Hester Biosciences Limited Stock Price Today (NSE: HESTERBIO)

Hester Biosciences Limited

2207.70+35.90 (+1.65%)
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Hester Biosciences Limited Share Price — Live NSE/BSE Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

Hester Biosciences Limited share price today is 2207.70, up +1.65% on NSE/BSE as of 16 September 2026. Hester Biosciences Limited (HESTERBIO) is a Small-cap company in the Pharmaceuticals sector with a market capitalisation of 1.88K (Cr). The 52-week high for HESTERBIO share price is 2683.60 and the 52-week low is 1239.30. At a P/E ratio of 13.72x, HESTERBIO is currently trading below its industry average P/E of 34.89x. The company has a Return on Equity (ROE) of 16.50% and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52.

Hester Biosciences Limited Share Price Chart — NSE/BSE Historical Performance

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High
2546.80
Low
2146.00
Volume
8.5K
Change
-6.87%

Hester Biosciences Limited share price chart: -6.87% return over the past month. 52-week high ₹2683.60, 52-week low ₹1239.30.

Hester Biosciences Limited — Last 10 Trading Days

DateOpenHighLowCloseVolume
2147.002305.002130.002207.704.57K (Cr)
2271.002299.002151.502171.804.44K (Cr)
2275.002298.902238.302264.905.28K (Cr)
2323.002343.902267.502279.003.07K (Cr)
2316.902360.002257.402322.603.78K (Cr)
2354.702369.902290.002318.305.57K (Cr)
2405.402405.402330.102362.708.15K (Cr)
2199.902540.902170.002405.4093.54K (Cr)
2176.502225.002176.502201.701.97K (Cr)
2189.502210.902146.002176.507.01K (Cr)

Hester Biosciences Limited — Last 12 Months Price History

MonthOpenHighLowCloseChange
2257.502540.902130.002207.70-2.21%
2477.002546.802255.502258.90-8.81%
2164.902683.602058.272477.70+14.45%
2030.002315.001910.202165.90+6.69%
1615.402238.701613.602009.20+24.38%
1275.001800.001275.001634.20+28.17%
1502.001560.001239.301259.10-16.17%
1530.001629.001476.701562.10+2.10%
1602.501644.001360.301483.80-7.41%
1657.301660.001552.701599.70-3.48%
1603.301780.001573.701653.90+3.16%
1919.701919.701581.101603.30-16.48%

Returns & Performance

Average

Return on Equity (ROE)

16.50%

Profit generated per ₹1 of shareholder equity

Average

Return on Capital (ROCE)

15.26%

Returns generated on total capital deployed

Excellent

Oper. Profit Margin (5Y Avg)

24.11%

Average operating profit margin over 5 years

Dividend Yield

0.46%

Annual dividend as % of current share price

Hester Biosciences Limited Valuation Check

Excellent

Price to Earnings (P/E)

13.72x

Share price ÷ earnings per share. Lower = cheaper

Poor

Industry Avg P/E

34.89x

Average P/E of all peers in this sector

Market-cap Classification
Small-cap
Higher growth potential with higher volatility.

Shareholding Pattern

Excellent

Promoter Holding

53.73%

% shares held by company founders/management

Poor

FII Holding

0.38%

% shares held by foreign institutional investors

Poor

DII Holding

0.00%

% held by domestic mutual funds, LIC, banks

Excellent

Promoter Pledged %

0.00%

% of promoter shares pledged as collateral — lower is safer

Growth Engine

Excellent

Profit Growth (Quarterly YoY)

489.84%

Net profit growth vs same quarter last year

Poor

Revenue Growth (Quarterly YoY)

-8.16%

Revenue growth vs same quarter last year

Poor

Revenue Growth (5-Year CAGR)

9.19%

Compounded annual revenue growth over 5 years

Average

EPS Growth (5-Year CAGR)

10.62%

Earnings per share growth over 5 years

Average

Net Profit Growth (5-Year CAGR)

10.08%

Compounded annual net profit growth over 5 years

Balance Sheet Health

Poor

Debt to Equity Ratio

0.52x

Total debt ÷ equity. Below 0.5 = financially healthy

Excellent

Interest Coverage Ratio

7.35x

EBIT ÷ interest expense. Above 2.5 = can pay interest comfortably

Free Cash Flow (5-Year Total)

-27.14 (Cr)

Cash left after capex over 5 years. Positive = self-funded growth

Labels (e.g., "Excellent", "Good") are peer-based vs industry/sector averages — data-only, not advice

Hester Biosciences Limited Fundamental Analysis & Valuation Benchmarking

Educational evaluation of HESTERBIO across key market metrics for learning purposes.

Positive Indicators

9 factors identified

Strong Return on Equity (16.50%)

Observation: Efficient use of shareholders' capital generating superior returns.

Analysis: ROE >15% indicates strong profitability and effective management. This metric suggests the company can generate substantial returns on invested capital.

Excellent ROCE Performance (15.26%)

Observation: Superior returns on capital employed across business operations.

Analysis: ROCE >15% demonstrates efficient capital deployment and strong operational performance.

Strong Operating Margins (24.11%)

Observation: Healthy 5-year operating margins indicate pricing power and cost control.

Analysis: OPM >15% suggests operational efficiency and competitive advantages.

Attractive Valuation (P/E: 13.72 vs Industry: 34.89)

Observation: Trading at discount to industry peers.

Analysis: P/E below industry average may present value opportunity.

Robust Profit Growth (489.84%)

Observation: Strong year-over-year profit expansion demonstrates business momentum.

Analysis: Profit growth >20% indicates effective execution and market opportunity capture.

Strong Interest Coverage (7.35x)

Observation: Earnings comfortably cover interest obligations.

Analysis: Interest coverage >5x indicates low financial distress risk.

Healthy Liquidity Position (Current Ratio: 1.56)

Observation: Strong short-term liquidity to meet obligations.

Analysis: Current ratio >1.5 indicates good working capital management.

Balanced Promoter Holding (53.73%)

Observation: Optimal balance between promoter control and public float.

Analysis: Promoter holding in 50-75% range provides management alignment.

Zero Share Pledging Risk

Observation: No promoter shares pledged as collateral.

Analysis: Absence of share pledging eliminates potential forced-selling pressure.

Risk Factors

4 factors identified

High Price-to-Book Ratio (5.98x)

Observation: Trading at significant premium to book value.

Analysis: High P/B ratios may indicate overvaluation relative to asset base.

Revenue Contraction (-8.16%)

Observation: Sales decline may indicate market challenges or competitive pressures.

Analysis: Negative revenue growth requires analysis of market conditions.

Negative Free Cash Flow (₹-27.14 Cr over 5Y)

Observation: Cash outflows exceed inflows.

Analysis: Negative FCF requires analysis of capital expenditure cycle.

Limited Institutional Interest (FII+DII: 0.38%)

Observation: Low institutional participation may affect liquidity.

Analysis: Limited institutional interest may indicate size constraints or visibility issues.

Hester Biosciences Limited vs Pharmaceuticals Peers

Peer Comparison - Pharmaceuticals

Compare Hester Biosciences Limited with 10 other companies in the same sector

11 companies
Company Info
Fundamental
Valuation
Profitability
Financial Health
Growth
Dividend
Company
Company name
Score
Bull Run comprehensive fundamental score based on 20+ metrics
Price
Current trading price of the stock
Market Cap
Total value of all shares in the market
P/E
Price per share divided by earnings per share
ROE
Net income divided by shareholder equity
ROCE
Earnings before interest and tax divided by capital employed
Debt/Eq
Total debt divided by total equity
Profit 5Y
Average annual profit growth over 5 years
Sales 5Y
Average annual sales growth over 5 years
Dividend
Annual dividend per share divided by price per share
50.9/100
2208
₹1878.09
13.7
Average
16.50%
Good
15.26%
Good
0.5
Good
10.08%
Good
9.19%
Good
0.46%
66.4/100
1865
₹447445.46
37.0
Average
14.74%
Average
19.31%
Good
0.0
Excellent
31.64%
Excellent
11.78%
Good
0.82%
56.3/100
9488
₹251432.00
86.1
Average
16.19%
Good
20.38%
Excellent
0.0
Excellent
5.29%
Good
8.67%
Good
0.41%
51.4/100
4930
₹166860.78
78.8
Average
27.07%
Excellent
14.09%
Average
1.8
Average
11.56%
Good
11.80%
Good
0.76%
74.1/100
1127
₹112514.52
25.1
Average
19.74%
Good
21.77%
Excellent
0.4
Excellent
18.76%
Excellent
12.45%
Good
0.09%
40.2/100
1363
₹110118.03
32.7
Average
11.82%
Average
15.67%
Good
0.0
Excellent
10.03%
Good
8.01%
Good
0.90%
34.1/100
1937
₹104646.43
95.6
Average
18.19%
Good
21.35%
Excellent
0.5
Excellent
-1.89%
Poor
7.19%
Good
0.13%
24.6/100
1699
₹97754.71
26.5
Average
9.94%
Poor
14.54%
Average
0.2
Excellent
-8.07%
Poor
6.32%
Good
0.26%
83.4/100
2100
₹96022.50
17.4
Average
26.90%
Excellent
31.80%
Excellent
0.3
Excellent
34.39%
Excellent
13.02%
Good
0.72%
41/100
1145
₹95607.50
29.6
Average
11.75%
Average
14.80%
Average
0.2
Excellent
16.54%
Excellent
12.09%
Good
0.65%
61.5/100
2265
₹93544.50
45.8
Average
12.49%
Average
13.56%
Average
0.4
Excellent
10.52%
Good
18.10%
Excellent
0.04%

Hester Biosciences Limited PE Ratio History

Historical price-to-earnings ratio for HESTERBIO — last 5 years

YearEPS (₹)Price (₹)P/E Ratio
FY 202532.31₹1599.7049.5x
FY 202422.20₹2399.40108.1x
FY 202331.30₹1457.9046.6x
FY 202246.22₹1791.6538.8x

P/E = year-end price ÷ diluted EPS from annual filings. Source: NSE/BSE via Bull Run.

Hester Biosciences Limited Dividend History

Annual cash dividends paid by HESTERBIO — dividend yield 0.46%

Financial YearDividends Paid (₹ Cr)
FY 20255.17 Cr
FY 20246.85 Cr
FY 20238.51 Cr
FY 20228.51 Cr

Cash dividends from annual cash flow statements. Past dividends do not guarantee future payments. Not investment advice.

Hester Biosciences Limited Quarterly Performance

Latest quarterly metrics for HESTERBIO — revenue growth and profit growth vs same quarter last year

Revenue Growth (YoY)

-8.16%

Latest quarter vs same quarter previous year

Net Profit Growth (YoY)

489.84%

Latest quarter net profit vs same quarter previous year

5-Year Revenue CAGR

9.19%

Compounded annual revenue growth over 5 years

5-Year Profit CAGR

10.08%

Compounded annual net profit growth over 5 years

Hester Biosciences Limited Technical Indicators

SMA 50, SMA 200, RSI and volume signals for HESTERBIO — calculated from daily price history

44RSI 14
Neutral — RSI 44

Momentum is balanced — neither overbought nor oversold.

SMA 50
2365
▼ Price below SMA 50 — Short-term bearish
SMA 200
1818
▲ Price above SMA 200 — Long-term uptrend
30-Day Avg Volume
23K shares/day
Average daily traded volume over last 30 trading sessions

Technical indicators are for educational purposes only. Not investment advice.

Hester Biosciences Limited Financial Statements

Annual income statement, balance sheet and cash flow for Hester Biosciences Limited (HESTERBIO) — sourced from NSE/BSE filings.

Financial Results & Statements

Latest quarterly, annual and period-wise financial data for Hester Biosciences Limited

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About HESTERBIO (Hester Biosciences Limited)

Hester Biosciences Ltd is a dynamic pharmaceutical company dedicated to safeguarding animal health through innovative solutions. They specialize in the development, manufacturing, ...and distribution of a comprehensive range of veterinary vaccines and animal health products, catering to both domestic and international markets. With a commitment to preventing diseases and improving livestock productivity, Hester Biosciences operates through dedicated divisions focused on Poultry Healthcare and Animal Healthcare. These divisions work synergistically to deliver tailored solutions addressing the unique needs of different animal species and farming practices. The company's dedication to research and development drives the creation of cutting-edge vaccines, ensuring effective protection against prevalent and emerging animal diseases. Hester Biosciences' Poultry Healthcare segment provides a wide array of vaccines, specifically formulated to protect poultry flocks from debilitating diseases. The company offers vaccines against Newcastle disease, a highly contagious viral infection, as well as Infectious Bronchitis, a respiratory illness affecting poultry. Their product portfolio also includes vaccines for Infectious Bursal disease, Fowl Pox, Marek's disease, Infectious Coryza, Fowl Cholera, Inclusion Body Hepatitis, Fowl Typhoid, and Avian Encephalomyelitis. These vaccines are designed to stimulate the immune system of poultry, providing robust protection against these common diseases and improving overall flock health and productivity. Hester Biosciences is deeply invested in the poultry industry's success and actively supports farmers in maintaining healthy and profitable operations. Beyond poultry, Hester Biosciences' Animal Healthcare segment is dedicated to developing and distributing vaccines for livestock. These vaccines are designed to protect animals from Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), a devastating disease affecting small ruminants. In addition to vaccines, the company also offers animal health products, providing holistic solutions for animal welfare. Hester Biosciences focuses on building strong relationships with veterinarians and farmers, delivering specialized support and assistance to enhance animal health outcomes. By providing quality vaccines and animal health products, Hester Biosciences contributes to improved animal health and sustainable livestock production, ultimately benefiting farmers and consumers alike.

Company Details

Symbol:HESTERBIO
Industry:Pharmaceuticals
Sector:Pharmaceuticals

Key Leadership

Mr. Rajiv Dinesh Gandhi B.Com
Executive CEO, MD & Executive Director
Ms. Priya Rajiv Gandhi
Executive Director
Mr. Ashish Dineshbhai Desai
Chief Financial Officer

HESTERBIO Share Price: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current share price of Hester Biosciences Limited?

Hester Biosciences Limited (HESTERBIO) trades at ₹2207.70 on NSE and BSE. Market cap ₹1.88K (Cr). Educational data only.

What is the P/E ratio of Hester Biosciences Limited?

Hester Biosciences Limited has a P/E of 13.72x vs industry average 34.89x.

What is the Bull Run score for Hester Biosciences Limited?

Hester Biosciences Limited has a Bull Run score of 50.9/100 based on 25+ financial parameters.

Does Hester Biosciences Limited pay dividends?

Hester Biosciences Limited has a dividend yield of 0.46%. Past dividends don't guarantee future payments.

What is the ROE of Hester Biosciences Limited?

Hester Biosciences Limited has ROE of 16.50%. Higher ROE indicates better use of shareholder equity.

What is the debt-to-equity ratio of Hester Biosciences Limited?

Hester Biosciences Limited has debt-to-equity of 0.52.

Is Hester Biosciences Limited a good investment?

Bull Run gives Hester Biosciences Limited a score of 50.9/100. This is not investment advice — consult a SEBI-registered advisor.