Fermenta Biotech Limited share price
Fermenta Biotech Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacturing and marketing of chemicals, bulk drugs, enzymes, pharmaceutical formulations, and environmental solution products in India, Europe, the United States, and internationally. It operates through Chemicals/Bulk Drug and Property segments. The company offers vitamin D3, including crystalline oil, resin oil, cold water dispersible, and feed grade powder for injectables, soft gel capsules, premixes, food and beverage fortification applications; and vitamin K1, vitamin E50, phenyramidol and silicon dioxide, and fish oil cholesterol. It also provides fortified rice kernel; and Fermase PS 250 and penicillin G acyla…Read more
- Market Cap₹ 1,393 Cr.
- Current Price₹ 486.00
- High / Low₹ 583 / 426
- Stock P/E23.5
- Book Value₹ 142
- Dividend Yield0.77 %
- ROCE24.2 %
- ROE18.70 %
- Face Value₹ 5.0
More figures (10)
- EPS (TTM)₹ 20.72
- Price / Book3.43
- OPM15.8 %
- Debt / Equity0.28
- Sales growth (3Y)14.5 %
- Profit growth (3Y)—
- Promoter holding65.9 %
- EV / EBITDA16.6
- Beta-0.38
- All-time high₹ 583
Price chart
| Returns | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y CAGR | 5Y CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FERMENTA | +3.40% | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nifty 50 | -0.31% | -3.85% | -4.34% | -11.42% | -9.53% | +5.46% | +4.76% |
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Quick take
- Fermenta Biotech Limited is in the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic industry (Healthcare), with a market value of ₹1,393 crore.
- It trades at 23.5 times its last 12 months' earnings and 3.4 times book value.
- Revenue grew 14.5% a year over the last 3 years.
- Return on equity was 18.7% and return on capital employed 24.2% in the latest year.
- Debt was 0.28 times shareholders' equity.
- The share price is 16.6% below its 52-week high.
- Promoters and insiders hold about 65.9%; institutions about 0.0%.
Pros
AI- Borrowings are moderate at 0.28 times shareholders' equity.
Cons
AINo standout weaknesses in the reported figures.
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About Fermenta Biotech Limited
Fermenta Biotech Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacturing and marketing of chemicals, bulk drugs, enzymes, pharmaceutical formulations, and environmental solution products in India, Europe, the United States, and internationally. It operates through Chemicals/Bulk Drug and Property segments. The company offers vitamin D3, including crystalline oil, resin oil, cold water dispersible, and feed grade powder for injectables, soft gel capsules, premixes, food and beverage fortification applications; and vitamin K1, vitamin E50, phenyramidol and silicon dioxide, and fish oil cholesterol. It also provides fortified rice kernel; and Fermase PS 250 and penicillin G acylase used in manufacturing processes of various antibiotics. In addition, the company offers design, engineering, procurement, and construction of wastewater treatment plants, STPs, and ETPs, as well as…
- Employees
- 630
- Head office
- Thane
Peer comparison
HealthcareDrug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic
| S.No. | Company | CMP ₹ | P/E | Mar Cap ₹ Cr | Div Yld % | NP Qtr ₹ Cr | Qtr Profit Var % | Sales Qtr ₹ Cr | Qtr Sales Var % | ROCE % | ROE % | P/B | OPM % | Debt / Eq | Prom. Hold. % | Sales ₹ Cr | Sales Var 3Yrs % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Fermenta Biotech | 486.00 | 23.5 | 1,393 | 0.77 | 10 | — | 122 | — | 24.2 | 18.7 | 3.43 | 15.8 | 0.28 | 65.91 | 524 | 14.5 |
| 2. | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries | 1,758.80 | 34.9 | 4,21,995 | 0.91 | 2,895 | 34.65 | 15,184 | 18.48 | 17.9 | 14.7 | 5.05 | 23.4 | 0.06 | 55.61 | 58,220 | 10.4 |
| 3. | Divi's Laboratories | 9,144.50 | 83.0 | 2,42,758 | 0.33 | 902 | 36.25 | 3,080 | 19.15 | 19.0 | 16.2 | 14.48 | 28.4 | 0.00 | 52.00 | 10,476 | 11.0 |
| 4. | Torrent Pharmaceuticals | 4,558.90 | 72.8 | 1,73,406 | 0.83 | 566 | 3.28 | 4,835 | 54.57 | 9.1 | 27.1 | 18.39 | 25.0 | 1.79 | 63.18 | 13,753 | 13.3 |
| 5. | Zydus Lifesciences | 1,123.00 | 25.0 | 1,12,020 | 0.09 | 940 | -19.74 | 7,802 | 24.03 | 19.0 | 19.7 | 4.17 | 21.7 | 0.46 | 75.18 | 26,720 | 16.5 |
| 6. | Laurus Labs | 2,060.10 | 101.8 | 1,11,310 | 0.12 | 362 | 123.94 | 2,026 | 29.10 | 19.5 | 18.2 | 20.98 | 19.4 | 0.48 | 32.03 | 6,813 | 3.8 |
| 7. | Cipla | 1,325.10 | 31.8 | 1,07,051 | 0.98 | 789 | -35.42 | 7,077 | 7.26 | 14.9 | 11.8 | 3.11 | 17.5 | 0.02 | 31.13 | 27,712 | 7.2 |
| 8. | Dr. Reddy's Laboratories | 1,233.00 | 31.0 | 1,02,707 | 0.66 | 444 | -68.72 | 8,071 | -5.56 | 14.2 | 12.1 | 2.68 | 14.9 | 0.21 | 30.14 | 33,593 | 11.0 |
| 9. | Aurobindo Pharma | 1,666.90 | 26.0 | 95,910 | 0.00 | 1,033 | 14.29 | 9,106 | 8.65 | 13.5 | 9.9 | 2.56 | 15.6 | 0.21 | 54.79 | 33,385 | 10.7 |
| 10. | Mankind Pharma | 2,275.50 | 46.0 | 93,988 | 0.00 | 568 | 35.00 | 4,031 | 30.89 | 13.7 | 12.5 | 5.76 | 19.9 | 0.39 | 75.39 | 14,278 | 17.7 |
| Median: 33 Co. | 1,712.85 | 34.1 | 34,539 | 0.35 | 679 | 14.29 | 5,956 | 19.15 | 16.4 | 16.9 | 4.93 | 18.2 | 0.25 | 55.20 | 20,499 | 13.5 |
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Quarterly Results
Consolidated figures in ₹ croreStandalone figures in ₹ crore /
Source: the company's results filed with NSE, as reported. Tap a row marked + for its breakdown. Latest quarter on the right.
Balance Sheet
Consolidated figures in ₹ crore, as at 31 March
| ₹ Cr | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Capital | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
| Reserves | 301 | 274 | 348 | 392 |
| 220 | 139 | 115 | 113 | |
| Long term borrowings | 84 | 43 | 15 | 8 |
| Short term borrowings | 133 | 90 | 94 | 101 |
| 102 | 120 | 137 | 128 | |
| Trade payables | 46 | 65 | 60 | 56 |
| Minority interest | -3 | -4 | -4 | -6 |
| Current liabilities | 209 | 173 | 212 | 209 |
| Total Liabilities | 637 | 548 | 614 | 648 |
| 260 | 254 | 232 | 224 | |
| Gross block | 342 | 355 | 350 | 361 |
| Accumulated depreciation | 82 | 102 | 118 | 137 |
| Goodwill & intangibles | 25 | 11 | 7 | 7 |
| CWIP | 43 | 2 | 16 | 13 |
| 334 | 292 | 366 | 410 | |
| Inventories | 130 | 87 | 124 | 153 |
| Trade receivables | 42 | 70 | 95 | 112 |
| Cash & equivalents | 35 | 22 | 28 | 32 |
| Current assets | 253 | 242 | 335 | 388 |
| Total Assets | 637 | 548 | 614 | 648 |
Source: Yahoo Finance (compiled from the annual reports). Tap a row marked + for its breakdown.
Cash Flows
Consolidated figures in ₹ crore, financial years ending March
| ₹ Cr | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 116 | 105 | 41 | 93 | |
| Profit for the year | -51 | -23 | 77 | 72 |
| Working capital changes | 45 | 33 | -78 | -8 |
| Direct taxes paid | 3 | 1 | -3 | -16 |
| -55 | -15 | -0 | -43 | |
| Fixed assets purchased | -40 | -19 | -22 | -30 |
| Fixed assets sold | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| -41 | -91 | -51 | -42 | |
| Proceeds from borrowings | 36 | 3 | 13 | |
| Repayment of borrowings | -54 | -72 | -36 | -18 |
| Interest paid | -21 | -17 | -12 | -11 |
| Dividends paid | -4 | -4 | -4 | -7 |
| Net Cash Flow | 19 | -1 | -10 | 8 |
| Free Cash Flow | 76 | 86 | 19 | 62 |
Free cash flow = cash from operations − capital expenditure. Source: Yahoo Finance.
Ratios
| Ratio | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | -16.2% | -7.6% | 23.6% | 18.7% |
| ROCE | -7.6% | 1.6% | 23.9% | 24.2% |
| Operating margin | -0.3% | 2.8% | 20.0% | 15.8% |
| Net margin | -14.6% | -6.9% | 16.5% | 13.7% |
| Debt / equity | 0.70 | 0.48 | 0.32 | 0.28 |
| Current ratio | 1.21 | 1.40 | 1.58 | 1.86 |
| Debtor days | 44 | 76 | 74 | 78 |
| Inventory days | 290 | 223 | 259 | 266 |
| Days payable | 102 | 166 | 126 | 98 |
| Cash conversion cycle | 232 | 133 | 207 | 246 |
| Working capital days | 46 | 75 | 96 | 125 |
Computed from the reported statements: ROE on average equity; ROCE = EBIT / (total assets − current liabilities). Debtor days = receivables ÷ sales × 365; inventory and payable days use cost of goods sold; cash conversion cycle = debtor + inventory − payable days; working capital days = (current assets − current liabilities) ÷ sales × 365.
Shareholding Pattern
- Promoters & insiders 65.91%
- Institutions (FII, DII, funds) 0.00%
- Public & others 34.09%
Documents
Announcements
- Certificate under SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018Fermenta Biotech Limited has informed the Exchange about Certificate under SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018 for the quarter ended September 30, 2026.08-Oct-2026
- Trading WindowFermenta Biotech Limited has informed the Exchange regarding the Trading Window closure pursuant to SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 201529-Sep-2026
- Copy of Newspaper PublicationFermenta Biotech Limited has informed the Exchange about Copy of Newspaper Publication regarding notice to equity shareholders for transfer of shares to IEPF.16-Sep-2026
- General UpdatesFermenta Biotech Limited has informed the Exchange about dispatch of letters to shareholders regarding transfer of Equity Shares of the Company to the Investor Education and Prote…16-Sep-2026
- UpdatesFermenta Biotech Limited has informed the Exchange about Press Release regarding exclusive Licence Agreement with Vellore Institute of Technology ( VIT ), Vellore for Vitamin B12 …08-Sep-2026
- UpdatesFermenta Biotech Limited has informed the Exchange regarding Resubmission of the outcome filed on August 11, 2026, in machine readable format, in response to the e-mail received d…04-Sep-2026
- Copy of Newspaper PublicationFermenta Biotech Limited has informed the Exchange about Copy of Newspaper Publication pertaining to notice for Special Window for Transfer and Dematerialisation of Physical Secur…26-Aug-2026
- Copy of Newspaper PublicationFermenta Biotech Limited has informed the Exchange about Copy of Newspaper Publication pertaining to unaudited Financial Results (Standalone and Consolidated) for the quarter ende…12-Aug-2026
- General UpdatesFermenta Biotech Limited has informed the Exchange about Declaration of Voting Results of the 74th Annual General Meeting.11-Aug-2026
- Shareholders meetingFermenta Biotech Limited has submitted the Exchange a copy Srutinizers report of Annual General Meeting held on August 11, 2026. Further, the company has informed the Exchange reg…11-Aug-2026
- Shareholders meetingFermenta Biotech Limited has informed the Exchange regarding Proceedings of Annual General Meeting held on August 11, 202611-Aug-2026
- Press ReleaseFermenta Biotech Limited has informed the Exchange regarding a press release dated August 11, 2026, titled "Press release regarding unaudited financial results of Q1FY27.".11-Aug-2026
Annual reports
None filed recently.
Credit ratings
Concalls & investor meets
- Analysts/Institutional Investor Meet/Con. Call UpdatesFermenta Biotech Limited has informed the Exchange about Schedule of investor(s) meeting to be held on October 15, 2026.12-Oct-2026
- Analysts/Institutional Investor Meet/Con. Call UpdatesFermenta Biotech Limited has informed the Exchange about Schedule of investor(s) meeting(s) to be held on October 14, 2026.09-Oct-2026
- Analysts/Institutional Investor Meet/Con. Call UpdatesFermenta Biotech Limited has informed the Exchange about Schedule of investor(s) meeting to be held on October 07, 2026.01-Oct-2026
- Analysts/Institutional Investor Meet/Con. Call UpdatesFermenta Biotech Limited has informed the Exchange about Schedule of investor(s) meeting to be held on October 05, 2026.29-Sep-2026
- Analysts/Institutional Investor Meet/Con. Call UpdatesFermenta Biotech Limited has informed the Exchange about Schedule of investor(s) meet24-Sep-2026
- Analysts/Institutional Investor Meet/Con. Call UpdatesFermenta Biotech Limited has informed the Exchange about Schedule of investor(s) meeting.21-Sep-2026
- Analysts/Institutional Investor Meet/Con. Call UpdatesFermenta Biotech Limited has informed the Exchange about Schedule of investor(s) meet17-Sep-2026
- Analysts/Institutional Investor Meet/Con. Call UpdatesFermenta Biotech Limited has informed the Exchange about Schedule of investor(s) meeting(s) to held on September 03 2026.27-Aug-2026
- Analysts/Institutional Investor Meet/Con. Call UpdatesFermenta Biotech Limited has informed the Exchange about Schedule of investor(s) meeting to be held on August 21, 2026.17-Aug-2026
- General UpdatesFermenta Biotech Limited has informed the Exchange about presentation to be made for shareholders at 74th Annual General Meeting of the Company.11-Aug-2026
Filings made by the company with NSE; documents open on NSE's website.
Key dates
- Ex-dividend date
- 5 Aug 2026
- Latest quarter
- 30 Jun 2026
- Financial year end
- 31 Mar 2026
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Latest news
From the company (NSE)
- Certificate under SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018Fermenta Biotech Limited has informed the Exchange about Certificate under SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018 for the quarter ended September 30, 2026.NSE filing · 08-Oct-2026
- Trading WindowFermenta Biotech Limited has informed the Exchange regarding the Trading Window closure pursuant to SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015NSE filing · 29-Sep-2026
- Copy of Newspaper PublicationFermenta Biotech Limited has informed the Exchange about Copy of Newspaper Publication regarding notice to equity shareholders for transfer of shares to IEPF.NSE filing · 16-Sep-2026
- General UpdatesFermenta Biotech Limited has informed the Exchange about dispatch of letters to shareholders regarding transfer of Equity Shares of the Company to the Investor Education and Prote…NSE filing · 16-Sep-2026
- UpdatesFermenta Biotech Limited has informed the Exchange about Press Release regarding exclusive Licence Agreement with Vellore Institute of Technology ( VIT ), Vellore for Vitamin B12 …NSE filing · 08-Sep-2026
- UpdatesFermenta Biotech Limited has informed the Exchange regarding Resubmission of the outcome filed on August 11, 2026, in machine readable format, in response to the e-mail received d…NSE filing · 04-Sep-2026
- Copy of Newspaper PublicationFermenta Biotech Limited has informed the Exchange about Copy of Newspaper Publication pertaining to notice for Special Window for Transfer and Dematerialisation of Physical Secur…NSE filing · 26-Aug-2026
- Copy of Newspaper PublicationFermenta Biotech Limited has informed the Exchange about Copy of Newspaper Publication pertaining to unaudited Financial Results (Standalone and Consolidated) for the quarter ende…NSE filing · 12-Aug-2026
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