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L T Foods Ltd

LTFOODS NSE

LT Foods Ltd. is a leading Indian-origin global FMCG company in the food and consumer goods space. It is a leading player globally in the specialty Rice and rice-based foods business for over the last 70 years.[1]

AI Verdict: BUY Confidence: 6%

LT Foods demonstrates strong long-term compounding with 10-year stock CAGR of 32% and consistent sales growth of 14% over a decade. At a PE of 21.4x with 15% ROE and 26% TTM sales growth, the stock offers reasonable value for a branded FMCG play, though near-term profit growth moderation to 4% TTM warrants monitoring.

Key Fundamentals

MicrocapAgricultural ProductsFMCG
Market Cap
₹13,473 Cr
Volatility
Moderate
P/E Ratio
21.41
EBITDA
₹1,159 Cr
Return on Equity
15.11%
Debt to Equity
0.3
Book Value
₹130.18
EPS
₹17.54
52W High
₹518.55
52W Low
₹333.15

Technical Indicators

Growth Rate

Revenue Growth
24.81% ↗
Net Income Growth
0.13% ↗
Cash Flow Change
-38.90% ↘
ROE
-8.94% ↗
ROCE
-9.56% ↗
EBITDA Margin (Avg.)
-13.57% ↘

AI Analysis — Bull vs Bear

Anthropic anthropic claude-opus-4.6 3d ago
BUY
Risk medium

LT Foods demonstrates strong long-term compounding with 10-year stock CAGR of 32% and consistent sales growth of 14% over a decade. At a PE of 21.4x with 15% ROE and 26% TTM sales growth, the stock offers reasonable value for a branded FMCG play, though near-term profit growth moderation to 4% TTM warrants monitoring.

Bull Case 8
  • Exceptional long-term wealth creation with 10-year stock CAGR of 32%, significantly outperforming broader indices
  • TTM sales growth of 26% indicates strong demand momentum and market share gains in branded rice segment
  • Consistent ROE of 16-17% over 3, 5, and 10-year periods reflects disciplined capital allocation and durable competitive advantage
  • 5-year compounded sales growth of 19% demonstrates sustained top-line expansion across economic cycles
  • 5-year compounded profit growth of 18% shows ability to translate revenue into earnings over medium term
  • 100% analyst buy rating (1 out of 1 analyst) signals professional confidence in the business outlook
  • PE of 21.4x is reasonable for a branded FMCG company delivering 16% compounded profit growth over 3 years
  • 3-year stock CAGR of 42% reflects market recognition of improving business fundamentals and brand premiumization
Bear Case 8
  • TTM profit growth decelerated sharply to just 4% despite 26% sales growth, indicating severe margin compression
  • Stock has declined 12% over the past 1 year, signaling near-term negative sentiment and possible de-rating
  • ROE has declined from 17% (3-year and 5-year average) to 15% last year, suggesting deteriorating return profile
  • Dividend yield of only 0.52% offers minimal income protection during periods of capital depreciation
  • Price-to-book ratio of 2.97x limits margin of safety for a commodity-linked food business
  • Only 1 analyst covers the stock, indicating low institutional interest and potential liquidity risk for large investors
  • Market cap of Rs 13,373 crore places it in mid-cap territory with higher volatility risk compared to large-cap FMCG peers
  • Gap between sales growth (26% TTM) and profit growth (4% TTM) of 22 percentage points suggests cost pressures or one-time items eroding profitability

This is AI-generated analysis, not financial advice. Do your own due diligence.

AI News Digest

Anthropic anthropic claude-opus-4.6 14h ago
Positives 1
  • Australian subsidiary incorporated Jun 23

    LT Foods incorporated LT Foods Australia Pty Limited on June 23, 2026, as a wholly owned subsidiary with initial capital of AUD 2100, targeting business development and distribution in the Asia-Pacific region.

Neutral 3
  • Non-deal roadshow in Mumbai Jun 18

    LT Foods will hold a non-deal roadshow in Mumbai on June 24, 2026, at 10:30 AM IST, attended by the Chief Corporate Development Officer and CFO.

  • Postal ballot for independent director Jun 17

    LT Foods initiated a postal ballot to appoint Raj Kumar Jain as Independent Director, with e-voting open from June 17 to July 16, 2026.

  • Analyst call with MS Capital Jun 12

    LT Foods scheduled a virtual meeting with MS Capital on June 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM IST, attended by the Chief Corporate Development Officer and CFO.

TL;DR: LT Foods is expanding its international footprint with a new wholly owned subsidiary in Australia, signaling intent to deepen its Asia-Pacific presence. No material headwinds emerged during this period. Active investor engagement through roadshows and analyst calls suggests management is building market confidence. The trend is stable with a mild positive tilt from geographic expansion.

Quarterly Results

  Mar 2023Jun 2023Sep 2023Dec 2023Mar 2024Jun 2024Sep 2024Dec 2024Mar 2025Jun 2025Sep 2025Dec 2025Mar 2026
Sales
1,821
1,778
1,978
1,942
2,075
2,071
2,108
2,275
2,228
2,464
2,766
2,809
2,907
Expenses
1,625
1,564
1,737
1,703
1,830
1,830
1,879
2,025
1,970
2,199
2,456
2,495
2,639
Operating Profit
196
214
240
239
245
241
229
250
258
265
309
314
267
OPM %
11%
12%
12%
12%
12%
12%
11%
11%
12%
11%
11%
11%
9%
Other Income
34
25
26
20
28
28
35
17
36
43
8
4
31
Interest
26
22
19
18
23
19
20
24
26
28
28
35
40
Depreciation
35
36
36
36
45
42
45
46
53
52
60
63
70
PBT
169
181
211
204
204
208
200
198
216
228
229
220
189
Tax %
22%
24%
26%
25%
27%
25%
25%
27%
26%
26%
28%
29%
28%
Net Profit
132
137
157
153
150
155
151
145
161
168
164
157
136
EPS in Rs
3.69
3.96
4.49
4.35
4.28
4.41
4.27
4.13
4.62
4.85
4.72
4.53
3.91
Figures in ₹ Crores

Profit & Loss

  Mar 2015Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025Mar 2026
Sales
2,716
2,955
3,245
3,614
3,890
4,135
4,644
5,427
6,936
7,772
8,681
10,946
Expenses
2,452
2,598
2,887
3,237
3,490
3,668
4,092
4,835
6,235
6,834
7,703
9,787
Operating Profit
264
357
358
376
400
467
552
592
701
938
979
1,159
OPM %
10%
12%
11%
10%
10%
11%
12%
11%
10%
12%
11%
11%
Other Income
45
-38
48
36
21
33
42
23
71
98
117
83
Interest
151
148
157
147
139
132
87
69
82
83
88
131
Depreciation
47
52
55
50
69
91
108
123
127
153
186
245
PBT
111
120
194
216
214
277
398
424
563
801
822
866
Tax %
31%
39%
33%
33%
36%
28%
27%
27%
25%
25%
26%
28%
Net Profit
76
72
129
144
137
199
289
309
423
598
612
625
EPS in Rs
2.74
2.7
4.4
4.21
3.96
5.77
8.57
9.14
11.6
17.09
17.43
18.01
Div. Payout %
7%
6%
3%
4%
4%
9%
12%
11%
9%
9%
17%
17%
Figures in ₹ Crores

Balance Sheet

  Mar 2015Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025Mar 2026
Equity Capital
26
27
27
32
32
32
32
32
35
35
35
35
Reserves
436
510
638
1,147
1,297
1,449
1,724
1,966
2,722
3,337
3,819
4,486
Borrowings
1,692
1,597
1,610
1,548
1,690
1,764
1,570
1,320
1,221
917
1,261
1,610
Other Liabilities
291
330
460
529
554
573
787
1,042
1,341
1,753
2,298
2,934
Total Liabilities
2,445
2,464
2,735
3,256
3,573
3,818
4,112
4,359
5,319
6,042
7,413
9,064
Fixed Assets
370
361
374
566
601
906
880
905
995
1,160
1,404
1,852
CWIP
15
24
40
28
42
17
33
35
27
41
45
67
Investments
7
6
14
14
36
33
29
25
127
183
223
48
Other Assets
2,053
2,072
2,308
2,648
2,894
2,862
3,171
3,394
4,170
4,657
5,741
7,097
Total Assets
2,445
2,464
2,735
3,256
3,573
3,818
4,112
4,359
5,319
6,042
7,413
9,064
Figures in ₹ Crores

Cash Flow

  Mar 2015Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025Mar 2026
Operating
9
297
227
60
103
477
445
517
258
757
462
910
Investing
-58
-54
-83
-233
-137
-83
-101
-145
-395
-201
-219
-845
Financing
32
-235
-137
160
44
-404
-346
-358
136
-538
-150
-127
Net Cash Flow
-17
8
7
-13
10
-10
-2
15
0
17
93
-62
Free Cash Flow
-46
244
149
-169
-11
393
346
366
115
556
224
554
CFO/OP
22
93
77
43
52
119
101
106
55
97
71
99
Figures in ₹ Crores

Ratios

  Mar 2015Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025Mar 2026
Debtor Days
43
46
52
47
50
55
38
41
35
32
32
29
Inventory Days
249
233
231
251
247
222
261
247
254
249
286
248
Days Payable
18
27
35
50
37
33
59
74
90
88
116
101
Cash Conversion Cycle
273
253
248
248
260
244
240
215
199
193
202
176
Working Capital Days
19
1
15
61
73
78
93
91
100
105
100
82
ROCE %
13%
14%
16%
14%
12%
13%
14%
14%
17%
21%
19%
18%

Shareholding Pattern

As of Mar 2026
Promoters 51.01%
Public 16.84%
Others 13.12%
DIIs 10.30%
FIIs 8.74%
Total 100.01%
  Mar 2021Jun 2021Sep 2021Dec 2021Mar 2022Jun 2022Sep 2022Dec 2022Feb 2023Mar 2023Jun 2023Sep 2023Dec 2023Mar 2024Jun 2024Sep 2024Dec 2024Mar 2025Jun 2025Sep 2025Dec 2025Mar 2026
Promoters
56.81%
56.81%
56.81%
56.81%
56.81%
56.81%
56.81%
56.81%
52.33%
51.00%
51.00%
51.00%
51.00%
51.00%
51.00%
51.00%
51.00%
51.00%
51.00%
51.00%
51.01%
51.01%
FIIs
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
7.89%
0.00%
0.00%
6.02%
0.00%
5.14%
5.88%
8.04%
9.33%
9.79%
10.16%
10.12%
8.92%
8.74%
DIIs
3.47%
3.47%
3.39%
3.39%
3.39%
3.09%
3.09%
3.30%
3.01%
3.01%
3.30%
5.08%
3.08%
4.08%
5.68%
5.77%
5.87%
6.16%
7.23%
8.34%
9.63%
10.30%
Government
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
Public
29.23%
29.22%
30.44%
29.86%
29.86%
29.55%
27.33%
26.02%
24.00%
24.18%
22.71%
22.61%
23.18%
25.02%
22.84%
21.38%
20.19%
19.46%
18.34%
17.44%
17.33%
16.84%
Others
10.49%
10.50%
9.36%
9.95%
9.94%
10.55%
12.77%
13.86%
12.77%
21.81%
23.00%
15.29%
22.74%
14.76%
14.60%
13.81%
13.61%
13.58%
13.27%
13.09%
13.11%
13.12%
No. of Shareholders
1,10,447
1,36,091
1,44,608
1,54,833
1,71,432
1,66,973
1,51,980
1,46,773
1,48,261
1,50,065
1,44,032
1,53,338
1,63,196
1,77,947
1,73,573
1,93,968
2,01,008
2,02,829
1,99,337
2,07,032
2,03,633
2,02,282

Documents

1
Concall - Aug 2018 Aug 2018
2
Concall - Aug 2018 Aug 2018
3
Concall - Sep 2018 Sep 2018
4
Concall - Mar 2019 Mar 2019
5
Concall - May 2023 May 2023

Frequently Asked Questions about L T Foods Ltd

What does L T Foods Ltd do?
LT Foods Ltd. is a leading Indian-origin global FMCG company in the food and consumer goods space. It is a leading player globally in the specialty Rice and rice-based foods business for over the last 70 years.[1]
Where is L T Foods Ltd (LTFOODS) listed?
L T Foods Ltd is listed on the Indian stock exchanges. It is listed on NSE: LTFOODS and BSE: 532783. You can view its live share price, financials, and ratios on Tapetide.
Which sector does L T Foods Ltd belong to?
L T Foods Ltd operates in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods sector within the Agricultural Food & other Products industry. Sector classification helps investors compare companies affected by similar economic conditions and regulatory changes.
What is the market capitalisation of L T Foods Ltd?
L T Foods Ltd has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹13473.41 Cr. Based on this, it is classified as a Mid Cap stock.
What is the PE ratio of L T Foods Ltd?
The Price-to-Earnings (PE) ratio of L T Foods Ltd is 21.41. 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 L T Foods Ltd?
Over the past 52 weeks, L T Foods Ltd has traded between a low of ₹333.15 and a high of ₹518.55. This range helps investors understand the stock's price volatility and recent trading levels.
Does L T Foods Ltd pay dividends?
Yes, L T Foods Ltd has a dividend yield of 0.52%. Dividend yield indicates the annual dividend income relative to the share price. A consistent dividend history can signal financial stability.
What is the Return on Equity (ROE) of L T Foods Ltd?
L T Foods Ltd has a Return on Equity (ROE) of 15.11%. 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

LT Foods Ltd. is a leading Indian-origin global FMCG company in the food and consumer goods space. It is a leading player globally in the specialty Rice and rice-based foods business for over the last 70 years.[1]

Website ltgroup.in
CEO Mr. Vijay Kumar Arora
Employees 1,302
Listed 2006-12-18
Face Value ₹ 1
Issued Size 34,72,52,944

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