Why is Kerala Ayurveda Ltd ?
1
With HIgh Debt (Debt-Equity Ratio at 14.59 times)- the company has a Weak Long Term Fundamental Strength
- Poor long term growth as Operating profit has grown by an annual rate -210.97% of over the last 5 years
- High Debt Company with a Debt to Equity ratio (avg) at 10.88 times
- The company has been able to generate a Return on Capital Employed (avg) of 6.09% signifying low profitability per unit of total capital (equity and debt)
2
The company has declared Negative results for the last 3 consecutive quarters
- PBT LESS OI(Q) At Rs -8.52 cr has Fallen at -64.6% (vs previous 4Q average)
- PAT(Q) At Rs -6.34 cr has Fallen at -94.8% (vs previous 4Q average)
- ROCE(HY) Lowest at -15.13%
3
Risky - Negative EBITDA
- The stock is trading risky as compared to its average historical valuations
- Over the past year, while the stock has generated a return of 0.27%, its profits have fallen by -743.5%
4
Reducing Promoter Confidence
- Promoters have decreased their stake in the company by -4.69% over the previous quarter and currently hold 33.14% of the company
- Promoters decreasing their stake may signify reduced confidence in the future of the business
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 Kerala Ayurveda for you?
High Risk, Medium Return
Absolute
Risk Adjusted
Volatility
Kerala Ayurveda
0.27%
0.00
56.82%
Sensex
4.83%
0.41
11.83%
Quality key factors
Factor
Value
Sales Growth (5y)
14.84%
EBIT Growth (5y)
-251.28%
EBIT to Interest (avg)
0.07
Debt to EBITDA (avg)
15.24
Net Debt to Equity (avg)
14.59
Sales to Capital Employed (avg)
1.13
Tax Ratio
14.15%
Dividend Payout Ratio
0
Pledged Shares
23.56%
Institutional Holding
0.04%
ROCE (avg)
0.62%
ROE (avg)
11.19%
Valuation Key Factors 
Factor
Value
P/E Ratio
NA (Loss Making)
Industry P/E
34
Price to Book Value
74.93
EV to EBIT
-18.98
EV to EBITDA
-23.88
EV to Capital Employed
5.74
EV to Sales
3.88
PEG Ratio
NA
Dividend Yield
NA
ROCE (Latest)
-30.26%
ROE (Latest)
-417.22%
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Technical key factors
Indicator
Weekly
Monthly
MACD
Bearish
Mildly Bearish
RSI
No Signal
No Signal
Bollinger Bands
Bearish
Bearish
Moving Averages
Bearish (Daily)
KST
Bearish
Mildly Bearish
Dow Theory
No Trend
No Trend
Technical Movement
2What is working for the Company
DEBTORS TURNOVER RATIO(HY)
Highest at 7.77 times
NET SALES(Q)
Highest at Rs 34.84 cr
-19What is not working for the Company
PBT LESS OI(Q)
At Rs -8.52 cr has Fallen at -64.6% (vs previous 4Q average
PAT(Q)
At Rs -6.34 cr has Fallen at -94.8% (vs previous 4Q average
ROCE(HY)
Lowest at -15.13%
DEBT-EQUITY RATIO(HY)
Highest at 15.49 times
INTEREST(Q)
Highest at Rs 2.58 cr
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Here's what is working for Kerala Ayurveda
Net Sales - Quarterly
Highest at Rs 34.84 cr
in the last five quartersMOJO Watch
Near term sales trend is positive
Net Sales (Rs Cr)
Debtors Turnover Ratio- Half Yearly
Highest at 7.77 times
in the last five half yearly periodsMOJO Watch
Company has been able to settle its Debtors faster
Debtors Turnover Ratio
Here's what is not working for Kerala Ayurveda
Profit Before Tax less Other Income (PBT) - Quarterly
At Rs -8.52 cr has Fallen at -64.6% (vs previous 4Q average)
over average PBT of the previous four quarters of Rs -5.18 CrMOJO Watch
Near term PBT trend is very negative
PBT less Other Income (Rs Cr)
Profit After Tax (PAT) - Quarterly
At Rs -6.34 cr has Fallen at -94.8% (vs previous 4Q average)
over average PAT of the previous four quarters of Rs -3.26 CrMOJO Watch
Near term PAT trend is very negative
PAT (Rs Cr)
Interest - Quarterly
At Rs 2.58 cr has Grown at 257,999,900.00%
Quarter on Quarter (QoQ)MOJO Watch
Rising interest cost signifies increased borrowings
Interest Paid (Rs cr)
Interest - Quarterly
Highest at Rs 2.58 cr
in the last five quarters and Increased by 257,999,900.00 % (QoQ)MOJO Watch
Rising interest cost signifies increased borrowings
Interest Paid (Rs cr)
Debt-Equity Ratio - Half Yearly
Highest at 15.49 times
in the last five half yearly periodsMOJO Watch
The company is borrowing more to fund its operations; it's liquidity situation may be stressed
Debt-Equity Ratio






