Risk factor
Negligible price volatility
Profitability factor
Strong margins and returns
About
Astral Limited, along with its subsidiaries, is an India-based company with a global presence, specializing in the manufacturing and distribution of piping systems, water storage solutions, and various adhesives and sealants. Its core business operations are structured across two main segments: Plastics and Adhesives. The company offers an extensive portfolio of piping products, including chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) and general plumbing systems under brand names such as Astral CPVC Pro, Astral Pex-a PRO, Astral MultiPro, Astral EcoPro, and Astral Aquarius, suitable for both residential and industrial environments. Its drainage solutions encompass the ASTRAL Silencio low-noise system, Astral DrainMaster, ASTRAL Foamcore pipes for subsurface applications, ASTRAL DrainHulk manhole chambers, general ASTRAL Underground drainage systems, and D-Rex double-walled corrugated pipes. For industrial applications, Astral provides ASTRAL Chem PRO and Aquarius Plus uPVC piping systems. Further diversifying its range, Astral supplies Pre-StiRex and Plus + StiRex ducts for bridge post-tensioning, alongside products tailored for agriculture like Bore-Well column pipes, Case-Well uPVC casing pipes, Aquasafe agriculture pressure pipes, and GeoRex perforated sub-surface drainage. The company also produces high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipes and the Astral Fire Pro CPVC system for fire sprinkler installations. Beyond piping, Astral manufactures water tanks under recognized brands such as Opta, Cleo, Vito, Sylo, and Sarita, in addition to Astral Hauraton surface drainage systems. Cable protection needs are met with Astral MultiRex polyolefin cable channels, Astral Wire Guard conduit pipes, and Astral TeleRex pipes. The product line is rounded out with ancillary items like clamps and hangers, Astral INSUPro XLPE insulation for pipes, and specialized valves including air admittance, basin traps, and backflow preventers. Founded in 1996 and based in Ahmedabad, India, the company underwent a name change from Astral Poly Technik Limited to Astral Limited in April 2021.
Company Valuation
From both historical and forecast perspectives, the stock is considerably overpriced compared to similar stocks. In particular, the stock is overpriced on P/E, 'expensive
Target Price
The average target price of ASTRAL.NS is 1825 and suggests 32.4% upside potential. Usually, this means a BUY recommendation among investment firms, or a recommendation to