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ShreeOswal Seeds And Chemicals Ltd

₹00.1970

OSWALSEEDS

Company Overview

ShreeOswal Seeds and Chemicals Limited is an India-based company primarily engaged in the production, processing, and sale of various agricultural seeds, including maize and soybean, and psyllium products. As an ISO 22000:2005 certified entity, the company specializes in a wide range of seeds such as maize, soybean, wheat, mustard, black gram, corn, and psyllium (Isabgol). The business operates across two main segments: Seed and Psyllium. Its product portfolio encompasses wheat seeds, soybean seeds, mustard seeds, black gram, maize, mung, and Isabgol.

The company traces its origins to a partnership firm, M/s Oswal Seeds and Chemicals, established in 2002. It transitioned to a Public Limited Company, ShreeOswal Seeds and Chemicals Limited, on December 1, 2017. Founders Anil Kumar Nahata and Sanjay Kumar Baigani have guided its evolution from a partnership concern to its current corporate structure.

Financial Performance and Market Position

ShreeOswal Seeds & Chemicals Ltd operates with a market capitalization of approximately ₹116 crore (as of July 2025). The company's financial performance shows mixed results. In Q4 FY25 (ending March 2025), consolidated net sales were ₹25.85 crore, a decrease of 40.46% year-on-year. However, quarterly net profit saw a significant rise of 115.79% to ₹0.55 crore.

On an annual basis, the company reported revenue of ₹246 crore and a profit of ₹3.53 crore. Trailing twelve-month operating revenue stood at ₹263.48 crore. Challenges are noted in revenue de-growth (-1% annually), a negative pre-tax margin (-2%), and a poor Return on Equity (ROE) of -10% over the last three years, indicating areas for improvement.

Positively, the company is debt-free, contributing to a strong balance sheet and enabling stable earnings across business cycles. Its low Return on Equity of 4.04% over the last 3 years requires attention for enhancement.

Key Financial Metrics

- Q4 FY2024-25 Performance: Net Sales of ₹25.85 Cr, Net Profit of ₹0.55 Cr

- Annual FY2024-25 Performance (Approx.): Net Sales of ₹246 Cr, Net Profit of ₹3.53 Cr

- Trailing Twelve Months (TTM) Revenue: ₹263.48 Cr

- Market Capitalization: ₹116 Crore (Approx. July 2025)

- Promoter Holding: 66.63% (March 2025)

- Return on Equity (ROE) (3-Year Avg): 4.04% (Needs improvement)

- Pre-tax Margin (Annual): -2% (Needs improvement)

Business Operations and Product Portfolio

ShreeOswal Seeds and Chemicals Limited functions as a comprehensive agricultural seed provider. Its processing unit, located in Neemuch, markets products under the brand name OSWAL. The company is involved in the production, export, and supply of processed mustard seeds, soybeans, black gram, maize, wheat, Isabgol, and mung.

The company offers a diverse range of branded products:

- Mustard Seeds: Oswal Gold Plus, Oswal OSYM-55, Oswal OSM-77

- Soyabean Seeds: Oswal Super Star 211, Oswal JS9305, Oswal JS335, Oswal JS9560

- Wheat Seeds: Oswal Lok-1, Oswal Rochak, Oswal Krishna-11, Oswal Raj-4037, Oswal Sharbati-14001

- Black Gram: TAU-1

- Isabgol (Psyllium): Oswal 5001

The company's products are supplied to pharmaceutical and multinational corporations globally. ShreeOswal Seeds and Chemicals Limited manufactures, supplies, and exports psyllium seed husk. Its diversified customer base spans 8 states in India, including Bihar, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Punjab. Shreeoswal Psyllium Exports India Limited is its wholly-owned subsidiary.

Market Performance and Valuation

As of July 25, 2025, ShreeOswal Seeds & Chemicals Ltd has a market capitalization of ₹112.87 Crore. The stock has experienced significant challenges, with its share price declining by 43.46% on the NSE over the past 12 months. The 52-week high for the stock was ₹40.80, and the 52-week low was ₹11.64.

Trading metrics show the stock trading at 2.66 times its book value. The Price-to-Earnings (PE) ratio was reported as 39.81 as of July 25, 2025.

Management and Shareholding

The company is led by its promoters, Anil Kumar Nahata and Sanjay Kumar Baigani, who bring over two decades of experience in the agricultural seeds business. They collectively own 66.62% of the total equity. Sanjay Kumar Baigani serves as the Chairman of the company. There is no promoter pledging of shares.

Recent shareholding patterns indicate a decrease in promoter holding from 69.66% (June 2024) to 66.63% (March 2025). Over the last three years, there has been a dilution in promoter stake by -3.35%.

ShreeOswal Seeds & Chemicals Ltd was listed on the stock exchanges on June 20, 2018, trading under the symbol OSWALSEEDS on both NSE and BSE. The management team includes experienced professionals, with Sanjay Kumar Baigani as Chairman and Dilip Patidar serving as Company Secretary to ensure regulatory compliance and governance.