Kajaria Ceramics Ltd.
NSE: KAJARIACERKajaria Ceramics Ltd.: A 30-second snapshot
Kajaria Ceramics (KAJARIACER) trades at ₹1,072, sitting 2% below its 200-DMA of ₹1,094 despite a 30.6% gain over 12 months; the trailing PE of 42.2 is the lowest among the 6 Consumer Goods peers tracked. Profit margin stands at 7.95% with a 5-year earnings CAGR of 12.7%, though financial consistency is low (score: 27/100) and debt-to-equity of 9.68 is rising.
P/E
42.2
Forward P/E
26.0
ROE
—
Debt / Equity
9.68
Profit Margin
+8.0%
Div. Yield
+1.0%
5Y ROE > 15%
2/5
5Y FCF > 0
4/5
Quality
51/100
Recent context
- ·No news articles were captured in this analysis run; the news sentiment block reflects zero data points and cannot be treated as indicative of actual coverage or sentiment.
- ·The stock is 18.1% below its 52-week high and currently trades below the 200-DMA, with resistance noted at ₹1,247; the 3-month gain of 14% has brought price back above the 50-DMA.
- ·Analyst mean rating of 2.27 across 26 analysts (1–5 scale, lower = more constructive) accompanies a forward PE of 26.0, suggesting the consensus embeds a notable earnings recovery assumption.
Strengths
- +Lowest PE in peer group at 42.2, versus ASIANPAINT at 62.8, TITAN at 71.9, TRENT at 84.0, and DMART at 96.1, placing it ranked 1 of 6 on this metric.
- +Forward PE of 26.0 is materially below the trailing PE of 42.2, reflecting sell-side expectations of earnings expansion over the next twelve months.
- +Price up 14.0% over the past 3 months and 30.6% over 12 months; currently above the 50-DMA (₹1,042) with nearest support at ₹1,050.
- +FCF was positive in 4 of the last 5 tracked years, providing a baseline of cash generation despite the elevated debt level.
Weaknesses
- −Debt-to-equity of 9.68 is on a rising trend; this level is high for a tile manufacturer in the Consumer Goods segment and elevates refinancing and interest-cost sensitivity.
- −ROE data is unavailable and exceeded 15% in only 2 of the 5 years tracked; the consistency score of 27/100 is among the lower readings in the peer set.
- −Profit margin of 7.95% is thin for a branded building-materials company and leaves limited buffer against raw material cost increases or demand softness.
- −Quality score of 35 out of 100 ranks 4th among the 6 peers tracked, behind TRENT (49), ETERNAL (41), and DMART (37).
Open questions
- ?Does the rising debt-to-equity trend reflect capacity investment that will translate into higher earnings, or does it reflect working-capital or competitive-pressure needs?
- ?How has Kajaria Ceramics performed relative to the ceramic tile industry on realisation per sq metre and volume growth over the past four quarters?
- ?Given the gap between the trailing PE (42.2) and forward PE (26.0), what specific margin or revenue assumptions underlie the earnings recovery embedded in analyst estimates?
- ?Does the low consistency score (27/100) and limited years of ROE above 15% reflect a structurally thin-margin business, or transient headwinds that could reverse with the economic cycle?
Peer comparison: Consumer Goods
Ranks 4 of 6 on quality| Symbol | Name | P/E | ROE | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAJARIACER | Kajaria Ceramics Ltd.You're viewing | 42.2 | — | 35 |
| Industry avg | across 5 peers | 78.7 | +19.6% | 37 |
| TRENT | Trent Ltd. | 84.0 | +27.1% | 49 |
| ETERNAL | Eternal Ltd. | — | +1.2% | 41 |
| DMART | Avenue Supermarts Ltd. | 96.1 | +12.9% | 37 |
| TITAN | Titan Company Ltd. | 71.9 | +37.1% | 34 |
| ASIANPAINT | Asian Paints Ltd. | 62.8 | — | 23 |
Technical state
Current price
₹1,072.40
SMA 50
₹1,042.11
SMA 200
₹1,094.08
RSI (14)
44.2 (neutral)
From 52w high
-18.1%
1Y return
+30.6%
3M return
+14.0%
50-DMA
Above
200-DMA
Below
Algorithmic support levels
Algorithmic resistance levels
Risk flags
- mediumDebt-to-equity of 9.68 is elevated for a Consumer Goods manufacturer; combined with a rising debt trend and a consistency score of 27 out of 100, the balance-sheet trajectory warrants monitoring.
- mediumROE data is unavailable; of the 5 years tracked, ROE exceeded 15% in only 2 years, and the consistency score of 27 reflects limited financial persistence across the cycle.
- lowPrice of ₹1,072 sits 2.0% below the 200-DMA (₹1,094), continuing a pattern of sub-200-DMA trading; 52-week drawdown is -18.1%.
- lowZero news articles captured in this run; news sentiment is based on no data and should be treated as absent rather than neutral.
Cross-section contradictions
- Price is up 30.6% over 12 months yet currently trades below the 200-DMA (₹1,094), suggesting the annual gain was concentrated earlier in the period and recent momentum has faded.
- Forward PE of 26.0 implies meaningful earnings growth is expected, but the trailing 5-year earnings CAGR of 12.7% alongside a profit margin of only 7.95% and a low consistency score of 27 raises questions about the reliability of that growth expectation.
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