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NSE: KEC · BSE: 532714 · ISIN INE389H01022

KEC International Limited stock analysis

KEC International Limited ranks #3807 in the TickerSutra evidence-ranked universe with a score of 38/100 and 95% data confidence. The latest captured fundamentals show ROCE of 16.5%, quarterly sales growth of 0.0% and quarterly profit growth of -41.7%.
Complete evidence gate pass governance reviewUpdated 29 Sept 2026
TICKERSUTRA SCORE38/100

Avoid / exit review

#3807 of 5,430 ranked equities
Market capitalisation₹10,785.11cr
ROCE16.5%
Quarterly sales growth0.0%
Quarterly profit growth-41.7%
P/E ratio18.0×
Promoter pledge0.0%

INVESTMENT EVIDENCE

What supports—and challenges—the thesis

Evidence in favour

  • CWIP indicates an active capacity pipeline
  • No promoter shares are reported as pledged

Risks and constraints

  • Debt/equity is above 0.5×
  • CFO/EBITDA is below 0.6×

Still unresolved: Related-party exposure · Broad media sentiment

FINANCIAL TRAJECTORY

Recent operating history

PeriodRevenueOperating profitNet profitOperating margin
2022₹13,742cr₹1,001cr₹332cr7.0%
2023₹17,282cr₹920cr₹176cr5.0%
2024₹19,914cr₹1,359cr₹347cr7.0%
2025₹21,847cr₹1,683cr₹571cr8.0%
2026₹23,506cr₹1,869cr₹606cr8.0%
TTM₹23,506cr₹1,599cr₹554cr7.0%
Debt / equity0.87×
CFO / EBITDA-0.22×
Operating margin7.0%
Free cash flow₹-691cr
Sales CAGR · 3Y10.8%
Profit CAGR · 3Y51.0%

EXCHANGE EVENT TRIGGERS

Latest corporate disclosures

0 positive catalysts0 negative catalysts5 routine filings

MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

Signals from filed documents

Capacity expansion plansHigh severity · 6 mentions
Positive catalyst

Together with backward integration through PVC compounding, these investments have strengthened supply chain resilience, expanded our value-added product portfolio and positioned us to address emerging opportunities across renewable energy, electric mobility, data centres, railway modernisation, defence infrastructure and next-generation communication networks. Alongside capacity expansion, we continued to enhance th

Export market updatesHigh severity · 25 mentions
Constructive

The Cables Business delivered strong results in FY26, with revenue growing to over ` 2,200 Crore, a 23% increase over the previous year. Order intake stood at around ` 2,500 Crore, reflecting an improving competitive position across both domestic and international markets. A standout driver of this growth was the continued expansion of the dealer and distribution network.

Capacity commissioningHigh severity · 2 mentions
Positive catalyst

During FY26, the Company made meaningful advances in its high-performance product portfolio of E-beam and elastomeric cables, a segment with critical demand in defence, automotive and railway applications. Commercial production is expected to commence in FY27. Together with backward integration through PVC compounding, these investments have strengthened supply chain resilience, expanded our value-added product portf

Backward integrationHigh severity · 1 mention
Positive catalyst

Commercial production is expected to commence in FY27. Together with backward integration through PVC compounding, these investments have strengthened supply chain resilience, expanded our value-added product portfolio and positioned us to address emerging opportunities across renewable energy, electric mobility, data centres, railway modernisation, defence infrastructure and next-generation communication networks. A

Niche productsHigh severity · 1 mention
Positive catalyst

Equipment such as EV-powered wheelbarrows and pallet trucks have enhanced on-site logistics, while automated plastering systems, reinforcement processing equipment and precast construction techniques have accelerated execution and improved construction quality. A range of specialised productivity tools, including automated fastening, reinforcement and rock-splitting solutions, continue to optimise resource utilisatio

Working capital stretchModerate severity · 1 mention
Risk easing

KEC maintained a disciplined approach to capital allocation and financial management during the year. Net debt, including acceptances, stood at ` 6,722 Crore at year-end, due to delayed customer collections, strategic inventory build-up to mitigate supply chain volatility and temporary dispatch delays arising from geopolitical disruptions in the Middle East. Commodity price and foreign exchange risks continued to be

Regulatory updatesModerate severity · 27 mentions
Constructive

Supported by a team of 415 engineering and design specialists across our engineering centres in India, Brazil and Mexico, we deliver integrated technical solutions across all our businesses. Our multidisciplinary expertise, deep domain knowledge and extensive global project experience enable us to develop solutions that meet diverse technical, regulatory and customer requirements while optimising cost, quality and ex

Regulatory approvalLow severity · 19 mentions
Watch

GAIL and Engineers India honoured the Mumbai–Nagpur–Jharsuguda project team for achieving 1.46 million safe man-hours without a lost-time injury, while a leading infrastructure client recognised our exemplary safety performance on a slurry pipeline project. Internationally, the business secured direct approval from ADNOC for onshore pipeline works and advanced its qualification process with Saudi Aramco for pipeline

Institutional interestLow severity · 1 mention
Watch

Review of management discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations. Review with the management, the statement of uses/application of funds raised through an issue (public issue, rights issue, preferential issue, qualified institutional placement etc.) and making appropriate recommendations to the Board to take up steps in this matter. Review the quarterly statement of deviation(s) including

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