0.78 | 0.84 | 0.84 | 0.85 | 0.96 | 0.88 | 0.83 | 0.85 | 1.03 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.91 | 1.09 |
| Depreciation | 1.5 | 1.4 | 1.41 | 1.41 | 1.41 | 1.61 | 1.61 | 1.61 | 1.61 | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.75 |
| PBT | 3.99 | -2.71 | -3.54 | 0.45 | 1.87 | 0.96 | -1.56 | 0.72 | 1.82 | -0.89 | -3.1 | -0.27 | 0.8 |
| Tax % | 0.25% | -0.74% | -1.98% | 15.56% | 53.48% | -14.58% | 12.18% | 43.06% | 41.76% | 26.97% | -0.65% | 40.74% | -58.75% |
| Net Profit | 3.99 | -2.69 | -3.47 | 0.38 | 0.87 | 1.1 | -1.75 | 0.41 | 1.05 | -1.12 | -3.08 | -0.38 | 1.27 |
| EPS in Rs | 2.66 | -1.79 | -2.31 | 0.25 | 0.58 | 0.73 | -1.17 | 0.27 | 0.7 | -0.75 | -2.05 | -0.25 | 0.85 |
Profit & Loss
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 64 | 77 | 79 | 88 | 96 | 97 | 96 | 97 | 110 | 109 | 114 | 112 |
| Expenses | 60 | 71 | 70 | 76 | 78 | 82 | 81 | 87 | 101 | 104 | 102 | 106 |
| Operating Profit | 4 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 6 |
| OPM % | 7% | 8% | 11% | 14% | 18% | 15% | 15% | 11% | 8% | 5% | 10% | 6% |
| Other Income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Interest | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Depreciation | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
| PBT | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 0 | -4 | 2 | -3 |
| Tax % | 39% | 34% | 34% | 26% | 30% | 30% | 17% | 79% | 34% | 25% | 58% | -14% |
| Net Profit | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | -5 | 1 | -3 |
| EPS in Rs | 0.57 | 1.26 | 2.14 | 3.55 | 5.81 | 5.11 | 3.21 | 0.21 | 0.13 | -3.27 | 0.54 | -1.99 |
| Div. Payout % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Balance Sheet
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Capital | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Reserves | 14 | 16 | 19 | 24 | 33 | 41 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 41 | 42 | 39 |
| Borrowings | 12 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 23 | 34 | 39 | 45 | 45 | 47 | 43 | 48 |
| Other Liabilities | 8 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 25 |
| Total Liabilities | 49 | 57 | 65 | 67 | 86 | 106 | 116 | 129 | 131 | 132 | 128 | 127 |
| Fixed Assets | 24 | 34 | 43 | 52 | 52 | 74 | 82 | 80 | 74 | 87 | 92 | 85 |
| CWIP | 6 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 16 | 19 | 8 | 0 | 6 |
| Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Assets | 19 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 29 | 28 | 33 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 36 |
| Total Assets | 49 | 57 | 65 | 67 | 86 | 106 | 116 | 129 | 131 | 132 | 128 | 127 |
Cash Flow
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating | 5 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 5 |
| Investing | -5 | -13 | -10 | -7 | -17 | -16 | -17 | -13 | -3 | -7 | -4 | -6 |
| Financing | 0 | 3 | 0 | -4 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 3 | -3 | -1 | -7 | 1 |
| Net Cash Flow | 0 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Free Cash Flow | 0 | -4 | 0 | 4 | -6 | -9 | -2 | -3 | 3 | 1 | 7 | -1 |
| CFO/OP | 119 | 165 | 119 | 102 | 84 | 61 | 110 | 99 | 72 | 167 | 93 | 78 |
Ratios
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debtor Days | 24 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 24 | 21 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 20 |
| Inventory Days | 63 | 62 | 68 | 51 | 104 | 174 | 173 | 166 | 145 | 142 | 177 | 160 |
| Days Payable | 33 | 21 | 41 | 34 | 46 | 54 | 37 | 85 | 79 | 65 | 72 | 46 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 54 | 63 | 51 | 39 | 84 | 149 | 160 | 102 | 92 | 107 | 135 | 135 |
| Working Capital Days | 13 | -14 | -16 | -3 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 11 | -3 | 6 | 49 |
| ROCE % | 8% | 10% | 13% | 16% | 22% | 16% | 10% | 4% | 3% | 0% | 5% | 0% |
Documents
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Change in Management
8 Apr - Board approved reappointment of Pramod Kothari and Kavita Kothari from April 1, 2026, with revised pay. 8 Apr - Board approved reappointment of Pramod Kothari and Kavita Kothari from April 1, 2026, with revised pay.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Newspaper Publication
6 Apr - Refer to the attached annexure w.r.t special window for transfer and dematerialisation of physical shares. 6 Apr - Refer to the attached annexure w.r.t special window for transfer and dematerialisation of physical shares.
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Compliances-Certificate under Reg. 74 (5) of SEBI (DP) Regulations, 2018
3 Apr - In compliance with Regulation 74(5) of SEBI ( DP) Regulation, 2018, we are enclosing herewith a copy of the certificate received from M/S Abhipra Capital … 3 Apr - In compliance with Regulation 74(5) of SEBI ( DP) Regulation, 2018, we are enclosing herewith a copy of the certificate received from M/S Abhipra Capital …
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Change in Management
27 Mar - Ms. Janhavi Kothari appointed Executive Director, Purchase Department, effective 1 April 2026; promoter family relation. 27 Mar - Ms. Janhavi Kothari appointed Executive Director, Purchase Department, effective 1 April 2026; promoter family relation.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Change in Management
27 Mar - Appointed Ms. Janhavi Kothari as Executive Director (Purchase) effective 1 April 2026; family relationship disclosed 27 Mar - Appointed Ms. Janhavi Kothari as Executive Director (Purchase) effective 1 April 2026; family relationship disclosed
Frequently Asked Questions about Kothari Fermentation & Biochem Ltd
What does Kothari Fermentation & Biochem Ltd do?
Incorporated in 1990, Kothari Fermentation
and Biochem Ltd focuses exclusively on the manufacture of yeast and related products.[1]
Where is Kothari Fermentation & Biochem Ltd (507474) listed?
Kothari Fermentation & Biochem Ltd is listed on the Indian stock exchanges. It is listed on NSE: KOTHARIFERMENTATIONBIOCHEMLTD and BSE: KFBL. You can view its live share price, financials, and ratios on Tapetide.
Which sector does Kothari Fermentation & Biochem Ltd belong to?
Kothari Fermentation & Biochem Ltd operates in the Food Products sector. Sector classification helps investors compare companies affected by similar economic conditions and regulatory changes.
What is the market capitalisation of Kothari Fermentation & Biochem Ltd?
Kothari Fermentation & Biochem Ltd has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹67.34 Cr. Based on this, it is classified as a Small Cap stock.
What is the PE ratio of Kothari Fermentation & Biochem Ltd?
The Price-to-Earnings (PE) ratio of Kothari Fermentation & Biochem Ltd is -21.40. The PE ratio compares a company's share price to its earnings per share and is commonly used to assess whether a stock is overvalued or undervalued relative to its peers.
What is the 52-week high and low of Kothari Fermentation & Biochem Ltd?
Over the past 52 weeks, Kothari Fermentation & Biochem Ltd has traded between a low of ₹30.2 and a high of ₹69.9. This range helps investors understand the stock's price volatility and recent trading levels.
What is the Return on Equity (ROE) of Kothari Fermentation & Biochem Ltd?
Kothari Fermentation & Biochem Ltd has a Return on Equity (ROE) of 1.43%. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholders' equity to generate profits. A higher ROE generally indicates better capital efficiency.
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Company Information
Incorporated in 1990, Kothari Fermentation and Biochem Ltd focuses exclusively on the manufacture of yeast and related products.[1]