Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Consumer Cyclical
Industry: Packaging & Containers

EPL Limited, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells plastic packaging materials in the form of multilayer collapsible tubes, corrugated boxes, and laminates. It offers laminated tubes that are used for packaging in personal care, food, pharma, and industrial applications; extruded tubes, which are used for packaging products in a range of industries; specialty laminates, as well as metallic, iridescent, holographic, soft touch, or custom colored materials; and caps and closures for hair care and personal care product bottles. The company also provides Glow in the Dark tubes for clients in categories, such as beauty and cosmetics, pharma and health, and oral care; Super Titanium, a tube for oral care, toiletries, and food products; Clarion, a UV shield tube for packing oral care, beauty, and cosmetic products; and dispensing systems. Further, it offers Radiance, offering 3D lens foil directly on the primary packaging; Glitter, allows to add multi colour foils on the tube directly; 3DFoil, offering emboss and deboss effect on cartons with dies; and Screen, offering Screen Braille effects to highlight the brand. It has operations in the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and the East Asia Pacific. The company was formerly known as Essel Propack Limited and changed its name to EPL Limited in October 2020. EPL Limited was incorporated in 1982 and is based in Mumbai, India.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for EPL
Revenue projections for EPL

With EPL's revenues expected to fall below the previous year's, investors are likely to approach the stock with caution. Declining revenues can negatively affect profitability, which makes it harder for the company to maintain investor confidence and perform well in the market.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 1.562000
forwardPE 13.087864
debtToEquity 33.579000
earningsGrowth -0.099000
revenueGrowth 0.177000
grossMargins 0.598140
operatingMargins 0.123950
trailingEps 12.130000
forwardEps 17.612500

EPL's current ratio of 1.562 means the company has enough liquidity to meet its short-term debt obligations. With sufficient cash reserves and current assets, EPL can comfortably cover its liabilities, reflecting a strong financial outlook.
EPL's Forward PE being in a good range indicates that the stock is valued appropriately based on its earnings. This suggests the stock is not overpriced and leaves room for growth, providing investors with an opportunity for potential appreciation in value.
EPL Limited's low growth in both earnings and revenue indicates a likely decrease in profits. This suggests the company may be facing financial challenges, and investors should be cautious about its future performance.
EPL's negative gross and operating margins point to financial difficulties, as the company is incurring losses at both the production and operational levels. This suggests a potential decline in profitability and raises concerns about its financial outlook.
EPL Limited's forward EPS being higher than its trailing EPS indicates that the company is expected to achieve greater profitability this financial year. This suggests improving earnings and a stronger financial position compared to the previous year's performance.

Price projections:

Price projections for EPL
Price projections for EPL

EPL's present price, in relation to projections, does not offer clear risks or opportunities. This stable scenario suggests a period of consolidation, where investors might prefer to hold off on significant changes in strategy.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for EPL
Recommendations trend for EPL


With analysts showing a buy bias for EPL, investors may be more inclined to see the stock as an attractive investment. The favorable outlook could spur increased interest, positioning EPL as a safe and profitable place for investors to allocate their funds and seek growth.