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Finolex Industries

Latest CMP 159
Today's Change ▼ -1.65%
52-Week High / Low 221 | 150
Price Date: 14-Aug-2026
Recommendation Strong Sell
Target Price 158
Expected Upside -0.5%
Forecast Horizon 2 Years
Historical CAGR 15.6%
1,000 Invested 15-Aug-2006
Today's Value 18,057
Investment Period 20 Years

Stock Snapshot

Post Results Return
-1.2%
Neutral Market Reaction
1-Year Target Price
140
2-Year Target Price
158
52-Week High / Low
221 / 150
20-Day Return
-3.5%
Market Cap (Cr.)
9,847
Current PE
16.7
P/BV Ratio
1.6
Dividend Yield
1.2%
Industry PE
31.6

Price Performance

Basis of our Recommendation

Finolex Industries is currently navigating a challenging landscape characterized by significant volume contraction and raw material price volatility, particularly in PVC. Management's cautious outlook for FY27 reflects a 27% decline in sales volume in Q1, although they report a recovery trend in July due to strategic adjustments like the imposition of a minimum import price. The focus on maintaining a balanced portfolio between agricultural and non-agricultural segments, alongside a conservative approach to capital allocation, underscores their commitment to sustaining margins amid market volatility. Vista's financial outlook anticipates continued revenue contraction and margin pressure, aligning with management's guidance for sub-15% EBITDA margins. The industry context remains supportive, with infrastructure investments driving demand, yet geopolitical uncertainties pose risks to supply chains. Over the next 12-24 months, key opportunities include market share gains through strategic debottlenecking and geographic expansion, while headwinds such as ongoing VCM supply constraints and fluctuating PVC prices warrant close monitoring

👍 Why We Like This Stock

  • Management's focus on debottlenecking and geographic expansion may enhance operational efficiency and market share
  • Strong liquidity position provides flexibility for strategic investments despite current market challenges
  • Improving pricing power in the industry could support margin recovery in the medium term

Things To Watch Out For

  • Significant volume contraction and raw material price volatility are expected to pressure revenue and margins
  • Geopolitical uncertainties affecting VCM supply chains pose risks to operational stability
  • Management's conservative guidance reflects ongoing market instability, limiting near-term growth prospects

Key Parameters

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

Financial Snapshot

Actuals Forecast
FY24 FY25 FY26 FY27 FY28
Revenue (Cr.) 4,317 4,142 4,113 3,600 3,894
Profit Before Tax (Cr.) 590 541 805 605 663
PBT Margin 13.7% 13.1% 1957.2% 16.8% 17.0%
Net Profit (Cr.) 448 428 611 457 500
Earnings Per Share 7.2 6.9 9.9 7.4 8.1

Analyst Recommendations

Broker Recommendation Target Price Date
Anand Rathi ▲ Buy 240 28-May-2026
ICICI Securities ► Hold 214 29-May-2026
IDBI Capital ► Hold 183 10-Aug-2026
Jeffries ▲ Buy 210 10-Aug-2026
Kotak Securities ► Add 210 28-May-2026
Prabhudas Liladhar ► Accumulate 197 10-Aug-2026
Consensus Recommendation ▲ Buy
Consensus Target 199
Coverage 6 Analysts
Analysts' Viewpoint
Finolex Industries is navigating a challenging environment with a 27% decline in sales volume due to PVC price volatility and supply chain constraints, particularly in VCM. Despite these challenges, the company achieved a 14% YoY increase in EBITDA through improved realizations and cost discipline. Management prioritizes growth through asset debottlenecking and market expansion rather than large-scale capacity additions. Future catalysts include potential CPVC capacity expansions and anticipated stabilization in PVC pricing and channel inventory dynamics.

Company Overview

Show Company Profile

Finolex Industries Limited manufactures and sells polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes and fittings, and PVC resins in India. It operates in two segments, PVC Resin and PVC Pipes and Fittings. The company offers agriculture pipes and fittings; column pipes; casing pipes; and solvent cement and lubricants. It also provides plumbing and sanitation pipes and fitting, such as ASTM pipes and fittings; CPVC pipes and fittings; SWR pipes and fittings; sewerage pipes; and solvent cement, lubricant, and primer. The company distributes its products through dealers and retailers. Finolex Industries Limited was founded in 1956 and is based in Pune, India.