Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Basic Materials
Industry: Building Materials

JK Lakshmi Cement Limited manufactures and supplies cement in India. It provides ordinary portland, portland pozzolana, portland slag, and composite cement; and value-added products and services, including ready-mixed concrete, gypsum plaster, wall putty, autoclaved aerated blocks, and construction chemicals and adhesives. The company offers its products under the JK Lakshmi Cement, JKLC Sixer Cement, Platinum Heavy Duty Cement, JK Lakshmi PRO+ Cement, Super Sixer Weather Guard Cement, Platinum Supremo Cement, JK Lakshmiplast Gypsum Plaster, JK Lakshmiplast Smart Wall Putty, JK Lakshmi Power Mix Ready Mix Concrete, JK Smartblox Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Blocks, JK Smartbond Mortar, JK Lakshmi Smart Serv Cement, JK Lakshmi Smart White Cement, and JK Lakshmiplast Smart Wall Primer brand names. Its products are used for construction of independent houses, apartment buildings, hotels, flyovers, roads, airports, dams, etc. The company was incorporated in 1938 and is based in New Delhi, India.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for JKLAKSHMI
Revenue projections for JKLAKSHMI

With JK Lakshmi Cement Limited's revenues forecasted to be lower than last year's, investors are expected to be cautious. A decline in revenue typically harms the company's bottom line, reducing profitability and making investors less confident about the company's ability to sustain its financial health.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 1.294000
forwardPE 11.845238
debtToEquity 66.590000
earningsGrowth -0.270000
revenueGrowth 0.002000
grossMargins 0.583990
operatingMargins 0.106440
trailingEps 33.180000
forwardEps 50.400000

JKLAKSHMI's current ratio, being 1.294, demonstrates that the company has the liquidity necessary to service its short-term debt. With strong cash reserves and current assets, JKLAKSHMI is well-equipped to meet its immediate financial obligations without any difficulties.
JKLAKSHMI's Forward PE being in a good range indicates the stock is priced well relative to its earnings. It is not overvalued, leaving space for future growth, making it an appealing option for investors interested in long-term value appreciation.
JKLAKSHMI's low growth in earnings and revenue indicates that profits could shrink. This signals potential financial difficulties for the company, suggesting that its profitability might be under pressure.
JKLAKSHMI's negative gross and operating margins indicate that the company is operating at a loss. This reflects an inability to cover production costs and operational expenses, which could undermine its financial stability.
JKLAKSHMI's forward EPS exceeds its trailing EPS, indicating that the company is projected to be more profitable in the current financial year compared to the previous one. This suggests positive growth and improved earnings, signaling an optimistic outlook for JKLAKSHMI's financial performance.

Price projections:

Price projections for JKLAKSHMI
Price projections for JKLAKSHMI

The price of JK Lakshmi Cement Limited has often been situated close to the lower end of projections. This consistent trend may signal difficulties for the company in achieving investor expectations for future performance.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for JKLAKSHMI
Recommendations trend for JKLAKSHMI


The recent buy bias for JKLAKSHMI from analysts signals strong confidence in the stock's potential. This positive sentiment could encourage investors to see JKLAKSHMI as a smart place to invest their money, especially those looking for stable, long-term returns in a well-established company.