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

The projected decline in ACC's revenues compared to last year is expected to make investors cautious. A drop in revenue often has a direct negative effect on the company's bottom line, signaling potential challenges that could undermine investor confidence and reduce overall profitability.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 2.018000
forwardPE 13.757894
debtToEquity 2.435000
earningsGrowth 4.651000
revenueGrowth 0.286000
grossMargins 0.446870
operatingMargins 0.095610
trailingEps 177.230000
forwardEps 122.424270

ACC Limited's current ratio being 2.018 suggests that it has more than enough liquidity to cover short-term debt obligations. The company's cash reserves and current assets are sufficient to meet immediate liabilities, signaling solid financial health and minimal risk.
ACC's Forward PE is in a strong range, indicating that its stock price compares well with its earnings. The stock is not considered overpriced, leaving ample room for growth and making it a promising option for investors looking for value and future returns.
ACC's positive earnings and revenue growth suggest that the company is expected to expand its business. This reflects a healthy financial outlook, as ACC's increasing profits and sales signal further growth in the near future.
ACC's forward EPS is less than its trailing EPS, signaling that the company's profitability is expected to shrink. This points to a potential downturn in earnings compared to last year.

Price projections:

Price projections for ACC
Price projections for ACC

ACC Limited's price projections have been revised downward over time, reflecting a shift in sentiment among analysts. The steady decline in projections points to a more cautious outlook on the company's future performance.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for ACC
Recommendations trend for ACC


With analysts showing a buy bias for ACC Limited, investors may be more inclined to see the stock as an attractive investment. The favorable outlook could spur increased interest, positioning ACC Limited as a safe and profitable place for investors to allocate their funds and seek growth.