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Ashoka Buildcon

Latest CMP 112
Today's Change ▼ -0.04%
52-Week High / Low 212 | 102
Price Date: 14-Aug-2026
Recommendation Strong Sell
Target Price 109
Expected Upside -1.5%
Forecast Horizon 2 Years
Historical CAGR 4.7%
1,000 Invested 14-Oct-2010
Today's Value 2,075
Investment Period 16 Years

Stock Snapshot

Post Results Return
-7.1%
Mild Negative Re-rating
1-Year Target Price
89
2-Year Target Price
109
52-Week High / Low
212 / 102
20-Day Return
-9.1%
Market Cap (Cr.)
3,155
Current PE
3.0
P/BV Ratio
0.5
Dividend Yield
Industry PE
20.6

Price Performance

Basis of our Recommendation

Ashoka Buildcon is currently navigating a challenging environment characterized by muted execution and margin compression, primarily due to front-loaded costs and a sluggish domestic road awarding landscape. Management has proactively adjusted FY27 guidance, indicating a back-ended recovery, while emphasizing a strong competitive position supported by a diversified order book and a healthy bid pipeline. The company's strategic focus on deleveraging through asset monetization and pivoting towards higher-growth segments like railways and power transmission is expected to enhance long-term growth prospects. Vista's financial outlook reflects an anticipated acceleration in revenue growth beyond historical levels, with stable margins projected. However, the current valuation suggests a cautious investor sentiment, with a strong sell recommendation reflecting expected downside. Over the next 12-24 months, key opportunities include leveraging government infrastructure spending and international project wins, while watchpoints include execution risks related to asset monetization and persistent inflationary pressures. Overall, Ashoka Buildcon's outlook remains cautiously optimistic, contingent on effective execution and financial discipline

👍 Why We Like This Stock

  • Strong competitive position with a diversified order book and healthy bid pipeline
  • Strategic focus on deleveraging and pivoting towards higher-growth segments like railways and power T&D
  • Government infrastructure spending plans provide significant revenue visibility and growth opportunities

Things To Watch Out For

  • Muted execution and margin compression due to front-loaded costs and a sluggish domestic road awarding environment
  • Execution risks related to the deferral of asset sales and slow receivable realization
  • Persistent inflationary pressures and supply chain uncertainties may impact profitability

Key Parameters

Balance Sheet Strength
Stable Financial Structure
Market Share
Stable
Industry Outlook
Weakening
Analyst View
Strong Buy
Dividend History
No Dividend History
FII Holdings
Reducing

Financial Snapshot

Actuals Forecast
FY24 FY25 FY26 FY27 FY28
Revenue (Cr.) 9,798 10,037 7,520 7,050 7,938
Profit Before Tax (Cr.) 763 1,538 988 684 799
PBT Margin 7.8% 15.3% 1313.8% 9.7% 10.1%
Net Profit (Cr.) 543 1,254 1,160 637 727
Earnings Per Share 18.7 43.3 40.4 22.2 25.9

Analyst Recommendations

Broker Recommendation Target Price Date
HDFC Securities ▲ Buy 183 13-Aug-2026
ICICI Securities ▲ Buy 180 25-May-2026
Prabhudas Liladhar ▲ Buy 150 13-Aug-2026
Consensus Recommendation ▲ Strong Buy
Consensus Target 180
Coverage 3 Analysts
Analysts' Viewpoint
Ashoka Buildcon's strong order book, providing 2.6x revenue visibility, and strategic diversification into railways and power T&D are key positives supporting analysts' outlook. The company aims to mitigate domestic road awarding slowdowns and enhance growth by targeting international markets. Despite these strengths, Ashoka faces execution headwinds, margin pressures, and deferred asset monetization. Analysts anticipate a recovery in execution from H2FY27, driven by project momentum and asset monetization unlocking capital.

Company Overview

Show Company Profile

Ashoka Buildcon Limited engages in the construction business in India. The company operates through Construction & Contract Related Activity; Built, Operate and Transfer (BOT)/ Annuity Projects; and Sale of Goods segments. The company engages in the construction of infrastructure facilities on engineering, procurement, and construction basis, as well as built, operate, and transfer basis. It also sells ready mix concrete and real estate properties. It undertakes various projects, such as highways, bridges, power, buildings, solar, water, airports, and railways. Ashoka Buildcon Limited was founded in 1976 and is based in Nashik, India.