Orkla India Ltd (FMCG Processing - Other) — fundamental analysis, earnings data, and key metrics. PE: 27.7. ROE: 11.4%. This stock is not currently in the Nifty 500 momentum outperformers list.
Based on Q3 FY26 earnings • Updated Apr 18, 2026
What: Sambar consumption occasions: 12 out of 265
“we are largely covering 10 to 12 consumption occasions out of 265 consumption occasions available as far as Sambar is concerned.”
What: Convenience Food Innovation Growth: 41.6%
“In Convenience Food, our innovations grew at 41.6%, indicating a good traction for all the new concepts that we have launched.”
What: EBITDA growth of 17.7%
“This performance was driven by volume-led revenue growth, lower advertising spend in the quarter due to the festive season shift, and sustained focus on operational efficiencies.”
What: Deflationary → Inflationary
“Early indicators are suggesting that there will be an inflationary trend in spices in the coming year.”
Earnings deceleration risks from management commentary
Trigger: Two straight years of deflation led by bumper crops.
Management view: Passing on price benefits to remain competitive against the unorganized market.
Monitor: commodity
Trigger: Implementation of the new labor code.
Impact: PAT impact: ₹15.8 Cr
Management view: One-time accounting adjustment.
Monitor: labor
Key quotes from recent conference calls
“Business development continues to be in the right direction with volume growths around 8%. [Previous Volume Growth guidance]”
“MTR Prakriti is leveraging our deep knowledge in the spices domain. MTR's foray into premium spice space is with four key products. [Initiative: MTR Prakriti]”
“This unprecedented price movement of over 30% was led by chili, which reduced by 50%. This has impacted our value realization. [Risk (commodity): MEDIUM]”
“During quarter three, the company recorded exceptional items of INR15.8 crores relating to gratuity expenses following the implementation of the new labor code. [Risk (labor): LOW]”
Headline numbers from the latest earnings call
Revenue
₹636 Cr
Why: Revenue growth was moderated by continued deflation in spices, particularly chili, which required passing on price benefits to consumers.
Revenue growth lagged volume growth due to a 7% lower price realization in pure spices.
EBITDA
₹102 Cr
Why: Growth was driven by volume-led revenue, lower advertising spend due to festive shifts, and sustained focus on operational efficiencies.
Excluding PLI, EBITDA growth would have been 23.2%.
PAT
Not Disclosed
Why: PAT was impacted by a ₹15.8 crore exceptional item for gratuity expenses and lower other income following a ₹600 crore dividend payout.
PAT before exceptional items grew at 3.8%.
Other Highlights
• Spices volume growth of 10.1% yoy.
• Digital commerce expanded by 43.4% yoy.
• International revenues grew by 8.7% in the quarter.
Sub-sector-specific signals from the latest concall — each with management's stated reason for the change
Spices Volume Growth
10.1%
Why: Sustained effort to drive per capita sales through penetration and range expansion.
Spice Price Realization Decline
7%
Why: Company passed on decline in raw material costs, particularly in pure spices, to remain competitive.
Digital Commerce % of Sales
9.5%
Why: Rapid expansion of quick commerce and digital channels.
Total Distribution Touchpoints
673,000
Why: Expansion of numeric reach, including adding 22,000 outlets in Q4.
International Revenue %
21%
Why: Driven by migration of Indians and strong presence in GCC markets.
Convenience Food Revenue Growth
6%
Why: Driven by strong double-digit growth in breakfast and meals, offset by a shift in the festive season for sweets.
Per Capita Sales - Karnataka
₹110
Why: Represents current extraction from the core market vs potential occasions.
MTR Pure Spices Penetration - Karnataka
30.6%
Why: Increased from 20.3% in 2022 due to strategic focus on the pure spices category.
Forward-looking targets from management for FY27
OPM Guidance
16.1%
Management expects top-line benefits as inventory turns and inflation returns to spices.
Management expects to maintain the current EBITDA growth and profile.
Focus remains on driving volume-led growth.
Guidance Changes
Spice Pricing: Deflationary → Inflationary
The above analysis is parsed from publicly available earnings call transcripts. This is educational research only — not investment advice. Last updated Apr 18, 2026.
Based on publicly available financial data. This is educational research, not investment advice.
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Orkla India Ltd's current PE ratio is 27.7x.
Orkla India Ltd's price-to-book ratio is 3.0x.
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Orkla India Ltd currently does not pay a significant dividend (yield 0.00%).
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