Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Basic Materials
Industry: Building Materials

The Ramco Cements Limited manufactures and sells cement, ready mix concrete, and dry mortar products in India. The company offers blended and ordinary Portland cements; ready mix concrete; and dry mortar products, including tile fix, super plaster, water proof compound, block fix, and tile grout under the RAMCO brand. It also offers construction solutions for housing projects, apartments/institutions, public infrastructure projects, and industrial projects; and technical assistance and after sales support to builders and customers. In addition, the company involved in the generation and sale of electricity from windmills and thermal power plants; manpower supply; transportation of goods by road; and information technology services. It also exports its products to Maldives and Myanmar. The company was formerly known as Madras Cements Ltd. and changed its name to The Ramco Cements Limited in July 2013. The Ramco Cements Limited was incorporated in 1957 and is headquartered in Chennai, India.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for RAMCOCEM
Revenue projections for RAMCOCEM

Investors are expected to be cautious with The Ramco Cements 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 0.51900
forwardPE 31.97175
debtToEquity 62.81300
earningsGrowth -0.79500
revenueGrowth -0.10500
grossMargins 0.60045
operatingMargins 0.05681
trailingEps 11.54000
forwardEps 44.72000

RAMCOCEM's current ratio of 0.519 highlights potential liquidity issues, as the company's cash reserves and assets may not be sufficient to cover short-term debts. This raises concerns about RAMCOCEM's ability to handle near-term financial obligations.
RAMCOCEM's low growth in both earnings and revenue indicates a likely decrease in profits. This suggests the company may be facing financial challenges, and investors should be cautious about its future performance.
The Ramco Cements Limited's negative gross and operating margins suggest that the company is currently facing financial difficulties, as it is unable to cover production and operational costs. This could result in significant losses if not addressed.
RAMCOCEM's forward EPS surpassing its trailing EPS signals that the company is anticipated to be more profitable this year than last. This growth expectation highlights RAMCOCEM's potential for increased earnings and a stronger financial performance in the upcoming year.

Price projections:

Price projections for RAMCOCEM
Price projections for RAMCOCEM

Throughout its recent performance, RAMCOCEM's price has been consistently close to the lower range of projected values. This suggests that the company may face challenges in achieving higher valuations in the eyes of investors.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for RAMCOCEM
Recommendations trend for RAMCOCEM


RAMCOCEM has been receiving a buy bias from analysts, signaling strong confidence in the stock's future performance. This positive outlook might drive investors to view RAMCOCEM as an attractive option for their portfolios, positioning the company as a stable and profitable investment choice.