About
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.
Key Metrics
as of Sep 2026Market Cap201 Cr
P/E—
Div Yield0.00 %
Book Value₹34.10
52w High₹67.70
52w Low₹38.00
Face Value₹10.00
Quarterly Results
Rs. Crores · hover row for definition| Metric | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 | Mar 2024 | Dec 2023 | Sep 2023 | Jun 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 121.49 | 79.32 | 101.56 | 81.72 | 87.14 | 76.38 | 66.79 | 62.10 | 72.43 | 67.31 | 73.96 | 86.76 | 111.23 |
| Expenses | 118.12 | 80.92 | 102.75 | 86.33 | 89.85 | 81.22 | 70.00 | 66.42 | 78.36 | 71.76 | 76.35 | 87.37 | 107.61 |
| Operating Profit | 3.37 | -1.60 | -1.19 | -4.61 | -2.71 | -4.84 | -3.21 | -4.32 | -5.93 | -4.45 | -2.39 | -0.61 | 3.62 |
| OPM % | 2.77 | -2.02 | -1.17 | -5.64 | -3.11 | -6.34 | -4.81 | -6.96 | -8.19 | -6.61 | -3.23 | -0.70 | 3.25 |
| Other Income | 1.20 | 0.54 | 0.59 | 0.27 | 0.99 | 0.78 | 0.19 | 3.87 | 0.39 | 0.94 | 0.34 | 0.61 | 1.20 |
| Depreciation | 1.49 | 1.83 | 1.67 | 1.74 | 1.72 | 1.86 | 1.81 | 2.13 | 2.28 | 2.20 | 2.33 | 2.50 | 2.50 |
| Interest | 1.56 | 1.35 | 1.29 | 1.18 | 1.01 | 0.92 | 0.50 | 0.64 | 0.69 | 0.61 | 0.51 | 0.76 | 1.12 |
| Profit before tax | 1.52 | -4.24 | -3.56 | -7.26 | -4.45 | -6.84 | -5.33 | -3.22 | -8.51 | -6.32 | -4.89 | -3.26 | 1.20 |
| Tax % | 21.71 | -21.46 | -26.40 | -25.48 | -26.07 | -20.61 | -26.64 | -23.29 | -25.50 | -24.37 | -14.93 | -25.46 | 24.17 |
| Net Profit | 1.19 | -3.34 | -2.63 | -5.41 | -3.29 | -5.43 | -3.91 | -2.47 | -6.35 | -4.78 | -4.16 | -2.43 | 0.91 |
| EPS in Rs | 0.29 | -0.81 | -0.63 | -1.31 | -0.79 | -1.31 | -0.94 | -0.60 | -1.53 | -1.15 | -1.00 | -0.59 | 0.22 |
Profit & Loss
Annual · Rs. Crores| Metric | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 350.00 | 273.00 | 332.00 | 298.00 | 292.00 | 207.00 | 318.00 |
| Expenses | 360.00 | 291.00 | 336.00 | 294.00 | 284.00 | 193.00 | 286.00 |
| Operating Profit | -10.00 | -18.00 | -4.00 | 4.00 | 7.00 | 14.00 | 32.00 |
| OPM % | -2.90 | -7.00 | -1.10 | 1.40 | 2.40 | 7.00 | 10.00 |
| Other Income | 2.00 | 5.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 2.00 |
| Interest | 5.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 2.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 3.00 |
| Depreciation | 7.00 | 8.00 | 10.00 | 9.00 | 8.00 | 7.00 | 7.00 |
| Profit before tax | -20.00 | -24.00 | -13.00 | -4.00 | 0.00 | 8.00 | 25.00 |
| Tax % | -25.00 | -24.00 | -21.00 | -20.00 | 76.00 | 27.00 | 26.00 |
| Net Profit | -15.00 | -18.00 | -10.00 | -3.00 | 0.00 | 6.00 | 18.00 |
| EPS in Rs | -3.54 | -4.38 | -2.52 | -0.84 | 0.02 | 1.43 | 4.46 |
| Dividend Payout % | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 70.00 | 0.00 |
Balance Sheet
Annual · Rs. Crores — latest first| Metric | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Capital | 41.00 | 41.00 | 41.00 | 41.00 | 41.00 | 41.00 | 41.00 |
| Reserves | 100.00 | 114.00 | 131.00 | 141.00 | 145.00 | 149.00 | 142.00 |
| Borrowings | 59.00 | 44.00 | 26.00 | 39.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 12.00 |
| Other Liabilities | 51.00 | 45.00 | 44.00 | 65.00 | 40.00 | 52.00 | 42.00 |
| Total Liabilities | 251.00 | 244.00 | 242.00 | 287.00 | 227.00 | 243.00 | 238.00 |
| Fixed Assets | 73.00 | 75.00 | 72.00 | 75.00 | 65.00 | 66.00 | 70.00 |
| CWIP | 1.00 | 0.00 | 2.00 | 4.00 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| Investments | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Other Assets | 176.00 | 169.00 | 169.00 | 207.00 | 159.00 | 177.00 | 167.00 |
| Total Assets | 251.00 | 244.00 | 242.00 | 287.00 | 227.00 | 243.00 | 238.00 |
Cash Flows
Annual · Rs. Crores — latest first| Metric | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash from Operating Activity | -5.00 | -13.00 | 7.00 | -37.00 | 2.00 | 52.00 | 44.00 |
| Cash from Investing Activity | -5.00 | -2.00 | 1.00 | -15.00 | 28.00 | -53.00 | -4.00 |
| Cash from Financing Activity | 27.00 | -1.00 | -14.00 | 31.00 | -5.00 | -10.00 | -20.00 |
| Net Cash Flow | 16.00 | -15.00 | -7.00 | -21.00 | 25.00 | -11.00 | 20.00 |
| Free Cash Flow | -13.00 | -21.00 | 1.00 | -54.00 | -10.00 | 50.00 | 42.00 |
| CFO/OP % | 51.00 | 71.00 | -120.00 | -883.00 | 52.00 | 402.00 | 160.00 |
Ratios
Annual · Days / % — latest first| Metric | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debtor Days | 23.00 | 45.00 | 47.00 | 106.00 | 49.00 | 84.00 | 85.00 |
| Inventory Days | 141.00 | 155.00 | 118.00 | 122.00 | 98.00 | 153.00 | 100.00 |
| Days Payable | 44.00 | 56.00 | 45.00 | 74.00 | 42.00 | 77.00 | 33.00 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 120.00 | 143.00 | 120.00 | 154.00 | 105.00 | 159.00 | 153.00 |
| Working Capital Days | 35.00 | 61.00 | 79.00 | 87.00 | 86.00 | 111.00 | 118.00 |
| ROCE % | -7.00 | -11.00 | -5.00 | -1.00 | 1.00 | 5.00 | — |
Corporate Actions
11 records| Action | Ex Date | Record Date | Ratio | Amount (₹) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 22 Sep 2023 | — | — | — | Annual General Meeting |
| Other | 10 Aug 2022 | — | — | — | Annual General Meeting |
| Dividend | 15 Sep 2021 | — | — | 1.00 | |
| Dividend | 12 Sep 2019 | 13 Sep 2019 | — | 1.50 | |
| Dividend | 18 Sep 2018 | 20 Sep 2018 | — | 1.50 | |
| Dividend | 21 Dec 2017 | 23 Dec 2017 | — | 1.00 | |
| Dividend | 22 Sep 2015 | — | — | 0.50 | |
| Dividend | 12 Aug 2014 | 13 Aug 2014 | — | 1.00 | |
| Other | 11 Sep 2013 | 12 Sep 2013 | — | — | Right Issue of Equity Shares |
| Other | 13 Jun 2001 | — | — | — | Agm |
| Other | 07 Jun 2000 | — | — | — | Nil |
Announcements
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Credit Ratings
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Rating update14 Nov 2025 from care
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Rating update5 Sep 2025 from care
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Rating update5 Feb 2025 from care
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Rating update22 Aug 2024 from care
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Rating update6 Dec 2023 from care
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Rating update8 Sep 2022 from care