Continental Seeds and Chemicals Ltd
Incorporated in 1983, Continental Seeds & Chemicals Ltd deals in wheat, paddy, cereals, mentha oil and seeds of all kind.[1]
- Market Cap ₹ 17.5 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 12.6
- High / Low ₹ 32.0 / 12.4
- Stock P/E 17.2
- Book Value ₹ 23.0
- Dividend Yield 0.00 %
- ROCE 5.05 %
- ROE 3.37 %
- Face Value ₹ 10.0
Pros
- Company has reduced debt.
- Company is almost debt free.
- Stock is trading at 0.55 times its book value
Cons
- Though the company is reporting repeated profits, it is not paying out dividend
- The company has delivered a poor sales growth of -8.40% over past five years.
- Company has a low return on equity of -1.01% over last 3 years.
- Earnings include an other income of Rs.1.64 Cr.
- Promoter holding has decreased over last 3 years: -11.5%
* 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 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57.69 | 58.07 | 58.19 | 81.62 | 82.10 | 87.68 | 95.36 | 97.88 | 75.41 | 97.68 | 90.75 | 61.51 | |
| 56.80 | 57.28 | 56.71 | 79.77 | 80.37 | 86.24 | 93.88 | 96.10 | 71.50 | 97.74 | 87.96 | 58.52 | |
| Operating Profit | 0.89 | 0.79 | 1.48 | 1.85 | 1.73 | 1.44 | 1.48 | 1.78 | 3.91 | -0.06 | 2.79 | 2.99 |
| OPM % | 1.54% | 1.36% | 2.54% | 2.27% | 2.11% | 1.64% | 1.55% | 1.82% | 5.18% | -0.06% | 3.07% | 4.86% |
| 0.09 | 0.06 | 0.05 | 0.09 | 0.10 | 0.31 | 0.26 | 0.24 | 0.16 | 4.37 | 2.30 | 1.64 | |
| Interest | 0.36 | 0.52 | 0.62 | 0.62 | 0.70 | 0.45 | 0.64 | 0.39 | 0.53 | 0.54 | 0.40 | 0.34 |
| Depreciation | 0.24 | 0.10 | 0.20 | 0.26 | 0.27 | 0.44 | 0.61 | 1.25 | 3.52 | 2.97 | 2.49 | 2.95 |
| Profit before tax | 0.38 | 0.23 | 0.71 | 1.06 | 0.86 | 0.86 | 0.49 | 0.38 | 0.02 | 0.80 | 2.20 | 1.34 |
| Tax % | 31.58% | 26.09% | 33.80% | 32.08% | 45.35% | 25.58% | 22.45% | 47.37% | 50.00% | 16.25% | 16.82% | 25.37% |
| 0.27 | 0.16 | 0.47 | 0.72 | 0.46 | 0.65 | 0.37 | 0.19 | 0.02 | 0.67 | 1.83 | 1.01 | |
| EPS in Rs | 1.29 | 0.76 | 2.24 | 0.72 | 0.46 | 0.65 | 0.37 | 0.19 | 0.02 | 0.67 | 1.44 | 0.72 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 1% |
| 5 Years: | -8% |
| 3 Years: | -7% |
| TTM: | -32% |
| Compounded Profit Growth | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 20% |
| 5 Years: | 20% |
| 3 Years: | 72% |
| TTM: | 73% |
| Stock Price CAGR | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | % |
| 5 Years: | 13% |
| 3 Years: | -12% |
| 1 Year: | -46% |
| Return on Equity | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 1% |
| 5 Years: | -1% |
| 3 Years: | -1% |
| Last Year: | 3% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Capital | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | 6.00 | 6.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 | 12.70 | 13.94 |
| Reserves | 3.76 | 3.92 | 4.41 | 4.59 | 5.03 | 1.68 | 2.03 | 2.23 | 2.30 | 2.69 | 15.68 | 18.13 |
| 2.59 | 4.01 | 4.63 | 3.75 | 3.68 | 4.75 | 7.62 | 5.65 | 6.17 | 5.45 | 3.91 | 2.98 | |
| 1.61 | 3.03 | 2.38 | 22.11 | 14.10 | 5.89 | 13.77 | 13.77 | 12.24 | 8.40 | 4.33 | 5.66 | |
| Total Liabilities | 9.21 | 12.21 | 12.67 | 36.45 | 28.81 | 22.32 | 33.42 | 31.65 | 30.71 | 26.54 | 36.62 | 40.71 |
| 0.50 | 0.40 | 1.56 | 1.31 | 1.67 | 3.15 | 4.55 | 20.80 | 18.18 | 15.66 | 15.29 | 18.72 | |
| CWIP | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.41 | 4.73 | 11.82 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.49 | 0.00 | 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 |
| 8.71 | 11.81 | 11.11 | 35.14 | 25.73 | 14.44 | 17.05 | 10.85 | 12.53 | 10.39 | 21.33 | 21.99 | |
| Total Assets | 9.21 | 12.21 | 12.67 | 36.45 | 28.81 | 22.32 | 33.42 | 31.65 | 30.71 | 26.54 | 36.62 | 40.71 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.60 | 1.35 | -1.57 | 4.74 | 7.27 | 8.09 | 6.33 | 2.68 | -10.41 | 8.78 | |||
| -1.37 | 0.00 | -2.05 | -3.79 | -8.35 | -7.20 | -0.90 | -1.04 | -1.64 | -5.78 | |||
| -0.26 | 2.89 | -0.62 | -0.58 | 1.07 | -0.49 | -0.11 | -1.62 | 12.10 | 1.45 | |||
| Net Cash Flow | -0.03 | 4.24 | -4.23 | 0.37 | -0.01 | 0.39 | 5.32 | 0.03 | 0.06 | 4.45 | ||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.23 | 1.35 | -3.62 | 0.95 | -1.08 | 0.89 | 5.43 | 1.64 | -12.04 | 2.41 | ||
| CFO/OP | 111% | 81% | -79% | 354% | 507% | 462% | 163% | -4,783% | -358% | 307% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debtor Days | 9.55 | 42.68 | 37.89 | 111.80 | 57.26 | 13.28 | 33.87 | 9.14 | 17.81 | 12.74 | 24.45 | 23.08 |
| Inventory Days | 32.35 | 19.39 | 21.47 | 16.45 | 16.50 | 21.19 | 21.95 | 23.75 | 16.75 | 13.09 | 45.72 | 59.06 |
| Days Payable | 5.34 | 13.72 | 0.13 | 95.65 | 59.47 | 12.83 | 33.71 | 73.24 | 33.22 | 9.56 | 5.19 | 25.47 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 36.57 | 48.35 | 59.23 | 32.60 | 14.29 | 21.63 | 22.11 | -40.36 | 1.34 | 16.27 | 64.99 | 56.67 |
| Working Capital Days | 37.52 | 33.25 | 34.56 | 22.14 | 10.94 | 9.57 | -14.20 | -34.31 | -7.31 | -4.07 | 48.67 | 45.16 |
| ROCE % | 11.98% | 8.94% | 13.76% | 13.64% | 10.95% | 7.77% | 6.54% | 4.26% | 3.30% | -10.00% | 4.24% | 5.05% |
Insights
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Documents
Announcements
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Disclosure under SEBI Takeover Regulations
2 June 2026 - Praveen Rastogi has Submitted to the Exchange a copy of Disclosure under Regulation 31(4) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.
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Outcome of Board Meeting
26 May 2026 - Continental Seeds and Chemicals Limited has submitted to the Exchange, the financial results for the period ended March 31, 2026.
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Reply to Clarification- Financial results
10 April 2026 - Exchange had sought clarification from Continental Seeds and Chemicals Limited for the quarter ended 31-Mar-2025 with respect to Regulation 33 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, …
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Integrated Filing- Governance
10 April 2026 - Quarter ended March 31, 2026 share capital audit; 239,976 warrants converted into equity shares.
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Structural Digital Database
6 April 2026 - SDD compliance certificate for quarter ended 31 March 2026; zero events and no non-compliance.
Business Overview:[1]
CSCL is engaged in the business of developing, processing, grading and supplying of all kinds of agricultural foundation and certified seeds and trading of Mentha Oil. It deals in the whole process of processing in varieties of seeds, foundation seed
and processing of the same into certified seeds.