Whirlpool of India Ltd.
NSE: WHIRLPOOLWhirlpool of India Ltd.: A 30-second snapshot
Whirlpool of India trades at 879, down 28.5% over the past year and 40.1% from its 52-week high, sitting below both its 50-DMA (886) and 200-DMA (1,067). The company reported a 5-year earnings growth of -39.6% with a profit margin of 4.23% and a debt-to-equity ratio of 6.334 on a rising debt trend. Among Consumer Goods peers, it holds the lowest trailing PE at 33.6 but ranks 5th of 6 on quality score.
P/E
33.6
Forward P/E
25.3
ROE
—
Debt / Equity
6.33
Profit Margin
+4.2%
Div. Yield
+0.6%
5Y ROE > 15%
1/5
5Y FCF > 0
3/5
Quality
30/100
Recent context
- ·Zero news articles were collected for this stock in this run, leaving the recent narrative entirely dependent on price and fundamental data signals.
- ·The 3-month price change of +2.88% marks a modest stabilisation after a sharp 1-year decline, with the stock trading between support at 771-757 and a resistance cluster at 921-964.
- ·Analyst coverage stands at 11 analysts; no consensus rating value was available in the data collected for this run.
Strengths
- +Lowest trailing PE (33.6) in the 6-stock Consumer Goods peer group, where peers range from 62.7 (Asian Paints) to 96.4 (DMart), representing a significant relative valuation discount on that single metric.
- +Forward PE of 25.3 versus trailing PE of 33.6 implies analyst expectations of improvement in near-term earnings relative to the trailing period.
- +FCF was positive in 3 of available years, indicating the business has generated cash from operations in a majority of the tracked period.
- +Nearest technical support levels sit at 771 and 757, approximately 12-14% below current price, with a 3-month price change of +2.88% after a prolonged decline.
Weaknesses
- −5-year earnings growth of -39.6% reflects persistent contraction in profitability over the medium term, with a profit margin of only 4.23% leaving limited cushion against cost or competitive pressure.
- −Debt-to-equity of 6.334 on a rising debt trend is significantly elevated for a consumer durables business, raising questions about balance-sheet resilience in a margin-constrained environment.
- −Price has declined 28.5% over 12 months and sits 17.6% below the 200-DMA; RSI stands at 40.1 reflecting a sustained multi-month technical deterioration.
- −Quality score of 30 ranks 5th out of 6 Consumer Goods peers, with ROE above 15% in only 1 year and a consistency score of 15/100 indicating weak return persistence.
Open questions
- ?Does the rising debt-to-equity trend reflect a strategic investment cycle with a visible payback timeline, or does it represent structural balance-sheet deterioration?
- ?What is driving the 39.6% contraction in 5-year earnings — input cost inflation, pricing pressure, volume loss, or one-off charges — and is any of it showing signs of reversal in recent quarters?
- ?Does the gap between trailing PE (33.6) and forward PE (25.3) reflect genuine near-term earnings recovery, or does it rest on assumptions the fundamental trend does not yet support?
- ?How does Whirlpool India's competitive positioning in the appliances segment compare to higher-quality-score peers in the Consumer Goods group, given the large differential on the quality metric?
Peer comparison: Consumer Goods
Ranks 5 of 6 on quality| Symbol | Name | P/E | ROE | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHIRLPOOL | Whirlpool of India Ltd.You're viewing | 33.6 | — | 30 |
| Industry avg | across 5 peers | 78.7 | +19.6% | 37 |
| TRENT | Trent Ltd. | 83.9 | +27.1% | 49 |
| ETERNAL | Eternal Ltd. | — | +1.2% | 41 |
| DMART | Avenue Supermarts Ltd. | 96.4 | +12.9% | 37 |
| TITAN | Titan Company Ltd. | 71.9 | +37.1% | 34 |
| ASIANPAINT | Asian Paints Ltd. | 62.7 | — | 23 |
Technical state
Current price
₹879.30
SMA 50
₹886.31
SMA 200
₹1,067.43
RSI (14)
40.1 (neutral)
From 52w high
-40.1%
1Y return
-28.5%
3M return
+2.9%
50-DMA
Below
200-DMA
Below
Algorithmic support levels
Algorithmic resistance levels
Risk flags
- high5-year earnings growth of -39.6% signals sustained profit erosion, compounded by a profit margin of only 4.23% — indicating limited buffer against cost pressures.
- highDebt-to-equity ratio of 6.334 is materially elevated for a consumer durables business; persistence data shows a rising debt trend, increasing financial leverage risk.
- highPrice is 40.11% below its 52-week high and 28.53% lower over 1 year, trading below both the 50-DMA (886) and 200-DMA (1,067) for an extended period — the 200-DMA gap alone is 17.6%.
- mediumROE data is unavailable; available persistence metrics show ROE above 15% in only 1 of available years and a consistency score of 15/100, suggesting weak and inconsistent returns on equity.
- mediumQuality score of 30 ranks 5th out of 6 peers in Consumer Goods; peers such as TRENT (49) and ETERNAL (41) score materially higher, placing WHIRLPOOL near the bottom of the peer group.
- lowZero news articles collected — sentiment analysis is absent, leaving no visibility into recent company-specific developments or market perception.
Cross-section contradictions
- Trailing PE of 33.6 reflects a moderate valuation premium, yet 5-year earnings have contracted 39.6% and the quality score ranks near the bottom of the peer group — the premium appears disconnected from underlying earnings trajectory.
- Forward PE of 25.3 implies an expected earnings recovery, yet fundamental persistence data (rising debt, 1 ROE year above 15%, negative 5y earnings growth) provides no observable evidence of a structural turnaround in progress.
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 25 Jun 2026 · refreshed daily at 01:00 IST
AI synthesis (narrative, snapshot, strengths/weaknesses, peer ranking): generated 12 May 2026 · rotates through NIFTY 500 every ~5 days