Risk factor
Weak & very vulnerable to price shocks
Profitability factor
Very low or no dividends
About
Hindustan Foods Limited, founded in 1984 and based in Mumbai, India, operates primarily as a contract manufacturer for the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector across India. The company boasts a diverse production capability spanning numerous categories. These include various food items such as extruded cereals and snacks (like breakfast cereals, instant porridges, and rice crispies), as well as an assortment of hot and cold beverages and energy drink concentrates (including carbonated soft drinks, teas, coffees, malt-based foods, soups, glucose powder, and dry mix powders). Beyond edibles, Hindustan Foods manufactures a range of leather products and accessories, notably footwear for men, women, and children, along with shoe uppers. Its extensive household and personal care offerings comprise fabric care products like liquid and powder detergents and fabric conditioners; home care solutions such as surface, glass, and toilet cleaners, and liquid dish wash; and pest control items including coils, aerosols, liquid vaporizers, mosquito mats, and activ cards. Furthermore, the company produces a wide array of personal care goods: hair care products (oils, gels, creams, shampoos), toiletries (talc, shaving cream, hand wash), baby care essentials (creams, shampoos, lotions, oils, powders), and a comprehensive selection of skin care items (body lotions, moisturizers, various creams, petroleum jelly, shower gels, face washes and scrubs, body scrubs and wipes, and dusting powders). The company also engages in exporting its manufactured products.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is slightly overvalued relative to its peers. In particular, the stock is overpriced on P/E, of fair value on EV
Target Price
The average target price of HNDFDS.NS is 840 and suggests 47.3% upside potential. Usually, this means a BUY recommendation among investment firms, or a recommendation to