Trading · Founded 1953 · www.wardwizardfoods.com · BSE 539132 · · ISIN INE761D01021
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Business
Wardwizard Foods and Beverages Ltd. operates primarily in the trading and distribution of food and beverage products. While the exact scope of its product portfolio isn't detailed, its business model involves sourcing various food and beverage items from manufacturers/producers and distributing them through its network to retailers, wholesalers, or potentially directly to consumers. The company generates revenue by buying products at wholesale prices and selling them at a markup, leveraging its supply chain, logistics, and distribution capabilities within the Indian market. It may also engage in developing or distributing its own brands or act as an exclusive distributor for other brands.
Revenue Mix
Specific revenue breakdown by product category (e.g., packaged foods, beverages, dairy, snacks) or major operational segments is not publicly detailed. Given its name and sector, it is likely that the company operates as a single primary segment focused on the aggregated trading of diverse food and beverage products.
Industry
The company operates within the highly competitive and fragmented Indian Food and Beverages (F&B) trading industry. This industry involves a vast network of distributors, wholesalers, and retailers across various product categories. Wardwizard Foods and Beverages likely competes with a multitude of local, regional, and national trading companies, as well as direct distribution channels of large F&B manufacturers. Its positioning would depend on its specific product portfolio, geographic reach, efficiency of its distribution network, and relationships with suppliers and customers. Without further details, it's likely a smaller to mid-sized player aiming to carve out market share through specific product niches or regional strengths.
MOAT
As a trading company, Wardwizard Foods and Beverages typically faces challenges in establishing a strong, durable competitive advantage. Potential advantages, rather than strong moats, could include:
Efficient Distribution Network: A well-established and cost-effective logistics and distribution system can provide an edge in reaching diverse markets.
Strong Supplier Relationships: Exclusive distribution rights or preferential terms with popular F&B brands can offer a temporary advantage.
Customer Relationships: Deep ties with a network of retailers and wholesalers can ensure consistent demand.
Brand Ownership (if applicable): If the company owns and promotes its own F&B brands, that brand equity could become a moat over time.
However, these are generally difficult to sustain in a low-margin trading environment and can be replicated by competitors. A strong, enduring moat is generally limited for pure trading entities.
Growth Drivers
Expanding Product Portfolio: Introduction of new and diverse food and beverage products to cater to evolving consumer tastes and preferences.
Geographic Expansion: Increasing distribution reach into new regions or states within India, or deepening penetration in existing markets.
Strategic Partnerships: Collaborations with F&B manufacturers for exclusive distribution or with logistics providers to enhance supply chain efficiency.
Rising Disposable Incomes & Urbanization: Growth in India's middle class and urban population leads to increased demand for packaged and diverse F&B products.
E-commerce & Modern Trade: Leveraging online channels and partnerships with modern retail chains for wider market access.
Risks
Intense Competition: The F&B trading sector is highly fragmented with numerous players, leading to price wars and margin pressure.
Supply Chain Disruptions: Dependency on timely and cost-effective sourcing and distribution, making it vulnerable to logistics issues, raw material price fluctuations, and supplier reliability.
Inventory Management: Risks associated with managing perishable goods, inventory obsolescence, and working capital blockages.
Regulatory Changes: Changes in food safety standards, import/export policies, or taxation can impact operations and costs.
Economic Downturns: Reduced consumer spending on non-essential or premium food items during economic slowdowns.
Credit Risk: Managing credit extended to distributors and retailers in a competitive market.
Management & Ownership
Wardwizard Foods and Beverages Ltd. is an Indian listed company. Typically, such companies are promoter-driven, with significant ownership held by the founding families or individuals. Without specific details on the current management team's track record or qualifications, a detailed assessment of management quality is not feasible. The ownership structure would likely reflect a promoter group holding a significant stake, alongside institutional and public shareholders.
Outlook
Wardwizard Foods and Beverages operates in a dynamic and growing Indian F&B market, which presents significant opportunities driven by increasing consumer demand, urbanization, and evolving lifestyles. The company's ability to navigate this market by efficiently managing its supply chain, forging strong partnerships, and adapting its product portfolio to consumer trends will be crucial. However, the inherent challenges of the trading business, including intense competition, margin pressures, and operational risks associated with inventory and logistics, necessitate a robust operational strategy. Its success will largely depend on its execution capabilities to build and maintain an efficient distribution network and potentially cultivate strong in-house brands or exclusive distribution rights in a sector where sustainable competitive advantages are hard to establish.
| #(Fig in Cr.) | Mar 2024 | Jun 2024 | Sep 2024 | Dec 2024 | Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2026 | Jun 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Sales | 3 | 1 | 4 | 49 | 39 | 13 | 67 | 117 | 40 | 17 |
| Other Income | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Income | 5 | 1 | 5 | 49 | 39 | 13 | 68 | 118 | 41 | 18 |
| Total Expenditure | 13 | 4 | 8 | 50 | 37 | 13 | 65 | 116 | 36 | 14 |
| Operating Profit | -8 | -3 | -3 | -1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| Interest | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Depreciation | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Exceptional Income / Expenses | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Profit Before Tax | -11 | -5 | -6 | -4 | 0 | -2 | 1 | -1 | 2 | 1 |
| Provision for Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0 | -0 | 0 | -0 | -1 | -0 |
| Profit After Tax | -11 | -5 | -6 | -4 | 1 | -2 | 1 | -1 | 3 | 1 |
| Adjustments | -0 | 0 | -0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Profit After Adjustments | -11 | -5 | -6 | -4 | 1 | -2 | 1 | -1 | 3 | 1 |
| Adjusted Earnings Per Share | -0.4 | -0.2 | -0.2 | -0.1 | 0 | -0.1 | 0 | -0 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| #(Fig in Cr.) | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Sales | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 17 | 93 | 241 |
| Other Income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Total Income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 20 | 94 | 245 |
| Total Expenditure | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 43 | 98 | 231 |
| Operating Profit | -0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0 | -0 | -0 | -7 | -24 | -5 | 13 |
| Interest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Depreciation | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 4 |
| Exceptional Income / Expenses | -0 | -0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Profit Before Tax | -1 | -0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0 | -0 | -0 | -8 | -32 | -14 | 3 |
| Provision for Tax | -0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -0 | -1 |
| Profit After Tax | -0 | -0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0 | -0 | -0 | -9 | -33 | -14 | 4 |
| Adjustments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Profit After Adjustments | -0 | -0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0 | -0 | -0 | -9 | -33 | -14 | 4 |
| Adjusted Earnings Per Share | 0 | -0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0 | -0 | -0 | -0.5 | -1.3 | -0.5 | 0.2 |
| # | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales CAGR | 447% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Operating Profit CAGR | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| PAT CAGR | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| # | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share Price CAGR | -22% | -38% | 13% | 7% |
| ROE Average | -35% | -50% | -31% | -15% |
| ROCE Average | -16% | -21% | -13% | -6% |
| #(Fig in Cr.) | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shareholder's Funds | 65 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 54 | 120 | 94 | 80 |
| Minority's Interest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Borrowings | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 30 | 26 | 31 |
| Other Non-Current Liabilities | -0 | -0 | -0 | -0 | -0 | -0 | -0 | -0 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Total Current Liabilities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 23 |
| Total Liabilities | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 57 | 156 | 136 | 136 |
| Fixed Assets | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 48 | 74 | 90 | 83 |
| Other Non-Current Assets | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 9 | 6 |
| Total Current Assets | 2 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 65 | 37 | 47 |
| Total Assets | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 57 | 156 | 136 | 136 |
| #(Fig in Cr.) | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening Cash & Cash Equivalents | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 32 | 1 |
| Cash Flow from Operating Activities | -2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -50 | -10 | -2 |
| Cash Flow from Investing Activities | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -27 | -23 | 0 |
| Cash Flow from Financing Activities | 0 | -0 | -0 | -0 | -0 | -0 | -0 | -0 | 102 | 1 | 1 |
| Net Cash Inflow / Outflow | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | -31 | -0 |
| Closing Cash & Cash Equivalent | 0 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 32 | 1 | 1 |
| # | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Per Share (Rs) | 0 | -0 | 0 | 0.01 | 0 | -0.01 | -0.01 | -0.02 | -0.46 | -1.29 | -0.53 |
| CEPS(Rs) | -0.04 | -0 | 0 | 0.01 | 0 | -0.01 | -0.01 | -0.02 | -0.41 | -1.08 | -0.3 |
| DPS(Rs) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Book NAV/Share(Rs) | 0 | 0.61 | 0.61 | 0.62 | 0.63 | 0.61 | 0.6 | 0.58 | 2.08 | 1.78 | 1.26 |
| Core EBITDA Margin(%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -94.96 | -158.58 | -6.1 |
| EBIT Margin(%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -104.37 | -172.24 | -11.36 |
| Pre Tax Margin(%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -104.69 | -192.88 | -14.94 |
| PAT Margin (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -114.43 | -197.74 | -14.75 |
| Cash Profit Margin (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -102.54 | -166.27 | -8.28 |
| ROA(%) | -1.04 | -0.05 | 0.01 | 0.18 | 0.01 | -0.19 | -0.24 | -0.33 | -8.4 | -22.64 | -10.04 |
| ROE(%) | -6.02 | -0.45 | 0.06 | 1.76 | 0.14 | -1.87 | -2.36 | -3.13 | -38.09 | -76.44 | -34.99 |
| ROCE(%) | -4.93 | 0.39 | 0.83 | 2.06 | 1.16 | -0.37 | -0.7 | -1.23 | -14.67 | -33.06 | -15.52 |
| Receivable days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 131.49 | 139.37 | 63.66 |
| Inventory Days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53.88 | 29.17 | 8 |
| Payable days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 241.78 | 204.19 | 71.28 |
| PER(x) | 0 | 0 | 7900 | 414.68 | 4611.11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price/Book(x) | 0 | 8.17 | 5.15 | 7.24 | 6.64 | 4.4 | 4.22 | 134.59 | 15.64 | 11.51 | 2.95 |
| Dividend Yield(%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| EV/Net Sales(x) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 81.1 | 33.12 | 1.36 |
| EV/Core EBITDA(x) | -19.96 | 615.85 | 317.91 | 219.08 | 331.73 | -1447.1 | -483.15 | 0 | -87.69 | -23.53 | -27.81 |
| Net Sales Growth(%) | -100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 114 | 455.18 |
| EBIT Growth(%) | -240.42 | 107.73 | 114.46 | 150.38 | -42.99 | -131.93 | -88.06 | -74.44 | -7138.19 | -253.16 | 63.37 |
| PAT Growth(%) | -333.34 | 92.81 | 114.12 | 2673.43 | -92.16 | -1457.77 | -23.32 | -29.39 | -4327.85 | -269.82 | 58.58 |
| EPS Growth(%) | 0 | 92.75 | 114.29 | 2625 | -91.74 | -1386.81 | -23.47 | -29.37 | -2370.27 | -181.2 | 58.58 |
| Debt/Equity(x) | 0.33 | 0.35 | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.37 | 0.39 | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.75 | 0.57 | 0.97 |
| Current Ratio(x) | 50.3 | 159.46 | 728.86 | 180.14 | 28.42 | 23.03 | 16.32 | 16.46 | 11.32 | 2.71 | 2.06 |
| Quick Ratio(x) | 50.3 | 159.46 | 728.86 | 180.14 | 28.42 | 23.03 | 16.32 | 16.46 | 11.12 | 2.6 | 1.95 |
| Interest Cover(x) | -6.05 | 0.55 | 1.09 | 2.73 | 1.55 | -0.38 | -0.71 | -1.26 | -324.71 | -8.34 | -3.18 |
| Total Debt/Mcap(x) | 0 | 0.04 | 0.07 | 0.05 | 0.06 | 0.09 | 0.1 | 0 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.33 |
| # | Mar 2024 | Jun 2024 | Sep 2024 | Dec 2024 | Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2026 | Jun 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter | 53.32 | 53.32 | 53.32 | 53.32 | 53.32 | 53.32 | 53.32 | 53.32 | 53.32 | 53.32 |
| FII | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DII | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public | 46.68 | 46.68 | 46.68 | 46.68 | 46.68 | 46.68 | 46.68 | 46.68 | 46.68 | 46.68 |
| Others | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| # | Mar 2024 | Jun 2024 | Sep 2024 | Dec 2024 | Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2026 | Jun 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter | 13.71 | 13.71 | 13.71 | 13.71 | 13.71 | 13.71 | 13.71 | 13.71 | 13.71 | 13.71 |
| FII | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DII | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Others | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 25.71 | 25.71 | 25.71 | 25.71 | 25.71 | 25.71 | 25.71 | 25.71 | 25.71 | 25.71 |
| # | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales CAGR | +447% | — | — | — |
| Operating Profit CAGR | — | — | — | — |
| PAT CAGR | — | — | — | — |
| Share Price CAGR | -22% | -38% | +13% | +7% |
| ROE Average | -35% | -50% | -31% | -15% |
| ROCE Average | -16% | -21% | -13% | -6% |
| # | Mar 2024 | Jun 2024 | Sep 2024 | Dec 2024 | Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2026 | Jun 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter | 53.32 | 53.32 | 53.32 | 53.32 | 53.32 | 53.32 | 53.32 | 53.32 | 53.32 | 53.32 |
| FII | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DII | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public | 46.68 | 46.68 | 46.68 | 46.68 | 46.68 | 46.68 | 46.68 | 46.68 | 46.68 | 46.68 |
| Others | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| # | Mar 2024 | Jun 2024 | Sep 2024 | Dec 2024 | Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2026 | Jun 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter | 13.71 | 13.71 | 13.71 | 13.71 | 13.71 | 13.71 | 13.71 | 13.71 | 13.71 | 13.71 |
| FII | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DII | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Others | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 25.71 | 25.71 | 25.71 | 25.71 | 25.71 | 25.71 | 25.71 | 25.71 | 25.71 | 25.71 |
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