Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Industrials
Industry: Railroads

Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Limited engages in the provision of catering and hospitality, Internet ticketing, travel and tourism, and packaged drinking water services in India. The company operates through four segments: Catering & Hospitality, Travel & Tourism, Internet Ticketing, and Packaged Drinking Water. It provides mobile catering services for Vande Bharat, Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Duronto, Gatiman, Tejas, and mail/express trains as well as engages in the side vending and e-catering activities; and operates and maintains food plazas, fast food units, food courts, refreshment rooms, mini stores, base kitchens, executive lounges, retiring rooms, Rail Yatri Niwas/BNR hotels, and non-railway catering units. The company also offers tourism products and services comprising domestic tour packages, inbound tourist targeted tours, mass tourism, outbound tour packages, and air ticket and corporate travel; and other tourism activities, such as event management, booking of charter trains and coaches, hill and heritage charters, saloon tours and charters, online reservation and accommodation facilities, and adventure tourism. In addition, it offers packaged drinking water under the Rail Neer name; and train ticket booking and travel insurance services, as well as operates irctctourism.com, a tourism portal. The company was incorporated in 1999 and is based in New Delhi, India.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for IRCTC
Revenue projections for IRCTC

With IRCTC's revenues forecasted to be lower than last year's, investors are expected to be cautious. A decline in revenue typically harms the company's bottom line, reducing profitability and making investors less confident about the company's ability to sustain its financial health.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 2.116000
forwardPE 28.801863
debtToEquity 1.836000
earningsGrowth 0.112000
revenueGrowth 0.077000
grossMargins 0.377480
operatingMargins 0.342770
trailingEps 17.170000
forwardEps 21.450000

IRCTC's current ratio is 2.116, showing the company's capacity to service its short-term debt through its cash reserves and current assets. This is a positive indicator of liquidity, suggesting IRCTC has no trouble covering its short-term financial obligations.
IRCTC's Forward PE is in a favorable range, meaning its stock price compares well with its earnings and isn't overpriced. This leaves room for growth, making it a compelling opportunity for investors looking to benefit from potential future gains.
Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Limited's positive gross and operating margins indicate a profitable and efficient business model. These metrics highlight the company's ability to generate income while controlling operational costs, reflecting strong financial performance.
IRCTC's forward EPS exceeding its trailing EPS means the company is expected to be more profitable this year than last. This suggests an upward trend in earnings, with forecasts indicating that IRCTC's financial performance will improve in the current financial year.

Price projections:

Price projections for IRCTC
Price projections for IRCTC

IRCTC's price has consistently remained near the lower edge of projections, suggesting that it is not fully meeting market expectations. This could indicate a need for improved performance or strategies to boost investor confidence.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for IRCTC
Recommendations trend for IRCTC


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