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 Limited's revenue projections indicate a decrease from the prior year, which may make investors hesitant. A revenue decline could harm the company's bottom line, prompting investors to be more careful, as lower earnings often signal potential issues with profitability and future performance.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 0.000000
forwardPE 40.875275
debtToEquity 0.310000
earningsGrowth -0.232000
revenueGrowth 0.010000
grossMargins 0.453220
operatingMargins 0.060370
trailingEps 14.860000
forwardEps 22.850000

KSB's low growth in earnings and revenue indicates a potential decline in profits. This suggests that the company could be facing financial challenges, making it harder to sustain its current profit margins.
KSB's negative gross and operating margins suggest that the company is experiencing losses at both the production and operational levels. This could point to inefficiencies or declining demand for its products.
KSB Limited's forward EPS exceeding its trailing EPS means the company is expected to be more profitable this year than last. This suggests an upward trend in earnings, with forecasts indicating that KSB Limited's financial performance will improve in the current financial year.

Price projections:

Price projections for KSB
Price projections for KSB

Throughout its recent performance, KSB's price has been consistently close to the lower range of projected values. This suggests that the company may face challenges in achieving higher valuations in the eyes of investors.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for KSB
Recommendations trend for KSB


Analysts have shown a buy bias for KSB Limited, signaling it as a strong investment choice. This positive outlook could motivate investors to allocate funds to KSB Limited, seeing it as a reliable and potentially profitable option, especially in an environment where the stock market is highly scrutinized.