Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Utilities
Industry: Utilities - Regulated Gas

Mahanagar Gas Limited operates as a natural gas distribution company in India. The company supplies piped natural gas (PNG) to domestic households for cooking and water heating, as well as for nursing homes, flight kitchens, and places of worship; commercial establishments, including hospitals, hotels, restaurants, and charitable trusts; and industries, such as metals, pharmaceuticals, printing and dyeing, food and beverages, oil mills, FMCG product manufacturers, power generation, and air-conditioning. It also provides compressed natural gas (CNG) to transport sector. Further, the company supplies liquefied natural gas (LNG) to heavy motor vehicles. In addition, it engages in sale of pipes and fittings required for construction of pipeline infrastructure. The company operates 348 CNG filling stations with 2,152 dispensing points; 608 kilometers of steel pipeline; and 6446 kilometers of poly-ethylene pipeline. Mahanagar Gas Limited was incorporated in 1995 and is based in Mumbai, India.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for MGL
Revenue projections for MGL

Investors may react cautiously to news that MGL's revenues are forecasted to be lower than last year's. Such declines are likely to have a negative effect on the company's bottom line, which can lead to concerns about profitability and hinder investor confidence in the company's future performance.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 1.084000
forwardPE 10.666847
debtToEquity 3.545000
earningsGrowth -0.325000
revenueGrowth 0.148000
grossMargins 0.334600
operatingMargins 0.114070
trailingEps 98.670000
forwardEps 56.030000

Mahanagar Gas Limited's current ratio 1.084, suggesting the company has sufficient liquidity to service its short-term debt. With its cash reserves and current assets in good shape, Mahanagar Gas Limited can comfortably meet its immediate liabilities, reflecting a healthy financial standing.
Mahanagar Gas Limited's Forward PE ratio suggests the stock price is reasonable in relation to earnings. It's not overpriced, providing room for future growth, making the stock a potentially valuable investment for those seeking long-term gains.
With both earnings and revenue growth in low territory, Mahanagar Gas Limited is likely to see shrinking profits. This signals a possible downturn in the company's financial health and may raise concerns about its future profitability.
MGL'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.
MGL'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 MGL
Price projections for MGL

The price of MGL has regularly been close to the lower end of projections, suggesting that it might be struggling to meet market expectations. This trend raises questions about the company's future performance.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for MGL
Recommendations trend for MGL


MGL has been receiving a buy bias from analysts, indicating confidence in its investment potential. This could drive more investors to view MGL as a reliable choice for their money, offering a promising avenue for future growth and financial gains.