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NSE: ADANIPORTS · BSE: 532921 · ISIN INE742F01042

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited stock analysis

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited ranks #712 in the TickerSutra evidence-ranked universe with a score of 61/100 and 95% data confidence. The latest captured fundamentals show ROCE of 14.1%, quarterly sales growth of 18.6% and quarterly profit growth of 9.2%.
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TICKERSUTRA SCORE61/100

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#712 of 5,430 ranked equities
Market capitalisation₹3,94,480.39cr
ROCE14.1%
Quarterly sales growth18.6%
Quarterly profit growth9.2%
P/E ratio29.7×
Promoter pledge0.0%

INVESTMENT EVIDENCE

What supports—and challenges—the thesis

Evidence in favour

  • Strong CFO/EBITDA of 0.89×
  • 22.9% three-year sales CAGR
  • CWIP indicates an active capacity pipeline
  • No promoter shares are reported as pledged

Risks and constraints

  • Debt/equity is above 0.5×

Still unresolved: Related-party exposure · Broad media sentiment

FINANCIAL TRAJECTORY

Recent operating history

PeriodRevenueOperating profitNet profitOperating margin
2022₹17,119cr₹9,528cr₹4,953cr56.0%
2023₹20,852cr₹10,947cr₹5,391cr52.0%
2024₹26,711cr₹15,589cr₹8,104cr58.0%
2025₹30,475cr₹18,421cr₹11,061cr60.0%
2026₹38,736cr₹22,868cr₹12,782cr59.0%
TTM₹40,430cr₹23,399cr₹13,121cr58.0%
Debt / equity0.66×
CFO / EBITDA0.89×
Operating margin58.0%
Free cash flow₹5,074cr
Sales CAGR · 3Y22.9%
Profit CAGR · 3Y33.3%

EXCHANGE EVENT TRIGGERS

Latest corporate disclosures

1 positive catalysts0 negative catalysts3 routine filings
RoutineUpdatesNSE · 29 Sept 2026

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited has informed the Exchange regarding '' Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR) -Update

RoutineActions initiated/taken or orders passed-XBRLNSE · 12 Sept 2026 · Structured filing

ADANI PORTS AND SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE LIMITED has informed the Exchange about Action(s) taken or orders passed (sub-para 20)

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ADANI PORTS AND SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE LIMITED has informed the Exchange about Action(s) taken or orders passed (sub-para 20)

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RoutineAwarding of order(s)/contract(s)-(Sub-para 4-Para B)NSE · 12 Sept 2026 · Structured filing

ADANI PORTS AND SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE LIMITED has informed the Exchange about Awarding of order(s)/contract(s)-(Sub-para 4-Para B)

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ADANI PORTS AND SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE LIMITED has informed the Exchange about Awarding of order(s)/contract(s)-(Sub-para 4-Para B)

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Positive CatalystAdani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd - 532921 - Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Award_of_Order_Receipt_of_OrderBSE · 9 Sept 2026

Receipt of Letter of Award (LOA) for development and operations of two dry buik berths at Paradip Port, Odisha

MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

Signals from filed documents

Operating leverageHigh severity · 2 mentions
Positive catalyst

Profitable growth is the natural outcome of our integrated platform, disciplined execution, and favourable structural tailwinds. Our India ports business continues to deliver industry-leading economics, with EBITDA margins of approximately 73.2%, underscoring the operating leverage and resilience embedded in our network. This strong foundation supports an accelerated financial trajectory, with revenues projected to g

Market share gainHigh severity · 1 mention
Positive catalyst

Together, these strengthen our long-term competitiveness as one of the fastest-growing and most efficient players. They position us to deliver predictable cash flow, create long-term value and sustain market leadership. Outcome: 53% sticky cargo volume in FY 2025-26, ensuring stable cash flow generation and reducing volatility across cycles.

Management confidenceHigh severity · 1 mention
Constructive

This strategic shift is about fostering a culture of empowerment and accountability to build a truly low-friction organisation. A Stronger Tomorrow We are confident in our growth trajectory for the upcoming fiscal year. For the upcoming fiscal year, we project a significant revenue increase of 11-16%, targeting ` 43,000-45,000 crore, and an EBITDA growth of 9-14%, reaching ` 25,000-26,000 crore.

Capacity expansion plansHigh severity · 8 mentions
Positive catalyst

This may impact cargo volumes and cause delays in customs clearances, resulting in volatility in revenues and increased operational costs. GRI Alignment Non-GRI KPIs: ƒ Cargo volume volatility ƒ Supply chain lead time SDG Alignment Capitals Impacted Financial Implication Top Three Material Focus Areas Business Case Ports and logistics infrastructure are essential for global trade, supply chains and economic workflows

Export market updatesModerate severity · 7 mentions
Constructive

Associated Opportunities Geographical diversification strengthens business resilience and enables capturing market share across multiple markets, driving long-term growth. Mitigating Measure ƒ We have strategically diversified our presence across port and logistics assets spanning multiple domestic and international markets ƒ We periodically assess geographic and climate-related risks of key assets ƒ Ensuring balance

Regulatory updatesModerate severity · 50 mentions
Constructive

Associated Opportunities Our financial discipline, with resilient cash flows, ensures steady access to capital to pursue our ambitious expansion plan across market cycles while maintaining balance sheet health and investor confidence. ƒ Cooperation and engagement with all regulatory authorities to ensure full compliance and align with policy objectives ƒ Strategic partnerships with shipping lines ensure sticky cargo

Regulatory approvalModerate severity · 6 mentions
Execution risk

Our risk appetite is decided by the risk management team and approved by the RMC, with a quarterly assessment of the actual risk exposure against acceptable levels and escalation of any gaps to the management and RMC . 8584 Integrated Annual Report 2025-26 Portfolio Overview Corporate Overview Strategic Review ESG Overview Statutory Reports Financial Statements ADANI PORTS AND SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE LIMITED Risk Descr

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