Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Consumer Cyclical
Industry: Auto Parts

Exide Industries Limited designs, manufactures, markets, and sells lead acid storage batteries in India and internationally. The company operates through Automotive and Industrial segments. It also offers automotive, industrial, genset, solar, inverter, institutional uninterrupted power supply (UPS), and submarine batteries, as well as home UPS systems, integrated power back-up systems, and e-rickshaw vehicles. In addition, the company manufactures and supplies recycled lead and lead alloys; offers lithium-ion batteries; produces and distributes industrial battery chargers, rectifiers, and parts; and provides energy storage solutions, as well as engages in the non-conventional energy business. Further, the company offers solutions in the areas of equipment selection, battery sizing, optimum room layout, installation, operation, and maintenance. It sells its batteries under the Exide, Index, Dynex, SF Sonic, Black Panther, Nexcharge, Chloride, and CEIL brand names through a distribution network of dealers. The company's products are used in power, solar, railways, telecom, UPS, projects, traction, and other industries. Exide Industries Limited was formerly known as Chloride Industries Ltd. and changed its name to Exide Industries Limited in August 1995. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Kolkata, India.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for EXIDEIND
Revenue projections for EXIDEIND

The projected decline in EXIDEIND's revenues compared to last year is expected to make investors cautious. A drop in revenue often has a direct negative effect on the company's bottom line, signaling potential challenges that could undermine investor confidence and reduce overall profitability.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 1.225000
forwardPE 22.745182
debtToEquity 14.473000
earningsGrowth 0.014000
revenueGrowth 0.039000
grossMargins 0.323170
operatingMargins 0.064650
trailingEps 9.970000
forwardEps 0.000000

EXIDEIND's current ratio of 1.225 highlights the company's solid liquidity, indicating that it can easily service its short-term debt. EXIDEIND's ample cash reserves and current assets ensure that the company is well-positioned to meet its immediate financial liabilities.
Exide Industries Limited'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.
EXIDEIND's low Debt-to-Equity ratio means the company is not highly leveraged. This suggests a sound financial position with minimal reliance on debt, reducing risk and ensuring greater financial flexibility, making it a more stable option for investors.
Exide Industries Limited'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.

Price projections:

Price projections for EXIDEIND
Price projections for EXIDEIND

EXIDEIND's stock price has consistently been near the lower edge of expected values, indicating potential struggles in meeting growth projections. This trend may reflect a cautious market sentiment toward the company.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for EXIDEIND
Recommendations trend for EXIDEIND


Analysts have been favoring EXIDEIND with a buy bias recently, signaling a promising investment opportunity. This optimistic outlook may attract more investors, positioning EXIDEIND as a desirable option for those seeking to invest their money in a stable, profitable company with strong growth potential.