Why is Fermenta Biotech Ltd ?
1
Weak Long Term Fundamental Strength with an average Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) of 8.52%
- Poor long term growth as Net Sales has grown by an annual rate of 12.04% and Operating profit at 16.91% over the last 5 years
- NET SALES(Q) At Rs 137.36 cr has Fallen at -12.21%
- PBDIT(Q) Lowest at Rs 24.96 cr.
- OPERATING PROFIT TO NET SALES(Q) Lowest at 18.17%
2
Despite the size of the company, domestic mutual funds hold only 0% of the company
- Domestic mutual funds have capability to do in-depth on-the-ground research on companies- their small stake may signify either they are not comfortable at the price or the business
3
Underperformed the market in the last 1 year
- Even though the market (BSE500) has generated returns of 10.69% in the last 1 year, the stock has hugely underperformed and has generate negative returns of -25.55% returns
How much should you sell?
- All quantity irrespective of whether you are making profits or losses
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When to re-enter? - We will constantly monitor the company and review our call based on new data
Is Fermenta Biotec. for you?
High Risk, Low Return
Absolute
Risk Adjusted
Volatility
Fermenta Biotec.
-25.55%
-0.48
52.98%
Sensex
9.01%
0.78
11.54%
Quality key factors
Factor
Value
Sales Growth (5y)
12.04%
EBIT Growth (5y)
16.91%
EBIT to Interest (avg)
2.71
Debt to EBITDA (avg)
6.60
Net Debt to Equity (avg)
0.15
Sales to Capital Employed (avg)
0.77
Tax Ratio
16.39%
Dividend Payout Ratio
9.49%
Pledged Shares
0
Institutional Holding
0.03%
ROCE (avg)
7.52%
ROE (avg)
8.09%
Valuation Key Factors 
Factor
Value
P/E Ratio
10
Industry P/E
33
Price to Book Value
2.34
EV to EBIT
10.32
EV to EBITDA
8.34
EV to Capital Employed
2.16
EV to Sales
1.79
PEG Ratio
0.07
Dividend Yield
0.81%
ROCE (Latest)
27.05%
ROE (Latest)
28.45%
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Technical key factors
Indicator
Weekly
Monthly
MACD
Mildly Bearish
Mildly Bearish
RSI
No Signal
No Signal
Bollinger Bands
Mildly Bullish
Sideways
Moving Averages
Mildly Bullish (Daily)
KST
Bullish
Mildly Bearish
Dow Theory
Mildly Bearish
Mildly Bullish
Technical Movement
6What is working for the Company
NET SALES(9M)
At Rs 403.84 cr has Grown at 22.51%
PAT(9M)
At Rs 54.08 cr has Grown at 27.34%
DEBT-EQUITY RATIO(HY)
Lowest at 0.29 times
-19What is not working for the Company
NET SALES(Q)
At Rs 137.36 cr has Fallen at -12.21%
PBDIT(Q)
Lowest at Rs 24.96 cr.
OPERATING PROFIT TO NET SALES(Q)
Lowest at 18.17%
PBT LESS OI(Q)
Lowest at Rs 16.56 cr.
PAT(Q)
Lowest at Rs 14.19 cr.
EPS(Q)
Lowest at Rs 4.39
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Here's what is working for Fermenta Biotec.
Debt-Equity Ratio - Half Yearly
Lowest at 0.29 times and Fallen
each half year in the last five half yearly periodsMOJO Watch
The company has been reducing its borrowing as compared to equity capital
Debt-Equity Ratio
Here's what is not working for Fermenta Biotec.
Profit Before Tax less Other Income (PBT) - Quarterly
At Rs 16.56 cr has Fallen at -61.59%
Year on Year (YoY)MOJO Watch
Near term PBT trend is very negative
PBT less Other Income (Rs Cr)
Profit After Tax (PAT) - Quarterly
At Rs 14.19 cr has Fallen at -61.5%
Year on Year (YoY)MOJO Watch
Near term PAT trend is very negative
PAT (Rs Cr)
Net Sales - Quarterly
At Rs 137.36 cr has Fallen at -12.21%
Year on Year (YoY)MOJO Watch
Near term sales trend is very negative
Net Sales (Rs Cr)
Operating Profit (PBDIT) - Quarterly
Lowest at Rs 24.96 cr. and Fallen
each quarter in the last five quartersMOJO Watch
Near term Operating Profit trend is quite negative
Operating Profit (Rs Cr)
Operating Profit Margin - Quarterly
Lowest at 18.17% and Fallen
each quarter in the last five quartersMOJO Watch
Company's efficiency has deteriorated
Operating Profit to Sales
Profit Before Tax less Other Income (PBT) - Quarterly
Lowest at Rs 16.56 cr. and Fallen
each quarter in the last five quartersMOJO Watch
Near term PBT trend is very negative
PBT less Other Income (Rs Cr)
Profit After Tax (PAT) - Quarterly
Lowest at Rs 14.19 cr. and Fallen
each quarter in the last five quartersMOJO Watch
Near term PAT trend is very negative
PAT (Rs Cr)
Earnings per Share (EPS) - Quarterly
Lowest at Rs 4.39
in the last five quartersMOJO Watch
Declining profitability; company has created lower earnings for shareholders
EPS (Rs)






