Hester Biosciences Limited

NSE: HESTERBIO · Healthcare

Hester Biosciences Limited Share Price & Analysis

2,450 -2.91%Updated 21 Jul 2026, 05:01 pm IST
LTP
2,450
-2.91%
Open
High
2,600
Low
2,402.6
Close
₹2,450
52W High
₹2,662
52W Low
₹1,239
Volume
15K
Lot Size
1
Sector
Healthcare
Market Cap
₹2K Cr
Face Value
₹10
Small Cap

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Fundamentals

P/E
38.8
Sector P/E
54.4
P/B
4.76
EPS
₹67.57
ROE
15.9%
ROCE
15.2%
D/E Ratio
0.53
Div Yield
0.45%
Book Value
₹423
+

Strengths

  • Strong return on equity (ROE 15.9%)
  • Efficient capital deployment (ROCE 15.2%)
  • Attractively valued vs sector (P/E 38.8x vs industry 54.4x)

Peer Comparison

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1,944
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DIVISLAB
Divi's Laboratories Limited
7,388
₹1.9L Cr73.411.7116.5220.01
TORNTPHARM
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited
5,040
₹1.6L Cr73.620.3227.415.20.33
APOLLOHOSP
Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited
8,939
₹1.3L Cr64.913.5622.117.90.88
CIPLA
Cipla Limited
1,416
₹1.1L Cr30.13.3211.615.50.01
ZYDUSLIFE
Zydus Lifesciences Limited
1,123
₹1.1L Cr214.1721.221.10.38
LUPIN
Lupin Limited
2,405
₹1.1L Cr19.64.928.729.90.32

Showing 7 peers in the same sector · Sorted by market cap

Shareholding Pattern

HESTERBIO · as of Mar 2026

Promoters53.73%
FII0.87%0.28
DII0.02%
Public45.38%0.27
CategoryDec 2024Mar 2025Jun 2025Sep 2025Dec 2025Mar 2026
Promoters53.73%53.73%53.73%53.73%53.73%53.73%
FII0.43%0.43%0.52%0.61%0.59%0.87%
DII0.02%0.02%
Public45.83%45.84%45.74%45.66%45.65%45.38%

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Hester Biosciences publishes statutory notice in newspaper

Hester Biosciences has published a statutory notice in a newspaper as part of regulatory compliance. The filing is a routine corporate disclosure with no operational or financial implications. Such notices are standard practice for listed companies. 📊 *STOCKS:* HESTERBIO | 🏢 *SECTOR:* Pharma | #LOWIMPACT #corporate_filing

NSE Filing9 Jul
Low Impact

Hester Biosciences publishes newspaper notice for compliance

*Hester Biosciences publishes newspaper notice for compliance.* This is a routine regulatory filing made in accordance with SEBI guidelines. The notice does not disclose any financial results or strategic developments. Such publications are standard practice for listed companies. 📊 *STOCKS:* HESTERBIO | 🏢 *SECTOR:* Pharma | #LOWIMPACT #Compliance

NSE Filing9 Jul
Low Impact

Hester Biosciences publishes mandatory newspaper notice

*Hester Biosciences publishes mandatory newspaper notice.* This is a routine corporate disclosure as per regulatory requirements. No financial or operational impact is indicated. Such filings are standard practice for listed companies. 📊 *STOCKS:* HESTERBIO | 🏢 *SECTOR:* Pharma | #LOWIMPACT #CorporateFiling

NSE Filing19 Jun
Low Impact

Hester Biosciences sets dividend and meeting record date

*Hester Biosciences sets **14-Jul-2026** as record date for dividend and shareholder meeting.* The company has informed the exchange about the key date for entitlement and participation. This is a routine corporate action with no immediate financial impact. Investors holding shares on the record date will be eligible. 📊 *STOCKS:* HESTERBIO | 🏢 *SECTOR:* Pharma | #LOWIMPACT #Dividend

NSE Filing18 Jun
Low Impact

Hester Biosciences to hold shareholder meeting on July 21, 2026

*Hester Biosciences to hold shareholder meeting on July 21, 2026.* The event is scheduled for **July 21, 2026**, as per a corporate filing. No major announcements expected beyond routine agenda items. This is a standard procedural disclosure. 📊 *STOCKS:* HESTERBIO | 🏢 *SECTOR:* Pharma | #LOWIMPACT #ShareholdersMeeting

NSE Filing18 Jun
Low Impact

About Hester Biosciences Limited

Hester Biosciences Ltd is one of the leading animal health care companies & the second largest poultry vaccine manufacturer in India. Founded by Mr. Rajiv Gandhi in 1987, it has now a presence in over 30 countries & has a key market in India, Nepal & Tanzania. It has partnered with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, GALVmed, Golchha Organisation, Novapharma, etc. While operating across four broad verticals of Poultry Vaccines, Poultry Health Products, Animal Vaccines and Animal Health Products, the company provides services like seroprofiling kits and diagnostic labs for poultry flocks, and mastitis control programs for cattle.[1]

Healthcare · Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hester Biosciences Limited share price today?
Hester Biosciences Limited (HESTERBIO) is currently trading at ₹2,450 on NSE, down 2.91% as of the last market session. Prices update daily after market close on MarketNetra.
Is Hester Biosciences Limited available in F&O (Futures & Options)?
Yes, Hester Biosciences Limited (HESTERBIO) is part of the NSE F&O segment with a lot size of 1 shares. Options are available with monthly expiry contracts. You can track the full option chain and OI analysis on MarketNetra.
What is Hester Biosciences Limited 52-week high and low?
Hester Biosciences Limited's 52-week high is ₹2,662 and the 52-week low is ₹1,239. The current price of ₹2,450 is 8.0% below the 52W high.
What is Hester Biosciences Limited P/E ratio?
Hester Biosciences Limited's current P/E ratio is 38.8. This indicates the market is paying ₹38.8 for every ₹1 of earnings. Compare this to the sector average to assess relative valuation.
How to trade Hester Biosciences Limited options?
Hester Biosciences Limited options are traded on NSE with monthly expiry contracts (lot size: 1 shares). To trade HESTERBIO options: select your expiry on the option chain page, identify key OI strikes, check the PCR and buildup type on OI analysis, and review FII/DII flows for institutional sentiment before taking a position.