Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Basic Materials
Industry: Building Materials

ACC Limited engages in the manufacture and sale of cement and ready-mix concrete in India. It operates in Cement and Ready Mix Concrete segments. The company provides ordinary Portland cement; blended cement, including Portland Pozzolana cement, Portland slag cement, and composite cement; gold and silver range of cement; ready mixed concrete value-added products; and bulk cement. It also offers construction chemicals, such as ACC LeakBlock, an integral waterproofing compound used in concrete and plaster while constructing houses; ACC LeakBlock WaterProof Plaster - LB 101, a ready-to-use cementitious waterproof mortar for internal and external plaster applications; and tile adhesives, under ACC Xtra Strong brand, used for wet-on-wet fixing of medium sized tiles for internal walls and floors, and external floor applications, as well as an adhesive paste for fixing tiles on floor and wall. In addition, the company provides ready use and waterproof plasters, thin bed joining mortars, grey cement-based tile adhesives, and shrinkage compensated and flowable precision cementitious grout under ACC Suraksha brand; and EcoMaxx, a green concrete with lower embodied carbon content for various structural components applications comprising foundations, columns, beams, external or internal walls, driveways, walkways, etc. It distributes its products through a network of dealers, retailers, engineers, and architects. The company was formerly known as The Associated Cement Companies Limited and changed its name to ACC Limited in September 2006. ACC Limited was incorporated in 1936 and is headquartered in Ahmedabad, India. ACC Limited operates as a subsidiary of Ambuja Cements Limited.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for ACC
Revenue projections for ACC

Investors are expected to be cautious with ACC Limited, as its revenues are projected to fall compared to last year. A decline in revenue often results in a negative impact on profitability, prompting concerns about the company's financial stability and making investors more conservative in their approach.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 1.61300
forwardPE 16.28910
debtToEquity 2.31600
earningsGrowth -0.20400
revenueGrowth 0.12200
grossMargins 0.45101
operatingMargins 0.09255
trailingEps 127.51000
forwardEps 119.56000

ACC's current ratio being 1.613 suggests that the company has no issue servicing its short-term debt. Its strong liquidity position, supported by sufficient cash reserves and current assets, ensures that ACC can meet its financial obligations with ease.
ACC's Forward PE is at a healthy level, meaning the stock price is aligned favorably with earnings. This suggests that the stock isn't overpriced, providing room for growth and making it an appealing option for investors looking to capitalize on potential future gains.
ACC's low earnings and revenue growth suggest that its profits could shrink. This points to a potential downturn in the company's financial outlook and may indicate challenges in maintaining profitability.
ACC's negative gross and operating margins indicate that the company is unprofitable, struggling to cover its production and operational costs. This reflects potential weaknesses in cost management or declining sales performance.
ACC's forward EPS being lower than its trailing EPS suggests that the company's earnings may decline in the current year. This could indicate financial challenges ahead for the company.

Price projections:

Price projections for ACC
Price projections for ACC

Price projections for ACC have been gradually lowered, signaling reduced optimism among analysts. This downward adjustment suggests that the company may face challenges in meeting previous growth expectations.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for ACC
Recommendations trend for ACC


Analysts have been favoring ACC Limited with a buy bias recently, signaling a promising investment opportunity. This optimistic outlook may attract more investors, positioning ACC Limited as a desirable option for those seeking to invest their money in a stable, profitable company with strong growth potential.