Radico Khaitan Ltd
NSE: RADICORadico Khaitan Ltd: A 30-second snapshot
Radico Khaitan trades at Rs 4,366.6, up 61.96% over the past year and 31.07% over the past three months, sitting just 2.84% below its 52-week high after Q1 FY27 results (reported around Jul 28, 2026) showed net profit up 76% YoY and an upgraded volume-growth guidance of over 25%. The stock carries a trailing PE of 82.84x (forward 54.45x) -- the highest among 6 tracked FMCG peers (range 17.0x-76.4x) -- against a profit margin of 8.84% and a quality score of 45 (ranked 3rd-4th of 6 in the peer set). RSI stands at 75.5 (overbought) and the mean analyst rating is 1.5 across 20 analysts (1-5 scale, lower = more constructive).
P/E
82.8
Forward P/E
54.4
ROE
—
Debt / Equity
20.94
Profit Margin
+8.8%
Div. Yield
+0.1%
5Y ROE > 15%
1/5
5Y FCF > 0
2/5
Quality
62/100
News
8 headlines · 6 positive · 0 negative
Radico Khaitan profits jump 27.7% in Q1 - The Spirits Business
The Spirits Business
Radico Khaitan Q1 Results: Premium push drives 76% profit growth; FY27 guidance raised - CNBC TV18
CNBC TV18
Radico Khaitan Q1 Results: Net Profit Rises 76%, Volume Growth Upgraded To Over 25% - NDTV Profit
NDTV Profit
Can Radico Khaitan keep its lead over liquor rivals? - livemint.com
livemint.com
Zepto hits pause button, Chris Wood's on FPIs and Radico Khaitan's Scotch gains from UK deal-- Editor's Picks from Moneycontrol - LinkedIn
Recent context
- ·Q1 FY27 results (reported around Jul 28, 2026) showed net profit up 76% YoY and prompted volume-growth guidance to be raised to over 25%, covered separately by CNBC TV18, NDTV Profit, and The Spirits Business.
- ·News sentiment over the tracked window is positive (6 positive, 2 neutral, 0 negative of 8 items), though at least 3 of the items cover the same Q1 earnings release rather than independent developments.
- ·Livemint (Jul 31, 2026) and a Moneycontrol/LinkedIn roundup (Jul 30, 2026) referenced competitive positioning versus other liquor makers and a UK Scotch-related development, both published after the Q1 print.
Strengths
- +Q1 FY27 net profit rose 76% YoY with FY27 volume-growth guidance upgraded to over 25%, per multiple news reports dated around Jul 28, 2026.
- +5-year revenue CAGR of 19.5% and earnings CAGR of 62.1%, among the strongest growth rates in the tracked FMCG peer set.
- +Debt-to-equity of approximately 0.21x with a "flat" debt trend per the persistence data, indicating limited reliance on leverage.
- +Mean analyst rating of 1.5 across 20 analysts (1-5 scale, lower = more constructive); price trades above both the 50-DMA (Rs 3,818.04) and 200-DMA (Rs 3,237.9).
Weaknesses
- −FCF was positive in only 2 of the tracked years and ROE exceeded 15% in just 1 of the tracked years (consistencyScore 62/100), with current-period ROE not reported -- cash generation and return persistence have not tracked the pace of reported earnings growth.
- −Trailing PE of 82.84x is the highest among the 6 tracked FMCG peers (peer range 17.0x-76.4x; next-highest NESTLEIND at 76.36x), while forward PE of 54.45x still implies a premium multiple.
- −RSI of 75.5 is in overbought territory; price is 34.9% above the 200-DMA and 14.4% above the 50-DMA after a 31.1% three-month advance, with the stock only 2.8% below its 52-week high.
- −Profit margin of 8.84% is modest relative to the elevated earnings multiple the stock carries, and the quality score of 45 ranks mid-pack (3rd-4th of 6) in the FMCG peer set.
Open questions
- ?Does the persistence data (FCF positive in only 2 of the tracked years, ROE above 15% in only 1 year) reflect a structural cash-conversion pattern or timing effects tied to specific capex or investment cycles?
- ?How does the current 82.84x trailing PE compare with Radico's own historical PE range, and what growth or margin trajectory would be needed to sustain a premium above peers like NESTLEIND (76.36x) and BRITANNIA (51.60x)?
- ?With RSI at 75.5 and price 34.9% above the 200-DMA, how has the stock historically behaved after similar extensions above its moving averages?
- ?What specifically is driving the FY27 volume-growth guidance upgrade to over 25% -- is it broad-based across the premium portfolio or concentrated in a few brands or geographies?
Peer comparison: FMCG
Ranks 3 of 6 on quality| Symbol | Name | P/E | ROE | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RADICO | Radico Khaitan LtdYou're viewing | 82.8 | — | 45 |
| Industry avg | across 5 peers | 51.4 | +41.3% | 47 |
| NESTLEIND | Nestle India Ltd. | 76.4 | — | 57 |
| BRITANNIA | Britannia Industries Ltd. | 51.6 | +53.3% | 50 |
| TATACONSUM | Tata Consumer Products Ltd. | 65.6 | — | 45 |
| HINDUNILVR | Hindustan Unilever Ltd. | 46.6 | — | 44 |
| ITC | ITC Ltd. | 17.0 | +29.3% | 41 |
Technical state
Current price
₹4,366.60
SMA 50
₹3,818.04
SMA 200
₹3,237.90
RSI (14)
75.5 (overbought)
From 52w high
-2.8%
1Y return
+62.0%
3M return
+31.1%
50-DMA
Above
200-DMA
Above
Algorithmic support levels
Risk flags
- highFree cash flow was positive in only 2 of the tracked years and ROE exceeded 15% in just 1 of the tracked years (consistencyScore 62/100); current-period ROE is not reported in the dataset. This sits alongside a 5-year earnings CAGR of 62.1%, indicating reported earnings growth has not been consistently mirrored in cash generation or return-on-equity persistence.
- mediumTrailing PE of 82.84x is the highest among the 6 tracked FMCG peers (peer range 17.0x-76.4x; next-highest NESTLEIND at 76.36x); forward PE of 54.45x still implies a premium multiple against an 8.84% profit margin.
- mediumRSI of 75.5 is in overbought territory; price sits 34.9% above the 200-DMA (Rs 3,237.9) and 14.4% above the 50-DMA (Rs 3,818.04) after a 31.1% three-month and 62.0% one-year advance, with the stock only 2.8% below its 52-week high.
- lowNews sample totals 8 items but at least 3 separate headlines cover the same Q1 results release (Jul 28-31, 2026), narrowing the number of independent data points behind the reported 6-positive/2-neutral/0-negative sentiment split.
Cross-section contradictions
- A 5-year earnings CAGR of 62.1% is among the strongest reported, yet FCF was positive in only 2 of the tracked years and ROE exceeded 15% in just 1 year -- reported earnings growth has not consistently converted into cash generation or return persistence.
- RADICO trades at the highest trailing PE (82.8x) among the 6 tracked FMCG peers, yet its quality score (45) ranks 3rd-4th of 6 -- below NESTLEIND (57, PE 76.4x) and BRITANNIA (50, PE 51.6x), both of which carry comparable or lower multiples alongside higher quality scores.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice. VivaTrades is not a SEBI-registered Investment Adviser or Research Analyst. Market data sourced from public feeds; consult a registered adviser before any investment decision.
Fundamentals & technicals: refreshed 11 Aug 2026 · refreshed daily at 01:00 IST
AI synthesis (narrative, snapshot, strengths/weaknesses, peer ranking): generated 1 Aug 2026 · rotates through NIFTY 500 every ~5 days