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Prakash Industries

Industry: Iron & Steel
Latest CMP 138
Today's Change ▲ 12.36%
52-Week High / Low 173 | 111
Price Date: 14-Aug-2026
Recommendation Strong Sell
Target Price 104
Expected Upside -13.0%
Forecast Horizon 2 Years
Historical CAGR 8.2%
1,000 Invested 15-Aug-2006
Today's Value 4,858
Investment Period 20 Years

Stock Snapshot

Post Results Return
+0.3%
Neutral Market Reaction
1-Year Target Price
101
2-Year Target Price
104
52-Week High / Low
173 / 111
20-Day Return
+10.8%
Market Cap (Cr.)
2,466
Current PE
6.8
P/BV Ratio
0.7
Dividend Yield
0.8%
Industry PE
19.4

Price Performance

Basis of our Recommendation

Prakash Industries is navigating a recovery phase in revenue growth following a contraction, supported by stable profit margins and a conservatively financed balance sheet. Management's focus on improving pricing power in the iron and steel sector is crucial, as rising demand for hot-rolled coil (HRC) products and government initiatives are expected to bolster long-term growth. The company's low leverage structure, with a debt/equity ratio of 0.13, enhances its financial stability, allowing for strategic capital allocation. Vista's forecast reflects a cautious optimism, with revenue growth anticipated to align with the industry's expanding dynamics, despite potential headwinds from geopolitical tensions and input cost volatility. The current valuation is deemed fair, suggesting that the market has priced in the expected recovery. Over the next 12-24 months, key opportunities lie in capitalizing on domestic demand growth and pricing recovery, while watchpoints include fluctuations in commodity prices and the impact of macroeconomic conditions. Overall, while the outlook remains constructive, investor sentiment appears cautious, leading to a 'Sell' recommendation with minimal expected upside in the near term

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Key Parameters

Balance Sheet Strength
Conservatively Financed
Market Share
Stable
Industry Outlook
Improving
Analyst View
Not Available
Dividend History
Irregular
FII Holdings
Stable

Financial Snapshot

Actuals Forecast
FY24 FY25 FY26 FY27 FY28
Revenue (Cr.) 3,678 4,014 3,479 3,555 3,618
Profit Before Tax (Cr.) 309 354 331 357 358
PBT Margin 8.4% 8.8% 951.4% 10.0% 9.9%
Net Profit (Cr.) 309 354 333 268 269
Earnings Per Share 17.3 19.7 18.6 14.9 15.0

Analyst Recommendations

No analyst recommendations available.

Consensus Recommendation ► None
Consensus Target
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Analysts' Viewpoint

Company Overview

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Prakash Industries Limited operates as an integrated steel and power company in India. The company produces sponge iron; steel blooms and billets; ferro alloys; wire rods and HB wire products for use in binding wires, GL wires, fencing barbed wires, and armored sealed wires for heavy electrical cables, nut bolts, nails, screws, alpine products, wire ropes, wire mesh products, etc.; and TMT bars, structurals. It also engages in the generation of wind power, and mining of iron ore and coal. Prakash Industries Limited was incorporated in 1980 and is based in New Delhi, India.