Heritage Foods Faces Mixed Financial Trends Amidst Earnings Growth and Declining Profits

Heritage Foods, a small-cap player in the FMCG sector, has recently undergone a financial trend adjustment, reflecting a flat performance for the quarter ending September 2025. The company's evaluation revision indicates a notable change in its financial metrics over the past three months, with earnings per share (EPS) reaching a high of Rs 5.50. This positive aspect highlights the company's ability to generate earnings effectively.
However, not all indicators are favorable. The profit before tax (PBT) has shown a decline, with other income for the quarter at Rs 53.23 crore, down by 11.31%. Additionally, the dividend payout ratio (DPR) stands at a low of 12.32%, and the profit after tax (PAT) has also decreased to Rs 43.96 crore, reflecting a drop of 9.6%.

In terms of stock performance, Heritage Foods has experienced varied returns compared to the Sensex. Over the past week, the stock returned 1.11%, slightly outperforming the Sensex's 1.02%. However, on a year-to-date basis, Heritage Foods has lagged behind, with a return of 0.18% compared to the Sensex's 5.72%. Notably, the company has shown impressive growth over the longer term, with a 200.33% return over three years and a remarkable 371.11% over the past decade, significantly outpacing the Sensex during the same periods.