Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Consumer Cyclical
Industry: Auto Parts

Exide Industries Limited designs, manufactures, markets, and sells lead acid storage batteries in India and internationally. The company operates through Automotive and Industrial segments. It also offers automotive, industrial, genset, solar, inverter, institutional uninterrupted power supply (UPS), and submarine batteries, as well as home UPS systems, integrated power back-up systems, and e-rickshaw vehicles. In addition, the company manufactures and supplies recycled lead and lead alloys; offers lithium-ion batteries; produces and distributes industrial battery chargers, rectifiers, and parts; and provides energy storage solutions, as well as engages in the non-conventional energy business. Further, the company offers solutions in the areas of equipment selection, battery sizing, optimum room layout, installation, operation, and maintenance. It sells its batteries under the Exide, Index, Dynex, SF Sonic, Black Panther, Nexcharge, Chloride, and CEIL brand names through a distribution network of dealers. The company's products are used in power, solar, railways, telecom, UPS, projects, traction, and other industries. Exide Industries Limited was formerly known as Chloride Industries Ltd. and changed its name to Exide Industries Limited in August 1995. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Kolkata, India.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for EXIDEIND
Revenue projections for EXIDEIND

EXIDEIND's revenues are expected to fall below last year's, and this forecast tends to raise concerns among investors. A revenue drop can negatively impact the company's profitability, making investors more cautious about their positions due to the risks of declining financial performance.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 1.218000
forwardPE 19.950567
debtToEquity 11.151000
earningsGrowth -0.257000
revenueGrowth -0.019000
grossMargins 0.320570
operatingMargins 0.054830
trailingEps 9.270000
forwardEps 16.300290

EXIDEIND's current ratio of 1.218 indicates strong liquidity, meaning the company can comfortably meet its short-term debt obligations. This financial position reflects EXIDEIND's ability to use its cash reserves and current assets to cover liabilities without facing any cash flow issues.
EXIDEIND's Forward PE is in a favorable range, suggesting the stock is reasonably priced relative to its earnings. This indicates the stock is not overpriced, providing room for potential growth and making it an attractive option for investors looking for solid value and future upside.
EXIDEIND's Debt-to-Equity ratio is low, indicating the company is not over-leveraged. This suggests a prudent approach to financing, with minimal dependence on debt, reducing the financial risk associated with high leverage, and signaling a stable financial outlook.
EXIDEIND's low earnings and revenue growth point to a potential decline in profits. This signals a downturn in financial performance, suggesting that the company might face challenges in maintaining its current level of profitability.
Exide Industries Limited's negative gross and operating margins indicate that the company is operating at a loss. This reflects an inability to cover production costs and operational expenses, which could undermine its financial stability.
EXIDEIND's forward EPS surpasses its trailing EPS, reflecting expectations of higher profitability in the current year. This suggests that EXIDEIND is projected to generate stronger earnings, indicating an optimistic financial outlook compared to the prior year's results.

Price projections:

Price projections for EXIDEIND
Price projections for EXIDEIND

EXIDEIND's price has consistently hovered around the lower end of analysts' projections. This pattern may reflect concerns regarding the company's ability to achieve its anticipated growth.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for EXIDEIND
Recommendations trend for EXIDEIND


EXIDEIND has garnered a buy bias from analysts recently, suggesting the stock is a good investment opportunity. This may lead to increased investor interest, as EXIDEIND is seen as a reliable place to park money for those looking to benefit from potential market gains and company growth.