HESTER BIOSCIENCES Latest Share Price (HESTERBIO)
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HESTERBIO surged 9.3% on above-average volume (11.3x avg), outperforming Nifty's 0.1% move, with no exchange filing today, suggesting a market-driven move.
With a market cap of ₹2,024.63 Cr., it trades at a P/E of 14.27. Track live valuations, technical indicators, and peers comparison below. Check delivery conviction and recent filings to build your view.
How good is this company?
Overall performance across 5 key dimensions.
HESTER BIOSCIENCES flags & news
Key strengths, potential risks, and recent updates.
Green Flags
- ●Earnings GrowthEPS (TTM) grew by a solid 968.7% YoY
- ●Strong Return on EquityHealthy ROE of 15.6%
- ●Healthy Operating MarginsOPM is structurally strong at 24.2%
- ●Promoter BuyingPromoters increased holdings by 44.28% QoQ
- ●Zero Pledge RiskNo recent active promoter pledging found
Red Flags
- ●Sales ContractionQuarterly sales dropped 5.9% YoY
Latest HESTER BIOSCIENCES News
What changed recently?
Recent events, corporate actions, and announcements.
HESTER BIOSCIENCES valuation: P/E, P/B and sector benchmarks.
Twelve years of multiples investors have paid for HESTER BIOSCIENCES, framed against the sector median so the premium or discount is obvious at a glance.
HESTER BIOSCIENCES trades at a P/E of 14.27× and P/B of 5.40×.
Market-priced ratios use the latest available quote; accounting metrics use the latest reported filing. Compare values with matched peers and the company's own history.
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Financial Health
HESTER BIOSCIENCES technical analysis: indicators, pivots and CPR.
Latest RSI, MACD and moving-average signals plus the latest pivot and Central Pivot Range levels for HESTER BIOSCIENCES — derived from the latest tape, not yesterday's close.
HESTER BIOSCIENCES last traded at ₹2,405.4 with an intraday range of ₹2,170–₹2,540.9 — latest indicator, pivot and CPR signals below.
Pivot points
Standard pivot — most widely referenced.
Pivot levels · Classic
Last: ₹2405.40| Level | Price (₹) | Distance | % Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| R4 | 3316.00 | +910.60 | +37.86% |
| R3 | 2945.10 | +539.70 | +22.44% |
| R2 | 2743.00 | +337.60 | +14.04% |
| R1 | 2574.20 | +168.80 | +7.02% |
| PIVOT | 2372.10 | -33.30 | -1.38% |
| CURRENT | 2405.40 | — | — |
| S1 | 2203.30 | -202.10 | -8.40% |
| S2 | 2001.20 | -404.20 | -16.80% |
| S3 | 1832.40 | -573.00 | -23.82% |
| S4 | 1461.50 | -943.90 | -39.24% |
HESTERBIO is trading Above CPR, indicating Bullishness
CPR is Wider, suggesting unlikely for trending moves
Day's range: ₹2170–₹2202.2
Trading Above opening range, showing Bullishness
HESTER BIOSCIENCES financials: P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, ratios.
Reported annual and quarterly results for HESTER BIOSCIENCES — consolidated or standalone — with margins, YoY growth and key ratios inline.
HESTER BIOSCIENCES reports its full P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and ratios on this page — current market capitalisation of ₹2,024.63 Cr. and reported EPS of ₹17.29.
| Metric | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations | 311 | 333 ▲ 6.9% |
| Sales Growth YoY %Derived | 2.15% | 6.91% |
| Other Income | 4 | 10 ▲ 146.8% |
| Total Income | 315 | 342 ▲ 8.7% |
| 88 | 82 ▼ 7.2% | |
| Gross ProfitDerived | 223 | 251 ▲ 12.5% |
| Gross Margin %Derived | 71.61% | 75.36% |
| 162 | 164 ▲ 1.4% | |
| EBITDA (Operating Profit)Derived | 61 | 87 ▲ 41.9% |
| OPM %Derived | 19.62% | 26.05% |
| 30 | 33 ▲ 11.0% | |
| Profit Before Tax (PBT) | 35 | 69 ▲ 95.8% |
| 11 | 18 ▲ 70.8% | |
| Effective Tax %Derived | 30.29% | 26.42% |
| Total Profit for Period | 29 | 57 ▲ 99.4% |
| Less: Non-controlling Interests | 1 | 2 ▲ 37.9% |
| Net Profit (Owner's PAT)Derived | 27 | 56 ▲ 102.4% |
| Net Profit Margin %Derived | 8.84% | 16.73% |
| PAT Growth YoY %Derived | 45.52% | 102.41% |
| Earnings Per Share (EPS ₹) | 32.31 | 65.41 ▲ 102.4% |
| Diluted Shares Outstanding (Cr) | 1 | 1 ▲ 0.0% |
| Share of Profit from Associates/JVs | 4 | 6 ▲ 55.4% |
| Other Comprehensive Income (Net of Tax) | 0 | -2 ▼ 4045.8% |
| Total Expenses (incl. D&A & Interest) | 280 | 273 ▼ 2.4% |
| Material Cost % of RevenueDerived | 20.55% | 21.23% |
| Employee Cost % of RevenueDerived | 20.07% | 18.84% |
| Other Cost % of RevenueDerived | 31.92% | 30.46% |
| Interest Coverage (x)Derived | 3.48x | 6.20x |
| Period | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations | 178 | 183 ▲ 2.9% | 214 ▲ 16.9% | 235 ▲ 9.6% | 266 ▲ 13.2% | 305 ▲ 14.5% | 311 ▲ 2.2% | 333 ▲ 6.9% | |
| Sales Growth YoY %Derived | — | 2.92% | 16.95% | 9.65% | 13.23% | 14.45% | 2.15% | 6.91% | |
| Other Income | 7 | 6 ▼ 11.7% | 5 ▼ 26.4% | 14 ▲ 193.4% | 15 ▲ 10.3% | 11 ▼ 29.8% | 4 ▼ 63.1% | 10 ▲ 146.8% | |
| Total Income | 185 | 190 ▲ 2.4% | 219 ▲ 15.5% | 249 ▲ 13.6% | 281 ▲ 13.1% | 315 ▲ 12.1% | 315 ▼ 0.1% | 342 ▲ 8.7% | |
29 | 20 ▼ 31.8% | 50 ▲ 154.8% | 63 ▲ 24.9% | 77 ▲ 23.6% | 96 ▲ 23.7% | 88 ▼ 7.9% | 82 ▼ 7.2% | ||
| Gross ProfitDerived | 149 | 164 ▲ 9.6% | 164 ▲ 0.3% | 172 ▲ 5.0% | 189 ▲ 9.5% | 209 ▲ 10.6% | 223 ▲ 6.8% | 251 ▲ 12.5% | |
| Gross Margin %Derived | 83.78% | 89.25% | 76.57% | 73.31% | 70.88% | 68.52% | 71.61% | 75.36% | |
81 | 108 ▲ 33.3% | 95 ▼ 11.7% | 112 ▲ 17.7% | 138 ▲ 22.9% | 155 ▲ 12.3% | 162 ▲ 4.3% | 164 ▲ 1.4% | ||
| EBITDA (Operating Profit)Derived | 68 | 55 ▼ 18.6% | 69 ▲ 23.9% | 60 ▼ 12.6% | 51 ▼ 15.6% | 54 ▲ 6.0% | 61 ▲ 13.8% | 87 ▲ 41.9% | |
| OPM %Derived | 38.21% | 30.23% | 32.03% | 25.52% | 19.02% | 17.62% | 19.62% | 26.05% | |
18 | 20 ▲ 11.2% | 17 ▼ 18.8% | 21 ▲ 24.4% | 30 ▲ 45.4% | 37 ▲ 23.1% | 30 ▼ 20.1% | 33 ▲ 11.0% | ||
| Profit Before Tax (PBT) | 57 | 41 ▼ 27.3% | 50 ▲ 21.2% | 53 ▲ 5.9% | 36 ▼ 32.7% | 27 ▼ 23.5% | 35 ▲ 29.7% | 69 ▲ 95.8% | |
16 | 10 ▼ 36.1% | 15 ▲ 49.2% | 14 ▼ 9.0% | 12 ▼ 13.5% | 11 ▼ 11.0% | 11 ▼ 0.4% | 18 ▲ 70.8% | ||
| Effective Tax %Derived | 28.43% | 24.98% | 30.75% | 26.41% | 33.90% | 39.45% | 30.29% | 26.42% | |
| Total Profit for Period | 41 | 31 ▼ 23.8% | 35 ▲ 11.9% | 39 ▲ 13.8% | 28 ▼ 29.0% | 21 ▼ 24.5% | 29 ▲ 36.2% | 57 ▲ 99.4% | |
| Less: Non-controlling Interests | -1 | 2 ▲ 309.6% | 0 ▼ 85.4% | 0 ▼ 38.8% | 1 ▲ 758.5% | 2 ▲ 61.7% | 1 ▼ 41.2% | 2 ▲ 37.9% | |
| Net Profit (Owner's PAT)Derived | 42 | 29 ▼ 29.8% | 34 ▲ 18.0% | 39 ▲ 14.2% | 27 ▼ 32.3% | 19 ▼ 29.1% | 27 ▲ 45.5% | 56 ▲ 102.4% | |
| Net Profit Margin %Derived | 23.34% | 15.92% | 16.06% | 16.73% | 10.01% | 6.20% | 8.84% | 16.73% | |
| PAT Growth YoY %Derived | — | -29.82% | 18.03% | 14.20% | -32.28% | -29.06% | 45.52% | 102.41% | |
| Earnings Per Share (EPS ₹) | 48.86 | 34.29 ▼ 29.8% | 40.47 ▲ 18.0% | 46.22 ▲ 14.2% | 31.30 ▼ 32.3% | 22.20 ▼ 29.1% | 32.31 ▲ 45.5% | 65.41 ▲ 102.4% | |
| Diluted Shares Outstanding (Cr) | 1 | 1 ▲ 0.0% | 1 ▲ 0.0% | 1 ▲ 0.0% | 1 ▲ 0.0% | 1 ▲ 0.0% | 1 ▲ 0.0% | 1 ▲ 0.0% | |
| Share of Profit from Associates/JVs | — | — | — | 0 | 4 ▲ 942.3% | 5 ▲ 4.5% | 4 ▼ 11.0% | 6 ▲ 55.4% | |
| Other Comprehensive Income (Net of Tax) | -0 | 2 ▲ 915.9% | -2 ▼ 177.2% | 1 ▲ 152.0% | 2 ▲ 97.9% | -0 ▼ 102.0% | 0 ▲ 278.8% | -2 ▼ 4045.8% | |
| Total Expenses (incl. D&A & Interest) | 128 | 148 ▲ 15.5% | 169 ▲ 13.9% | 196 ▲ 15.8% | 245 ▲ 25.5% | 288 ▲ 17.2% | 280 ▼ 2.9% | 273 ▼ 2.4% | |
| Material Cost % of RevenueDerived | 16.49% | 16.02% | 18.04% | 25.81% | 19.91% | 17.83% | 20.55% | 21.23% | |
| Employee Cost % of RevenueDerived | 16.25% | 22.18% | 18.16% | 19.29% | 21.05% | 21.06% | 20.07% | 18.84% | |
| Other Cost % of RevenueDerived | 29.33% | 36.83% | 26.37% | 28.50% | 30.81% | 29.84% | 31.92% | 30.46% | |
| Interest Coverage (x)Derived | 8.48x | 5.74x | 8.38x | 10.68x | 3.21x | 1.84x | 3.48x | 6.20x |
HESTER BIOSCIENCES segment analysis : revenue and profit mix.
Disclosed business segments at HESTER BIOSCIENCES with their share of revenue and profit, switchable between consolidated and standalone reporting.
HESTER BIOSCIENCES discloses revenue and profit across multiple business segments — toggle between consolidated and standalone views to see the mix.
Segment-wise Financial Analysis
The Bull, Bear, and Flip case for HESTER BIOSCIENCES.
Our AI distills the core fundamental drivers supporting HESTER BIOSCIENCES, the risks that threaten it, and the quantitative conditions that could weaken the thesis.
HESTER BIOSCIENCES's investment case rests on 10 positive markers and 10 flagged concerns drawn from the latest reported filings.
What you're getting.
Operating margin 20.38% demonstrates strong cost control and pricing power in veterinary vaccines.
TTM revenue growth 38.2% outpaces sector median, indicating robust market expansion in animal health.
Debt-to-equity 0.0019x indicates fortress balance sheet with minimal financial leverage risk.
Promoter holding 44.28% signals stable management commitment and long-term shareholder alignment.
Operating cash flow ₹50.92 Cr backs earnings with strong cash conversion capability.
Key Risks.
P/E 33.79x trades above sector median 25–30x, signaling premium valuation relative to peers.
Latest quarterly EPS grew 1138% YoY, reflecting extreme earnings volatility and profit inconsistency.
TTM EPS grew 968.7% YoY, driven by depressed FY2025 base, masking underlying earnings quality.
ROCE 12.52% lags peer median 17–22%, indicating weak capital efficiency and moat durability.
Dividend yield 0.50% offers minimal income to shareholders seeking regular returns.
Flip Conditions.
Valuation risk. a P/E above 19 would leave less room for earnings disappointment.
Reassess if quarterly profit growth turns negative for two consecutive quarters. The bull case relies on compounding earnings.
Watch interest coverage if debt-to-equity climbs above 1.01. Balance sheet risk re-prices growth multiples fast.
Return-quality risk. ROE below 11% would indicate weaker capital compounding.
HESTER BIOSCIENCES peer comparison — same-sector benchmarks.
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HESTER BIOSCIENCES chart patterns: breakouts, tops and bottoms.
Auto-detected classical chart patterns for HESTER BIOSCIENCES — Double Top/Bottom, Head & Shoulders, Triple Bottom and more — with break levels, targets and quality scores across Intraday, Daily and Weekly timeframes.
HESTER BIOSCIENCES delivery volume — last 20 sessions of conviction.
Daily traded volume and delivery percentage for HESTER BIOSCIENCES over 20 sessions — the gap between intraday flipping and genuine accumulation.
Latest session delivery in HESTER BIOSCIENCES stood at 11.2% of traded volume, against a 20-day average of 52.3%.
HESTER BIOSCIENCES announcements: results, concalls, ratings, M&A.
Filings HESTER BIOSCIENCES sent to the exchanges, sequenced as they hit the tape — concall transcripts, results, credit ratings and presentations.
HESTER BIOSCIENCES files concall transcripts, results, credit ratings and corporate-action notices on the NSE and BSE exchange portals — latest 82 documents below.
General Updates
Hester Biosciences Limited has informed the Exchange about Shareholders approval for Reclassification Mr. Ravin Gandhi and Ms. Bela Gandhi from…
Shareholders meeting
Hester Biosciences Limited has informed the Exchange regarding Proceedings of Postal Ballot. Further, the company has informed the Exchange regarding…
Credit Rating
Hester Biosciences Limited has informed the Exchange about Credit Rating
Shareholders meeting
Hester Biosciences Limited has informed the Exchange regarding Notice of Postal Ballot
Analysts/Institutional Investor Meet/Con. Call Updates
Hester Biosciences Limited has informed the Exchange about Transcript
Investor decks & rating reports.
HESTER BIOSCIENCES dividend history, splits and bonus issues.
Every dividend, stock split and bonus issue HESTER BIOSCIENCES has declared, sequenced by announce and record date.
HESTER BIOSCIENCES corporate-action history below covers all declared dividends, stock splits and bonus issues recorded with NSE and BSE.
About HESTER BIOSCIENCES: business, sector, key facts.
What HESTER BIOSCIENCES does, where it operates, the people running it, and the numbers that describe the entity behind the ticker.
HESTER BIOSCIENCES operates in the Pharmaceuticals industry under the Healthcare sector, listed as NSE: HESTERBIO, BSE: 524669.
Hester Biosciences Limited is a prominent Indian company specializing in the manufacturing and trading of veterinary vaccines and animal health products, both domestically and internationally. Their business model is segmented into three key areas: Poultry Healthcare, Animal Healthcare, and Petcare, each contributing significantly to their overall revenue and market presence.
The Poultry Healthcare segment forms a substantial portion of Hester's business, focusing on the production and distribution of a wide range of vaccines targeted at various poultry diseases. These vaccines combat common and serious illnesses affecting poultry flocks, including Newcastle disease, infectious bronchitis, infectious bursal disease, fowl pox, Marek's disease, infectious coryza, fowl cholera, inclusion body hepatitis, fowl typhoid, and avian encephalomyelitis. This comprehensive suite of vaccines addresses a significant need within the Indian and international poultry industries, ensuring the health and productivity of poultry farms.
Beyond poultry, Hester's Animal Healthcare segment extends its reach to livestock, providing vaccines to protect against diseases such as goat pox, peste des petits ruminants, brucella abortus, contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP), and lumpy skin disease. In addition to vaccines, this segment offers a diverse range of animal healthcare products, encompassing biosecurity solutions, therapeutic treatments, herbal supplements, homeopathic remedies, and feed supplements. This integrated approach aims to provide comprehensive health management solutions for livestock farmers.
Finally, Hester's Petcare segment caters to the growing market for pet health products. They offer a variety of formulations addressing various pet health needs, including gut health solutions, NSAIDs for pain relief, joint care formulations, parasiticides, coat nutrition products, grooming aids, and anti-infective treatments. This segment reflects Hester's commitment to expanding its product portfolio to encompass the needs of a broadening consumer base.
Further augmenting its services, Hester Biosciences provides diagnostic services, including seroprofiling kits and operates diagnostic labs specifically for poultry flocks. They also offer specialized programs, such as mastitis control programs for cattle, demonstrating a commitment to proactive health management and disease prevention. In essence, Hester Biosciences acts not only as a manufacturer and trader but also as a provider of comprehensive animal health solutions across various segments of the market, reflecting a vertically integrated business model.
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Questions investors ask about HESTER BIOSCIENCES (HESTERBIO).
Quick answers grounded in this page's data — price action, fundamentals, ratios and ownership.
01What is the current share price of HESTER BIOSCIENCES (HESTERBIO)?
The current share price of HESTER BIOSCIENCES (HESTERBIO) is ₹2,405.40. Today, the stock has gained by ₹203.70 (9.25%), trading in a range of ₹2,170.00 to ₹2,540.90. The stock opened at ₹2,199.90 with a trading volume of 93,542 shares.
02Is HESTER BIOSCIENCES stock a good investment for long-term?
HESTER BIOSCIENCES can be considered for long-term investment based on several factors. The company has a market capitalization of ₹2,024.63 Cr., P/E ratio of 14.27, ROE of 15.63%, and ROCE of 9.19%. The dividend yield stands at 0.46%. However, investment decisions should be based on your financial goals, risk appetite, and thorough research. It's recommended to consult with a SEBI-registered financial advisor before making investment decisions.
03What is the 52-week high and low price of HESTER BIOSCIENCES stock?
The 52-week high price of HESTER BIOSCIENCES (HESTERBIO) is ₹2,683.60, while the 52-week low is ₹1,239.30. Currently trading at ₹2,405.40, the stock is 94.09% above its 52-week low and 10.37% below its 52-week high. These levels help investors understand the stock's price volatility and trading range over the past year.
04Should I buy HESTER BIOSCIENCES stock at the current price?
Whether to buy HESTER BIOSCIENCES stock at ₹2,405.40 depends on multiple factors. The stock is currently trading with a P/E ratio of 14.27 and P/B ratio of 5.4. Today's performance shows a gain of 9.25%. Consider analyzing the company's fundamentals, technical indicators, industry trends, and your investment horizon. Compare these metrics with industry peers and consult a financial advisor for personalized advice.
05What is the dividend yield of HESTER BIOSCIENCES and when is the next dividend?
HESTER BIOSCIENCES offers a dividend yield of 0.46%, which means for every ₹100 invested at the current price of ₹2,405.40, you can expect to receive approximately ₹0.46 annually as dividends. The face value of the stock is ₹10.00. For information about the next dividend announcement and ex-dividend date, please check the company's official announcements or visit the BSE/NSE websites.
06What are the key financial ratios and metrics of HESTER BIOSCIENCES?
HESTER BIOSCIENCES's key financial metrics include: P/E Ratio: 14.27, P/B Ratio: 5.4, ROE: 15.63%, ROCE: 9.19%, Dividend Yield: 0.46%, EPS: ₹17.29, Book Value: ₹432.34, and Debt-to-Equity: 0.51. The company's market cap stands at ₹2,024.63 Cr.. These metrics help evaluate the company's valuation, profitability, and financial health.
07How is HESTER BIOSCIENCES stock performing today in the market?
HESTER BIOSCIENCES stock opened at ₹2,199.90 and is currently trading at ₹2,405.40, showing a gain of ₹203.70 (9.25%). The intraday high is ₹2,540.90 and low is ₹2,170.00. The trading volume stands at 93,542 shares, indicating moderate market participation today.
08What is the P/E ratio of HESTER BIOSCIENCES and what does it indicate?
HESTER BIOSCIENCES has a Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of 14.27, which means investors are willing to pay 14.27 for every ₹1 of earnings. With an EPS of ₹17.29, this P/E ratio suggests the stock may be undervalued or facing growth challenges. Compare this with industry peers and historical P/E ratios for better context.
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