Lotus Chocolate Company
LOTUSCHO NSE
Lotus Chocolate Company
Food ProductsNSE: LOTUSCHO BSE: 523475 Packaged Foods
Key Fundamentals
MicrocapPackaged FoodsFood ProductsMarket Cap
₹752 Cr
Volatility
Moderate
P/E Ratio
-269.8
EBITDA
₹-14.67 Cr
Return on Equity
28.94%
Debt to Equity
1.55
Book Value
₹46.36
52W High
₹671
52W Low
₹580
Tapetide Score
Data-driven rating, 0–100. How it works →
Key Insights
Strengths
2- Company has reduced debt.
- Company's working capital requirements have reduced from 24.2 days to 12.5 days
Weaknesses
5- Stock is trading at 12.7 times its book value
- Though the company is reporting repeated profits, it is not paying out dividend
- Company has low interest coverage ratio.
- Earnings include an other income of Rs.52.1 Cr.
- Debtor days have increased from 79.6 to 105 days.
Growth Rate
Revenue Growth
0.86% lower than
3Y
Net Income Growth
-101% lower than
3Y
Cash Flow Change
-518%
ROE
143% higher than
3Y
ROCE
626% higher than
3Y
EBITDA Margin (Avg.)
-143% higher than
3Y
Quarterly Results
| Particulars | Jun 2023 | Sep 2023 | Dec 2023 | Mar 2024 | Jun 2024 | Sep 2024 | Dec 2024 | Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2026 | Jun 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 24.74 | 48.08 | 51.9 | 65.82 | 141 | 128 | 147 | 157 | 159 | 160 | 134 | 127 | 91.95 |
| Expenses | 25.19 | 48.01 | 51.06 | 64.04 | 130 | 120 | 141 | 152 | 154 | 157 | 145 | 139 | 108 |
| Operating Profit | -0.45 | 0.07 | 0.84 | 1.78 | 11.15 | 8.5 | 5.86 | 5.66 | 4.95 | 3.55 | -10.9 | -12.25 | -16.47 |
| OPM % | -1.82% | 0.15% | 1.62% | 2.7% | 7.89% | 6.63% | 3.99% | 3.59% | 3.12% | 2.21% | -8.16% | -9.66% | -17.91% |
| Other Income | 0.14 | 0.34 | 0.39 | 0.21 | 0.12 | 0.18 | 0.44 | 0.07 | 3.61 | 4.63 | 16.57 | 11.24 | 19.66 |
| Interest | 0.08 | 0.06 | 0.44 | 0.22 | 0.62 | 1.37 | 2.13 | 3 | 4.08 | 4.46 | 4.19 | 3.58 | 2.19 |
| Depreciation | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.26 | 0.28 | 0.25 | 0.28 | 0.47 | 0.81 | 0.51 | 1.35 | 0.95 | 1.11 | 0.97 |
| PBT | -0.49 | 0.05 | 0.53 | 1.49 | 10.4 | 7.03 | 3.7 | 1.92 | 3.97 | 2.37 | 0.53 | -5.7 | 0.03 |
| Tax % | -61.22% | -80% | -15.09% | -168.46% | 34.13% | 25.46% | -0.54% | 26.56% | 24.94% | 39.24% | 73.58% | -21.58% | 33.33% |
| Net Profit | -0.18 | 0.09 | 0.6 | 4 | 6.86 | 5.24 | 3.72 | 1.42 | 2.99 | 1.44 | 0.14 | -4.47 | 0.02 |
| EPS in Rs | -0.14 | 0.07 | 0.47 | 3.12 | 5.34 | 4.08 | 2.9 | 1.11 | 2.33 | 1.12 | 0.11 | -3.48 | 0.02 |
Profit & Loss
| Particulars | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 61 | 65 | 66 | 57 | 66 | 70 | 48 | 87 | 63 | 200 | 574 | 580 | 513 |
| Expenses | 60 | 63 | 65 | 54 | 64 | 68 | 45 | 81 | 68 | 197 | 543 | 594 | 549 |
| Operating Profit | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -6 | 3 | 31 | -15 | -36 |
| OPM % | 1.5% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 4.7% | 3% | 2.2% | 5% | 7% | -9% | 1.5% | 5% | -2.5% | -7% |
| Other Income | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 52 |
| Interest | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 16 | 14 |
| Depreciation | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| PBT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | -7 | 2 | 23 | 1 | -3 |
| Tax % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 26% | -10% | -14% | -5% | 0% | 0% | -126% | 25% | 91% | — |
| Net Profit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | -7 | 5 | 17 | 0 | -3 |
| EPS in Rs | 0.55 | 0.98 | -0.36 | 0.72 | 1.04 | 0.69 | 1.38 | 4.68 | -5.42 | 3.94 | 13.42 | 0.08 | -2.23 |
| Div. Payout % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | — |
Balance Sheet
| Particulars | 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 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Reserves | -24 | -23 | -24 | -22 | -21 | -20 | -18 | -12 | -19 | 30 | 47 | 47 |
| Borrowings | 26 | 37 | 31 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 13 | 5 | 148 | 93 |
| Other Liabilities | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 25 | 62 | 124 |
| Total Liabilities | 23 | 34 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 27 | 15 | 73 | 270 | 276 |
| Fixed Assets | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 25 | 31 |
| CWIP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Assets | 17 | 28 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 26 | 13 | 57 | 242 | 242 |
| Total Assets | 23 | 34 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 27 | 15 | 73 | 270 | 276 |
Cash Flow
| Particulars | 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 | 2 | -10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 3 | -21 | -130 | 93 |
| Investing | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | -17 | -13 | -6 |
| Financing | -2 | 11 | -1 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -1 | -6 | -2 | 43 | 137 | -75 |
| Net Cash Flow | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | -1 | 1 | -1 | -1 | 0 | 5 | -6 | 12 |
| Free Cash Flow | 2 | -11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | -38 | -143 | 87 |
| CFO/OP | 261 | -363 | 71 | 60 | 61 | 176 | 31 | 89 | -50 | -674 | -409 | -669 |
Ratios
| Particulars | 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 | 48 | 50 | 35 | 46 | 36 | 33 | 63 | 34 | 26 | 49 | 85 | 105 |
| Inventory Days | 50 | 127 | 76 | 75 | 69 | 56 | 87 | 68 | 46 | 24 | 61 | 32 |
| Days Payable | 50 | 38 | 25 | 48 | 38 | 38 | 34 | 29 | 47 | 34 | 38 | 62 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 49 | 139 | 87 | 73 | 67 | 52 | 117 | 73 | 25 | 39 | 107 | 75 |
| Working Capital Days | 43 | 44 | 40 | 58 | 55 | 46 | 75 | 45 | 17 | 37 | 23 | 12 |
| ROCE % | 6% | 11% | 3% | 11% | 9% | 7% | 12% | 32% | -41% | 11% | 24% | 10% |
Insights
BetaAI-extracted from concalls & annual reports · figures as reported, with sources
Log in to view Lotus Chocolate Company insights
63 extracted metrics + investor summaries across FY10–FY26.
Documents
1
Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Change in Management
8 May - Assistant General Manager-HR Kaushik Desai resigned, effective May 08, 2026. 8 May - Assistant General Manager-HR Kaushik Desai resigned, effective May 08, 2026.
2
Compliances-Certificate under Reg. 74 (5) of SEBI (DP) Regulations, 2018
30 Apr - Certificate under Reg 74(5) of SEBI (DP) Regulations, 2018, for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. 30 Apr - Certificate under Reg 74(5) of SEBI (DP) Regulations, 2018, for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.
3
Compliances-Certificate under Reg. 74 (5) of SEBI (DP) Regulations, 2018
30 Apr - Certificate under Reg 74(5) of SEBI (DP) Regulations, 2018, for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. 30 Apr - Certificate under Reg 74(5) of SEBI (DP) Regulations, 2018, for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.
4
Newspaper Clippings - Postal Ballot Notice And Other Related Information
22 Apr - Enclosed newspaper clippings for Postal Ballot Notice published on April 22, 2026. 22 Apr - Enclosed newspaper clippings for Postal Ballot Notice published on April 22, 2026.
5
Newspaper Clippings - Postal Ballot Notice And Other Related Information
14h - Enclosed newspaper clippings for Postal Ballot Notice published on April 22, 2026. 14h - Enclosed newspaper clippings for Postal Ballot Notice published on April 22, 2026.
4
Newspaper Clippings - Annual General Meeting Of The Members Of The Company And Other Related Information 1 Sept 2026
General_Announcements
5
37Th Annual General Meeting Of The Members Of The Company Scheduled To Be Held On September 25 2026 31 Aug 2026
Intimation
Frequently Asked Questions about Lotus Chocolate Company
What does Lotus Chocolate Company Ltd do?
Incorporated in 1989, Lotus Chocolates
Ltd manufactures Chocolates, Cocoa
Products and other similar products[1]
Where is Lotus Chocolate Company Ltd (523475) listed?
Lotus Chocolate Company Ltd trades as LOTUSCHO on the NSE and under code 523475 on the BSE.
Which sector does Lotus Chocolate Company Ltd belong to?
Lotus Chocolate Company Ltd is classified under the Food Products sector, in the Packaged Foods industry.
What is the market capitalisation of Lotus Chocolate Company Ltd?
Lotus Chocolate Company Ltd has a market capitalisation of ₹752.49 Cr, which places it in the Small Cap band.
What is the PE ratio of Lotus Chocolate Company Ltd?
Lotus Chocolate Company Ltd trades at a PE ratio of -269.80, against a book value of ₹46.36 per share.
What is the 52-week high and low of Lotus Chocolate Company Ltd?
Over the last 52 weeks Lotus Chocolate Company Ltd has traded between ₹580 and ₹671.
What is the Return on Equity (ROE) of Lotus Chocolate Company Ltd?
Lotus Chocolate Company Ltd reported a return on equity of 28.94%. Its debt-to-equity ratio is 1.55.
Company Information
Incorporated in 1989, Lotus Chocolates Ltd manufactures Chocolates, Cocoa Products and other similar products[1]
For AI agents and developers
Reading this as an AI agent, LLM or automated pipeline? Every page on Tapetide is also published as clean Markdown — no navigation, no scripts, just the data. Fetch https://tapetide.com/stocks/523475.md for Lotus Chocolate Company Ltd: company profile, latest price, key fundamentals, the Tapetide Score, growth rates, quarterly and annual financial statements, shareholding pattern, technical indicators, analyst ratings and exchange filings.
Append .md to any Tapetide URL for the
same treatment. A full index of what we publish is at /llms.txt and /llms-full.txt. For live,
structured queries instead of documents, use our MCP server.