OSWALSEEDS - Shreeoswal Seeds
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Consolidated revenue for H1 FY26 was INR 137.39 Cr, a decline of 5.01% YoY from INR 144.64 Cr. The Seeds division contributed INR 71.94 Cr (52.36% of total), while the Psyllium division contributed INR 65.45 Cr (47.64%).
Geographic Revenue Split
Not explicitly disclosed by region, but the Psyllium division (47.64% of revenue) operates through an export-focused subsidiary, Shreeoswal Psyllium Exports India Limited, indicating significant international revenue.
Profitability Margins
Net Profit Margin for H1 FY26 was 2.97%. For FY 24-25, NPM improved to 4.10% from 2.82% in FY 23-24, a variance of 45.39%. Operating Profit Margin for FY 24-25 was 3.04%, up 31.60% from 2.31% YoY.
EBITDA Margin
Operating Profit Margin grew by 31.60% to reach 3.04% in FY 24-25. Core profitability is driven by the Seeds division, which generated a segment result of INR 5.22 Cr in H1 FY26 compared to INR 2.23 Cr from Psyllium.
Capital Expenditure
Standalone Property, Plant and Equipment (PPE) increased from INR 3.91 Cr in March 2025 to INR 5.69 Cr in September 2025, representing a capital investment of INR 1.78 Cr (45.5% growth) in six months.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
Credit rating not disclosed. Interest expense for H1 FY26 was INR 1.98 Cr. The interest coverage ratio improved by 62.22% to 5.11 in FY 24-25, indicating a stronger ability to service debt.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Agricultural seeds and Psyllium husk. Specific cost percentages per material are not disclosed, but commodity price fluctuations are cited as a primary driver of revenue and turnover variance.
Capacity Expansion
Consolidated Property, Plant and Equipment grew to INR 8.26 Cr by Sept 2025 from INR 6.46 Cr in March 2025. Capital work-in-progress stood at INR 0.85 Cr as of Sept 30, 2025.
Raw Material Costs
Not disclosed as a specific % of revenue, but the company noted that a decrease in commodity prices led to an 8.27% decrease in debtors turnover during FY 24-25.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Inventory turnover ratio improved by 47.87% to 4.51 in FY 24-25, indicating higher manufacturing and sales efficiency through reduced average inventory levels.
Strategic Growth
Growth Strategy
Growth is targeted through digitization of the agriculture process and developing data analytics capabilities. The company is also expanding its export footprint through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Shreeoswal Psyllium Exports India Limited.
Products & Services
Certified agricultural seeds (Seeds Division) and Psyllium products (Psyllium Division).
Brand Portfolio
Shreeoswal.
New Products/Services
Not specified in available documents.
Market Expansion
Focusing on digital technology integration to meet the evolving demands of farmers and regulators in the agricultural sector.
Strategic Alliances
Collaborations with universities, government institutions, and NGOs for research and development in specific agricultural fields.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The industry is shifting toward digitization and data-driven agriculture. Seed companies are evolving to focus on analytics to meet consumer and regulator demands, with a current focus on cross-functional digital capabilities.
Competitive Landscape
Continuous competition from other certified seed players and unorganized players in the agricultural sector.
Competitive Moat
The company maintains a moat through its status as a certified seed player and its established export subsidiary. These are sustainable due to the high regulatory barriers for seed certification and established international trade links for Psyllium.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to agricultural economic developments and monsoon patterns. GDP growth in the agricultural sector directly impacts seed demand.
Consumer Behavior
Farmers are increasingly demanding higher-yield certified seeds and digital integration for better crop management.
Geopolitical Risks
Global financial market conditions and regulatory interventions are cited as factors that could unpredictably affect operations.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Operations are governed by the Companies Act 2013, Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS), and specific agricultural/seed certification regulations in India.
Taxation Policy Impact
Tax expense for H1 FY26 was INR 1.39 Cr on a Profit Before Tax of INR 5.47 Cr, representing an effective tax rate of approximately 25.4%.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Monsoon failure (high impact on agri-yields), commodity price volatility (impacted turnover by 8.27%), and changes in government agricultural regulations.
Geographic Concentration Risk
Registered office and primary operations are concentrated in Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh.
Third Party Dependencies
Dependent on research partnerships with universities and government institutions for seed development.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Risk of falling behind in the 'digitization of agriculture' trend if data analytics capabilities are not successfully integrated.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Debtors turnover ratio of 16.07 indicates healthy receivables management, though it slowed by 8.27% YoY due to price drops.