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Check Before You Invest : KCP Ltd

BSE: 590066 NSE: KCP ISIN: INE805C01028
  |   Sector:  Construction & Infrastructure   |   Industry:  Cement & Construction Materials

Snapshot

Q.1 Which industry/sub-sector does KCP Ltd belong to?
KCP Ltd belongs to the Construction & Infrastructure sector, operating specifically within the Cement & Construction Materials segment.
Q.2 Is KCP Ltd a good quality company?
KCP Ltd is a average quality company, based on a somewhat consistent multi-year financial track record.

This assessment is based on company’s performance on Revenue growth, ROCE, Equity and Assets, key margin ratios, cash conversion cycle, and debt to cash flow from operations and how it compares with its long term averages.

Q.3 Is KCP Ltd undervalued or overvalued?
KCP Ltd appears Fair, as its key valuation ratios are in line with their past averages.

Based on the industry it operates in, the relevant valuation ratios include one of the following, P/E, P/BV, P/Sales, EV/EBITDA or a combination of two or more.

Valuation Ratios Current 5-year
Historic Median
Price to Earnings 16.55 18.79
Price to Book 2.33 2.68
Price to Sales 1.26 1.26
EV to EBITDA 10.82 16.85
Q.4 Is KCP Ltd a good buy now?
KCP Ltd is not a good buy now, based on weak price trend analysis suggesting prices may fall. However, you need to check its quality and valuation before making a decision

Performance Analysis

We have analysed the performance of the company on the following:

  • How has it performed on generating Profits?

    By checking its Revenue growth, Gross, Operating and Net Margins compared to its last 5-year median.

  • How efficiently has it utilized Capital?

    By checking its ROCE, ROA, ROE and its Cash Conversion Cycle.

  • How is it managing its Debt?

    By checking its Debt to Equity and Cash Flow from Operations.

A: What are the trends in revenue and profit margins?

Q.1 Revenue growth of KCP Ltd?
KCP Ltd revenue growth is 11.6% for FY-2026, which is above its 5-year CAGR of 3.72%, indicating faster growth.

Q.2 Gross Profit margin of KCP Ltd?
KCP Ltd Gross profit margin which is the profit after deduction of direct costs, is 11.4% for FY-2026, which is above its 5-year median of 6.6%, indicating increasing margins.

Q.3 Operating Profit Margin of KCP Ltd?
KCP Ltd Operating Profit Margin which is the profit after deduction of all operating costs, is 7.8% for FY-2026, which is above its 5-year median of 5.75% indicating increasing margins.

Q.4 Net Profit Margin of KCP Ltd?
KCP Ltd Net Profit Margin is 8.48% for FY-2026, is above its 5-year median of 2.64%, indicating increasing margins.
Current Level 5-year
Historic Median
Gross Profit Margin (%) 11.4 6.6
Operating Profit Margin (%) 7.8 5.75
Net Profit Margin (%) 8.48 2.64

B: Does the business utilize capital efficiently?

Q.5 Return on Asset of KCP Ltd?
KCP Ltd Return on Asset is 8.35%, which is above its 5-year historical median of 3.14%, indicating improved asset utilization efficiency.

Q.6 Return on capital employed (ROCE) of KCP Ltd?
KCP Ltd Return on capital employed is 14.86% for FY-2026, which is above its 5-year historical median of 9.38%. The current ROCE is above its estimated weighted average cost of capital (WACC) of 14%, indicating value creation.

Q.7 Return on Equity (ROE) of KCP Ltd?
KCP Ltd Return on equity is 17.06% for FY-2026, which is above its 5-year historical median of 6.38%, indicating the business is making better use of its shareholders capital.

Q.8 Cash conversion cycle of KCP Ltd?
KCP Ltd Cash conversion cycle is 30 days, in line with its 5-year historical median of 30 days, indicating stable working capital management. However, you need to compare this with its peers in the industry.
Current Level 5-year
Historic Median
Asset Turnover (x) 1.13 1.26
ROE (%) 17.06 6.38
ROCE (%) 14.86 9.38
Cash Conversion Cycle 30 days 30 days

C: How much debt does the business have and is it at a sustainable level?

Q.9 Debt to Equity ratio of KCP Ltd?
KCP Ltd Debt-to-Equity ratio is 0.49, which is above the industry average of 0.36, indicating higher debt levels in the industry.

Q.10 Debt to cash flow from operations of KCP Ltd?
KCP Ltd Debt to cash flow from operations is 7.41, which is at a unhealthy level.

Ownership & governance

D: Promoter shareholding and pledge status of KCP Ltd?

Q.1 Promoter shareholding and pledge status of KCP Ltd?
Promoters hold 44.39% of the KCP Ltd, with 0.00% of their stake pledged, indicating no pledge risk.

Peer comparison (industry-wise, mcap)

E: How does KCP Ltd performance compare with that of its Peers?

Q.1 Revenue growth of KCP Ltd vs industry peers?
KCP Ltd revenue CAGR is 3.72%, compared to the industry median CAGR of 6.15%, indicating slower growth and losing its market share.
Profit Metrics
Current Level 5-year
Industry Median
Revenue Growth (%) 11.6 6.2
Gross Profit Growth (%) 147.6 -4.2
Operating Profit Growth (%) 348.2 -2.3
Net Profit Growth (%) 0 -7.3
Operating Efficiency
Current Level 5-year
Industry Median
Asset Turnover (x) 1.13 0.82
ROE (%) 17.06 6.4
ROCE (%) 14.86 8.62
Cash Conversion Cycle (days) 30.01 13

Valuation & price assessment

Q.1 Stock return of KCP Ltd over the last decade?
Over the last 9 year(s), the stock has delivered a CAGR of 5.1% based on the current price.
9Y 5Y 3Y 1Y
Share Price
CAGR
5.1% 0.5% 9.5% -28.1%
Q.2 Valuation ratios of KCP Ltd vs historical?
The current P/E ratio of 16.55 is lower than its historical median of 18.79, indicating that the stock is trading below its historical average valuation.
Q.3 How do the current valuation ratios compare with 5-year historical median and industry numbers?
Valuation Ratios Current 5-year
Historic Median
5-year
Industry Median
Price to Earnings 16.55 18.79 22.88
Price to Book 2.33 2.68 1.92
Price to Sales 1.26 1.26 1.41
EV to EBITDA 10.82 16.85 11.61

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