Risk factor
Low price volatility
Profitability factor
Undervalued vs peers
About
KEC International Limited, an Indian firm established in Mumbai in 1945, operates as a global engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) specialist. The company provides complete, end-to-end solutions for power transmission lines, covering design, manufacturing, testing, supply, and installation. Its extensive EPC project portfolio includes high-voltage electrical substations, distribution networks, fiber optic infrastructure, and telecommunication towers, alongside high and extra-high voltage cabling assignments. Beyond infrastructure build-out, KEC also manufactures a range of cables, including power, jelly-filled telecommunication, and optical fiber cables. The company is a key contributor to railway infrastructure, offering comprehensive EPC services for bridges (including road overpasses), tunnels, stations, and platforms. This expertise extends to track laying, earthworks, overhead electrification, traction substations, and the provision and installation of signaling and telecommunication systems. Furthermore, KEC undertakes various civil construction projects, such as factories, warehouses, residential complexes, commercial buildings, and water/sewage treatment facilities, actively engaging in smart infrastructure initiatives. Its services also encompass full-spectrum solar EPC, from design and engineering to project execution, management, bid support, and feasibility assessments for photovoltaic power plants. KEC maintains a substantial international footprint, operating across 110 countries, with a presence in regions like India, Brazil, Mexico, and the United States.
Company Valuation
Considering past and projected metrics, the stock is 'cheaper' than its peers. In particular, the stock is reasonably priced on P/E, 'cheap' on EV/EBITD.
Target Price
The average target price of KEC.NS is 593 and suggests 19.7% upside potential. Usually, this means a BUY recommendation among investment firms, or a recommendation to inc