Hester Biosciences Limited
NSE: HESTERBIOMarket Closed • NSE
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Hester Biosciences Limited closed at INR2236.50 (+1.83%) on volume 1.05x its 20-day average, trading 16.66% below its 52-week high.
2026-Q2
Q2 FY2026 Financial Results
PAT moved -42.3% QoQ
2026-07-14
DIVIDEND Announced
Dividend - Rs 11 Per Share
2025-08-06
DIVIDEND Announced
Dividend - Rs 7 Per Share
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Strengths
Strong Capital Efficiency: ROCE stands at 15.5%
High Cash Flow Conversion: CFO/PAT averaged 1.33x over last 3 years
Attractive Valuation: P/E of 13.9x trades below sector historical averages
Risks
Subject to cyclical raw material and macro industry pressures
Bull case
Market Leadership: Established operational scale in Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic.
Bear case
Macro Headwinds: Fluctuations in interest rates and sector-specific policy shifts could compress multiples.
Flip condition
Sustained quarterly EBITDA margin expansion above 20% would trigger an upgrade.
Ownership distribution
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Complete dividend, bonus, split, rights and other action history
| Record date | Corporate action | Information | Announcement date | Ex-date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jul 2026 | Dividend | ₹11.00 / share | — | 14 Jul 2026 |
| 06 Aug 2025 | Dividend | ₹7.00 / share | — | 06 Aug 2025 |
| — | Annual General Meeting | Annual General Meeting | — | 22 Aug 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | Dividend | ₹6.00 / share | — | 22 Aug 2024 |
| — | Dividend | ₹8.00 / share | — | 13 Sept 2023 |
| — | Dividend | ₹10.00 / share | — | 11 Aug 2022 |
| — | Dividend | ₹10.00 / share | — | 05 Aug 2021 |
| — | Dividend | ₹6.60 / share | — | 27 Aug 2020 |
| — | Dividend | ₹7.00 / share | — | 18 Jul 2019 |
| 12 Nov 2018 | Dividend | ₹2.00 / share | — | 09 Nov 2018 |
| 31 Aug 2018 | Dividend | ₹2.00 / share | — | 30 Aug 2018 |
| — | Dividend | ₹6.00 / share | — | 02 Aug 2018 |
| 17 Nov 2017 | Dividend | ₹4.00 / share | — | 16 Nov 2017 |
| — | Dividend | ₹2.30 / share | — | 20 Jul 2017 |
| 04 Nov 2016 | Dividend | ₹3.00 / share | — | 03 Nov 2016 |
| — | Dividend | ₹1.10 / share | — | 21 Jul 2016 |
| 18 Mar 2016 | Dividend | ₹3.00 / share | — | 17 Mar 2016 |
| — | Dividend | ₹3.10 / share | — | 10 Sept 2015 |
Traded volume and delivery percentage across the latest 20 sessions
Compare valuation, latest quarterly performance and year-on-year growth
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Incorporated in 1987, Hester Biosciences Ltd is one of India’s leading animal healthcare companies and a major manufacturer of poultry and animal vaccines, including a leading position in PPR and Goat Pox vaccines.[1]
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Is Hester Biosciences Limited Shariah compliant?
Hester Biosciences Limited is currently screened as Shariah Compliant under AAOIFI Shariah Standard No. 21. Business activities align with Shariah permissible sectors. Debt to Market Cap (3.94%) complies with AAOIFI threshold (≤ 33%).
What is Hester Biosciences Limited's current valuation relative to peers?
Hester Biosciences Limited trades at a P/E of 13.9x compared to the sector median of 37x, and a Price-to-Book of 5.3x.
Is the company financially healthy?
The company has a Debt-to-Equity ratio of 0.53x and a Net Debt to EBITDA ratio of 1.03x. Interest coverage is 10.4x.
What are the historical revenue and profit growth rates?
Over the past 5 years, revenue compounded at -0.8% while net profit growth averaged 22.5%.
Market data is informational and may be delayed. Shariah screening follows the displayed methodology. This is not investment advice.
Market data may be delayed. Quote date: 2026-10-16. Financial figures relate to their stated reporting periods. This information is for research and is not a recommendation to buy or sell.