Risk factor
Very poor trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Greatly overvalued vs peers
About
Kirloskar Electric Company Limited (KECL) is a manufacturer and global supplier of diverse electrical and electronic equipment, with operations spanning India and international markets. The company structures its business across Power Generation and Distribution, Rotating Machines, and other segments. KECL's comprehensive product lineup features AC motors (high and low voltage), DC motors, AC generators, and diesel generator (DG) sets. Its electronics offerings include AC and DC drives, battery chargers, and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems. The switchgear range comprises vacuum circuit breakers, SF6 circuit breakers, unitized package substations, specialized panels, and porcelain-clad vacuum circuit breakers. Additionally, KECL provides various traction products, such as dynamic braking resistors, AC and DC traction motors, traction alternators, and radiator cooling fans. The company also manufactures a wide array of transformers, including cast resin, distribution, power, energy, and specialized types. Beyond its standard offerings, KECL excels in designing, fabricating, and supplying custom-engineered systems for specific project needs. Serving a broad client base, KECL's solutions are vital to industries like power generation, transmission, and distribution, transportation, sugar, cement, renewable energy, steel, agriculture, oil and gas, refining, and nuclear. Founded in 1946, Kirloskar Electric Company Limited is headquartered in Bengaluru, India.
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