Kaveri Seed Company Limited
Kaveri Seed Company Limited produces, distributes, sells, and markets seeds in India. The company operates through three segments: Seeds, Micronutrients, and Vegetables. Its product portfolio includes seeds for various field crops, such as maize, cotton, sunflower, mustard, sorghum, paddy, pulses, bajra, and wheat; and vegetables, including tomatoes, okra, chilies, watermelon, gourds, and brinjal… Read more
Kaveri Seed Company Limited (KSCL) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: ₹18.00 Billion INR
Based on the latest financial reports, Kaveri Seed Company Limited (KSCL) has net assets worth ₹18.00 Billion INR as of September 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (₹26.42 Billion) and total liabilities (₹8.42 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | ₹18.00 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 68.13% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 36.29% |
| 5-Year Change | 20.72% |
| 10-Year Change | 62.19% |
| Growth Volatility | 81.3 |
Kaveri Seed Company Limited - Net Assets Trend (2005–2025)
This chart illustrates how Kaveri Seed Company Limited's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Kaveri Seed Company Limited (2005–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Kaveri Seed Company Limited from 2005 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-31 | ₹15.03 Billion | +21.63% |
| 2024-03-31 | ₹12.36 Billion | -9.60% |
| 2023-03-31 | ₹13.67 Billion | +6.65% |
| 2022-03-31 | ₹12.82 Billion | +2.95% |
| 2021-03-31 | ₹12.45 Billion | +29.87% |
| 2020-03-31 | ₹9.59 Billion | -4.70% |
| 2019-03-31 | ₹10.06 Billion | -0.55% |
| 2018-03-31 | ₹10.12 Billion | -0.17% |
| 2017-03-31 | ₹10.14 Billion | +9.34% |
| 2016-03-31 | ₹9.27 Billion | +22.78% |
| 2015-03-31 | ₹7.55 Billion | +46.34% |
| 2014-03-31 | ₹5.16 Billion | +49.62% |
| 2013-03-31 | ₹3.45 Billion | +42.86% |
| 2012-03-31 | ₹2.41 Billion | +27.43% |
| 2011-03-31 | ₹1.89 Billion | +25.50% |
| 2010-03-31 | ₹1.51 Billion | +20.68% |
| 2009-03-31 | ₹1.25 Billion | +18.69% |
| 2008-03-31 | ₹1.05 Billion | +295.00% |
| 2007-03-31 | ₹266.76 Million | +250.85% |
| 2006-03-31 | ₹76.03 Million | +147.42% |
| 2005-03-31 | ₹30.73 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Kaveri Seed Company Limited's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 1495333500000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (March 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | ₹14.95 Billion | 99.74% |
| Common Stock | ₹102.88 Million | 0.69% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | ₹195.57 Million | 1.30% |
| Total Equity | ₹14.99 Billion | 100.00% |
Kaveri Seed Company Limited Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Kaveri Seed Company Limited ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
4DMedical Limited
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$137.91 Million |
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VEF AB (Publ)
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$137.92 Million |
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Yatas Yatak ve Yorgan Sanayi Ticaret AS
IS:YATAS
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$137.93 Million |
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Lucky Strike Entertainment Corporation
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$137.97 Million |
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Shanghai Karon Eco-Valve Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
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$137.84 Million |
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Modiv Inc
NYSE:MDV
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$137.82 Million |
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Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited
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$137.81 Million |
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United Security Bancshares
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$137.80 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Kaveri Seed Company Limited's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 12,326,978,000 to 14,991,587,000, a change of 2,664,609,000 (21.6%).
- Net income of 2,813,269,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 255,697,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 80,297,000 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 80,297,000 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 88,078,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | ₹2.81 Billion | +18.77% |
| Dividends Paid | ₹255.70 Million | -1.71% |
| Share Repurchases | ₹80.30 Million | -0.54% |
| Share Issuances | ₹80.30 Million | +0.54% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | ₹88.08 Million | +0.59% |
| Other Changes | ₹18.96 Million | +0.13% |
| Total Change | ₹- | 21.62% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Kaveri Seed Company Limited's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 2.72x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 207.94x to 2.72x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-03-31 | ₹3.84 | ₹798.75 | x |
| 2006-03-31 | ₹1.11 | ₹798.75 | x |
| 2007-03-31 | ₹5.50 | ₹798.75 | x |
| 2008-03-31 | ₹17.88 | ₹798.75 | x |
| 2009-03-31 | ₹18.25 | ₹798.75 | x |
| 2010-03-31 | ₹22.03 | ₹798.75 | x |
| 2011-03-31 | ₹27.65 | ₹798.75 | x |
| 2012-03-31 | ₹35.23 | ₹798.75 | x |
| 2013-03-31 | ₹50.16 | ₹798.75 | x |
| 2014-03-31 | ₹74.83 | ₹798.75 | x |
| 2015-03-31 | ₹109.54 | ₹798.75 | x |
| 2016-03-31 | ₹134.27 | ₹798.75 | x |
| 2017-03-31 | ₹146.89 | ₹798.75 | x |
| 2018-03-31 | ₹150.92 | ₹798.75 | x |
| 2019-03-31 | ₹156.14 | ₹798.75 | x |
| 2020-03-31 | ₹154.78 | ₹798.75 | x |
| 2021-03-31 | ₹209.32 | ₹798.75 | x |
| 2022-03-31 | ₹219.24 | ₹798.75 | x |
| 2023-03-31 | ₹240.61 | ₹798.75 | x |
| 2024-03-31 | ₹225.21 | ₹798.75 | x |
| 2025-03-31 | ₹293.62 | ₹798.75 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Kaveri Seed Company Limited utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 18.77%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 23.35%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.45x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.77x
- Recent ROE (18.77%) is below the historical average (25.61%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 40.52% | 2.62% | 1.14x | 13.53x | ₹9.38 Million |
| 2006 | 38.17% | 6.03% | 1.01x | 6.26x | ₹21.42 Million |
| 2007 | 40.25% | 16.32% | 0.98x | 2.53x | ₹80.69 Million |
| 2008 | 15.94% | 17.39% | 0.63x | 1.44x | ₹62.57 Million |
| 2009 | 19.90% | 20.23% | 0.54x | 1.81x | ₹123.83 Million |
| 2010 | 19.26% | 17.93% | 0.52x | 2.06x | ₹139.72 Million |
| 2011 | 22.42% | 18.18% | 0.62x | 1.98x | ₹235.32 Million |
| 2012 | 24.07% | 15.60% | 0.63x | 2.44x | ₹339.65 Million |
| 2013 | 37.14% | 17.99% | 0.82x | 2.52x | ₹935.90 Million |
| 2014 | 40.53% | 20.67% | 0.98x | 1.99x | ₹1.57 Billion |
| 2015 | 39.87% | 25.93% | 0.95x | 1.61x | ₹2.25 Billion |
| 2016 | 18.11% | 22.54% | 0.55x | 1.47x | ₹751.65 Million |
| 2017 | 7.67% | 11.04% | 0.46x | 1.51x | ₹-236.00 Million |
| 2018 | 20.87% | 25.81% | 0.56x | 1.43x | ₹1.10 Billion |
| 2019 | 21.60% | 26.91% | 0.52x | 1.54x | ₹1.17 Billion |
| 2020 | 27.02% | 27.89% | 0.59x | 1.65x | ₹1.63 Billion |
| 2021 | 24.95% | 29.96% | 0.53x | 1.58x | ₹1.86 Billion |
| 2022 | 16.59% | 21.96% | 0.51x | 1.47x | ₹843.75 Million |
| 2023 | 19.91% | 25.45% | 0.52x | 1.50x | ₹1.35 Billion |
| 2024 | 24.23% | 26.07% | 0.56x | 1.66x | ₹1.75 Billion |
| 2025 | 18.77% | 23.35% | 0.45x | 1.77x | ₹1.31 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Kaveri Seed Company Limited's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Agricultural Inputs industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Agricultural Inputs
- Average net assets among peers: $5,218,771,854
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 9.44%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaveri Seed Company Limited (KSCL) | ₹18.00 Billion | 40.52% | 0.47x | $137.91 Million |
| Agro Phos India Limited (AGROPHOS) | $520.47 Million | 9.61% | 1.50x | $4.15 Million |
| Aries Agro Limited (ARIES) | $1.81 Billion | 7.52% | 1.37x | $31.60 Million |
| Astec LifeSciences Limited (ASTEC) | $1.35 Billion | 10.91% | 1.68x | $35.37 Million |
| Bayer Cropscience Limited (BAYERCROP) | $17.56 Billion | 17.95% | 0.39x | $984.78 Million |
| Best Agrolife Limited (BESTAGRO) | $577.23 Million | 0.02% | 0.90x | $20.16 Million |
| Bhagiradha Chemicals & Industries Limited (BHAGCHEM) | $461.53 Million | -6.95% | 2.88x | $102.33 Million |
| Bharat Rasayan Limited (BHARATRAS) | $437.35 Million | 13.47% | 0.48x | $65.75 Million |
| Bohra Industries Limited (BOHRAIND) | $568.54 Million | -4.53% | 0.07x | $2.29 Million |
| Bombay Super Hybrid Seeds Limited (BSHSL) | $1.05 Billion | 25.22% | 1.12x | $24.86 Million |
| Chambal Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited (CHAMBLFERT) | $27.85 Billion | 21.19% | 4.00x | $752.16 Million |