Chatha Foods Ltd
- Market Cap ₹ 281 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 116
- High / Low ₹ 128 / 60.0
- Stock P/E 41.9
- Book Value ₹ 37.1
- Dividend Yield 0.00 %
- ROCE 9.50 %
- ROE 7.80 %
- Face Value ₹ 10.0
Pros
- Company has delivered good profit growth of 29.7% CAGR over last 5 years
- Company's working capital requirements have reduced from 18.8 days to 13.3 days
Cons
- Stock is trading at 3.04 times its book value
- Though the company is reporting repeated profits, it is not paying out dividend
- Company has a low return on equity of 9.67% 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.
Half Yearly Results
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
Profit & Loss
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
| Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | 85 | 61 | 87 | 117 | 134 | 157 | 166 | |
| 81 | 80 | 63 | 83 | 110 | 122 | 146 | 153 | |
| Operating Profit | 10 | 5 | -2 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 13 |
| OPM % | 11% | 6% | -3.3% | 5% | 6% | 9% | 7% | 8% |
| -0 | -0 | 0 | -0 | -0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Interest | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Depreciation | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Profit before tax | 6 | 1 | -6 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 9 |
| Tax % | 29% | 27% | -27% | 36% | 27% | 28% | 27% | 25% |
| 4 | 1 | -4 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 7 | |
| EPS in Rs | 3.50 | 0.83 | -3.23 | 0.54 | 1.98 | 2.74 | 2.52 | 2.78 |
| Dividend Payout % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Compounded Sales Growth | |
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| 10 Years: | % |
| 5 Years: | 22% |
| 3 Years: | 12% |
| TTM: | 5% |
| Compounded Profit Growth | |
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| 10 Years: | % |
| 5 Years: | 30% |
| 3 Years: | 37% |
| TTM: | 11% |
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| 1 Year: | 15% |
| Return on Equity | |
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| 10 Years: | % |
| 5 Years: | 9% |
| 3 Years: | 10% |
| Last Year: | 8% |
Balance Sheet
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
| Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Capital | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 22 | 24 | 24 |
| Reserves | 9 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 35 | 58 | 65 |
| 10 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 26 | |
| 16 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | |
| Total Liabilities | 48 | 46 | 43 | 48 | 51 | 84 | 114 | 136 |
| 29 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 30 | |
| CWIP | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 41 |
| Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 23 | 56 | 75 | 46 | |
| Total Assets | 48 | 46 | 43 | 48 | 51 | 84 | 114 | 136 |
Cash Flows
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
| Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | -1 | 6 | 3 | 5 | -1 | 10 | |
| -4 | -2 | -2 | -5 | -2 | -26 | -24 | -41 | |
| -4 | -5 | 3 | -0 | -1 | 26 | 21 | 36 | |
| Net Cash Flow | -1 | 0 | -0 | -0 | 0 | 5 | -4 | 5 |
| Free Cash Flow | 2 | 5 | -3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -16 | -46 |
| CFO/OP | 72% | 139% | 43% | 127% | 50% | 61% | 13% | 98% |
Ratios
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
| Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debtor Days | 37 | 26 | 39 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 53 | 48 |
| Inventory Days | 27 | 34 | 33 | 38 | 39 | 45 | 43 | 42 |
| Days Payable | 55 | 59 | 64 | 59 | 47 | 39 | 36 | 33 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 9 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 21 | 37 | 60 | 56 |
| Working Capital Days | -3 | -5 | -32 | -31 | -13 | 11 | 32 | 13 |
| ROCE % | 10% | -16% | 7% | 15% | 19% | 12% | 10% |
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Documents
Announcements
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Board Meeting Outcome for Outcome Of Board Meeting Under Regulation 30 Of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015
- Board approved AGM notice, Divya Babel regularization, and Rs40 crore related-party transaction with Rs15 crore guarantee.
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Intimation Of Trading Approval Received From BSE Limited For 1,03,000 Equity Shares Of Rs. 10/- Each Allotted Pursuant To The Conversion Of 1,03,000 Warrants
- BSE trading approval received for 1,03,000 equity shares allotted on warrant conversion, effective 24 August 2026.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Acquisition
- Chatha Foods allotted 2,03,300 subsidiary shares for Rs 20.33 lakh, raising stake to 51%.
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Intimation Of Listing Approval Received From BSE Limited For 1,03,000 Equity Shares Of Rs. 10/- Each Allotted Pursuant To The Conversion Of 1,03,000 Warrants
- BSE approved listing of 1,03,000 equity shares from warrant conversion to promoters.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Allotment
- Board allotted 16,000 shares on August 10, 2026; all 1,19,000 warrants are now fully converted.
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Business Overview:[1]
CFL is a leading Indian manufacturer of frozen and ready-to-eat (RTE) processed foods. The company operates a B2B model catering to Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs), cafes, and institutional clients in India.