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Cera Sanitaryware

Latest CMP 5,872
Today's Change ▼ -0.90%
52-Week High / Low 6,585 | 4,473
Price Date: 14-Aug-2026
Recommendation Buy
Target Price 7,445
Expected Upside 12.6%
Forecast Horizon 2 Years
Historical CAGR 25.4%
1,000 Invested 15-Aug-2006
Today's Value 92,698
Investment Period 20 Years

Stock Snapshot

Post Results Return
-3.5%
Mild Negative Re-rating
1-Year Target Price
6,776
2-Year Target Price
7,445
52-Week High / Low
6,585 / 4,473
20-Day Return
-5.0%
Market Cap (Cr.)
7,575
Current PE
36.9
P/BV Ratio
4.8
Dividend Yield
0.9%
Industry PE
38.5

Price Performance

Basis of our Recommendation

Cera Sanitaryware's recent performance reflects a volume-driven growth strategy, with management maintaining an optimistic revenue growth guidance of 18-20% for FY27, despite facing temporary margin pressures from raw material inflation and one-off costs. The company's strategic focus on transitioning project contracts to higher price points, expanding its premium product lines, and enhancing internal manufacturing capabilities positions it well to navigate supply chain challenges. Vista's financial outlook aligns with these developments, projecting stable revenue growth and margins, supported by a conservatively financed balance sheet. The building materials industry is currently experiencing favorable conditions, with improving pricing power and a stable demand environment, which further bolsters Cera's growth prospects. Over the next 12-24 months, key opportunities include the successful execution of brand expansion initiatives and the operationalization of enhanced production capacity. However, watchpoints include potential volatility in input costs and execution risks related to supply chain diversification. Overall, Cera Sanitaryware is well-positioned to capitalize on structural tailwinds in the building materials sector, with a target price reflecting an expected upside of approximately 10.7%

👍 Why We Like This Stock

  • Management's guidance of 18-20% revenue growth for FY27 indicates strong volume-driven demand
  • Strategic investments in brand expansion and internal manufacturing are expected to enhance market share and mitigate supply chain risks
  • The building materials industry is experiencing improving pricing power, supporting Cera's margin recovery

Things To Watch Out For

  • Temporary margin pressures from raw material inflation and one-off costs may impact profitability in the short term
  • Execution risks related to supply chain diversification away from the Morbi cluster could affect operational efficiency
  • Volatility in input costs, particularly for brass and energy, remains a significant concern for margin stability

Key Parameters

Balance Sheet Strength
Conservatively Financed
Market Share
Stable
Industry Outlook
Improving
Analyst View
Strong Buy
Dividend History
Consistent
FII Holdings
Increasing

Financial Snapshot

Actuals Forecast
FY24 FY25 FY26 FY27 FY28
Revenue (Cr.) 1,879 1,926 2,050 2,208 2,495
Profit Before Tax (Cr.) 319 311 277 279 334
PBT Margin 17.0% 16.1% 1351.2% 12.6% 13.4%
Net Profit (Cr.) 251 241 214 217 260
Earnings Per Share 194.9 187.1 166.2 168.0 201.3

Analyst Recommendations

Broker Recommendation Target Price Date
BOB Capital Markets ▲ Buy 6,700 11-May-2026
IDBI Capital ► Hold 6,559 12-Aug-2026
Moneycontrol ► Equalweight nan 13-May-2026
Motilal Oswal ▲ Buy 7,384 10-Aug-2026
Prabhudas Liladhar ▲ Buy 7,221 10-Aug-2026
Consensus Recommendation ▲ Strong Buy
Consensus Target 7,221
Coverage 5 Analysts
Analysts' Viewpoint
Cera Sanitaryware's focus on volume-driven growth, with significant increases in sanitaryware and faucetware segments, underpins analysts' confidence in its long-term potential. The company's strategic priorities, including brand expansion through 'Senator' and 'Polipluz' lines, and improved working capital cycles, are seen as key strengths. However, challenges such as elevated raw material costs, particularly brass and gas, and execution risks related to transitioning project contracts to higher price points, present near-term margin pressures. Analysts anticipate margin recovery as these initiatives take effect and as the company progresses with its brownfield expansion plans.

Company Overview

Show Company Profile

Cera Sanitaryware Limited manufactures, sells, and trades in building material products in India. The company offers sanitaryware comprising toilets, wash basins, cistern, seat covers, and fittings; faucets, showers, health faucets, and accessories; floor and wall tiles; shower partitions; kitchen sinks; and vanity cabinets and mirrors under the Senator, CERA Luxe, and CERA brands. It also exports its products. Cera Sanitaryware Limited was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Ahmedabad, India.