Polycab India Limited POLYCAB NIFTY_MIDNSEAIINFRA
Company Overview
Polycab India Limited manufactures and sells wires and cables under the POLYCAB brand in India and internationally. The company operates through three segments: Wires and Cables; Fast Moving Electrical Goods (FMEG); and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC). The Wires and Cables segment provides wires, such as PolycabSuprema house wires, PolycabMaxima+ Green wire, PolycabPrimma house wires, ETIRA house wires, PolycabOptima+, GREENWIRE 180m, and POLYCAB LF FR 180m; and cables, such as control, rubber, defense, special, fire protection, marine offshore/onshore, domestic appliance and lighting, aerial bunched, industrial, high temperature, LV power, MV power, EHV power, communication and data, and instrumentation. The Fast Moving Electrical Goods segment offers ceiling, table, pedestal, wall, exhaust, farrata, and air circulated fans; LED lighting and luminaires, such as LED Bulb, downlight, panel light, led batten, outdoor lights, and rope and strip lights; water heaters; switches and accessories; switchgears consisting of isolators, MCB, RCCB, RCBO, distribution board, ACCL, and MCB changeover switches; solar products, including solar panel and invertors; and pumps, conduits, and domestic appliances. The EPC segment designs, engineers, and supplies materials; and engages in the survey, execution, and commissioning of turn-key power distribution, transmission, and rural electrification projects. The company provides coolers and iron appliances. It operates a distribution network through authorized dealers and distributors, and retail outlets. The company was founded in 1964 and is based in Mumbai, India.
Why Investors Should Care
Generates a return on equity of 22.2%, reflecting efficient use of shareholder capital.
Return on capital employed stands at 30.4%.
Net profit has compounded at 28.1% per year over the last five years.
Revenue has grown at a 26.6% CAGR over the past five years.
Carries low leverage with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37.
Generates positive free cash flow, funding growth and shareholder returns internally.
Recent Developments
- Mar 2026 Revenue of ₹28,269.51 Cr (+28.3% YoY); net profit ₹2,672.03 Cr.
- Trailing 12 Months Year-on-year growth — revenue +28.3%, earnings +32.3%.
- 5-Year Trend Long-term compounding — revenue CAGR 26.6%, profit CAGR 28.1%.
Growth & Price Performance
Compounded Sales Growth
| 5 Years: | 26.57% |
| 1 Year: | 28.31% |
Compounded Profit Growth
| 5 Years: | 28.11% |
| 1 Year: | 32.28% |
Stock Price Performance
| 1 Year: | +22.57% |
| 6 Months: | -2.49% |
| 3 Months: | -13.27% |
| 1 Month: | -10.90% |
Highlights auto-generated from reported financials and price data; not investment advice. Verify with official filings before acting.
Polycab uses AI in cable manufacturing quality control, supply chain forecasting and digital go-to-market.
- AI in manufacturing & quality Polycab uses AI/IoT for predictive maintenance, quality control and yield optimisation across its cables and wires plants.
- AI in distribution & demand Machine-learning demand forecasting and distributor analytics sharpen its extensive channel network.
- Smart products & FMEG AI-enabled smart switches, lighting and connected-home products extend the FMEG portfolio.
- AI is an efficiency lever on a fast-growing wires/cables and FMEG leader.
- Excellent returns (ROCE ~34%) and ~25% five-year revenue/profit CAGR.
- Beneficiary of India's electrification, construction and infrastructure capex.
- Premium P/E ~54 reflects strong growth and market leadership.
Curated from public filings and analyst commentary; figures are illustrative.
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Technical Trend
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Fundamental Growth Charts
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PROS
- Strong return on equity of 22.2%.
- Healthy ROCE of 30.4%.
- Compounding revenue at 26.6% over 5 years.
- Profit CAGR of 28.1% over 5 years.
- Generates positive free cash flow.
- In a confirmed uptrend (50-DMA above 200-DMA).
CONS
No notable concerns flagged.
* The pros and cons are auto-generated from financial metrics.
Valuation
Growth (CAGR)
Profitability & Returns
Balance Sheet & Liquidity
Ownership
Financial Snapshot
Peer comparison
Peer companies in the same sector (Industrials).
| # | Name | CMP ₹ | P/E | Mkt Cap | Div Yld % | ROCE % | ROE % | Rev CAGR 5Y % | Profit CAGR 5Y % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | POLYCAB Polycab India Limited NIFTY_MIDNSEAIINFRA | 8,300.00 | 46.91 | ₹1.25 L Cr | 0.50% | 30.44% | 22.25% | 26.57% | 28.11% |
| 2 | LT Larsen & Toubro Limited NIFTY50NSEAIINFRA | 3,964.10 | 33.92 | ₹5.45 L Cr | 0.94% | 14.55% | 14.72% | 16.09% | 15.38% |
| 3 | ADANIPORTS Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited NIFTY50NSEINFRA | 1,707.30 | 29.32 | ₹3.93 L Cr | 0.44% | 10.97% | 13.32% | 22.93% | 34.11% |
| 4 | HAL Hindustan Aeronautics Limited NSEAIDEFENCEINFRAPSU | 4,856.00 | 35.63 | ₹3.25 L Cr | 0.41% | 13.80% | 22.21% | 7.87% | 16.08% |
| 5 | BEL Bharat Electronics Limited NIFTY50NSEAIDEFENCEINFRAPSU | 405.35 | 48.90 | ₹2.96 L Cr | 0.63% | 31.88% | 25.27% | 15.47% | 26.64% |
| 6 | INDIGO InterGlobe Aviation Limited NSEINFRA | 4,977.00 | -80.43 | ₹1.92 L Cr | 0.24% | 4.02% | -34.31% | 15.55% | -227.40% |
| 7 | ABB ABB India Limited NSEAIINFRA | 7,410.00 | 94.12 | ₹1.57 L Cr | 0.51% | 28.45% | 21.29% | 15.41% | 17.97% |
| 8 | BHEL Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited NIFTY_MIDNSEAIINFRAPSU | 431.10 | 93.72 | ₹1.50 L Cr | 0.34% | 6.60% | 6.12% | 13.49% | 35.91% |
| 9 | SIEMENS Siemens Limited NSEAIINFRA | 3,977.00 | 51.47 | ₹1.42 L Cr | 0.46% | 16.46% | 19.90% | 3.04% | 10.90% |
Financial Statements Quarterly Results · Profit & Loss · Balance Sheet · Cash Flows · Ratios
Quarterly Results
Figures in INR.
| Metric | Mar 2023 | Jun 2023 | Sep 2023 | Dec 2023 | Mar 2024 | Jun 2024 | Sep 2024 | Dec 2024 | Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2026 | Jun 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 4,324.00 Cr | 3,889.00 Cr | 4,218.00 Cr | 4,340.00 Cr | 5,592.00 Cr | 4,698.00 Cr | 5,498.00 Cr | - | 6,985.80 Cr | 5,905.98 Cr | 6,477.00 Cr | 7,474.88 Cr | 8,864.48 Cr | 8,209.73 Cr |
| Cost of Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5,205.30 Cr | 4,318.78 Cr | - | 5,895.52 Cr | 6,786.75 Cr | 6,252.01 Cr |
| Gross Profit | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1,780.50 Cr | 1,587.19 Cr | - | 1,579.37 Cr | 2,077.73 Cr | 1,957.72 Cr |
| Operating Expenses | 3,721.00 Cr | 3,341.00 Cr | 3,609.00 Cr | 3,771.00 Cr | 4,830.00 Cr | 4,115.00 Cr | 4,867.00 Cr | - | 835.47 Cr | 815.30 Cr | 5,456.00 Cr | 713.52 Cr | 1,014.22 Cr | 924.39 Cr |
| Operating Income | 550.00 Cr | 492.00 Cr | 549.00 Cr | 508.00 Cr | 696.00 Cr | 516.00 Cr | 560.00 Cr | - | 945.02 Cr | 771.90 Cr | 924.00 Cr | 865.85 Cr | 1,063.51 Cr | 1,033.33 Cr |
| EBITDA | 603.00 Cr | 549.00 Cr | 609.00 Cr | 570.00 Cr | 762.00 Cr | 583.00 Cr | 632.00 Cr | - | 1,073.46 Cr | 937.55 Cr | 1,021.00 Cr | 1,005.57 Cr | 1,221.72 Cr | 1,241.11 Cr |
| Interest Expense | 28.00 Cr | 25.00 Cr | 27.00 Cr | 32.00 Cr | 24.00 Cr | 41.00 Cr | 45.00 Cr | - | 32.54 Cr | 51.26 Cr | 48.00 Cr | 57.77 Cr | 74.64 Cr | 80.02 Cr |
| Pretax Income | 573.00 Cr | 530.00 Cr | 557.00 Cr | 546.00 Cr | 725.00 Cr | 533.00 Cr | 590.00 Cr | - | 960.56 Cr | 800.59 Cr | 921.00 Cr | 842.20 Cr | 1,049.29 Cr | 1,058.22 Cr |
| Tax Provision | 143.25 Cr | 127.20 Cr | 128.11 Cr | 131.04 Cr | 174.00 Cr | 133.25 Cr | 147.50 Cr | - | 226.19 Cr | 200.89 Cr | 230.25 Cr | 212.03 Cr | 263.68 Cr | 261.57 Cr |
| Net Income | 429.00 Cr | 403.00 Cr | 430.00 Cr | 417.00 Cr | 553.00 Cr | 402.00 Cr | 445.00 Cr | - | 726.67 Cr | 592.12 Cr | 693.00 Cr | 621.69 Cr | 772.77 Cr | 784.34 Cr |
| Diluted EPS | 28.38 | 26.67 | 28.37 | 27.49 | 36.34 | 26.34 | 29.24 | - | 48.13 | 39.21 | 45.54 | 41.19 | 52.00 | 51.94 |
Profit & Loss (Annual)
Figures in INR.
| Metric | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 4,707.00 Cr | 5,202.00 Cr | 5,500.00 Cr | 6,770.00 Cr | 7,986.00 Cr | 8,830.00 Cr | 8,792.00 Cr | - | 13,941.89 Cr | 17,760.41 Cr | 22,031.42 Cr | 28,269.51 Cr |
| Cost of Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10,820.42 Cr | 13,738.20 Cr | 17,343.21 Cr | 22,160.17 Cr |
| Gross Profit | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3,121.47 Cr | 4,022.22 Cr | 4,688.21 Cr | 6,109.34 Cr |
| Operating Expenses | 4,266.00 Cr | 4,710.00 Cr | 5,020.00 Cr | 6,041.00 Cr | 7,035.00 Cr | 7,701.00 Cr | 7,681.00 Cr | - | 1,478.15 Cr | 1,760.83 Cr | 2,018.16 Cr | 2,393.60 Cr |
| Operating Income | 344.00 Cr | 381.00 Cr | 352.00 Cr | 596.00 Cr | 809.00 Cr | 968.00 Cr | 935.00 Cr | - | 1,643.33 Cr | 2,261.38 Cr | 2,670.04 Cr | 3,715.73 Cr |
| EBITDA | 442.00 Cr | 492.00 Cr | 480.00 Cr | 729.00 Cr | 950.00 Cr | 1,129.00 Cr | 1,111.00 Cr | - | 1,960.58 Cr | 2,695.79 Cr | 3,138.92 Cr | 4,194.26 Cr |
| Interest Expense | 108.00 Cr | 147.00 Cr | 66.00 Cr | 94.00 Cr | 117.00 Cr | 50.00 Cr | 43.00 Cr | - | 44.16 Cr | 91.45 Cr | 139.97 Cr | 195.32 Cr |
| Pretax Income | 241.00 Cr | 265.00 Cr | 361.00 Cr | 567.00 Cr | 756.00 Cr | 1,010.00 Cr | 1,056.00 Cr | - | 1,707.26 Cr | 2,359.30 Cr | 2,700.84 Cr | 3,613.07 Cr |
| Tax Provision | 77.12 Cr | 79.50 Cr | 129.96 Cr | 209.79 Cr | 257.04 Cr | 242.40 Cr | 168.96 Cr | - | 424.17 Cr | 556.38 Cr | 655.31 Cr | 904.65 Cr |
| Net Income | 164.00 Cr | 185.00 Cr | 233.00 Cr | 359.00 Cr | 500.00 Cr | 766.00 Cr | 886.00 Cr | - | 1,270.78 Cr | 1,784.05 Cr | 2,019.99 Cr | 2,672.03 Cr |
| Diluted EPS | 11.64 | 13.09 | 16.48 | 25.35 | 35.39 | 50.97 | 59.15 | - | 84.66 | 118.49 | 133.80 | 176.95 |
Balance Sheet (Annual)
Figures in INR.
| Metric | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | 3,314.00 Cr | 3,875.00 Cr | 4,579.00 Cr | 4,448.00 Cr | 5,628.00 Cr | 5,961.00 Cr | 7,015.00 Cr | - | 9,425.48 Cr | 12,078.88 Cr | 13,775.77 Cr | 20,476.19 Cr |
| Current Assets | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6,908.75 Cr | 8,713.96 Cr | 9,319.00 Cr | 14,660.51 Cr |
| Cash & Equivalents | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 152.75 Cr | 307.03 Cr | 217.39 Cr | 390.34 Cr |
| Inventory | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2,951.38 Cr | 3,675.11 Cr | 3,661.30 Cr | 5,559.60 Cr |
| Receivables | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1,246.60 Cr | 2,047.12 Cr | 2,596.27 Cr | 3,758.50 Cr |
| Total Liabilities | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2,750.89 Cr | 3,835.54 Cr | 3,865.94 Cr | 8,349.42 Cr |
| Current Liabilities | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2,620.49 Cr | 3,594.14 Cr | 3,510.15 Cr | 7,965.24 Cr |
| Long Term Debt | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4.21 Cr | 22.60 Cr | 41.94 Cr | 39.27 Cr |
| Total Debt | 546.00 Cr | 796.00 Cr | 856.00 Cr | 800.00 Cr | 272.00 Cr | 157.00 Cr | 282.00 Cr | - | 1,335.10 Cr | 2,023.06 Cr | 1,508.67 Cr | 4,501.14 Cr |
| Total Equity | 1,630.00 Cr | 1,783.00 Cr | 1,994.00 Cr | 2,347.00 Cr | 2,847.00 Cr | 3,837.00 Cr | 4,754.00 Cr | - | 6,637.21 Cr | 8,187.13 Cr | 9,828.06 Cr | 12,008.58 Cr |
| Shares Outstanding | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 14.98 Cr | 15.02 Cr | 15.04 Cr | 15.06 Cr |
Cash Flows (Annual)
Figures in INR.
| Metric | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | 150.00 Cr | 221.00 Cr | 296.00 Cr | 362.00 Cr | 1,230.00 Cr | 244.00 Cr | 1,252.00 Cr | - | 1,427.52 Cr | 1,296.24 Cr | 1,808.53 Cr | 3,810.67 Cr |
| Investing Cash Flow | -173.00 Cr | -247.00 Cr | -295.00 Cr | -188.00 Cr | -408.00 Cr | -262.00 Cr | -1,012.00 Cr | - | -1,202.65 Cr | -751.88 Cr | -1,239.31 Cr | -2,849.71 Cr |
| Financing Cash Flow | 15.00 Cr | 45.00 Cr | -10.00 Cr | -190.00 Cr | -651.00 Cr | 11.00 Cr | -175.00 Cr | - | -227.07 Cr | -387.41 Cr | -628.27 Cr | -799.04 Cr |
| Capital Expenditure | -202.00 Cr | -247.00 Cr | -278.00 Cr | -183.00 Cr | -281.00 Cr | -289.00 Cr | -191.00 Cr | - | -479.45 Cr | -858.52 Cr | -969.73 Cr | -1,480.51 Cr |
| Free Cash Flow | -52.00 Cr | -26.00 Cr | 18.00 Cr | 179.00 Cr | 949.00 Cr | -45.00 Cr | 1,061.00 Cr | - | 948.07 Cr | 437.72 Cr | 838.80 Cr | 2,330.15 Cr |
| Net Change in Cash | -8.00 Cr | 20.00 Cr | -8.00 Cr | -15.00 Cr | 171.00 Cr | -7.00 Cr | 66.00 Cr | - | -2.20 Cr | 156.95 Cr | -59.05 Cr | 161.92 Cr |
Ratios (Annual)
Figures in %.
| Metric | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 22.4% | 22.6% | 21.3% | 21.6% |
| Operating Margin % | 7.3% | 7.3% | 6.4% | 8.8% | 10.1% | 11.0% | 10.6% | - | 11.8% | 12.7% | 12.1% | 13.1% |
| Net Margin % | 3.5% | 3.6% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 6.3% | 8.7% | 10.1% | - | 9.1% | 10.0% | 9.2% | 9.5% |
| ROE % | 10.1% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 15.3% | 17.6% | 20.0% | 18.6% | - | 19.1% | 21.8% | 20.6% | 22.3% |
| ROCE % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 24.1% | 26.7% | 26.0% | 29.7% |
Shareholding Pattern
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POLYCAB — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current share price of Polycab India Limited (POLYCAB)?
As of 2026-09-08 04:53 IST, Polycab India Limited (POLYCAB) trades at ₹8,300.00 on NSE. Its 52-week range is ₹6,690.26 to ₹10,083.00.
What is the market capitalisation of POLYCAB?
Polycab India Limited (POLYCAB) has a market capitalisation of ₹1.25 L Cr on NSE.
What is the P/E ratio of POLYCAB?
POLYCAB trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 46.91. The industry average P/E is 28.90. Its price-to-book (P/B) ratio is 11.47.
Does POLYCAB pay a dividend?
Polycab India Limited (POLYCAB) currently offers a dividend yield of 0.50%.
What is the return on equity (ROE) of POLYCAB?
POLYCAB has a return on equity (ROE) of 22.25%. Its return on capital employed (ROCE) is 30.44%.
Is POLYCAB a good stock to buy?
This page provides a data-driven analysis of Polycab India Limited (POLYCAB), including valuation ratios, profitability, growth trends, auto-generated pros and cons, peer comparison and AI exposure. Review these fundamentals alongside your own research and risk tolerance. This is informational content, not investment advice.