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Power Grid Corporation

Latest CMP 266
Today's Change ▼ -0.21%
52-Week High / Low 321 | 251
Price Date: 14-Aug-2026
Recommendation Buy
Target Price 373
Expected Upside 18.4%
Forecast Horizon 2 Years
Historical CAGR 12.0%
1,000 Invested 05-Oct-2007
Today's Value 8,467
Investment Period 19 Years

Stock Snapshot

Post Results Return
-2.2%
Neutral Market Reaction
1-Year Target Price
359
2-Year Target Price
373
52-Week High / Low
321 / 251
20-Day Return
-7.8%
Market Cap (Cr.)
247,442
Current PE
23.2
P/BV Ratio
2.5
Dividend Yield
4.3%
Industry PE
18.3

Price Performance

Basis of our Recommendation

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) is positioned for sustained growth, bolstered by a robust ₹1.75 lakh crore work-in-hand portfolio and a long-term opportunity pipeline exceeding ₹15 lakh crore. Management's focus on integrating renewable energy, particularly through investments in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and high-voltage direct current (HVDC) technology, is critical for enhancing operational efficiency and meeting rising demand from data centers and green hydrogen initiatives. Despite facing execution risks related to land acquisition and regulatory compliance, the company's strong operational performance, evidenced by a 99.8% system availability, supports Vista's positive financial outlook, which anticipates stable revenue growth and improving margins. The current valuation aligns with intrinsic value, with an expected upside of approximately 35%. Industry dynamics, including increasing electricity demand and government support for renewable integration, further underpin this outlook. Over the next 12-24 months, key opportunities include capitalizing on the extensive bidding pipeline and expanding into international markets, while watchpoints include managing execution challenges and regulatory adjustments

👍 Why We Like This Stock

  • Robust ₹1.75 lakh crore work-in-hand portfolio supports revenue stability
  • Strategic focus on renewable energy integration and advanced technologies like BESS and HVDC enhances competitive positioning
  • Strong operational performance with 99.8% system availability underpins management's confidence in future growth

Things To Watch Out For

  • Execution risks related to land acquisition and regulatory compliance could impact project timelines
  • Dependence on competitive bidding may pressure margins in the TBCB space
  • Potential volatility in tariff adjustments could affect reported earnings

Key Parameters

Balance Sheet Strength
Stable Financial Structure
Market Share
Stable
Industry Outlook
Weakening
Analyst View
Strong Buy
Dividend History
Consistent
FII Holdings
Reducing

Financial Snapshot

Actuals Forecast
FY24 FY25 FY26 FY27 FY28
Revenue (Cr.) 45,843 45,792 46,733 47,652 53,410
Profit Before Tax (Cr.) 18,534 19,050 14,547 17,096 19,933
PBT Margin 40.4% 41.6% 3112.8% 35.9% 37.3%
Net Profit (Cr.) 15,093 15,694 11,382 13,463 15,697
Earnings Per Share 16.2 16.9 12.2 14.5 16.9

Analyst Recommendations

Broker Recommendation Target Price Date
Bernstein ▲ Buy 305 19-May-2026
CLSA ▲ Buy 324 19-May-2026
Citigroup ▲ Buy 380 07-May-2026
Elara Capital ▲ Buy 360 07-Aug-2026
HSBC ► Hold 295 19-May-2026
ICICI Securities ▲ Buy 360 08-Aug-2026
JMFinancials ▲ Buy 342 21-May-2026
Jeffries ▲ Buy 340 09-Jun-2026
Macguire ▲ Outperform 400 06-Aug-2026
Moneycontrol ▲ Overweight nan 12-Aug-2026
Prabhudas Liladhar ▲ Buy 331 10-Aug-2026
Consensus Recommendation ▲ Strong Buy
Consensus Target 361
Coverage 11 Analysts
Analysts' Viewpoint
PowerGrid's expansive transmission infrastructure and strategic pivot towards renewable energy integration, including battery energy storage systems (BESS), underpin its strong growth outlook. Analysts highlight the company's significant work-in-hand and bidding pipeline, providing multi-year revenue visibility. However, regulatory timing and right-of-way challenges pose execution risks. Future growth is catalyzed by major project commissions and potential international expansion, although these initiatives come with geopolitical and technical challenges. Overall, PowerGrid's strategic initiatives position it well for future growth amidst India's energy transition.

Company Overview

Show Company Profile

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, an electric power transmission utility, engages in the power transmission business in India and internationally. It operates in three segments: Transmission Services, Telecom Services, and Consultancy Services. As of 31 March 2025, the company owned and operated 180,195 circuit kilometers of transmission lines, and 282 substations with an aggregate transformation capacity of 551,961 mega volt amperes. It also provides telecom services that offer overhead optic fiber network services using optical ground wire on power transmission lines under the POWERTEL brand name, as well as lease lines, MPLS-VPN, data, infrastructure, and international long-distance services. In addition, it provides consultancy services to the transmission, distribution, and telecom sectors on system planning and feasibility studies; environmental and social studies; design and engineering; contract/procurement services; project management and construction supervision; capacity building; operation and maintenance; asset management; owners' and lenders' engineer services to utilities and funding institutions; preparation of grid code, tariff mechanisms, and market analysis; legal and technical advisory in power transmission; power system studies/DPR preparation; smart grid and EV charging; load despatch and communication; sub-transmission/distribution/rural electrification services; testing and quality assurance and inspection; energy efficiency; and preventive vigilance, as well as human resource development. Further, it operates electric vehicle charging stations; and engages in solar power generation, green hydrogen production, smart metering, and data centers. The company was formerly known as National Power Transmission Corporation Limited and changed its name to Power Grid Corporation of India Limited in October 1992. Power Grid Corporation of India Limited was incorporated in 1989 and is based in Gurugram, India.