Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Industrials
Industry: Specialty Industrial Machinery

KSB Limited manufactures and sells power-driven pumps and industrial valves in India and internationally. It operates through Pumps and Valves segments. The Pumps segment manufactures and trades in industrial pumps, submersible pumps, effluent treatment pumps, etc.; and offers related spares and services. Its Valves segment is involved in the manufacturing and trading of industrial valves, and related spares and services. The company also produces castings for captive consumption; and offers spare parts kits and mechanical seals. In addition, it offers technical services comprising consultancy and analysis services, such as technical consultancy, energy efficiency consulting, identification of energy-saving potential, SES system efficiency service, and well pump measurement; installation and commissioning; operation services, including inspection service, maintenance inspection management, total pump management, spare parts inventory management, pump monitoring from specialists, and service for automation products; pump, motor, and valve repair services, as well as retrofit, reverse engineering, service for other rotating equipment, and service for mechanical seals; and seminar and training services. The company's products are used in waste water, water, and industry technology; chemicals production; building services; energy technology; mining; dredge; oil and gas technology; and decarbonization applications. The company was formerly known as KSB Pumps Limited and changed its name to KSB Limited in June 2018. KSB Limited was incorporated in 1960 and is headquartered in Pune, India.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for KSB
Revenue projections for KSB

KSB's revenues are expected to fall below last year's, and this forecast tends to raise concerns among investors. A revenue drop can negatively impact the company's profitability, making investors more cautious about their positions due to the risks of declining financial performance.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 2.02500
forwardPE 42.49453
debtToEquity 0.31000
earningsGrowth 0.10900
revenueGrowth 0.07900
grossMargins 0.45977
operatingMargins 0.14541
trailingEps 14.87000
forwardEps 22.85000

KSB Limited's current ratio of 2.025 reflects its strong liquidity position. The company has enough cash reserves and current assets to service its short-term debt obligations, signaling that KSB Limited is financially well-prepared to meet its liabilities without difficulty.
KSB Limited's forward EPS surpasses its trailing EPS, reflecting expectations of higher profitability in the current year. This suggests that KSB Limited is projected to generate stronger earnings, indicating an optimistic financial outlook compared to the prior year's results.

Price projections:

Price projections for KSB
Price projections for KSB

Over time, price projections for KSB have gradually increased, reflecting rising confidence in the company's future performance. This upward trend suggests analysts expect KSB to continue on a positive growth trajectory.

Having crossed above the higher end of projections, KSB's price indicates a successful upward trajectory. However, the limited room for further growth suggests that the stock may soon stabilize or correct, urging investors to exercise caution.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for KSB
Recommendations trend for KSB


KSB Limited has garnered a buy bias from analysts recently, suggesting the stock is a good investment opportunity. This may lead to increased investor interest, as KSB Limited is seen as a reliable place to park money for those looking to benefit from potential market gains and company growth.