DSM Fresh Foods Limited

DSM Fresh Foods Limited

BBSE:ZAPPFRESH
53.40
INR
-1.64
(-2.98%)
7.46EPS
11.13P/E
1.85BMarket Cap

Total Valuation

INR

As of March 31, 2026, DSM Fresh Foods Limited carries a market capitalization of 1.85B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 2.21B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap1.85B
Enterprise Value2.21B

Share Statistics

As of March 31, 2026, DSM Fresh Foods Limited has 22.29M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding22.29M

Valuation Ratios

As of March 31, 2026, DSM Fresh Foods Limited trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 11.13. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.72, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 1.60.

PE Ratio11.13
PS Ratio0.72
PB Ratio1.60
P/TBV Ratio1.62
P/FCF Ratio-3.05
P/OCF Ratio-3.34

Enterprise Valuation

As of March 31, 2026, DSM Fresh Foods Limited trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 7.19 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 1.00 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 7.74 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 2.21B versus a market cap of 1.85B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales1.00
EV / EBITDA7.19
EV / EBIT7.74

Financial Position

As of March 31, 2026, DSM Fresh Foods Limited maintains a current ratio of 2.17, meaning it holds 2.2x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 55.58, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 5.23 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio2.17
Quick Ratio0.41
Debt / Equity55.58
Debt / EBITDA2.09
Interest Coverage5.23

Financial Efficiency

Over the twelve months ended March 31, 2026, DSM Fresh Foods Limited posted a return on equity (ROE) of 17.38, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 13.58 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 10.30, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 13.77, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. Inventory turnover of 21.14 indicates how many times DSM Fresh Foods Limited sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Return on Equity (ROE)17.38
Return on Assets (ROA)10.30
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)13.58
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)13.77
Inventory Turnover21.14

Taxes

INR

Over the twelve months ended March 31, 2026, DSM Fresh Foods Limited recorded 88.25M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 38.09, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 231.65M, leaving 143.40M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax88.25M
Effective Tax Rate38.09

Stock Price Statistics

INR

These figures are as of the close on October 22, 2026. The 50-day moving average sits at 61.90, while the 200-day moving average is 91.68.

50-Day Moving Average61.90
200-Day Moving Average91.68

Income Statement

INR

Over the twelve months ended March 31, 2026, DSM Fresh Foods Limited generated 2.21B in revenue and converted that into 143.40M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 7.46. EBITDA reached 307.98M, while operating income came in at 289.60M.

Revenue2.21B
Gross Profit643.99M
Operating Income289.60M
Pretax Income231.65M
Net Income143.40M
EBITDA307.98M
EBIT286.09M
Earnings Per Share (EPS)7.46

Balance Sheet

INR

As of March 31, 2026, DSM Fresh Foods Limited holds 283.32M in cash and equivalents against 644.72M in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 552.46M. Total book value stands at 1.16B, with working capital of 807.34M providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents283.32M
Total Debt644.72M
Net Debt552.46M
Equity (Book Value)1.16B
Book Value Per Share52.05
Working Capital807.34M

Cash Flow

INR

DSM Fresh Foods Limited produced -478.41M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended March 31, 2026. After subtracting -44.51M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled -522.92M - equivalent to -27.22 per share.

Operating Cash Flow-478.41M
Capital Expenditures-44.51M
Free Cash Flow-522.92M
FCF Per Share-27.22

Margins

Over the twelve months ended March 31, 2026, DSM Fresh Foods Limited posted a gross margin of 29.16, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 13.11 and net profit margin of 6.49 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin29.16
Operating Margin13.11
Pretax Margin10.49
Profit Margin6.49
EBITDA Margin13.95

Dividends & Yields

These figures cover the twelve months ended March 31, 2026. Free cash flow yield is negative at -32.75: the business is consuming cash rather than generating it, so any dividend is not covered by free cash flow. Total shareholder yield is negative at -42.41, meaning DSM Fresh Foods Limited raised more capital through share issuance and new debt than it returned via dividends and buybacks.

Shareholder Yield-42.41
FCF Yield-32.75

Scores

As of March 31, 2026, DSM Fresh Foods Limited has an Altman Z-Score of 3.56, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score3.56