Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd
Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd
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Technical Indicators
Key Insights
Strengths
2- Company has delivered good profit growth of 21.0% CAGR over last 5 years
- Company's median sales growth is 20.3% of last 10 years
Weaknesses
3- Stock is trading at 4.08 times its book value
- Promoter holding has decreased over last quarter: -1.99%
- Tax rate seems low
Growth Rate
AI Analysis — Bull vs Bear
Adani Ports & SEZ commands a market cap of ₹3,85,475 Cr with a PE of 29.6x and has delivered compounded sales growth of 25% over 5 years and profit growth of 21% CAGR over the same period. The stock trades at 4.05x book value with a dividend yield of 0.44%, reflecting premium valuations alongside consistent operational growth.
- Strong revenue growth trajectory with 5-year compounded sales CAGR of 25% and 10-year CAGR of 18%, indicating sustained volume expansion
- Compounded profit growth of 21% CAGR over 5 years and 27% over 3 years demonstrates improving profitability and operating leverage
- TTM sales growth of 24% signals continued momentum in cargo throughput and port utilization
- Consistent ROE profile averaging 17% over 5 and 10 years reflects efficient capital allocation across port assets
- Stock CAGR of 28% over 1 year and 3 years shows strong market confidence in the business model and growth runway
- Median sales growth of 20.3% over last 10 years indicates structural demand tailwinds from India's trade growth
- TTM profit growth of 17% maintained despite a high base from prior years of 27% three-year CAGR
- Stock trades at 4.05x price-to-book, a significant premium that leaves limited margin of safety if growth decelerates
- PE ratio of 29.6x is elevated for an infrastructure company, pricing in sustained high growth that may not materialize
- Promoter holding decreased by 1.99% in the last quarter, which may signal dilution or pledge-related concerns
- Dividend yield of only 0.44% offers negligible income return relative to prevailing risk-free rates above 7%
- ROE has declined from 18% (3-year average) to 16% last year, suggesting possible margin compression or capital inefficiency
- Low effective tax rate raises sustainability concerns — any normalization toward statutory 25% rate would directly compress net profits
- TTM profit growth of 17% lags TTM sales growth of 24%, indicating potential cost pressures or one-time items affecting margins
- 52-week high and low data unavailable, limiting visibility on recent price volatility and downside risk from peak levels
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AI News Digest
- Q1 EBITDA beats guidance at 19% Jul 29
Q1FY27 EBITDA grew 19% YoY, significantly exceeding FY27 guidance of 9-14%. Revenue rose 19% and profit increased 10%, with S&P upgrading the rating to investment-grade BBB.
- Cargo volume surges 15% in July Aug 3
Adani Ports handled 46.3 MMT cargo in July 2026, up 15% YoY. Dry cargo led growth with a 21% rise.
- Inaugural TNFD nature-positive report Jul 24
Released first Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures report for FY26, setting targets for No Net Loss by 2045 and Net Positive Impact by 2050.
- Heavy institutional block trade activity Aug 7
Multiple block trades executed between Jul 27 and Aug 7 totalling over ₹768 crore across NSE and BSE at prices ranging from ₹1689-₹1756 per share, reflecting sustained institutional interest.
- Investor meetings scheduled in August Aug 6
Company will meet institutional investors and analysts in Mumbai on August 12, 18, and 19, 2026.
- Denies UK port acquisition reports Jul 29
Adani Ports refuted media speculation about acquiring a stake in UK's Associated British Ports, stating it does not comment on unverified reports.
- Q4FY26 earnings call audio released Jul 29
Released audio recording of earnings call for quarter ended June 30, 2026, held on July 29, 2026.
TL;DR: Adani Ports is delivering strong operational and financial performance, with Q1FY27 EBITDA growth of 19% beating its own full-year guidance and cargo volumes rising 15% YoY. The S&P upgrade to BBB validates improving financial health. No material headwinds are visible in recent news, and sustained institutional block trade activity suggests continued large-investor confidence. The trend is clearly positive, though the company's conservative decision to maintain FY27 guidance unchanged suggests management is watching for potential macro or volume risks ahead.
Quarterly Results
| Jun 2023 | Sep 2023 | Dec 2023 | Mar 2024 | Jun 2024 | Sep 2024 | Dec 2024 | Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2026 | Jun 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 6,248 | 6,646 | 6,920 | 6,896 | 7,560 | 7,067 | 7,964 | 8,488 | 9,126 | 9,167 | 9,705 | 10,738 | 10,821 |
| Expenses | 2,558 | 2,982 | 2,724 | 2,887 | 2,820 | 2,700 | 3,161 | 3,482 | 3,631 | 3,827 | 3,919 | 4,718 | 4,568 |
| Operating Profit | 3,689 | 3,664 | 4,196 | 4,009 | 4,739 | 4,367 | 4,802 | 5,006 | 5,495 | 5,340 | 5,786 | 6,020 | 6,253 |
| OPM % | 59% | 55% | 61% | 58% | 63% | 62% | 60% | 59% | 60% | 58% | 60% | 56% | 58% |
| Other Income | 384 | 351 | 507 | -70 | 349 | 254 | 247 | 426 | 453 | 837 | 189 | 900 | 853 |
| Interest | 633 | 520 | 976 | 619 | 484 | 659 | 923 | 715 | 846 | 1,223 | 980 | 1,605 | 1,087 |
| Depreciation | 950 | 974 | 985 | 979 | 1,012 | 1,077 | 1,106 | 1,185 | 1,255 | 1,264 | 1,384 | 1,615 | 1,711 |
| PBT | 2,491 | 2,521 | 2,741 | 2,341 | 3,593 | 2,885 | 3,020 | 3,532 | 3,848 | 3,690 | 3,611 | 3,700 | 4,307 |
| Tax % | 15% | 30% | 19% | 14% | 14% | 16% | 17% | 14% | 14% | 15% | 16% | 11% | 15% |
| Net Profit | 2,119 | 1,762 | 2,208 | 2,015 | 3,107 | 2,413 | 2,518 | 3,023 | 3,311 | 3,120 | 3,043 | 3,308 | 3,650 |
| EPS in Rs | 9.79 | 8.09 | 10.22 | 9.44 | 14.41 | 11.32 | 11.67 | 13.95 | 15.34 | 14.39 | 13.25 | 14.45 | 15.71 |
Profit & Loss
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | TTM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 6,152 | 7,109 | 8,439 | 11,323 | 10,925 | 11,873 | 12,550 | 17,119 | 20,852 | 26,711 | 30,475 | 38,736 | 40,430 |
| Expenses | 2,250 | 2,532 | 3,021 | 4,166 | 4,330 | 5,926 | 3,862 | 7,591 | 9,905 | 11,121 | 12,054 | 15,868 | 17,032 |
| Operating Profit | 3,902 | 4,577 | 5,418 | 7,157 | 6,596 | 5,947 | 8,688 | 9,528 | 10,947 | 15,589 | 18,421 | 22,868 | 23,399 |
| OPM % | 63% | 64% | 64% | 63% | 60% | 50% | 69% | 56% | 52% | 58% | 60% | 59% | 58% |
| Other Income | 686 | 730 | 1,037 | 844 | 1,289 | 1,928 | 1,967 | 1,832 | 327 | 671 | 1,800 | 2,152 | 2,778 |
| Interest | 1,175 | 1,124 | 1,116 | 1,579 | 1,385 | 1,951 | 2,255 | 2,544 | 2,363 | 2,733 | 2,813 | 4,654 | 4,895 |
| Depreciation | 912 | 1,063 | 1,160 | 1,188 | 1,373 | 1,680 | 2,107 | 3,099 | 3,425 | 3,888 | 4,379 | 5,517 | 5,974 |
| PBT | 2,501 | 3,119 | 4,179 | 5,234 | 5,126 | 4,244 | 6,292 | 5,717 | 5,487 | 9,639 | 13,030 | 14,849 | 15,308 |
| Tax % | 7% | 9% | 7% | 30% | 21% | 11% | 20% | 13% | 2% | 16% | 15% | 14% | — |
| Net Profit | 2,324 | 2,856 | 3,902 | 3,690 | 4,045 | 3,785 | 5,049 | 4,953 | 5,391 | 8,104 | 11,061 | 12,782 | 13,121 |
| EPS in Rs | 11.18 | 13.99 | 18.89 | 17.74 | 19.27 | 18.52 | 24.58 | 23.13 | 24.58 | 37.55 | 51.35 | 55.58 | 57.8 |
| Div. Payout % | 10% | 8% | 7% | 11% | 1% | 17% | 20% | 22% | 20% | 16% | 14% | 13% | — |
Balance Sheet
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Capital | 414 | 414 | 414 | 414 | 414 | 406 | 406 | 422 | 432 | 432 | 432 | 461 |
| Reserves | 10,351 | 13,091 | 17,112 | 20,489 | 23,958 | 25,051 | 30,035 | 41,399 | 44,957 | 52,346 | 61,837 | 95,498 |
| Borrowings | 17,776 | 22,342 | 22,214 | 22,370 | 27,712 | 30,242 | 35,855 | 47,935 | 53,434 | 49,470 | 51,621 | 63,566 |
| Other Liabilities | 3,541 | 2,538 | 3,629 | 3,960 | 4,228 | 6,217 | 8,285 | 8,572 | 13,740 | 14,751 | 19,553 | 23,574 |
| Total Liabilities | 32,082 | 38,385 | 43,369 | 47,233 | 56,311 | 61,917 | 74,582 | 98,328 | 1,12,563 | 1,16,999 | 1,33,443 | 1,83,099 |
| Fixed Assets | 20,527 | 20,883 | 21,054 | 22,670 | 28,121 | 32,715 | 48,291 | 62,553 | 72,224 | 75,148 | 89,616 | 1,31,652 |
| CWIP | 1,276 | 1,967 | 4,514 | 4,545 | 4,483 | 3,216 | 3,697 | 4,023 | 6,637 | 10,936 | 11,706 | 12,689 |
| Investments | 260 | 545 | 1,161 | 1,079 | 782 | 1,178 | 2,236 | 3,161 | 7,432 | 4,289 | 4,659 | 5,449 |
| Other Assets | 10,020 | 14,990 | 16,641 | 18,938 | 22,924 | 24,808 | 20,358 | 28,591 | 26,271 | 26,627 | 27,461 | 33,308 |
| Total Assets | 32,082 | 38,385 | 43,369 | 47,233 | 56,311 | 61,917 | 74,582 | 98,328 | 1,12,563 | 1,16,999 | 1,33,443 | 1,83,099 |
Cash Flow
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating | 3,057 | 2,381 | 4,063 | 5,608 | 6,029 | 7,402 | 7,556 | 10,420 | 11,900 | 15,018 | 17,226 | 20,356 |
| Investing | -2,485 | -4,153 | -2,629 | -3,846 | -4,368 | -749 | -14,064 | -5,493 | -16,716 | -6,947 | -9,788 | -13,191 |
| Financing | -237 | 2,170 | -1,325 | -1,889 | 2,313 | -4,256 | 3,514 | -586 | -2,734 | -7,800 | -6,916 | -5,483 |
| Net Cash Flow | 335 | 398 | 109 | -127 | 3,975 | 2,397 | -2,994 | 4,341 | -7,550 | 271 | 523 | 1,682 |
| Free Cash Flow | 1,828 | 270 | 315 | 2,910 | 3,143 | 3,843 | 5,208 | 6,774 | 2,962 | 7,628 | 9,228 | 5,074 |
| CFO/OP | 91 | 68 | 88 | 92 | 108 | 139 | 97 | 119 | 116 | 104 | 101 | 96 |
Ratios
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debtor Days | 76 | 125 | 116 | 139 | 93 | 98 | 85 | 54 | 69 | 50 | 53 | 60 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 76 | 125 | 116 | 139 | 93 | 98 | 85 | 54 | 69 | 50 | 53 | 60 |
| Working Capital Days | 29 | -116 | 107 | 219 | -74 | -6 | -5 | -85 | -56 | -101 | -114 | -33 |
| ROCE % | 14% | 13% | 14% | 17% | 14% | 12% | 14% | 11% | 10% | 13% | 15% | 14% |
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Company Information
Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone is in the business of development, operations and maintenance of port infrastructure (port services and related infrastructure development) and has linked multi product Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and related infrastructure contiguous to Port at Mundra.