AJOONI - Ajooni Biotech

📊 NSE: AJOONI 🏢 Food - Processing - Indian 📅 Last Updated: 12/13/2025 18:04

💰 Financial Performance

Revenue Growth by Segment

Standalone revenue from operations for H1 FY26 (ended September 30, 2025) was INR 63.00 Cr, representing a 22.6% growth compared to INR 51.38 Cr in H1 FY25. The company operates in a single business segment (animal feed), making segment-wise growth identical to overall growth.

Geographic Revenue Split

Not explicitly disclosed in percentages, but operations and manufacturing facilities are concentrated in Punjab (Mohali and Khanna), serving the regional livestock market.

Profitability Margins

Profit Before Tax (PBT) for H1 FY26 was INR 2.26 Cr, a margin of 3.59%. Operating margins have historically been volatile between 3-4% due to raw material price fluctuations but are projected to improve to 4.5-6.0% over the medium term as high-margin products scale.

EBITDA Margin

Operating margin was reported at 1.06% for the first nine months of FY24, significantly impacted by an inventory loss of INR 1.9 Cr due to floods. Normalised margins are expected to recover to 3.5-4.0% for the full fiscal year.

Capital Expenditure

The company is executing a capital expenditure plan of INR 16.5 Cr for a new factory to enhance production capacity, which is expected to be operational by April 2025.

Credit Rating & Borrowing

CRISIL upgraded the company's rating to 'CRISIL BB+/Stable' from 'CRISIL BB/Stable'. The capital structure is supported by low gearing of 0.09x and an interest coverage ratio of approximately 7 times.

⚙️ Operational Drivers

Raw Materials

Key raw materials include de-oiled rice bran, maize, bran, and mustard. Cost of materials consumed in H1 FY26 was INR 50.57 Cr, accounting for 80.3% of total revenue.

Import Sources

Raw materials are primarily sourced from domestic agricultural markets in Northern India, specifically Punjab and surrounding states.

Key Suppliers

Not specifically disclosed in available documents.

Capacity Expansion

Current capacity is being expanded with a new factory (INR 16.5 Cr capex) slated for completion by April 2025 to meet growing demand for compound animal feed.

Raw Material Costs

Raw material costs grew 12.5% YoY in H1 FY26 to INR 50.57 Cr. Procurement strategies focus on cost efficiency methods to mitigate the impact of high fragmentation in the supplier market.

Manufacturing Efficiency

The company is focusing on incremental sales of feed supplements which provide higher margins of 9-10% compared to standard cattle feed.

Logistics & Distribution

Distribution is managed from the central works in Khanna, Punjab, primarily targeting the regional dairy and livestock industry.

📈 Strategic Growth

Expected Growth Rate

25-30%

Growth Strategy

Growth will be driven by a rights share issue of INR 40 Cr in FY25 to strengthen net worth to INR 84 Cr, capacity enhancement via a new INR 16.5 Cr factory, and a strategic shift toward high-margin (9-10%) feed supplements.

Products & Services

Compound animal feed including cattle feed, cattle feed chips, camel feed, cotton oil cake, mustard oil cake, and specialized feed supplements.

Brand Portfolio

AJOONI

New Products/Services

Expansion into specialized feed supplements is expected to contribute significantly to the medium-term margin target of 4.5-6.0%.

Market Expansion

Targeting increased market share in the animal healthcare and nutrition space through the new production facility operational by Q1 FY26.

🌍 External Factors

Industry Trends

The industry is shifting toward compound feed and nutritional supplements to improve livestock yield. The company is positioning itself to capture this 9-10% margin segment.

Competitive Landscape

The market is highly fragmented with many small-scale unorganized players, leading to intense price competition.

Competitive Moat

The moat is built on the extensive experience of promoter Mr. Jasjot Singh and established customer relationships, supported by a very low-debt financial profile (0.09x gearing).

Macro Economic Sensitivity

Highly sensitive to agricultural commodity inflation and monsoon patterns affecting raw material availability and pricing.

Consumer Behavior

Increasing awareness among dairy farmers regarding the benefits of balanced nutrition for cattle is driving demand for compound feed over traditional fodder.

Geopolitical Risks

Low direct impact as operations are primarily domestic and focused on the regional agricultural economy.

⚖️ Regulatory & Governance

Industry Regulations

Operations are governed by the Companies Act 2013 and agricultural manufacturing standards. The company maintains proper board processes and compliance mechanisms.

Environmental Compliance

The company maintains compliance with applicable statutory provisions; no specific ESG cost values were disclosed.

Taxation Policy Impact

Current tax liabilities were INR 0.32 Cr as of September 30, 2025.

Legal Contingencies

No major pending court cases or case values were disclosed. Minor procedural delays were noted in SEBI filings, such as a 48-hour delay in publishing Q1 FY25 results.

⚠️ Risk Analysis

Key Uncertainties

Volatility in raw material prices (maize, mustard) and potential for environmental disruptions (floods) represent the primary business risks with a potential 2-3% impact on margins.