Fermenta Biotech Ltd
Incorporated in 1951, Fermenta Biotech
Ltd manufactures Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient, Aqua CHL, Biotechnology and Nutraceutical products[1]
- Market Cap ₹ 960 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 326
- High / Low ₹ 355 / 145
- Stock P/E 117
- Book Value ₹ 98.6
- Dividend Yield 0.38 %
- ROCE 3.20 %
- ROE -5.59 %
- Face Value ₹ 5.00
Pros
- Company has reduced debt.
- Company is expected to give good quarter
- Company's working capital requirements have reduced from 137 days to 108 days
Cons
- Stock is trading at 3.31 times its book value
- The company has delivered a poor sales growth of -3.64% over past five years.
- Company has a low return on equity of -2.65% over last 3 years.
* The pros and cons are machine generated. Pros / cons are based on a checklist to highlight important points. Please exercise caution and do your own analysis.
Peer comparison
Sector: Pharmaceuticals Industry: Pharmaceuticals - Indian - Bulk Drugs
Quarterly Results
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
Profit & Loss
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
Mar 2013 | Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | TTM | |
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117 | 139 | 142 | 155 | 164 | 302 | 403 | 292 | 376 | 397 | 349 | 335 | 369 | |
94 | 113 | 126 | 134 | 152 | 209 | 248 | 225 | 293 | 335 | 330 | 307 | 319 | |
Operating Profit | 23 | 26 | 16 | 21 | 12 | 93 | 156 | 66 | 83 | 62 | 18 | 28 | 50 |
OPM % | 20% | 19% | 11% | 13% | 7% | 31% | 39% | 23% | 22% | 16% | 5% | 8% | 14% |
2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 8 | -20 | 4 | 14 | |
Interest | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 17 | 16 |
Depreciation | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 20 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 25 |
Profit before tax | 10 | 14 | 3 | 7 | -6 | 76 | 129 | 43 | 52 | 27 | -51 | -10 | 23 |
Tax % | 36% | 24% | 67% | 61% | 49% | 28% | 8% | -37% | 18% | 44% | 4% | 143% | |
4 | 10 | 1 | 2 | -9 | 46 | 117 | 60 | 43 | 15 | -53 | -24 | 8 | |
EPS in Rs | 1.51 | 2.86 | 0.17 | -0.41 | -4.14 | 12.21 | 42.71 | 20.23 | 15.46 | 5.25 | -17.36 | -7.84 | 2.88 |
Dividend Payout % | 124% | 29% | 249% | -51% | -5% | 2% | 1% | 24% | 16% | 23% | -7% | -16% |
Compounded Sales Growth | |
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10 Years: | 9% |
5 Years: | -4% |
3 Years: | -4% |
TTM: | 23% |
Compounded Profit Growth | |
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10 Years: | % |
5 Years: | % |
3 Years: | % |
TTM: | 122% |
Stock Price CAGR | |
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10 Years: | 19% |
5 Years: | 8% |
3 Years: | 6% |
1 Year: | 109% |
Return on Equity | |
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10 Years: | 10% |
5 Years: | 5% |
3 Years: | -3% |
Last Year: | -6% |
Balance Sheet
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Mar 2013 | Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Sep 2024 | |
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Equity Capital | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Reserves | 125 | 130 | 129 | 128 | 142 | 122 | 246 | 295 | 346 | 358 | 301 | 274 | 276 |
43 | 65 | 71 | 89 | 87 | 173 | 209 | 224 | 232 | 239 | 220 | 139 | 125 | |
55 | 61 | 60 | 70 | 75 | 87 | 92 | 80 | 94 | 96 | 102 | 120 | 125 | |
Total Liabilities | 226 | 259 | 262 | 288 | 307 | 385 | 551 | 614 | 687 | 707 | 637 | 548 | 539 |
94 | 87 | 85 | 168 | 172 | 177 | 178 | 200 | 263 | 299 | 267 | 269 | 258 | |
CWIP | 15 | 36 | 65 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 22 | 71 | 57 | 35 | 45 | 2 | 6 |
Investments | 11 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
105 | 118 | 94 | 99 | 112 | 193 | 344 | 342 | 367 | 373 | 321 | 277 | 274 | |
Total Assets | 226 | 259 | 262 | 288 | 307 | 385 | 551 | 614 | 687 | 707 | 637 | 548 | 539 |
Cash Flows
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Mar 2013 | Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | |
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23 | 14 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 59 | 90 | 34 | 63 | 43 | 116 | 105 | |
-20 | -25 | -18 | -13 | 7 | -101 | -97 | -44 | -41 | -26 | -55 | -16 | |
-8 | 13 | 1 | 10 | -12 | 89 | 12 | -47 | -1 | -22 | -41 | -91 | |
Net Cash Flow | -4 | 2 | -2 | 1 | -4 | 47 | 6 | -57 | 21 | -4 | 19 | -1 |
Ratios
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Mar 2013 | Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | |
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Debtor Days | 79 | 106 | 91 | 101 | 99 | 83 | 59 | 87 | 66 | 80 | 44 | 76 |
Inventory Days | 225 | 149 | 125 | 160 | 208 | 234 | 347 | 594 | 441 | 380 | 309 | 245 |
Days Payable | 134 | 120 | 95 | 113 | 147 | 183 | 169 | 260 | 169 | 154 | 109 | 182 |
Cash Conversion Cycle | 171 | 136 | 122 | 148 | 160 | 134 | 237 | 421 | 338 | 306 | 244 | 139 |
Working Capital Days | 72 | 73 | 4 | 20 | 115 | 90 | 97 | 202 | 171 | 180 | 123 | 108 |
ROCE % | 8% | 9% | 3% | 6% | 2% | 31% | 41% | 12% | 13% | 7% | -0% | 3% |
Documents
Announcements
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Investor Presentation
18 Nov - Earnings presentation for quarter and half year ended September 30, 2024.
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Newspaper Advertisement Of Unaudited Financials For Quarter And Half Year Ended September 30, 2024
15 Nov - Publication of unaudited financial results for Q2 2024.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Change in Directorate
14 Nov - Appointment of Mr. Mundkur and re-appointment of Ms. Ojha as Independent Directors.
- Unaudited Financial Results For Quarter And Half Year Ended September 30, 2024 14 Nov
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Board Meeting Outcome for Unaudited Financial Results For Quarter And Half Year Ended September 30, 2024.
14 Nov - Board approved unaudited financial results for Q2 2024.
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Business Overview:[1][2]
a) FBL is engaged in development
and manufacturing of pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and environmental solutions used across various industries. It is a global player in manufacturing of Vitamin D3 in all its formats and has a non-China dependent supply chain.
b) Company is involved in manufacturing
of APIs for muscle relaxant and anti-flatulent applications. It delivers innovative enzymes used in manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients and is involved in environmental solutions used for waste water treatment & management.
c) Also, company has strategic investments in subsidiaries / associate companies primarily dealing in manufacturing and marketing bulk drugs and providing services of sporting and health awareness activities / education activities.
d) Company also deals in lease rental business for ITES properties developed in Than