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Finolex Cables

Latest CMP 1,450
Today's Change ▲ 1.03%
52-Week High / Low 1,480 | 706
Price Date: 30-Sep-2026
Recommendation Hold
Target Price 1,717
Expected Upside 8.8%
Forecast Horizon 2 Years
Historical CAGR 15.4%
1,000 Invested 01-Oct-2006
Today's Value 17,644
Investment Period 20 Years

Stock Snapshot

Post Results Return
+32.7%
Strong Positive Re-rating
1-Year Target Price
1,595
2-Year Target Price
1,717
52-Week High / Low
1,480 / 706
20-Day Return
+14.7%
Market Cap (Cr.)
22,182
Current PE
26.9
P/BV Ratio
3.7
Dividend Yield
0.8%
Industry PE
46.0

Price Performance

Vista Outlook

Basis of our Recommendation

Finolex Cables Limited is positioned for robust growth, driven by management's strategic focus on high-demand segments such as optical fiber and data centers. Recent earnings calls highlight a successful capacity expansion, particularly in optical fiber, which is expected to enhance margins and revenue visibility. The company's proactive approach to managing raw material price volatility through effective pricing strategies and backward integration further supports Vista's forecast of accelerating revenue growth and stable margins. Additionally, the favorable industry dynamics, including increasing demand for renewable energy solutions and government infrastructure spending, align with Vista's expectations of a 17.5% upside potential. However, challenges such as geopolitical uncertainties and raw material price fluctuations remain watchpoints. Over the next 12-24 months, Finolex's ability to capitalize on its diversified product portfolio and maintain operational excellence will be critical in navigating these headwinds while leveraging growth opportunities in emerging markets and high-growth sectors

👍 Why We Like This Stock

  • Strategic capacity expansion in optical fiber and data centers is expected to drive revenue growth and margin improvement
  • Effective management of raw material price volatility enhances operational resilience and supports stable margins
  • Favorable industry dynamics, including government infrastructure spending and renewable energy demand, provide a strong growth backdrop

⚠ Things To Watch Out For

  • Geopolitical uncertainties and raw material price fluctuations pose risks to margin stability and operational efficiency
  • Potential supply chain disruptions could impact the timely execution of capacity expansion plans
  • Increased competition in the electrical cables market may pressure pricing and market share

Key Parameters

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

Financial Snapshot

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Actuals Forecast
FY24 FY25 FY26 FY27 FY28
Revenue (Cr.) 5,014 5,319 6,321 7,607 8,779
Profit Before Tax (Cr.) 864 923 929 1,048 1,216
PBT Margin 17.2% 17.4% 14.7% 13.8% 13.9%
Net Profit (Cr.) 706 782 766 866 1,005
Earnings Per Share 46.2 51.1 50.1 56.6 65.7

Analyst Recommendations

Broker Recommendation Target Price Date
Jeffries ▲ Buy 1,410 09-Sep-2026
Geojit Financials ► Accumulate 1,494 21-Aug-2026
Anand Rathi ▲ Buy 1,558 17-Aug-2026
Consensus Recommendation ▲ Strong Buy
Consensus Target 1,494
Coverage 3 Analysts
Analysts' Viewpoint
Finolex Cables is capitalizing on structural demand shifts by expanding its optical fiber capacity and enhancing vertical integration through a new preform plant, expected to improve margins by Q3FY27. The company's focus on high-fiber-count cables for data centers in the US and Europe positions it well for premium pricing. Despite challenges from copper and helium price volatility and potential supply chain bottlenecks, the robust order pipeline and strategic international market push underpin a positive growth outlook.

Company Overview

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Finolex Cables Limited engages in the manufacture and sale of electrical and communication cables, and other electrical appliances in India and internationally. The company operates through Electrical Cables, Communication Cables, Copper Rods, and Others segments. It offers PVC, flame retardant low smoke, halogen free flame retardant insulated industrial, and 3 core flat cables; communication cables, including CCTV, CAT6 LAN, optic fiber, speaker, RG6 coaxial, telephone, and FinoGreen cables; power and control cables; and agricultural, solar, and automotive cables. The company also provides switches, smart switches, accessories, and mounting boxes; and LED spot downlights, LED battens, and Double and Tri color panels, as well as LED floodlights and lens streetlights. In addition, it offers ceiling, table, wall mounted, pedestal, and exhaust fans; switchgear products, such as miniature and residual current circuit breakers, isolators, auto changeover current limiters, molded case circuit breakers, and distribution boards; instant, storage, and immersion water heaters; conduits and fittings; and smart door locks and switches. Finolex Cables Limited was founded in 1958 and is based in Pune, India.