Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Basic Materials
Industry: Building Materials

ACC Limited engages in the manufacture and sale of cement and ready-mix concrete in India. It operates in Cement and Ready Mix Concrete segments. The company provides ordinary Portland cement; blended cement, including Portland Pozzolana cement, Portland slag cement, and composite cement; gold and silver range of cement; ready mixed concrete value-added products; and bulk cement. It also offers construction chemicals, such as ACC LeakBlock, an integral waterproofing compound used in concrete and plaster while constructing houses; ACC LeakBlock WaterProof Plaster - LB 101, a ready-to-use cementitious waterproof mortar for internal and external plaster applications; and tile adhesives, under ACC Xtra Strong brand, used for wet-on-wet fixing of medium sized tiles for internal walls and floors, and external floor applications, as well as an adhesive paste for fixing tiles on floor and wall. In addition, the company provides ready use and waterproof plasters, thin bed joining mortars, grey cement-based tile adhesives, and shrinkage compensated and flowable precision cementitious grout under ACC Suraksha brand; and EcoMaxx, a green concrete with lower embodied carbon content for various structural components applications comprising foundations, columns, beams, external or internal walls, driveways, walkways, etc. It distributes its products through a network of dealers, retailers, engineers, and architects. The company was formerly known as The Associated Cement Companies Limited and changed its name to ACC Limited in September 2006. ACC Limited was incorporated in 1936 and is headquartered in Ahmedabad, India. ACC Limited operates as a subsidiary of Ambuja Cements Limited.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for ACC
Revenue projections for ACC

ACC is projected to see lower revenues than in the previous year, a trend that usually concerns investors. Declining revenues often harm a company's profitability, leading investors to exercise caution as they weigh the potential risks of continued financial downturns.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 1.613000
forwardPE 15.341687
debtToEquity 2.316000
earningsGrowth -0.205000
revenueGrowth 0.122000
grossMargins 0.460020
operatingMargins 0.093190
trailingEps 127.600000
forwardEps 119.560000

ACC Limited's current ratio being 1.613 suggests that the company has no issue servicing its short-term debt. Its strong liquidity position, supported by sufficient cash reserves and current assets, ensures that ACC Limited can meet its financial obligations with ease.
ACC Limited's Forward PE is at a healthy level, indicating that the stock price is well-positioned relative to its earnings. With the stock not being overvalued, there remains room for future growth, suggesting a balanced opportunity for investors seeking potential upside.
ACC's low growth in both earnings and revenue indicates potential profit shrinkage. This downward trend could be a sign of weakening financial health, signaling challenges for the company's future profitability.
ACC's negative gross and operating margins indicate that the company is currently unprofitable at both the production and operational levels. This suggests significant challenges in managing costs and generating revenue, which could impact its overall financial health.
ACC's forward EPS, being lower than its trailing EPS, points to an expected decline in profitability. This suggests that the company's financial performance may weaken in the upcoming year.

Price projections:

Price projections for ACC
Price projections for ACC

ACC's price has often been near the lower end of the projected range. This ongoing trend suggests that investor confidence might be waning, and the stock could face challenges in gaining upward momentum.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for ACC
Recommendations trend for ACC


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