Zeal Aqua Ltd
Zeal Aqua Ltd is a Surat-based aquaculture and seafood company. It farms shrimp, supports satellite/contract farms, trades shrimp inputs, and processes and exports frozen seafood. Processing began in 2017. Products now
include Vannamei and SPF Black Tiger
shrimp, fish fillets and other value-added seafood.[1][2]
- Market Cap ₹ 139 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 11.0
- High / Low ₹ 17.8 / 8.75
- Stock P/E 9.44
- Book Value ₹ 8.19
- Dividend Yield 0.00 %
- ROCE 13.3 %
- ROE 10.5 %
- Face Value ₹ 1.00
Pros
Cons
- Though the company is reporting repeated profits, it is not paying out dividend
- Company has low interest coverage ratio.
- The company has delivered a poor sales growth of 11.5% over past five years.
- Company has a low return on equity of 11.1% over last 3 years.
- Earnings include an other income of Rs.19.9 Cr.
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Quarterly Results
Figures in Rs. Crores
Profit & Loss
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | TTM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 171 | 121 | 175 | 178 | 232 | 239 | 296 | 342 | 362 | 398 | 511 | 511 | 695 | |
| 161 | 112 | 165 | 156 | 210 | 225 | 277 | 326 | 343 | 376 | 478 | 478 | 667 | |
| Operating Profit | 10 | 9 | 9 | 21 | 22 | 14 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 33 | 33 | 28 |
| OPM % | 6% | 7% | 5% | 12% | 9% | 6% | 7% | 4.5% | 5% | 5% | 6% | 6% | 4.0% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 20 | |
| Interest | 4 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Depreciation | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Profit before tax | 4 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 20 |
| Tax % | 25% | 2% | 35% | 32% | 20% | 12% | 16% | 20% | 14% | 19% | 32% | 32% | |
| 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 15 | |
| EPS in Rs | 0.33 | 0.21 | 0.14 | 0.33 | 0.59 | 0.42 | 0.34 | 0.46 | 0.56 | 0.66 | 0.80 | 0.80 | 1.17 |
| Dividend Payout % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Compounded Sales Growth | |
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| 10 Years: | 15% |
| 5 Years: | 12% |
| 3 Years: | 12% |
| TTM: | 27% |
| Compounded Profit Growth | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 18% |
| 5 Years: | 19% |
| 3 Years: | 13% |
| TTM: | -6% |
| Stock Price CAGR | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 7% |
| 5 Years: | 6% |
| 3 Years: | 9% |
| 1 Year: | 3% |
| Return on Equity | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 11% |
| 5 Years: | 11% |
| 3 Years: | 11% |
| Last Year: | 10% |
Balance Sheet
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
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| Equity Capital | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Reserves | 16 | 18 | 33 | 37 | 36 | 41 | 45 | 51 | 58 | 66 | 77 | 91 |
| 40 | 38 | 49 | 85 | 83 | 88 | 119 | 127 | 131 | 157 | 181 | 186 | |
| 4 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 46 | 69 | 88 | 34 | 68 | 59 | 61 | 51 | |
| Total Liabilities | 63 | 65 | 98 | 143 | 178 | 211 | 266 | 225 | 270 | 295 | 331 | 341 |
| 14 | 13 | 13 | 53 | 46 | 40 | 40 | 37 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 38 | |
| CWIP | 7 | 12 | 38 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 42 | 39 | 47 | 89 | 129 | 165 | 226 | 187 | 235 | 255 | 293 | 302 | |
| Total Assets | 63 | 65 | 98 | 143 | 178 | 211 | 266 | 225 | 270 | 295 | 331 | 341 |
Cash Flows
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | -1 | 7 | -17 | 14 | 16 | 7 | -5 | 24 | 25 | 35 | 36 | |
| -12 | -8 | -29 | -11 | -4 | -2 | -0 | -2 | -2 | -10 | -3 | -4 | |
| -5 | -2 | 23 | 29 | -12 | -13 | -7 | 2 | -22 | -11 | -36 | -32 | |
| Net Cash Flow | 11 | -11 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 1 | 0 | -4 | -0 | 4 | -4 | 0 |
| Free Cash Flow | 16 | -9 | -22 | -28 | 10 | 13 | 6 | -7 | 22 | 14 | 31 | 31 |
| CFO/OP | 281% | -9% | 83% | -75% | 77% | 131% | 37% | -24% | 134% | 126% | 120% | 127% |
Ratios
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
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| Debtor Days | 47 | 81 | 67 | 83 | 91 | 96 | 112 | 53 | 66 | 77 | 73 | 73 |
| Inventory Days | 2 | 8 | 5 | 94 | 852 | 178 | 152 | 180 | 158 | 136 | 81 | |
| Days Payable | 5 | 16 | 23 | 32 | 615 | 129 | 42 | 75 | 61 | 47 | 32 | |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 43 | 73 | 48 | 145 | 329 | 96 | 161 | 164 | 172 | 174 | 162 | 123 |
| Working Capital Days | -24 | -6 | -2 | -6 | 20 | 29 | 43 | 65 | 57 | 54 | 43 | 46 |
| ROCE % | 19% | 11% | 10% | 14% | 15% | 13% | 11% | 10% | 11% | 11% | 15% | 13% |
Insights
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Documents
Announcements
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Newspaper Publication
- Newspaper Publication of Notice of 18th Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held on 30th September 2026 at 04:30 P.M. (IST) is attached …
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Pursuant To Regulation 30 And 36(1)(B) Of The SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015
- 18th AGM on September 30, 2026; FY2025-26 annual report and e-voting details shared.
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Revised Intimation Of Notice Of The 18Th Annual General Meeting Of The Members Of Zeal Aqua Limited Will Be Held On Wednesday, 30Th September, 2026 At 04:30 Pm (IST) Through Video Conferencing (VC)/Other Audio-Visual Means (OAVM)
- Revised 18th AGM notice for 30 Sept 2026 includes director pay revisions, appointment items and e-voting.
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Reg. 34 (1) Annual Report.
- Zeal Aqua issued FY2025-26 annual report and AGM notice for 30 September 2026, including director remuneration revisions.
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The 18Th Annual General Meeting Of The Members Of Zeal Aqua Limited Will Be Held On Wednesday, 30Th September, 2026 At 04:30 Pm (IST) Through Video Conferencing (VC)/Other Audio-Visual Means (OAVM)
- Zeal Aqua schedules 18th AGM on 30 September 2026, with remuneration revisions, rectifications, and secretarial auditor appointment.
Annual reports
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Annual Report 2026
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Annual Report 2025
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Annual Report 2024
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Annual Report 2023
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Annual Report 2022
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Annual Report 2021
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Annual Report 2020
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Annual Report 2019
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Annual Report 2018
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Annual Report 2017
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Annual Report 2016
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Concalls
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Business Overview:[1][2][3][4]
ZAL does aquaculture farming and development of satellite farming, especially prawn farming and trading of Seed, Feed and Medicines required for Shrimp Farming, across Gujarat.
It deals in non antibiotic seafoods and provides shrimps. Company has 160 farms, on 300 hectares of land and is the only shrimp exporter to have the Aquaculture Stewardship Council
certification for Black Tiger Shrimps