Indraprastha Gas Ltd
Indraprastha Gas Ltd
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Technical Indicators
Key Insights
Strengths
2- Company is almost debt free.
- Company has been maintaining a healthy dividend payout of 34.1%
Weaknesses
1- Earnings include an other income of Rs.669 Cr.
Growth Rate
AI Analysis — Bull vs Bear
Indraprastha Gas Ltd trades at a market cap of ~₹21,018 Cr with a PE of 15.6x and dividend yield of 2.15%. The company is virtually debt-free and grew FY26 volumes 4% YoY to 9.39 mmscmd, but PAT declined 16-18% in FY25 due to elevated gas procurement costs, and Q1 FY27 saw a further 48% YoY profit decline as LNG price volatility intensified.
- Almost zero debt on the balance sheet, giving financial flexibility and resilience against interest rate cycles
- Consistent volume growth — FY26 average sales volume rose 4% YoY to 9.39 mmscmd; Q4 FY25 hit a record 9.18 mmscmd; Q1 FY27 reached 9.66 mmscmd
- Attractive valuation at PE of 15.6x, well below historical averages, with a healthy dividend yield of 2.15% and 34.1% payout ratio
- CNG volumes in newer geographical areas grew 27% YoY in Q1 FY27, significantly outpacing 9% growth in mature Delhi markets
- Aggressive network expansion — steel pipeline exceeds 2,500 km, MDPE network at 29,200 km, serving 32.75 lakh households; targeting 5,000 new PNG connections daily
- 10-year compounded sales CAGR of 16% and profit CAGR of 13% demonstrate a long track record of secular growth
- FY26 management guidance targets 10% volume growth (7-8% CNG, 13-14% PNG), supported by diversification into solar and LNG retail
- Price-to-book of 1.84x is modest for a capital-light, monopoly-like city gas distribution franchise with 3-year average ROE of 17%
- FY25 PAT fell ~16% to ₹1,468 Cr and Q1 FY27 net profit plunged 48% YoY, showing acute margin vulnerability to LNG price spikes
- EBITDA margin compressed from 17% to 13% YoY in FY25 as gas procurement costs rose 13%, with limited ability to pass through costs in real time
- Stock has delivered -26% return over the past 1 year and -11% CAGR over 3 and 5 years, reflecting sustained de-rating
- Earnings quality concern — other income of ₹669 Cr forms a significant portion of reported profits, flattering headline numbers
- Last year ROE dropped to 14% from a 5-year average of 18%, indicating declining return on capital efficiency
- TTM profit growth is -18% even as sales grew 10%, pointing to an expanding cost-revenue disconnect
- Regulatory risk from government-administered APM gas pricing and potential EV adoption in Delhi-NCR threaten long-term CNG demand
- Geopolitical supply disruptions (West Asia crisis) create ongoing input cost uncertainty with no structural hedge in place
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AI News Digest
- Q1FY27 profit crashes 48% YoY Aug 15
Net profit fell 48% YoY to ₹186.18 crore while EBITDA contracted 42% to ₹295.50 crore. Margins collapsed from 13% to 6% as volume growth of 6% failed to offset cost pressures.
- Revenue up 16% despite margin squeeze Aug 15
Q1FY27 revenue rose 16% YoY to ₹5,040.15 crore and volumes grew 6%, indicating demand remains intact even as profitability suffered.
- ₹25.80 crore block trade on BSE Jul 22
Approximately 17 lakh shares changed hands at ₹151.75 per share via BSE's block deal mechanism, suggesting institutional-level participation.
TL;DR: IGL is facing a sharp margin deterioration with Q1FY27 EBITDA margins halving from 13% to 6%, dragging profits down 48% despite healthy 16% revenue growth and 6% volume expansion. Cost pressures remain the dominant concern. The block trade signals continued institutional interest but does not offset fundamental earnings weakness. The trend is deteriorating and the stock needs visible margin recovery to regain confidence.
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 | 3,407 | 3,459 | 3,556 | 3,597 | 3,517 | 3,698 | 3,759 | 3,948 | 3,914 | 4,023 | 4,068 | 4,163 | 4,587 |
| Expenses | 2,765 | 2,802 | 2,994 | 3,076 | 2,940 | 3,163 | 3,397 | 3,455 | 3,403 | 3,582 | 3,597 | 3,742 | 4,293 |
| Operating Profit | 642 | 657 | 562 | 521 | 576 | 535 | 362 | 493 | 511 | 441 | 471 | 421 | 294 |
| OPM % | 19% | 19% | 16% | 14% | 16% | 14% | 10% | 12% | 13% | 11% | 12% | 10% | 6% |
| Other Income | 129 | 152 | 140 | 161 | 157 | 174 | 170 | 202 | 164 | 178 | 167 | 166 | 159 |
| Interest | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 3 |
| Depreciation | 99 | 102 | 102 | 111 | 114 | 119 | 122 | 121 | 124 | 128 | 132 | 133 | 137 |
| PBT | 670 | 704 | 599 | 569 | 617 | 588 | 408 | 570 | 548 | 488 | 503 | 447 | 312 |
| Tax % | 22% | 22% | 21% | 24% | 22% | 23% | 20% | 20% | 22% | 21% | 22% | 24% | 24% |
| Net Profit | 522 | 553 | 475 | 433 | 480 | 454 | 325 | 453 | 428 | 385 | 392 | 339 | 238 |
| EPS in Rs | 3.73 | 3.95 | 3.4 | 3.1 | 3.44 | 3.25 | 2.33 | 3.25 | 3.06 | 2.76 | 2.81 | 2.43 | 1.72 |
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 | 3,681 | 3,686 | 3,815 | 4,535 | 5,765 | 6,485 | 4,941 | 7,710 | 14,133 | 14,000 | 14,928 | 16,168 | 16,840 |
| Expenses | 2,887 | 2,910 | 2,851 | 3,409 | 4,506 | 4,949 | 3,446 | 5,816 | 12,089 | 11,612 | 12,934 | 14,324 | 15,213 |
| Operating Profit | 794 | 775 | 964 | 1,126 | 1,259 | 1,536 | 1,495 | 1,894 | 2,044 | 2,388 | 1,994 | 1,844 | 1,627 |
| OPM % | 22% | 21% | 25% | 25% | 22% | 24% | 30% | 25% | 14% | 17% | 13% | 11% | 10% |
| Other Income | 31 | 78 | 108 | 153 | 213 | 293 | 240 | 401 | 469 | 596 | 691 | 675 | 669 |
| Interest | 30 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 15 | 16 |
| Depreciation | 149 | 156 | 167 | 181 | 201 | 252 | 290 | 317 | 363 | 414 | 476 | 518 | 531 |
| PBT | 645 | 687 | 904 | 1,096 | 1,269 | 1,556 | 1,422 | 1,953 | 2,122 | 2,542 | 2,183 | 1,985 | 1,749 |
| Tax % | 33% | 33% | 33% | 34% | 34% | 20% | 18% | 23% | 23% | 22% | 22% | 22% | — |
| Net Profit | 448 | 458 | 606 | 722 | 842 | 1,249 | 1,173 | 1,502 | 1,640 | 1,983 | 1,713 | 1,544 | 1,354 |
| EPS in Rs | 3.2 | 3.27 | 4.33 | 5.16 | 6.02 | 8.92 | 8.38 | 10.73 | 11.71 | 14.18 | 12.27 | 11.07 | 9.72 |
| Div. Payout % | 19% | 18% | 20% | 19% | 20% | 16% | 21% | 26% | 56% | 32% | 57% | 14% | — |
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 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 280 | 280 |
| Reserves | 1,975 | 2,430 | 2,872 | 3,507 | 4,176 | 5,218 | 6,194 | 7,446 | 7,791 | 9,493 | 10,336 | 11,224 |
| Borrowings | 145 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 96 | 113 | 108 | 83 | 81 | 93 | 98 |
| Other Liabilities | 833 | 882 | 1,186 | 1,453 | 1,871 | 2,094 | 2,606 | 3,413 | 4,614 | 4,510 | 4,880 | 5,426 |
| Total Liabilities | 3,093 | 3,452 | 4,198 | 5,100 | 6,187 | 7,548 | 9,054 | 11,107 | 12,628 | 14,225 | 15,590 | 17,028 |
| Fixed Assets | 1,956 | 2,019 | 2,117 | 2,432 | 2,877 | 3,557 | 4,321 | 5,002 | 5,734 | 6,603 | 7,192 | 8,069 |
| CWIP | 254 | 267 | 352 | 386 | 478 | 777 | 847 | 1,379 | 1,434 | 1,396 | 1,543 | 1,518 |
| Investments | 308 | 327 | 784 | 1,316 | 1,778 | 630 | 2,288 | 2,626 | 1,522 | 2,222 | 2,926 | 3,175 |
| Other Assets | 575 | 839 | 945 | 966 | 1,054 | 2,584 | 1,598 | 2,101 | 3,939 | 4,003 | 3,929 | 4,267 |
| Total Assets | 3,093 | 3,452 | 4,198 | 5,100 | 6,187 | 7,548 | 9,054 | 11,107 | 12,628 | 14,225 | 15,590 | 17,028 |
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 | 664 | 653 | 946 | 879 | 1,157 | 1,361 | 1,546 | 1,898 | 2,231 | 1,532 | 2,199 | 1,936 |
| Investing | -364 | -175 | -1,114 | -717 | -1,121 | -521 | -1,826 | -1,585 | -841 | -1,103 | -1,519 | -1,211 |
| Financing | -327 | -256 | -160 | -84 | -169 | -243 | -297 | -328 | -1,359 | -316 | -754 | -699 |
| Net Cash Flow | -27 | 223 | -328 | 78 | -133 | 597 | -577 | -15 | 31 | 113 | -74 | 25 |
| Free Cash Flow | 449 | 422 | 675 | 409 | 476 | 398 | 663 | 561 | 1,109 | 303 | 1,035 | 588 |
| CFO/OP | 106 | 108 | 126 | 107 | 121 | 111 | 123 | 120 | 133 | 85 | 130 | 126 |
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 | 23 | 25 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 19 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 17 | 21 |
| Inventory Days | 7 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Days Payable | 30 | 26 | 48 | 50 | 35 | 22 | 69 | 65 | 32 | 37 | 31 | 32 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 1 | 9 | -19 | -23 | -15 | -7 | -41 | -37 | -6 | -8 | -12 | -9 |
| Working Capital Days | -36 | -32 | -62 | -67 | -75 | -83 | -144 | -115 | -79 | -72 | -80 | -49 |
| ROCE % | — | 29% | 32% | 32% | 30% | 31% | 24% | 27% | 27% | 28% | 21% | 18% |
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Company Information
Incorporated in the year 1998, Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) is in the business of city gas distribution in the National Capital Territory of Delhi. IGL also supplies the gas to the near by regions of Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Hapur, Gurugram, Meerut, Shamli, Kanpur, Muzaffarnagar, Karnal and Rewari, Hamirpur, Fatehpur, Ajmer, Pali, Rajasmand. IGL is formed as a JV promoted by GAIL (India) Limited and Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL). Government of NCT of Delhi is holding 5% equity. [1]