Continental Seeds and Chemicals Ltd
Incorporated in 1983, Continental Seeds & Chemicals Ltd is in the sale, purchase and cultivation of wheat, paddy, cereals, mentha oil and seeds of all kind[1]
- Market Cap ₹ 25.5 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 23.2
- High / Low ₹ 70.2 / 20.8
- Stock P/E 43.2
- Book Value ₹ 25.8
- Dividend Yield 0.00 %
- ROCE 4.29 %
- ROE 2.87 %
- Face Value ₹ 10.0
Pros
- Company has reduced debt.
- Stock is trading at 0.90 times its book value
- Promoter holding has increased by 1.64% over last quarter.
Cons
- Though the company is reporting repeated profits, it is not paying out dividend
- The company has delivered a poor sales growth of 0.69% over past five years.
- Company has a low return on equity of -4.39% over last 3 years.
- Earnings include an other income of Rs.2.30 Cr.
- Promoter holding has decreased over last 3 years: -13.7%
* 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.
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Half Yearly Results
Figures in Rs. Crores
Profit & Loss
Figures in Rs. Crores
Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
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54.56 | 57.69 | 58.07 | 58.19 | 81.62 | 82.10 | 87.68 | 95.36 | 97.88 | 75.41 | 97.68 | 90.75 | |
54.49 | 56.80 | 57.28 | 56.71 | 79.77 | 80.37 | 86.24 | 93.88 | 96.10 | 71.50 | 97.74 | 87.96 | |
Operating Profit | 0.07 | 0.89 | 0.79 | 1.48 | 1.85 | 1.73 | 1.44 | 1.48 | 1.78 | 3.91 | -0.06 | 2.79 |
OPM % | 0.13% | 1.54% | 1.36% | 2.54% | 2.27% | 2.11% | 1.64% | 1.55% | 1.82% | 5.18% | -0.06% | 3.07% |
0.30 | 0.09 | 0.06 | 0.05 | 0.09 | 0.10 | 0.31 | 0.26 | 0.24 | 0.16 | 4.37 | 2.30 | |
Interest | 0.00 | 0.36 | 0.52 | 0.62 | 0.62 | 0.70 | 0.45 | 0.64 | 0.39 | 0.53 | 0.54 | 0.40 |
Depreciation | 0.08 | 0.24 | 0.10 | 0.20 | 0.26 | 0.27 | 0.44 | 0.61 | 1.25 | 3.52 | 2.97 | 2.49 |
Profit before tax | 0.29 | 0.38 | 0.23 | 0.71 | 1.06 | 0.86 | 0.86 | 0.49 | 0.38 | 0.02 | 0.80 | 2.20 |
Tax % | 27.59% | 31.58% | 26.09% | 33.80% | 32.08% | 45.35% | 25.58% | 22.45% | 47.37% | 50.00% | 16.25% | 16.82% |
0.22 | 0.27 | 0.16 | 0.47 | 0.72 | 0.46 | 0.65 | 0.37 | 0.19 | 0.02 | 0.67 | 1.83 | |
EPS in Rs | 1.05 | 1.29 | 0.76 | 2.24 | 0.72 | 0.46 | 0.65 | 0.37 | 0.19 | 0.02 | 0.67 | 1.66 |
Dividend Payout % | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Compounded Sales Growth | |
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10 Years: | 5% |
5 Years: | 1% |
3 Years: | -2% |
TTM: | -7% |
Compounded Profit Growth | |
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10 Years: | 8% |
5 Years: | 0% |
3 Years: | 41% |
TTM: | 126% |
Stock Price CAGR | |
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10 Years: | % |
5 Years: | 21% |
3 Years: | 40% |
1 Year: | -63% |
Return on Equity | |
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10 Years: | 1% |
5 Years: | -2% |
3 Years: | -4% |
Last Year: | 3% |
Balance Sheet
Figures in Rs. Crores
Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
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Equity Capital | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | 6.00 | 6.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 | 12.70 |
Reserves | 3.50 | 3.76 | 3.92 | 4.41 | 4.59 | 5.03 | 1.68 | 2.03 | 2.23 | 2.30 | 2.69 | 15.68 |
0.00 | 2.59 | 4.01 | 4.63 | 3.75 | 3.68 | 4.75 | 7.62 | 5.65 | 6.17 | 5.45 | 3.35 | |
0.68 | 1.61 | 3.03 | 2.38 | 22.11 | 14.10 | 5.89 | 13.77 | 13.77 | 12.24 | 8.40 | 4.89 | |
Total Liabilities | 5.43 | 9.21 | 12.21 | 12.67 | 36.45 | 28.81 | 22.32 | 33.42 | 31.65 | 30.71 | 26.54 | 36.62 |
0.73 | 0.50 | 0.40 | 1.56 | 1.31 | 1.67 | 3.15 | 4.55 | 20.80 | 18.18 | 15.66 | 15.29 | |
CWIP | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.41 | 4.73 | 11.82 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.49 | 0.00 |
Investments | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
4.70 | 8.71 | 11.81 | 11.11 | 35.14 | 25.73 | 14.44 | 17.05 | 10.85 | 12.53 | 10.39 | 21.33 | |
Total Assets | 5.43 | 9.21 | 12.21 | 12.67 | 36.45 | 28.81 | 22.32 | 33.42 | 31.65 | 30.71 | 26.54 | 36.62 |
Cash Flows
Figures in Rs. Crores
Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
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1.60 | 1.35 | -1.57 | 4.74 | 7.27 | 8.09 | 6.33 | 2.68 | -10.41 | ||||
-1.37 | 0.00 | -2.05 | -3.79 | -8.35 | -7.20 | -0.90 | -1.04 | -1.64 | ||||
-0.26 | 2.89 | -0.62 | -0.58 | 1.07 | -0.49 | -0.11 | -1.62 | 12.10 | ||||
Net Cash Flow | -0.03 | 4.24 | -4.23 | 0.37 | -0.01 | 0.39 | 5.32 | 0.03 | 0.06 |
Ratios
Figures in Rs. Crores
Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
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Debtor Days | 4.95 | 9.55 | 42.68 | 37.89 | 111.80 | 57.26 | 13.28 | 33.87 | 9.14 | 17.81 | 12.74 | 24.45 |
Inventory Days | 1.97 | 32.35 | 19.39 | 21.47 | 16.45 | 16.50 | 21.19 | 21.95 | 23.75 | 16.75 | 13.09 | 42.43 |
Days Payable | 0.07 | 5.34 | 13.72 | 0.13 | 95.65 | 59.47 | 12.83 | 33.71 | 73.24 | 33.22 | 9.56 | 4.81 |
Cash Conversion Cycle | 6.85 | 36.57 | 48.35 | 59.23 | 32.60 | 14.29 | 21.63 | 22.11 | -40.36 | 1.34 | 16.27 | 62.07 |
Working Capital Days | 13.31 | 37.52 | 33.25 | 34.56 | 22.14 | 10.94 | 9.57 | -14.20 | -34.31 | -7.31 | -4.07 | 48.71 |
ROCE % | 6.25% | 11.98% | 8.94% | 13.76% | 13.64% | 10.95% | 7.77% | 6.54% | 4.26% | 3.30% | -10.00% | 4.29% |
Documents
Announcements
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Shareholders meeting
5 September 2025 - AGM notice; seek approvals: borrowings ₹100Cr, charges ₹50Cr, loans/guarantees ₹100Cr, investments limit ₹300Cr; MD appointment and auditor confirmations.
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Change in Director(s)
3 September 2025 - Mr. Gopal Krishan Sharma resigned as director effective September 03, 2025 citing personal reasons.
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Record Date
3 September 2025 - 41st AGM on 27 Sep 2025; book closure 21–27 Sep; e-voting 24–26 Sep; scrutinizer appointed.
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Corrigendum
3 September 2025 - Appointed MD Praveen Rastogi (02/09/2025–01/09/2030); Konika Goel added; AGM on 27 Sep 2025; book closure 21–27 Sep.
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Record Date
2 September 2025 - Appointed Mr. Praveen Rastogi as MD (01 Sep 2025–31 Aug 2030); board reconstituted; AGM set 27 Sep 2025.
Business Overview:[1]
Company is in the business of developing, processing, grading and supplying of all kind
of agricultural foundation and certified seeds
and trading of Mentha Oil. It is is registered
with Uttrakhand Seeds certification agency