Here’s a challenge. Using the five clues below, identify the company that is being talked about here.

1 I belong to an industry notorious for asset turnover of around 1x, yet I still earn 15-20 per cent return on equity.

2 Despite spending 20 per cent of my profits on brand building every year, I am struggling to grow, as evidenced by a 5 per cent CAGR in annual revenue over the last decade.

3 My cousins, who separated from my founder family, have gone on to build a multi-billion-dollar global business and delivered 50x returns to shareholders over the last 15 years.

4 While I have delivered 5x returns to shareholders in three years twice in previous business cycles, cumulative return is only 12 per cent per annum over the last 10 years.

5 My founders continue to own more than two-thirds of the company, and institutional ownership is negligible.

Last week’s stock: Vinati Organics

Last week’s winner: Shripad Kale

Published on June 27, 2026