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| Market Cap | ₹6,085.15 CrMid Cap |
|---|---|
| TTM Revenue | ₹12,344.24 CrOperating Income |
| P/E Ratio | 8.78Sector PE 12.31 |
| Day RSI | 33.83Neutral Zone |
Key highlights
- Introduction of seven new products: SARDAR Adhar, Raftar, Jaandar, Toofani Fipro, G-Gold, Sathi, and Senapati
- The new range is categorized specifically under the Crop Protection Chemicals segment
- The launch is dedicated to the domestic Indian market with no immediate international rollout
- GSFC reported robust quarterly revenue growth of 64.03% YoY in its latest financial results
- The company's TTM P/E ratio stands at 8.78, compared to the industry average of 12.31
The Product Range
The company has introduced seven distinct formulations targeting various agricultural needs. The products—SARDAR Adhar, SARDAR Raftar, SARDAR Jaandar, SARDAR Toofani Fipro, SARDAR G-Gold, SARDAR Sathi, and SARDAR Senapati—fall under the Crop Protection Chemicals category. These solutions are specifically engineered for the domestic market to address pest control and crop health.
By expanding the SARDAR sub-brand, GSFC aims to provide a comprehensive suite of farm inputs, ranging from traditional fertilizers to specialized chemical interventions, supporting farmers across different agro-climatic zones in India.
Strategic Fit and Portfolio Expansion
This launch marks a significant step in GSFC's long-term strategy to diversify its revenue streams away from low-margin, subsidy-linked bulk fertilizers. The agrochemical segment typically offers higher operating margins and less regulatory pricing pressure than the urea and phosphate segments. By leveraging its established SARDAR brand identity, which already enjoys high trust among the Indian farming community, the company can efficiently scale its market share in the crop protection space.
This move aligns with the broader corporate objective of enhancing value addition and improving the overall product mix to stabilize profitability against volatile raw material costs.
Financial Performance and Valuation
- GSFC reported an operating revenue of ₹3,583.15 crore for the quarter ending June 2026, a 64.03% increase YoY
- Net profit for the same quarter surged by 204.28% on a sequential basis to ₹158.53 crore
- The company maintains a healthy Piotroski Score of 7, indicating strong financial health and operational performance
- At a current price of ₹152.71, the stock's price-to-book value adjusted stands at 0.49
- Annual cash from operating activities was reported at ₹136.14 crore in the latest fiscal period
Industry Context
The Indian crop protection market is witnessing increased demand driven by rising awareness of yield-loss prevention and the need for higher agricultural productivity. Manufacturers are increasingly focusing on specialized formulations that offer targeted action against pests while minimizing environmental impact. GSFC’s entry with a broad seven-product lineup positions it to capture this shift in farmer preference.
Furthermore, the domestic agrochemical industry is benefiting from the government's focus on indigenous production of technicals and formulations to reduce dependence on imports and enhance national food security.
| Share price | ₹152.71 |
|---|---|
| Market capitalisation | ₹6,085.15 Cr |
| Revenue (annual) | ₹10,945.50 Cr |
| Net profit (annual) | ₹672.78 Cr |
| Revenue (latest quarter) | ₹3,583.15 Cr+36.10% vs previous quarter |
| Net profit (latest quarter) | ₹158.53 Cr+204.28% vs previous quarter |
| P/E (TTM) | 8.78×Sector 12.31× |
| Promoter holding | 37.84%0.00% QoQ |
| FII holding | 12.36%Current quarter |
Reference market data from a third-party provider, as of the story. Not a valuation or a recommendation.
Exchange filing by Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd announcing the launch of seven new crop protection products under the SARDAR brand. Market figures from a third-party data provider.
