Kaveri Seed Co (NSE:KSCL) Profitability Rank: 9 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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NSE:KSCL Kaveri Seed Co Ltd NSE:KSCL
90 GF Score
Price ₹835.50
GF Value ₹1,134.68
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Kaveri Seed Co Profitability Rank?

Kaveri Seed Co NSE:KSCL +0.81% 90 Profitability Rank is 9 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 9.00. GuruFocus rates NSE:KSCL with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,134.68 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Kaveri Seed Co has the Profitability Rank of 9. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Kaveri Seed Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -30.48%. As of today, Kaveri Seed Co's Piotroski F-Score is 3.


Kaveri Seed Co Profitability Rank Related Terms


NSE:KSCL vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Kaveri Seed Co's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Kaveri Seed Co Profitability Rank vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Kaveri Seed Co's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kaveri Seed Co's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Kaveri Seed Co Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Kaveri Seed Co has the Profitability Rank of 9. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Kaveri Seed Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-326.479 / 1071.147
=-30.48 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Warning Sign:

Piotroski F-Score of 3 is low, which usually implies poor business operation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Kaveri Seed Co has an F-score of 3. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Warning Sign:

Kaveri Seed Co Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.3%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 9 mean?
Kaveri Seed Co (NSE:KSCL) has a Profitability Rank of 9 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Kaveri Seed Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.00. Over the past decade, Kaveri Seed Co's Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 10.00.
Is Kaveri Seed Co's Profitability Rank too high?
Kaveri Seed Co's current Profitability Rank of 9 is near median its 10-year median of 9.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Kaveri Seed Co has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kaveri Seed Co's Profitability Rank compare to CTVA and CF?
Kaveri Seed Co's Profitability Rank of 9 can be compared against companies in the Agriculture industry. Historically, Kaveri Seed Co's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for an Agriculture company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Agriculture industry context. However, Profitability Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Kaveri Seed Co and its competitors. Kaveri Seed Co's current Profitability Rank is 9, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kaveri Seed Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaveri Seed Co (NSE:KSCL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,134.68, compared to a current price of ₹835.50 — trading 26.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 9, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.00. Kaveri Seed Co's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kaveri Seed Co (NSE:KSCL), the current Profitability Rank is 9 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Kaveri Seed Co (NSE:KSCL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaveri Seed Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹835.50 is trading 26.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,134.68. GuruFocus considers Kaveri Seed Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:KSCL:

  • Profitability Rank: 9 (near median its 10-year median of 9.00)
  • GF Value™: ₹1,134.68 vs. price of ₹835.50 (26.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:KSCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kaveri Seed Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 532899:India
Address S.D. Road, 513-B, 5th Floor, Minerva Complex, Secunderabad, TG, IND, 500003
Kaveri Seed Co Ltd is an Indian seed company. It is engaged in the production and distribution of high-quality hybrid seeds. The company's operating segment includes Seeds; Micronutrients and Vegetables. It generates maximum revenue from the Seeds segment. The company's field crop products include corn, paddy, cotton, sunflower, mustard, sorghum, pulses, bajra, and wheat whereas vegetable products include tomatoes, okra, chilies, watermelon, gourds, and brinjal. The company operates in a single principal geographical area which is India.
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