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INVESTMENT INSIGHTS

Check Before You Invest : KEC International Ltd

BSE: 532714 NSE: KEC ISIN: INE389H01022
  |   Sector:  Construction & Infrastructure   |   Industry:  Engineering - Construction

Snapshot

Q.1 Which industry/sub-sector does KEC International Ltd belong to?
KEC International Ltd belongs to the Construction & Infrastructure sector, operating specifically within the Engineering - Construction segment.
Q.2 Is KEC International Ltd a good quality company?
KEC International Ltd is a good quality company, based on a consistently good 10 year financial track record.
Q.3 Is KEC International Ltd undervalued or overvalued?
KEC International Ltd appears Somewhat Undervalued, as its key valuation ratios are below with their past averages.
Q.4 Is KEC International Ltd a good buy now?
KEC International Ltd is a neutral opportunity now, based on stable price trend analysis suggesting prices may move sideways. However, you need to check its quality and valuation before making a decision

Performance Analysis

Q.1 Revenue growth of KEC International Ltd?
KEC International Ltd revenue growth is 10.3% for FY-2025 , which is below its 5 year CAGR of 12.9% , indicating slower growth.
Q.2 Gross Profit margin of KEC International Ltd?
KEC International Ltd Gross profit margin which is the profit after deduction of direct costs, is 2.9% for FY-2025 , which is in line with its 5 year median of 2.9% , indicating stable margins.
Q.3 Operating Profit Margin of KEC International Ltd?
KEC International Ltd Operating Profit Margin which is the profit after deduction of all operating costs, is 6.13% for FY-2025 , which is in line with its 5 year median of 6.13% indicating stable margins.
Q.4 Net Profit Margin of KEC International Ltd?
KEC International Ltd Net Profit Margin is 1.69% for FY-2025 , is in line with with its 5 year median of 1.69%, indicating stable margins.
Current Level Historic Median
Gross Profit Margin 2.9 2.9
Operating Profit Margin 6.13 6.13
Net Profit Margin 1.69 1.69
Q.5 Return on Asset of KEC International Ltd?
KEC International Ltd Return on Asset is 1.74(x), which is in line with its 5 year historical median of 1.74(x), indicating stable asset utilization efficiency.
Q.6 Return on Equity (ROE) of KEC International Ltd?
KEC International Ltd Return on equity is 7.06% for FY-2025 , which is in line with its historical median of 7.06%, indicating the business is making similar use of its shareholders capital.
Q.7 Return on capital employed (ROCE) of KEC International Ltd?
KEC International Ltd Return on capital employed is 14.83% for FY-2025 , which is above its estimated weighted average cost of capital(WACC) 13.5%, indicating value creation.
Q.8 Cash conversion cycle of KEC International Ltd?
KEC International Ltd Cash conversion cycle is -74 , below its historical median of -11 , indicating improved working capital management. However, you need to compare this with its peers in the industry.
Current Level Historic Median
Asset Turnover 1.03 0.99
ROE 7.06 7.06
ROCE 14.83 14.83
Cash Conversion Cycle -74 -11
Q.9 Debt to Equity ratio of KEC International Ltd?
KEC International Ltd Debt-to-Equity ratio is 0.62 , which is above with the industry average of 0.38 , indicating higher debt levels in the industry.
Q.10 Debt to cash flow from operations of KEC International Ltd?
KEC International Ltd Debt to cash flow from operations is 12.97 , which is at a unhealthy level, indicating the business is not able to service its debt comfortably.

Ownership & governance

Q.1 Promoter shareholding and pledge status of KEC International Ltd?
Promoters hold 50.10% of the KEC International Ltd, with 0.00% of their stake pledged, indicating no pledge risk.

Peer comparison (industry-wise, mcap)

Q.1 Revenue growth of KEC International Ltd vs industry peers?
KEC International Ltd revenue CAGR is 12.87% , compared to the industry median CAGR of 0% , indicating faster growth and gaining its market share.
Profit Metrics
Current Level Industry Median
Revenue 19,177.8 103.6
Gross Profit 556.2 5.2
Operating Profit 1,173 6
Net Profit 324 2.6
Operating Efficiency
Current Level Industry Median
Asset Turnover 1.03 0.63
ROE 7.06 6.64
ROCE 14.83 11.13
Cash Conversion Cycle -73.97 51

Valuation & price assessment

Q.1 Stock return of KEC International Ltd over the last decade?
Over the last 9 years, the stock has delivered a CAGR of 15.8% based on the current price.
Q.2 What return has the stock given over the last decade?
9Y 5Y 3Y 1Y
Share Price 15.8% 6.8% 5.1% -14.5%
Q.3 Valuation ratios of KEC International Ltd vs historical?
The current P/E is higher that its historical median.
Q.4 How do the current valuation ratios measure up against the historic numbers and the current industry numbers?
Valuation Ratios Current Historic Median Industry Median
Price to Earnings 43.87 15.42 27.03
Price to Book 2.88 2.90 1.70
Price to Sales 0.76 0.83 1.45
EV to EBITDA 16.15 9.33 11.36

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