Company Overview
The Waterbase Limited, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an aquaculture company in India and internationally. The company operates through Shrimp Feeds, Processed Shrimp, and Others segments. It manufactures, sells, and trades in shrimp feed, such as P.Vannamei, P.Monodon, and scampi, as well as frozen shrimp products. The company also engages in shrimp farming and hatchery activities. It markets its products under the BayWhite, Ultra XL, Tiger Bay XL, and Magnum brands. In addition, the company exports its products to China, Japan, Europe, and the United States. The company was incorporated in 1987 and is based in Chennai, India. The Waterbase Limited operates as a subsidiary of Aquavista Enterprises Private Limited.
Recent Developments
- Mar 2026 Revenue of ₹349.74 Cr (+25.9% YoY); net profit ₹-14.66 Cr.
- Trailing 12 Months Year-on-year growth — revenue +39.4%.
- 5-Year Trend Long-term compounding — revenue CAGR 5.1%, profit CAGR -107.2%.
Growth & Price Performance
Compounded Sales Growth
| 5 Years: | 5.13% |
| 1 Year: | 39.40% |
Compounded Profit Growth
| 5 Years: | -107.23% |
| 1 Year: | - |
Stock Price Performance
| 1 Year: | -43.91% |
| 6 Months: | - |
| 3 Months: | - |
| 1 Month: | -6.62% |
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- RSI (14)28.76 · Oversold
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PROS
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CONS
- Earnings shrank at -107.2% CAGR over 5 years.
- Trading 43.9% below its 52-week high.
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Valuation
Growth (CAGR)
Profitability & Returns
Balance Sheet & Liquidity
Ownership
Financial Snapshot
Peer comparison
Peer companies in the same sector (Consumer Defensive).
| # | Name | CMP ₹ | P/E | Mkt Cap | Div Yld % | ROCE % | ROE % | Rev CAGR 5Y % | Profit CAGR 5Y % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WATERBASE The Waterbase Limited NSE | 42.01 | -17.08 | ₹174.03 Cr | 0.00% | -10.17% | -10.39% | 5.13% | -107.23% |
| 2 | HINDUNILVR Hindustan Unilever Limited NIFTY50NSE | 1,828.30 | 40.72 | ₹4.30 L Cr | 2.36% | 22.15% | 30.86% | 2.31% | 14.12% |
| 3 | ITC ITC Limited NIFTY50NSE | 258.90 | 15.67 | ₹3.24 L Cr | 6.27% | 36.47% | 28.53% | 3.65% | 2.54% |
| 4 | NESTLEIND Nestlé India Limited NIFTY50NSE | 1,189.90 | 60.19 | ₹2.29 L Cr | 0.91% | 62.44% | 79.99% | 17.01% | 23.05% |
| 5 | DMART Avenue Supermarts Limited NSE | 3,166.00 | 67.49 | ₹2.07 L Cr | 0.00% | 16.41% | 12.14% | 17.14% | 7.69% |
| 6 | VBL Varun Beverages Limited NSE | 400.80 | 40.08 | ₹1.36 L Cr | 0.46% | 19.44% | 16.85% | 17.26% | 26.57% |
| 7 | BRITANNIA Britannia Industries Limited NSE | 4,625.00 | 42.78 | ₹1.11 L Cr | 1.89% | 61.21% | 49.61% | 5.66% | 2.95% |
| 8 | MARICO Marico Limited NIFTY_MIDNSE | 775.00 | 53.23 | ₹1.01 L Cr | 0.51% | 38.75% | 41.85% | 11.82% | 10.61% |
| 9 | TATACONSUM Tata Consumer Products Limited NIFTY50NSE | 959.80 | 58.10 | ₹94,990.45 Cr | 1.05% | 8.29% | 7.08% | 13.87% | 8.61% |
Financial Statements Quarterly Results · Profit & Loss · Balance Sheet · Cash Flows · Ratios
Quarterly Results
Figures in INR.
| Metric | Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 76.38 Cr | 87.14 Cr | 81.72 Cr | 101.56 Cr | 79.32 Cr |
| Cost of Revenue | 57.48 Cr | 68.72 Cr | 64.21 Cr | 80.00 Cr | 62.46 Cr |
| Gross Profit | 18.89 Cr | 18.42 Cr | 17.51 Cr | 21.56 Cr | 16.87 Cr |
| Operating Expenses | 25.59 Cr | 22.85 Cr | 23.86 Cr | 24.42 Cr | 20.30 Cr |
| Operating Income | -6.69 Cr | -4.43 Cr | -6.35 Cr | -2.86 Cr | -3.43 Cr |
| EBITDA | -4.06 Cr | -1.72 Cr | -4.34 Cr | -60.03 L | -1.06 Cr |
| Interest Expense | 92.25 L | 1.01 Cr | 1.18 Cr | 1.29 Cr | 1.35 Cr |
| Pretax Income | -6.84 Cr | -4.45 Cr | -7.26 Cr | -3.56 Cr | -4.24 Cr |
| Tax Provision | -1.41 Cr | -1.16 Cr | -1.85 Cr | -93.67 L | -90.53 L |
| Net Income | -5.43 Cr | -3.29 Cr | -5.41 Cr | -2.63 Cr | -3.34 Cr |
| Diluted EPS | - | - | - | - | - |
Profit & Loss (Annual)
Figures in INR.
| Metric | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | 301.01 Cr | 330.94 Cr | 277.71 Cr | 349.74 Cr |
| Cost of Revenue | - | 230.67 Cr | 260.49 Cr | 210.38 Cr | 275.39 Cr |
| Gross Profit | - | 70.34 Cr | 70.45 Cr | 67.33 Cr | 74.35 Cr |
| Operating Expenses | - | 74.93 Cr | 83.37 Cr | 93.69 Cr | 91.42 Cr |
| Operating Income | - | -4.59 Cr | -12.92 Cr | -26.37 Cr | -17.07 Cr |
| EBITDA | - | 6.69 Cr | -1.66 Cr | -13.06 Cr | -7.72 Cr |
| Interest Expense | - | 2.11 Cr | 2.08 Cr | 2.75 Cr | 4.84 Cr |
| Pretax Income | - | -4.37 Cr | -13.26 Cr | -23.90 Cr | -19.51 Cr |
| Tax Provision | - | -89.28 L | -2.81 Cr | -5.74 Cr | -4.85 Cr |
| Net Income | - | -3.48 Cr | -10.45 Cr | -18.16 Cr | -14.66 Cr |
| Diluted EPS | - | - | - | - | -3.54 |
Balance Sheet (Annual)
Figures in INR.
| Metric | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | - | 286.67 Cr | 242.48 Cr | 244.48 Cr | 250.77 Cr |
| Current Assets | - | 197.58 Cr | 155.74 Cr | 138.51 Cr | 144.97 Cr |
| Cash & Equivalents | - | 8.20 Cr | 39.10 L | 48.58 L | 12.62 L |
| Inventory | - | 75.28 Cr | 82.91 Cr | 89.71 Cr | 106.47 Cr |
| Receivables | - | 86.63 Cr | 42.55 Cr | 33.28 Cr | 22.01 Cr |
| Total Liabilities | - | 103.96 Cr | 69.93 Cr | 89.30 Cr | 109.65 Cr |
| Current Liabilities | - | 100.72 Cr | 66.80 Cr | 86.54 Cr | 106.50 Cr |
| Long Term Debt | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total Debt | - | 38.68 Cr | 26.41 Cr | 43.87 Cr | 59.01 Cr |
| Total Equity | - | 182.71 Cr | 172.55 Cr | 155.19 Cr | 141.11 Cr |
| Shares Outstanding | - | 4.14 Cr | 4.14 Cr | 4.14 Cr | 4.14 Cr |
Cash Flows (Annual)
Figures in INR.
| Metric | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | - | -36.57 Cr | 6.68 Cr | -12.55 Cr | -5.20 Cr |
| Investing Cash Flow | - | -15.16 Cr | 79.15 L | -2.07 Cr | -5.46 Cr |
| Financing Cash Flow | - | 30.83 Cr | -14.44 Cr | -66.99 L | 26.51 Cr |
| Capital Expenditure | - | -17.74 Cr | -5.75 Cr | -8.78 Cr | -8.11 Cr |
| Free Cash Flow | - | -54.30 Cr | 92.99 L | -21.33 Cr | -13.31 Cr |
| Net Change in Cash | - | -20.90 Cr | -6.97 Cr | -15.29 Cr | 15.85 Cr |
Ratios (Annual)
Figures in %.
| Metric | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin % | - | 23.4% | 21.3% | 24.2% | 21.3% |
| Operating Margin % | - | -1.5% | -3.9% | -9.5% | -4.9% |
| Net Margin % | - | -1.2% | -3.2% | -6.5% | -4.2% |
| ROE % | - | -1.9% | -6.1% | -11.7% | -10.4% |
| ROCE % | - | -2.5% | -7.4% | -16.7% | -11.8% |
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WATERBASE — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current share price of The Waterbase Limited (WATERBASE)?
As of 2026-10-24 04:55 IST, The Waterbase Limited (WATERBASE) trades at ₹42.01 on NSE. Its 52-week range is ₹42.01 to ₹74.90.
What is the market capitalisation of WATERBASE?
The Waterbase Limited (WATERBASE) has a market capitalisation of ₹174.03 Cr on NSE.
What is the P/E ratio of WATERBASE?
WATERBASE trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of -17.08. The industry average P/E is 19.65. Its price-to-book (P/B) ratio is 1.54.
What is the return on equity (ROE) of WATERBASE?
WATERBASE has a return on equity (ROE) of -10.39%. Its return on capital employed (ROCE) is -10.17%.
Is WATERBASE a good stock to buy?
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