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

With KEC's revenue forecasted to drop below last year's level, investors are expected to take a cautious stance. Such declines typically affect a company's bottom line, reducing profitability and making investors hesitant to invest heavily in the company until financial performance improves.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 1.195000
forwardPE 17.044033
debtToEquity 74.007000
earningsGrowth 0.709000
revenueGrowth 0.115000
grossMargins 0.225960
operatingMargins 0.071640
trailingEps 21.800000
forwardEps 43.100000

With a current ratio 1.195, KEC demonstrates the ability to service its short-term debt without difficulty. The company's strong cash reserves and current assets ensure that it can meet its liabilities, reflecting financial stability and healthy liquidity.
KEC's Forward PE ratio is in a good range, reflecting a reasonable balance between stock price and earnings. The stock is not overpriced, leaving room for growth, which suggests potential for investors looking to capitalize on future value appreciation.
KEC's positive earnings and revenue growth suggest that the company is poised for business expansion. This financial strength indicates that KEC is expected to continue growing, with rising profits and sales contributing to its long-term success.
KEC International Limited's forward EPS exceeding its trailing EPS means that the company is expected to increase profitability in the current financial year. This reflects improved earnings potential, signaling that KEC International Limited is likely to outperform its previous year's financial performance.

Price projections:

Price projections for KEC
Price projections for KEC

Price projections for KEC International Limited have been revised upward over time, signaling increasing optimism about the company's future. This steady increase reflects a positive outlook for KEC International Limited's growth and market performance.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for KEC
Recommendations trend for KEC


The recent buy bias for KEC International Limited from analysts signals strong confidence in the stock's potential. This positive sentiment could encourage investors to see KEC International Limited as a smart place to invest their money, especially those looking for stable, long-term returns in a well-established company.