NHC Foods Ltd
Incorporated in 1960, NHC Foods Ltd is a manufacturer and seller of whole and blended
spices.[1]
- Market Cap ₹ 83.0 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 1.09
- High / Low ₹ 1.35 / 0.59
- Stock P/E 13.6
- Book Value ₹ 1.46
- Dividend Yield 0.00 %
- ROCE 10.5 %
- ROE 6.84 %
- Face Value ₹ 1.00
Pros
- Stock is trading at 0.75 times its book value
- Company has delivered good profit growth of 34.6% CAGR over last 5 years
Cons
- Though the company is reporting repeated profits, it is not paying out dividend
- Company has a low return on equity of 9.14% 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.
Quarterly Results
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
Profit & Loss
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 147 | 153 | 138 | 87 | 125 | 132 | 152 | 153 | 164 | 209 | 341 | 443 | |
| 143 | 150 | 135 | 84 | 122 | 128 | 148 | 148 | 157 | 203 | 326 | 429 | |
| Operating Profit | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 14 |
| OPM % | 3% | 2% | 2% | 3% | 2% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 4% | 3% | 4% | 3% |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
| Interest | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 5 |
| Depreciation | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Profit before tax | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 9 |
| Tax % | 17% | 35% | 38% | 42% | -16% | 26% | 25% | 42% | 35% | 25% | 22% | 31% |
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | |
| EPS in Rs | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.11 | 0.09 |
| Dividend Payout % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Compounded Sales Growth | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 11% |
| 5 Years: | 24% |
| 3 Years: | 39% |
| TTM: | 30% |
| Compounded Profit Growth | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 35% |
| 5 Years: | 35% |
| 3 Years: | 51% |
| TTM: | -15% |
| Stock Price CAGR | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 5% |
| 5 Years: | 31% |
| 3 Years: | -10% |
| 1 Year: | 9% |
| Return on Equity | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 8% |
| 5 Years: | 9% |
| 3 Years: | 9% |
| Last Year: | 7% |
Balance Sheet
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Capital | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 59 | 66 |
| Reserves | 7 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 23 | 30 |
| 17 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 13 | 21 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 37 | 33 | 52 | |
| 18 | 44 | 23 | 14 | 25 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 33 | 94 | 14 | |
| Total Liabilities | 53 | 83 | 63 | 51 | 57 | 62 | 69 | 64 | 70 | 97 | 208 | 163 |
| 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 19 | |
| CWIP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 35 | 66 | 48 | 35 | 42 | 47 | 55 | 52 | 58 | 79 | 193 | 138 | |
| Total Assets | 53 | 83 | 63 | 51 | 57 | 62 | 69 | 64 | 70 | 97 | 208 | 163 |
Cash Flows
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | -0 | -7 | 5 | 7 | -6 | -6 | 3 | -2 | -2 | -38 | -15 | |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | -1 | -0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -6 | 0 | -12 | |
| -5 | 0 | 3 | -4 | -6 | 6 | 6 | -6 | 0 | 7 | 40 | 23 | |
| Net Cash Flow | 1 | 0 | -3 | 0 | 0 | -0 | 0 | -1 | -0 | -2 | 2 | -3 |
| Free Cash Flow | 2 | -0 | -7 | 4 | 6 | -6 | -6 | 3 | -2 | -2 | -38 | -26 |
| CFO/OP | 60% | -11% | -197% | 210% | 229% | -160% | -125% | 95% | -14% | -21% | -239% | -85% |
Ratios
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debtor Days | 14 | 95 | 68 | 45 | 55 | 67 | 48 | 35 | 44 | 48 | 174 | 107 |
| Inventory Days | 58 | 48 | 40 | 63 | 46 | 44 | 54 | 65 | 76 | 85 | 27 | 3 |
| Days Payable | 39 | 104 | 51 | 53 | 61 | 52 | 45 | 34 | 31 | 58 | 34 | 9 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 34 | 38 | 57 | 55 | 40 | 58 | 57 | 66 | 89 | 76 | 166 | 101 |
| Working Capital Days | 8 | 17 | 11 | 27 | 20 | 30 | 10 | 22 | 41 | 25 | 73 | 63 |
| ROCE % | 11% | 7% | 7% | 5% | 7% | 9% | 8% | 10% | 12% | 12% | 17% | 11% |
Insights
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Documents
Announcements
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Closure of Trading Window
26 Jun - Trading window closed from July 1, 2026 until 48 hours after Q1 FY2026 results.
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Board Meeting Outcome for Allotment Of Equity Shares Upon Partial Conversion Of 1.50% Unsecured Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds ('Fccbs').
24 Jun - June 24, 2026: NHC Foods allotted 10,41,77,040 shares on partial FCCB conversion; capital rose to INR 76.19 crore.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Credit Rating
11 Jun - Acuite assigned NHC Foods' ₹60 crore bank facilities ‘ACUITE BBB/Stable’ on June 11, 2026.
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Revised Outcome Of Board Meeting Dated June 1, 2026
4 Jun - NHC Foods approved USD 24.295 million investment in UK subsidiary, correcting its name.
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Board Meeting Outcome for Intimation Under Regulation 30 Of SEBI (Listing Obligations And Disclosures Requirements) Regulations 2015 (SEBI Listing Regulations) -Investment In Wholly Owned Subsidiary
1 Jun - Board approved USD 24.295 million investment in NHC International UK Limited using FCCB proceeds.
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Business Overview:[1][2]
NHCFL is a government-recognized 3
star export house with expertise in bulk
trading of whole and ground spices, oil
seeds, grains, rice, sugar, coffee, pulses,
and a diverse range of other agri-commodities including Animal Feeds, Dehydrated Foods Products, Assorted Food Products, and Ready- to-Eat Food Products. In September 2024, the company underwent a management transition.
At present, the company is serving the varied requirements of 40+ clients at present.