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Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone

Industry: Ports
Latest CMP 1,700
Today's Change ▲ 2.53%
52-Week High / Low 1,883 | 1,295
Price Date: 14-Aug-2026
Recommendation Buy
Target Price 2,126
Expected Upside 11.8%
Forecast Horizon 2 Years
Historical CAGR 13.4%
1,000 Invested 27-Nov-2007
Today's Value 10,506
Investment Period 19 Years

Stock Snapshot

Post Results Return
-7.4%
Mild Negative Re-rating
1-Year Target Price
1,948
2-Year Target Price
2,126
52-Week High / Low
1,883 / 1,295
20-Day Return
-7.8%
Market Cap (Cr.)
391,680
Current PE
32.1
P/BV Ratio
4.1
Dividend Yield
0.5%
Industry PE
40.6

Price Performance

Basis of our Recommendation

Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) is navigating a complex landscape marked by both growth opportunities and challenges. Management's commitment to aggressive capacity expansion, targeting 1 billion tonnes of cargo by FY31, is underpinned by strategic partnerships, such as the recent collaboration with Terminal Investment Limited, which enhances revenue visibility and operational efficiency. Despite geopolitical headwinds and competitive pricing pressures, APSEZ's diversified business model and focus on integrated logistics are expected to sustain profitability. Vista's financial outlook reflects a moderate revenue growth trajectory, with stable margins anticipated, supported by disciplined capital allocation and a robust balance sheet. The ports industry is poised for growth, driven by increasing global trade and infrastructure investments, although competitive pressures may compress margins. Over the next 12-24 months, key opportunities include the successful execution of capacity expansions and technological investments, while watchpoints include geopolitical risks and potential execution challenges. Overall, APSEZ is well-positioned to leverage its strategic initiatives for long-term growth, with a target price reflecting a fair valuation aligned with intrinsic value

👍 Why We Like This Stock

  • Management's aggressive capacity expansion plan aims for 1 billion tonnes of cargo by FY31, enhancing long-term growth prospects
  • Strategic partnerships, particularly with Terminal Investment Limited, are expected to bolster revenue visibility and operational efficiency
  • The diversified business model and integrated logistics capabilities provide resilience against market volatility

Things To Watch Out For

  • Geopolitical headwinds and competitive pricing pressures may impact margins and overall profitability
  • Execution risks associated with large-scale capacity expansions and regulatory approvals could pose challenges
  • Moderating revenue growth relative to historical performance may lead to cautious investor sentiment

Key Parameters

Balance Sheet Strength
Stable Financial Structure
Market Share
Stable
Industry Outlook
Weakening
Analyst View
Strong Buy
Dividend History
Consistent
FII Holdings
Increasing

Financial Snapshot

Actuals Forecast
FY24 FY25 FY26 FY27 FY28
Revenue (Cr.) 26,711 30,475 38,736 40,068 46,584
Profit Before Tax (Cr.) 10,459 12,668 15,057 14,385 18,462
PBT Margin 39.2% 41.6% 3887.1% 35.9% 39.6%
Net Profit (Cr.) 9,721 10,508 12,714 12,132 15,541
Earnings Per Share 42.2 45.7 55.3 52.6 67.5

Analyst Recommendations

Broker Recommendation Target Price Date
Bernstein ▲ Buy 1,880 30-Jul-2026
Cantor Fitzgerald ▲ Buy 2,178 29-May-2026
Elara Capital ► Accumulate 1,883 30-Jul-2026
Emkay Global ▲ Buy 2,000 30-Jul-2026
Goldman Sachs ▲ Buy 1,870 30-Jul-2026
HSBC ▲ Buy 2,200 30-Jul-2026
JMFinancials ▲ Buy 1,725 10-Apr-2026
JPMorgan ▲ Overweight 2,000 30-Jul-2026
Jeffries ▲ Buy 2,160 30-Jun-2026
Macguire ▲ Outperform 1,860 30-Jul-2026
Morgan Stanley ▲ Overweight 1,920 15-May-2026
Motilal Oswal ▲ Buy 2,130 30-Jul-2026
Nomura ▲ Buy 2,080 30-Jul-2026
Prabhudas Liladhar ▲ Buy 2,113 30-Jul-2026
Consensus Recommendation ▲ Strong Buy
Consensus Target 2,009
Coverage 14 Analysts
Analysts' Viewpoint
Adani Ports & SEZ is leveraging strategic partnerships, notably with Terminal Investment Limited, to enhance cargo visibility and expand capacity at Vizhinjam port, positioning it as a competitive transshipment hub. Analysts highlight the company's integrated ports-logistics-marine model as a strength, mitigating domestic volume disruptions and supporting long-term growth. Despite geopolitical risks and margin pressures in logistics, the company's disciplined capital expenditure and infrastructure projects across key ports are expected to drive significant volume growth, with a target of 1 billion tonnes by FY31. Regulatory approvals and competitive pressures remain potential risks.

Company Overview

Show Company Profile

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited, together with its subsidiaries, develops, operates, and maintains port infrastructure in India and internationally. The company is involved in the operation of ports and terminals, including bulk and break bulk, container, liquid, dry bulk, general, LPG/LNG, and crude cargo; terminal and ports related infrastructure development activities; and development of infrastructure at contiguous Special Economic Zone at Mundra. It also offers logistic services, which include logistic parks, container rail and bulk cargo logistic solutions, and warehousing, as well as auto, road, and agri logistic services. In addition, the company operates a fleet of dredging and reclamation service equipment comprising cutter suction, trailing suction hopper, water injection, grab, and specialized dredgers; split hopper, flat top, and jack up barges; and multi utility craft, survey vessels, floating crane, drag flow unit, and floating booster, as well as dozers, excavators, loaders, and other equipment. Further, it provides non-scheduled passenger airline services; hospital and related services; and marine services, such as pilotage, laying, mooring of vessels at berth and mid-stream, and maintenance of buoys. Additionally, the company engages in the development, construction, operation, and maintenance of railway corridors; land development activities; integrated textile park and container freight station businesses; develops inland container depots; owns and operates harbour tugs, barges, other port crafts, ocean towage and offshore support vessels; warehousing and storage facilities, hospital, and other related services; and provision of cargo storage-cum logistics services. Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Ahmedabad, India.