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Ultratech Cement

Latest CMP 11,619
Today's Change ▼ -0.74%
52-Week High / Low 12,791 | 10,155
Price Date: 14-Aug-2026
Recommendation Buy
Target Price 15,473
Expected Upside 15.4%
Forecast Horizon 2 Years
Historical CAGR 14.8%
1,000 Invested 15-Aug-2006
Today's Value 15,893
Investment Period 20 Years

Stock Snapshot

Post Results Return
+4.8%
Mild Positive Re-rating
1-Year Target Price
14,313
2-Year Target Price
15,473
52-Week High / Low
12,791 / 10,155
20-Day Return
-0.4%
Market Cap (Cr.)
342,389
Current PE
40.3
P/BV Ratio
4.5
Dividend Yield
0.6%
Industry PE
41.2

Price Performance

Basis of our Recommendation

UltraTech Cement's management maintains a positive outlook, driven by aggressive capacity expansion and a focus on operational efficiency. The company aims to increase its capacity to 242.5 MTPA by FY28, which is expected to support double-digit volume growth in FY27. Despite facing near-term cost pressures from fuel volatility and competitive pricing dynamics, management's disciplined capital allocation and strong cash flow generation position UltraTech favorably for sustained earnings growth. Vista's financial outlook reflects a stable margin environment, with revenue growth moderating but still supported by robust demand from infrastructure projects. The company's strong balance sheet, with a net debt-to-EBITDA ratio below 1x, further enhances its investment appeal. Industry conditions, characterized by expanding demand and competitive pricing pressures, underscore the importance of UltraTech's strategic initiatives. Over the next 12-24 months, key opportunities include the successful integration of recent acquisitions and the launch of new product lines, while watchpoints include potential cost inflation and regional demand fluctuations. Overall, UltraTech Cement is well-positioned to navigate challenges and capitalize on growth opportunities in the cement sector

👍 Why We Like This Stock

  • Aggressive capacity expansion to 242.5 MTPA by FY28 supports long-term revenue growth
  • Strong cash flow generation and disciplined capital allocation enhance financial stability
  • Successful integration of recent acquisitions and new product launches present growth opportunities

Things To Watch Out For

  • Near-term cost pressures from fuel volatility may impact margins
  • Competitive pricing dynamics could challenge profitability
  • Regional demand fluctuations may affect overall performance

Key Parameters

Balance Sheet Strength
Strong and Investable
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.) 70,908 75,955 88,512 92,882 105,087
Profit Before Tax (Cr.) 9,405 7,585 10,804 12,510 14,470
PBT Margin 13.3% 10.0% 1220.7% 13.5% 13.8%
Net Profit (Cr.) 7,192 6,746 8,521 9,869 11,416
Earnings Per Share 244.1 228.9 289.2 334.9 387.4

Analyst Recommendations

Broker Recommendation Target Price Date
Axis Securities ▲ Buy 14,000 28-Apr-2026
BPWealth ▲ Buy 14,000 28-Apr-2026
CLSA ▲ Outperform 14,000 21-Jul-2026
Choice Equity ▲ Buy 15,210 27-Jan-2026
Citigroup ▲ Buy 14,750 21-Jul-2026
DAM Capital ▲ Buy 14,150 21-Jul-2026
Deven Choksey ▲ Buy 13,828 29-Apr-2026
Elara Capital ► Accumulate 13,492 21-Jul-2026
Emkay Global ▲ Buy 13,000 21-Jul-2026
Goldman Sachs ▲ Buy 13,160 25-Jun-2026
HDFC Securities ▲ Buy 13,700 21-Jul-2026
HSBC ▲ Buy 12,200 30-Apr-2026
ICICI Securities ► Hold 11,900 21-Jul-2026
JPMorgan ▲ Overweight 13,300 21-Jul-2026
Jeffries ▲ Buy 14,065 21-Jul-2026
Kotak Securities ▼ Sell 8,900 21-Jul-2026
Morgan Stanley ▲ Overweight 14,700 21-Jul-2026
Motilal Oswal ▲ Buy 13,800 12-Aug-2026
Nomura ▲ Buy 13,200 01-Jun-2026
Nuvama ▲ Buy 15,209 21-Jul-2026
Prabhudas Liladhar ▲ Buy 13,832 21-Jul-2026
Consensus Recommendation ▲ Strong Buy
Consensus Target 13,785
Coverage 21 Analysts
Analysts' Viewpoint
UltraTech Cement's market leadership is reinforced by its strategic capacity expansion and integration of recent acquisitions, which are expected to drive margin expansion and volume growth. Analysts highlight the company's focus on cost optimization and maintaining a low net debt-to-EBITDA ratio as key strengths. While challenges such as fuel cost volatility and competitive pressures persist, the company's robust cash flow and strategic initiatives, including the launch of a new Wires & Cables business, are seen as catalysts for sustained growth. The Eastern region's demand upcycle and infrastructure projects further support a favorable long-term outlook.

Company Overview

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UltraTech Cement Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of clinker, cement, ready mix concrete, and related products in India, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Sri Lanka. The company offers ordinary Portland, Portland pozzolana, composite, Weather Plus, and Portland slag; white cement, wall care putty, and value-added products; ready-mix concrete; dry mix mortars, such as tile and marble binders, plasters and mortars, industrial and precision grouts, repair and rehabilitation, and flooring screed; and waterproofing products, including liquid and cement waterproofing products. It also provides masonry products; and TMT steel bars, paints, waterproofing solutions and treatments, switchboards and fittings, plywood, shuttering ply, power and hand tools, PVC pipes, sanitary ware, roofing sheets, and water storage tanks, as well as flooring materials, such as marble, granite, and semi-precious stones through its retail stores under UltraTech Home Expert Store brand name. In addition, the company operates mobile concrete labs that offers on-ground technical assessment of construction materials; and provides Vaastu, pest control, and water testing services, as well as home loans. It offers its products under UltraTech Décor, DuraFacad, Pervious, MaxSheen, AquaSeal, ThermoCon+, FreeFlow+, FireSafe, DuraPlus, CorroProtect, Litecon, iFloors, Rapid, and ZIP brands. The company was incorporated in 2000 and is based in Mumbai, India. UltraTech Cement Limited operates as a subsidiary of Grasim Industries Limited.