Orkla India Ltd
Orkla India Ltd
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Technical Indicators
Key Insights
Strengths
1- Company is almost debt free.
Weaknesses
2- Stock is trading at 2.82 times its book value
- Company has a low return on equity of 9.90% over last 3 years.
Growth Rate
AI Analysis — Bull vs Bear
Orkla India Ltd (formerly MTR Foods) is a ₹7,723 Cr market cap food products company trading at a PE of 26.9x with near-zero debt. Revenue has compounded at 5% over three years while profit growth has been negative at -4% CAGR over the same period, though TTM profit growth has recovered to 13%. ROE remains modest at around 10-11%.
- Company is almost debt-free, providing financial flexibility and minimal interest burden on the P&L
- TTM profit growth has accelerated to 13%, indicating a recovery from the 3-year CAGR of -4%
- Strong 5-year compounded sales growth of 21% demonstrates long-term revenue scalability
- Q2 FY26 revenue grew 4.9% YoY to ₹6,503 million with robust volume growth of 7.7%, showing underlying demand strength
- EBITDA margin of 16.9% and PAT margin of 11.8% in Q2 FY26 reflect a reasonably profitable operating model
- PE of 26.9x trades at a significant discount to the food products sector PE of approximately 60x
- 5-year compounded profit growth of 20% demonstrates strong long-term earnings power
- Backed by Orkla ASA (Norwegian MNC parent), providing access to global R&D, supply chain expertise, and capital
- 3-year compounded profit growth is negative at -4%, indicating earnings inconsistency in recent years
- Return on equity is modest at 9.9-11% over the last 3 years, below what investors typically expect from branded FMCG companies
- Stock trades at 2.79x book value despite delivering sub-10% ROE over 3 years, suggesting rich valuation relative to returns generated
- TTM revenue growth has decelerated to just 5%, down sharply from the 5-year CAGR of 21%
- Zero dividend yield means shareholders rely entirely on capital appreciation with no income cushion
- Recently listed company with limited public market track record, making long-term stock CAGR data unavailable
- Q2 FY26 revenue growth of 4.9% was driven by 7.7% volume growth, implying negative price/mix of nearly 3%, which may signal competitive pricing pressure
- ROCE data is unavailable, making it difficult to fully assess capital efficiency and compare with peers
This is AI-generated analysis, not financial advice. Do your own due diligence.
AI News Digest
- GST notice of Rs 8.41 Cr Jul 21
Orkla India received a show cause notice from Commercial Taxes Department demanding Rs 8.41 Cr for FY 2023-24, involving tax, interest, and penalty related to ITC issues.
- MTR launches Protein Breakfast Range Jul 17
MTR launched a Protein Breakfast Range with 10g plant-based protein per serving, covering Idli, Dosa, Upma, and Poha mixes — expanding into the health-focused convenience segment.
- 59% renewable power in FY26 BRSR Jul 25
Orkla India reports 59% renewable electricity usage and targets 100% recyclable packaging in its FY26 Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report.
- 30th AGM on August 19, 2026 Jul 25
Orkla India scheduled its 30th AGM for August 19, 2026, to adopt FY2025-26 financials, re-appoint a director, and ratify ESOP 2025 and MSOP 2025 plans.
- Q1FY27 earnings call on Aug 4 Jul 20
Orkla India will host an analyst call on August 4, 2026, to discuss Q1FY27 results following a board session to approve unaudited financials.
TL;DR: Orkla India is executing well on product innovation via MTR's Protein Breakfast Range and strengthening its ESG credentials with 59% renewable power. The Rs 8.41 Cr GST notice is a minor overhang but not material to operations. Overall trend is stable with upcoming Q1FY27 results on Aug 4 likely to be the next sentiment driver.
Quarterly Results
| Sep 2024 | Dec 2024 | Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2026 | Jun 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 620 | 615 | 596 | 597 | 650 | 636 | 626 | 659 |
| Expenses | 506 | 530 | 501 | 485 | 544 | 533 | 529 | 547 |
| Operating Profit | 113 | 86 | 95 | 112 | 106 | 103 | 97 | 113 |
| OPM % | 18% | 14% | 16% | 19% | 16% | 16% | 16% | 17% |
| Other Income | 15 | 20 | -20 | 8 | 10 | -8 | 14 | 19 |
| Interest | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Depreciation | 15 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 12 | 12 |
| PBT | 111 | 88 | 59 | 106 | 102 | 76 | 98 | 117 |
| Tax % | 26% | 25% | 40% | 26% | 25% | 26% | 25% | 25% |
| Net Profit | 83 | 66 | 35 | 79 | 77 | 57 | 73 | 88 |
| EPS in Rs | 61.74 | 49.17 | 25.72 | 5.76 | 5.6 | 4.13 | 5.36 | 6.4 |
Profit & Loss
| Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | TTM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 820 | 967 | 1,838 | 2,172 | 2,356 | 2,395 | 2,509 | 2,571 |
| Expenses | 682 | 776 | 1,600 | 1,861 | 2,015 | 1,998 | 2,091 | 2,152 |
| Operating Profit | 138 | 191 | 238 | 312 | 341 | 396 | 418 | 419 |
| OPM % | 17% | 20% | 13% | 14% | 14% | 17% | 17% | 16% |
| Other Income | -3 | 11 | 15 | 28 | 34 | 27 | 25 | 35 |
| Interest | 7 | 5 | 29 | 27 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Depreciation | 32 | 31 | 56 | 55 | 62 | 62 | 54 | 54 |
| PBT | 96 | 166 | 167 | 257 | 307 | 355 | 382 | 394 |
| Tax % | 26% | 25% | 30% | -32% | 26% | 28% | 25% | — |
| Net Profit | 69 | 123 | 117 | 339 | 226 | 256 | 286 | 294 |
| EPS in Rs | 70.66 | 100 | 95.03 | 275 | 169 | 187 | 20.85 | 21.49 |
| Div. Payout % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 235% | 0% | — |
Balance Sheet
| Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Capital | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
| Reserves | 268 | 1,772 | 1,889 | 2,227 | 2,793 | 2,446 | 2,736 |
| Borrowings | 12 | 80 | 35 | 95 | 64 | 54 | 63 |
| Other Liabilities | 172 | 823 | 856 | 767 | 505 | 657 | 589 |
| Total Liabilities | 462 | 2,688 | 2,793 | 3,102 | 3,375 | 3,171 | 3,402 |
| Fixed Assets | 248 | 2,036 | 2,045 | 2,013 | 2,055 | 1,981 | 1,968 |
| CWIP | 4 | 4 | 3 | 74 | 4 | 8 | 4 |
| Investments | 80 | 52 | 201 | 255 | 325 | 175 | 573 |
| Other Assets | 130 | 596 | 544 | 760 | 991 | 1,008 | 857 |
| Total Assets | 462 | 2,688 | 2,793 | 3,102 | 3,375 | 3,171 | 3,402 |
Cash Flow
| Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating | 96 | 148 | 180 | 190 | 296 | 392 | 261 |
| Investing | -68 | -1,203 | -168 | -165 | -237 | 263 | -307 |
| Financing | -23 | 1,109 | -57 | -15 | -45 | -613 | -13 |
| Net Cash Flow | 5 | 53 | -45 | 10 | 15 | 42 | -58 |
| Free Cash Flow | 81 | 134 | 153 | 113 | 258 | 372 | 240 |
| CFO/OP | 92 | 100 | 101 | 85 | 111 | 125 | 85 |
Ratios
| Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debtor Days | 7 | 36 | 20 | 19 | 26 | 25 | 27 |
| Inventory Days | 63 | 232 | 104 | 111 | 84 | 93 | 77 |
| Days Payable | 62 | 161 | 71 | 58 | 66 | 81 | 66 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 8 | 106 | 52 | 73 | 45 | 36 | 37 |
| Working Capital Days | -18 | 40 | -32 | -24 | 54 | 17 | 28 |
| ROCE % | — | 15% | 10% | 13% | 12% | 14% | 15% |
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Company Information
Incorporated in 1996, Orkla India Limited is an Indian food company, offering a diverse range of food products, from breakfast to lunch and dinner, snacks, beverages, and desserts.[1]It has iconic heritage Indian brands – MTR, Eastern and Rasoi Magic.