Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Industrials
Industry: Engineering & Construction

KEC International Limited engages in the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) business. It designs, manufactures, tests, supplies, and erects transmission lines on turnkey basis; executes gas insulated transmission lines; and undertakes EPC projects of high voltage electrical switching and distribution substations, as well as transmission lines in oil field areas. The company provides turnkey solutions for railway contracts; undertakes railway infrastructure jobs for private customers and railway projects including composite jobs; and contact and catenary conductors, and signaling cables, as well as galvanized steel structures for railways. In addition, it offers civil engineering solutions for transportation; urban infrastructure; industrial; residential and defense; commercial, public space, and datacenters; water; and international projects. Further, the company is involved in the provision of solar EPC services for large solar PV projects and PV solutions for industrial and commercial consumers; and design and engineering, project execution and management, bid management, and project feasibility analysis for large-scale solar photovoltaic power plants, as well as roof-top solar PV projects. Additionally, it undertakes the construction of oil and gas / slurry pipelines and composite mechanical, civil, electrical, and instrumentation work in hydrocarbon facilities. The company manufactures and exports power cables, including EHV, HT and LV, telecom and optical fiber cables, control and instrumentation cables, and railway cables and conductors; special-purpose cables, such as cathodic protection, concentric, flat submersible, electric vehicle charging, hybrid, and green cables; and provides turnkey cabling solutions. It operates in India, the United Arab Emirates, Brazil, Mexico, the United States, and internationally. KEC International Limited was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Mumbai, India. KEC International Limited is a subsidiary of RPG Enterprises Limited.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for KEC
Revenue projections for KEC

Revenues for KEC are forecasted to decline from last year's levels, prompting caution among investors. When revenues fall, it can have a significant negative impact on the company's bottom line, reducing profitability and making the stock less attractive to risk-averse investors.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 1.233000
forwardPE 13.445616
debtToEquity 87.306000
earningsGrowth -0.281000
revenueGrowth -0.070000
grossMargins 0.220840
operatingMargins 0.062210
trailingEps 22.760000
forwardEps 39.194930

KEC's current ratio of 1.233 highlights the company's ability to easily cover its short-term debt using its available cash and assets. This indicates a strong liquidity position, ensuring KEC is unlikely to face difficulties in meeting immediate financial obligations.
KEC's Forward PE is in a favorable range, suggesting the stock is reasonably priced relative to its earnings. This indicates the stock is not overpriced, providing room for potential growth and making it an attractive option for investors looking for solid value and future upside.
KEC's high debt-to-equity ratio signals that the company is heavily leveraged. This suggests KEC may be relying more on debt than equity to finance its operations, which could expose the company to greater financial risk in challenging economic conditions.
KEC's low earnings and revenue growth suggest shrinking profits are likely. This could reflect broader financial struggles, signaling that the company might face difficulties in sustaining its profitability.
KEC International Limited's negative gross and operating margins indicate that the company is unable to generate profit from its core business activities. This suggests financial strain and could be a sign of deeper cost management issues.
KEC's forward EPS being higher than its trailing EPS signals anticipated growth in profitability for the current financial year. This suggests that KEC is on track to improve its earnings, outpacing the previous year's performance and reflecting positive market expectations.

Price projections:

Price projections for KEC
Price projections for KEC

KEC's price has consistently hovered around the lower end of analysts' projections. This pattern may reflect concerns regarding the company's ability to achieve its anticipated growth.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for KEC
Recommendations trend for KEC


The analysts' recent buy bias for KEC International Limited indicates strong confidence in the stock's future performance. This could encourage more investors to view KEC International Limited as a worthwhile investment, positioning the company as a top choice for those seeking financial security and long-term growth opportunities.