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Happy Forgings

Latest CMP 2,090
Today's Change ▲ 4.08%
52-Week High / Low 2,090 | 876
Price Date: 14-Aug-2026
Recommendation Strong Sell
Target Price 2,115
Expected Upside 0.6%
Forecast Horizon 2 Years
Historical CAGR Not Available
1,000 Invested
Today's Value
Investment Period < 5 Years

Stock Snapshot

Post Results Return
+19.5%
Positive Re-rating
1-Year Target Price
2,047
2-Year Target Price
2,115
52-Week High / Low
2,090 / 876
20-Day Return
+30.0%
Market Cap (Cr.)
19,726
Current PE
49.0
P/BV Ratio
9.3
Dividend Yield
0.3%
Industry PE
29.9

Price Performance

Basis of our Recommendation

Happy Forgings is navigating a pivotal growth phase, driven by management's strategic focus on high-precision, heavy-forged components, which positions the company to capitalize on increasing demand from the automotive and energy sectors. Recent earnings calls highlight a robust order book of INR 9.5 billion and sustained EBITDA margins above 30%, reflecting operational momentum and effective cost management. Vista's financial outlook anticipates accelerating revenue growth, supported by the company's disciplined capital allocation and expansion into export markets. However, potential headwinds from geopolitical risks and input cost inflation warrant caution. The industry context remains favorable, with improving pricing power and a projected CAGR of 34.72%, enhancing Happy Forgings' competitive position. Over the next 12-24 months, key opportunities include scaling heavy-forging capabilities and diversifying product offerings, while watchpoints include managing external risks and maintaining margin resilience amidst fluctuating raw material prices

👍 Why We Like This Stock

  • Strong order book of INR 9.5 billion supports revenue growth and operational momentum
  • Strategic pivot towards high-precision components enhances competitive positioning and margin potential
  • Disciplined capital allocation and expansion into export markets provide avenues for long-term value creation

Things To Watch Out For

  • Geopolitical risks and input cost inflation may impact margins and operational efficiency
  • The capital-intensive nature of operations poses risks related to qualification cycles with global OEMs
  • Potential demand softness in Western markets could affect revenue stability

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

Actuals Forecast
FY24 FY25 FY26 FY27 FY28
Revenue (Cr.) 1,358 1,409 1,546 1,746 2,011
Profit Before Tax (Cr.) 324 360 402 483 552
PBT Margin 23.9% 25.6% 2600.3% 27.7% 27.4%
Net Profit (Cr.) 249 275 311 373 426
Earnings Per Share 26.4 29.2 32.9 39.5 45.1

Analyst Recommendations

Broker Recommendation Target Price Date
ICICI Securities ▲ Buy 2,200 06-Aug-2026
Motilal Oswal ▲ Buy 2,095 06-Aug-2026
Consensus Recommendation ▲ Strong Buy
Consensus Target 2,148
Coverage 2 Analysts
Analysts' Viewpoint
Happy Forgings is focusing on higher-margin segments and scaling heavy forging capabilities to expand its market in energy and infrastructure sectors. The company's robust INR 9.5 billion order book and planned capacity additions, including a solar project, underpin its growth potential. However, geopolitical disruptions and rising input costs present near-term challenges. Future catalysts include the commissioning of new machining capacity and a solar power project, expected to enhance margins and cost efficiencies.

Company Overview

Show Company Profile

Happy Forgings Limited manufactures and sells forgings and related components in India and internationally. The company offers crankshafts; differential cases; front axle beams and steering knuckles; railway parts, including camshafts, connecting rods, piston pins, spacers, and others; brake flanges and suspension brackets; transmission parts, such as shafts and spindles, crown wheels and pinions, rings, and connecting rods. It also offers windmill application products, including planet carrier, pinion shaft, and housing; oil and gas component, such as valve body; and bicycle pedals. It serves the original equipment manufacturers, manufacturers of commercial and passenger vehicles, farm equipment, and off highway and industrial equipment, as well as machinery for oil and gas, aerospace, power generation, railways, and wind turbine industries. Happy Forgings Limited was incorporated in 1979 and is based in Ludhiana, India.