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KSCL - Kaveri Seed Company Ltd Share Price

Agricultural Food & otherProducts

1060.30+7.50(+0.71%)
Market Open as of Sep 29, 2025, 15:30 IST

Valuation

Market Cap5.45 kCr
Price/Earnings (Trailing)17.14
Price/Sales (Trailing)4.17
EV/EBITDA14.26
Price/Free Cashflow50.15
MarketCap/EBT16.29
Enterprise Value5.43 kCr

Fundamentals

Revenue (TTM)1.31 kCr
Rev. Growth (Yr)6.9%
Earnings (TTM)318.26 Cr
Earnings Growth (Yr)12.4%

Profitability

Operating Margin26%
EBT Margin26%
Return on Equity21.17%
Return on Assets11.99%
Free Cashflow Yield1.99%

Price to Sales Ratio

Latest reported: 4

Revenue (Last 12 mths)

Latest reported: 1 kCr

Net Income (Last 12 mths)

Latest reported: 318 Cr

Growth & Returns

Price Change 1W-8.1%
Price Change 1M-9%
Price Change 6M-17.7%
Price Change 1Y3.1%
3Y Cumulative Return35.1%
5Y Cumulative Return14.8%
7Y Cumulative Return9.6%
10Y Cumulative Return9.5%

Cash Flow & Liquidity

Cash Flow from Investing (TTM)-182.73 Cr
Cash Flow from Operations (TTM)197.11 Cr
Cash Flow from Financing (TTM)-17.86 Cr
Cash & Equivalents20.41 Cr
Free Cash Flow (TTM)108.76 Cr
Free Cash Flow/Share (TTM)21.14

Balance Sheet

Total Assets2.65 kCr
Total Liabilities1.15 kCr
Shareholder Equity1.5 kCr
Current Assets2.05 kCr
Current Liabilities1.09 kCr
Net PPE415.81 Cr
Inventory1.03 kCr
Goodwill26.7 L

Capital Structure & Leverage

Debt Ratio0.00
Debt/Equity0.00
Interest Coverage1.27 K
Interest/Cashflow Ops747.08

Dividend & Shareholder Returns

Dividend/Share (TTM)5
Dividend Yield0.45%
Shares Dilution (1Y)0.00%
Shares Dilution (3Y)-11.8%
Pros

Past Returns: Outperforming stock! In past three years, the stock has provided 35.1% return compared to 11.2% by NIFTY 50.

Buy Backs: Company has bought back it's stock in the past which is a good thing.

Profitability: Very strong Profitability. One year profit margin are 24%.

Balance Sheet: Strong Balance Sheet.

Smart Money: Smart money is taking extra interest in the stock as they increase their holdings.

Size: Market Cap wise it is among the top 20% companies of india.

Cons

Technicals: SharesGuru indicator is Bearish.

Momentum: Stock is suffering a negative price momentum. Stock is down -9% in last 30 days.

The Good, Bad and Ugly
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Dilution Rank
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Balance Sheet
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Technicals
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Investor Care

Dividend Yield0.45%
Dividend/Share (TTM)5
Shares Dilution (1Y)0.00%
Earnings/Share (TTM)61.87

Financial Health

Current Ratio1.88
Debt/Equity0.00

Technical Indicators

RSI (14d)27.61
RSI (5d)0.00
RSI (21d)35.9
MACD SignalSell
Stochastic Oscillator SignalBuy
Grufity SignalSell
RSI SignalBuy
RSI5 SignalBuy
RSI21 SignalHold
SMA 5 SignalSell
SMA 10 SignalSell
SMA 20 SignalSell
SMA 50 SignalSell
SMA 100 SignalSell

Summary of Latest Earnings Report from Kaveri Seed Co.

Summary of Kaveri Seed Co.'s latest earnings call, featuring management's outlook on business performance, financial results, and analyst Q&A sessions that highlight key strategic initiatives and market challenges.

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Management's outlook for Kaveri Seed Company for FY26 is positive, expecting an overall revenue growth of 15% to 20% over the next 3 to 5 years. They anticipate that the non-cotton segments, particularly maize and rice, will sustain a growth rate of around 20%, driven by increased acreage and demand for hybrid varieties.

Key financial highlights for Q1 FY26 include:

  • Revenue from operations reached Rs.945.31 crores, an increase of 16.98% from Rs.808.09 crores in Q1 FY25.
  • EBITDA stood at Rs.332.85 crores, up by 13.68% from Rs.292.79 crores year-on-year.
  • Net profit was recorded at Rs.316.50 crores, reflecting an 11.88% growth from Rs.282.91 crores last year.

The management indicated that the contribution of new cotton products has risen significantly, from 12% to 34%, although overall cotton sales are under pressure due to illegal seed competition and increased production costs. The hybrid rice segment achieved a 6.48% increase in volumes and a remarkable 32% growth in revenues, despite restrictions on hybrid rice sowing in Punjab.

Management expects a better performance in the second half of the year, driven by strong demand in maize and improved conditions for the upcoming rabi season. They are also confident about the export market, projecting a growth of 30% to 40% in sales to international markets, particularly in Bangladesh and other Southeast Asian countries.

In terms of inventory and production, they plan to manage the current high inventory levels strategically to avoid excessive write-offs, as the majority consists of new and quality-approved stock. Overall, management remains optimistic about the potential for margin expansion as inventory levels normalize and production management improves.

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Question 1: My first question was when you refer to the cotton illegal seeds, are these largely BG-III seeds?

Answer: Yes, basically illegal BG-II RRF seeds. That's what we refer to as illegal seeds.


Question 2: Any update on the BG-III?

Answer: Not yet, but it's been positive. We expect it soon as there's noticeable growth in illegal cotton, which has caught government authorities' attention. We're having ongoing discussions with them.


Question 3: Any update on non-cotton GMCs or testing?

Answer: Currently, testing is ongoing, but definitive approvals will take more time. Our focus remains on the cotton segment since it's already approved.


Question 4: Do you think non-cotton growth will sustain at this rate for the next few years?

Answer: We believe non-cotton segments could grow around 20% due to increasing acreages in maize and hybrid rice, with a strong pipeline of hybrids from Kaveri.


Question 5: What is our dividend cash payout policy going forward?

Answer: We haven't made a decision yet, but we plan to maintain a dividend. We're currently focused on liquidating our high inventory.


Question 6: Could we see any inventory write off?

Answer: Our inventory consists largely of new stock with low risks of write-offs. We are simply making provisions as it undergoes quality testing.


Question 7: Is it fair to say that sales are lying as inventory in subsidiaries?

Answer: There's no inventory held in subsidiaries. Sales primarily occur through subsidiaries, reflecting mainly in cotton sales, hence the growth discrepancies.


Question 8: Why were there no significant price hikes in cotton this time?

Answer: Price hikes were limited due to governmental restrictions and high existing inventory. We could pass on costs in non-cotton segments, but it was harder in cotton.


Question 9: What is the visibility on exports, especially in Bangladesh?

Answer: Export growth looks promising, with a projected increase of 30% to 40%, driven by product acceptance in Bangladesh and other markets.


Question 10: What percentage of our revenue is derived from crop nutrients?

Answer: Our crop nutrients segment is a small part of the business, contributing around Rs.45-50 crores, but we expect it to grow significantly over the next few years.


These detailed summaries encapsulate the major questions and answers from the earnings conference call while adhering to the character limitations specified.

Share Holdings

Understand Kaveri Seed Co. ownership landscape with insights into key distribution patterns, offering investors a clear view of stakeholder dynamics.

Holding Pattern

Share Holding Details

Shareholder NameHolding %
G.V. Bhaskar Rao, Trustee of Pawan Private Trust19.61%
G.V. Bhaskar Rao, Trustee of Madhushree Private Trust19.61%
Gundavaram Venkata Bhaskar Rao9.68%
MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY5.34%
Vanaja Devi Gundavaram4.26%
Pawan Gundavaram4.03%
BOWHEAD INDIA FUND2.47%
Vamsheedhar Chennamaneni1.76%
Mithun Chand Chennamaneni1.55%
238 PLAN ASSOCIATES LLC1.54%
OLD BRIDGE FOCUSED EQUITY FUND1.32%
LONG TERM EQUITY FUND1.12%

Overall Distribution

Distribution across major stakeholders

Ownership Distribution

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Is Kaveri Seed Co. Better than it's peers?

Detailed comparison of Kaveri Seed Co. against industry peers, highlighting key financial metrics, valuation ratios, and performance indicators to provide competitive context within the sector.

Ticker
Name
Mkt Cap
Revenue
Price %, 1M
Returns, 1Y
P/E
P/S
Rev 1-Yr
Inc 1-Yr
BAYERCROPBayer CropScience22.13 kCr5.5 kCr-5.90%-21.90%28.664.03--
RALLISRallis India6.05 kCr2.88 kCr-10.60%-5.20%35.292.1--

Sector Comparison: KSCL vs Agricultural Food & otherProducts

Comprehensive comparison against sector averages

Comparative Metrics

KSCL metrics compared to Agricultural

CategoryKSCLAgricultural
PE17.0217.27
PS4.141.25
Growth2.4 %11.2 %
33% metrics above sector average

Performance Comparison

KSCL vs Agricultural (2021 - 2025)

KSCL outperforms the broader Agricultural sector, although its performance has declined by 32.0% from the previous year.

Key Insights
  • 1. KSCL is among the Top 3 Other Agricultural Products companies by market cap.
  • 2. The company holds a market share of 3.6% in Other Agricultural Products.
  • 3. In last one year, the company has had a below average growth that other Other Agricultural Products companies.

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What does Kaveri Seed Company Ltd do?

Kaveri Seed Company Limited researches, develops, produces, processes, and markets hybrid seeds and vegetable crop seeds in India. Its product portfolio consists of seeds for various field crops, such as maize, cotton, sunflower, mustard, sorghum, paddy, pulses, bajra, and wheat; and vegetables comprising tomatoes, okra, chilies, watermelon, gourds, and brinjal. The company also develops micronutrients. It sells its products through distributors and retailers network. It also exports its products to Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Vietnam, and internationally. The company was founded in 1976 and is based in Secunderabad, India.

Industry Group:Agricultural Food & otherProducts
Employees:1,342
Website:www.kaveriseeds.in