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KSB

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Key Fundamentals

SmallcapCompressors Pumps & Diesel EnginesIndustrial Products
Market Cap
₹14,690 Cr
Volatility
Moderate
P/E Ratio
57.15
EBITDA
₹433 Cr
Return on Equity
16.11%
Debt to Equity
0
Book Value
₹97.54
EPS
₹12.51
52W High
₹1,028.3
52W Low
₹666.65

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Key Insights

Strengths

2
  • Company is almost debt free.
  • Company has been maintaining a healthy dividend payout of 28.5%

Weaknesses

2
  • Stock is trading at 8.27 times its book value
  • Debtor days have increased from 97.1 to 118 days.

Growth Rate

Revenue Growth
7.2% lower than 3Y
Net Income Growth
9.29% lower than 3Y
Cash Flow Change
-50.53% lower than 3Y
ROE
-3.3% lower than 3Y
ROCE
-4.59% lower than 3Y
EBITDA Margin (Avg.)
7.9% lower than 3Y

AI Analysis — Bull vs Bear

2d ago
AI opinion · based on fundamentals
Risk medium

KSB Ltd, a pump and valve maker with a market cap of about ₹14,113 Cr, has grown sales at a 17% CAGR and profit at a 25% CAGR over 5 years, and ROE has held at 17-18%. Growth has slowed sharply, though: TTM sales are up 5% and TTM profit is up 2%. The stock trades at 56.7x earnings and 8.2x book value, and it returned -1% over the past year against 27% CAGR over 5 years.

Bull Case 7
  • Long-term profit growth has been strong. Profit compounded at 25% over 5 years and 17% over 3 years, ahead of sales growth of 17% and 14% over the same periods, which points to better operating leverage and margins.
  • The company is almost debt free, so its balance sheet can fund capacity expansion and working capital without taking on much leverage risk.
  • Return ratios are steady and have been improving. ROE is 18% for the last year and on a 3-year basis, up from 17% over 5 years and 15% over 10 years, which suggests capital efficiency is getting better.
  • Sales compounded at 13% over 10 years and 17% over 5 years, showing a long record of consistent demand for its pumps and valves across industrial, water, power and irrigation end-markets.
  • Shareholders have been rewarded over the long run. The stock delivered 21% CAGR over 10 years and 27% CAGR over 5 years, and pays a healthy dividend payout of 28.5%.
  • The stock returned -1% over the past year while 3-year profit CAGR was 17%. Part of the valuation premium has cooled relative to the fundamentals built up over the period.
  • A dividend yield of 0.55% and a 28.5% payout mean the company returns cash while still keeping most of its earnings for reinvestment.
Bear Case 7
  • Valuation is rich. At a P/E of 56.7x, the stock trades at a high multiple compared with TTM profit growth of just 2%, which leaves little room for disappointment.
  • The stock trades at 8.21x book value, which is high for an industrial manufacturer earning about 18% ROE. That price-to-book level implies the market expects strong growth to continue for a long time.
  • Growth has slowed sharply. TTM sales growth of 5% is far below the 3-year CAGR of 14% and 5-year CAGR of 17%, and TTM profit growth of 2% is well below the 5-year CAGR of 25%.
  • Working capital is getting worse. Debtor days rose from 97.1 to 118, a jump of about 21 days, which ties up more cash and may point to slower collections or softer customer payment terms.
  • Stock momentum has weakened. The 1-year return is -1%, compared with 10% CAGR over 3 years and 27% CAGR over 5 years.
  • The dividend yield is low at 0.55%, so returns depend mostly on the stock price going up rather than on income, and that makes them more sensitive to the high valuation.
  • ROE of 18% is solid but not exceptional. With a P/B of 8.2x, the implied earnings yield on book value for new investors is only about 2.2%.

This is AI-generated analysis, not financial advice. Do your own due diligence.

AI News Digest

21h ago
Positives 1
  • Rs 1,180 cr Dangote order win Sep 29

    KSB won a Rs 1,180 crore order from Dangote Projects for a Boiler Feed Pump Package. The order equals about 169% of its average quarterly revenue, which adds a lot to the order backlog.

TL;DR: KSB's Rs 1,180 crore Dangote order is about 1.7 times its average quarterly revenue, so its revenue visibility looks much better. The risk is execution: a large overseas order brings delivery timelines, margins on a big engineered package, and dependence on a single client. No other headwinds or neutral items came up because only one article was available. The trend looks better for now, and the next few quarters will show whether this backlog turns into steady revenue and margins.

Quarterly Results

Particulars Jun 2023Sep 2023Dec 2023Mar 2024Jun 2024Sep 2024Dec 2024Mar 2025Jun 2025Sep 2025Dec 2025Mar 2026Jun 2026
Sales
591
564
603
544
646
616
726
595
667
650
784
601
691
Expenses
506
493
522
483
555
529
628
528
575
565
654
550
609
Operating Profit
85
70
81
61
91
88
98
68
91
85
130
51
82
OPM %
14%
12%
13%
11%
14%
14%
14%
11%
14%
13%
17%
8%
12%
Other Income
11
11
9
13
13
10
14
16
16
22
-5
18
9
Interest
1
2
2
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
Depreciation
12
12
14
13
13
14
14
14
14
15
16
14
15
PBT
83
67
75
60
90
83
98
69
92
91
108
53
75
Tax %
24%
25%
27%
25%
24%
26%
25%
25%
24%
26%
25%
25%
23%
Net Profit
63
50
55
45
68
62
73
52
70
68
81
40
57
EPS in Rs
3.61
2.88
3.16
2.56
3.91
3.55
4.2
2.96
4.05
3.88
4.65
2.29
3.29
Figures in ₹ Crores

Profit & Loss

Particulars Dec 2014Dec 2015Dec 2016Dec 2017Dec 2018Dec 2019Dec 2020Dec 2021Dec 2022Dec 2023Dec 2024Dec 2025TTM
Sales
802
819
826
946
1,093
1,294
1,208
1,497
1,822
2,247
2,533
2,696
2,726
Expenses
701
713
720
838
965
1,142
1,039
1,287
1,575
1,954
2,193
2,319
2,379
Operating Profit
101
106
106
108
128
152
169
210
247
294
340
377
347
OPM %
13%
13%
13%
11%
12%
12%
14%
14%
14%
13%
13%
14%
13%
Other Income
23
24
29
35
24
40
33
40
50
42
47
45
44
Interest
2
2
3
4
4
5
3
5
6
5
3
3
4
Depreciation
28
28
29
31
40
46
42
44
45
50
54
58
60
PBT
94
100
103
108
109
140
157
201
245
280
331
360
327
Tax %
34%
36%
33%
34%
34%
28%
40%
26%
25%
26%
25%
25%
—
Net Profit
68
69
69
71
72
101
94
149
183
209
247
270
246
EPS in Rs
3.93
3.95
3.94
4.07
4.12
5.79
5.39
8.59
10.5
12
14.22
15.54
14.11
Div. Payout %
28%
28%
28%
29%
29%
28%
32%
29%
29%
29%
28%
28%
—
Figures in ₹ Crores

Balance Sheet

Particulars Dec 2014Dec 2015Dec 2016Dec 2017Dec 2018Dec 2019Dec 2020Dec 2021Dec 2022Dec 2023Dec 2024Dec 2025Jun 2026
Equity Capital
35
35
35
35
35
35
35
35
35
35
35
35
35
Reserves
522
568
625
676
723
794
856
976
1,108
1,267
1,451
1,644
1,663
Borrowings
24
1
7
13
43
60
62
3
3
3
3
5
6
Other Liabilities
332
347
321
354
449
547
588
596
679
761
859
1,109
1,113
Total Liabilities
914
951
988
1,077
1,250
1,436
1,540
1,609
1,825
2,066
2,348
2,793
2,817
Fixed Assets
191
194
219
308
321
307
318
311
350
419
438
462
459
CWIP
10
14
16
4
4
34
25
39
25
32
55
92
102
Investments
50
51
54
58
60
64
66
70
74
80
88
97
96
Other Assets
663
691
699
707
865
1,030
1,130
1,190
1,375
1,535
1,767
2,143
2,160
Total Assets
914
951
988
1,077
1,250
1,436
1,540
1,609
1,825
2,066
2,348
2,793
2,817
Figures in ₹ Crores

Cash Flow

Particulars Dec 2014Dec 2015Dec 2016Dec 2017Dec 2018Dec 2019Dec 2020Dec 2021Dec 2022Dec 2023Dec 2024Dec 2025
Operating
—
112
58
-25
77
202
171
62
38
142
187
93
Investing
—
-33
-61
39
-86
-152
-101
2
-12
5
-146
50
Financing
—
-48
-23
-21
2
-4
-32
-95
-51
-59
-65
-72
Net Cash Flow
—
31
-26
-7
-6
46
39
-30
-25
88
-24
71
Free Cash Flow
—
76
-21
-107
36
157
122
25
-67
49
88
0
CFO/OP
—
133
93
18
92
157
126
66
40
72
75
53
Figures in ₹ Crores

Ratios

Particulars Dec 2014Dec 2015Dec 2016Dec 2017Dec 2018Dec 2019Dec 2020Dec 2021Dec 2022Dec 2023Dec 2024Dec 2025
Debtor Days
82
80
72
98
97
84
81
68
81
80
94
118
Inventory Days
193
171
200
193
196
170
212
195
207
184
165
197
Days Payable
147
145
142
139
141
127
155
129
116
98
95
111
Cash Conversion Cycle
127
106
130
153
152
127
138
134
172
165
163
204
Working Capital Days
45
40
57
83
71
37
26
54
76
77
83
104
ROCE %
17%
17%
17%
16%
15%
16%
18%
21%
23%
23%
24%
25%

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Shareholding Pattern

Others2.21%Govt.0.01%Promot.69.80%FIIs4.10%DIIs11.77%Public12.12%As ofJun 2026

Documents

Frequently Asked Questions about KSB

What does KSB Ltd do?
KSB Ltd manufactures a range of standard Industrial end suction and high-pressure multistage pumps, submersible motor pumps and monoblock pumps and other value-added parts, for the agricultural, waste-water treatment, energy (nuclear and conventional power), and oil and gas sectors, as well as ot...
Where is KSB Ltd (KSB) listed?
KSB Ltd trades as KSB on the NSE and under code 500249 on the BSE.
Which sector does KSB Ltd belong to?
KSB Ltd is classified under the Industrial Products sector, in the Compressors Pumps & Diesel Engines industry.
What is the market capitalisation of KSB Ltd?
KSB Ltd has a market capitalisation of ₹14,690 Cr, which places it in the Mid Cap band.
What is the PE ratio of KSB Ltd?
KSB Ltd trades at a PE ratio of 57.15, on earnings per share of ₹12.51, against a book value of ₹97.54 per share.
What is the 52-week high and low of KSB Ltd?
Over the last 52 weeks KSB Ltd has traded between ₹666.65 and ₹1,028.3.
Does KSB Ltd pay dividends?
KSB Ltd has a dividend yield of 0.51%.
What is the Return on Equity (ROE) of KSB Ltd?
KSB Ltd reported a return on equity of 16.11%. Its debt-to-equity ratio is 0.00.

Company Information

KSB Ltd manufactures a range of standard Industrial end suction and high-pressure multistage pumps, submersible motor pumps and monoblock pumps and other value-added parts, for the agricultural, waste-water treatment, energy (nuclear and conventional power), and oil and gas sectors, as well as other industries.[1]

Website ksbindia.in
CEO Mr. Rajeev Jayantiprasad Jain
Employees 2,380
Listed 1995-02-08
Face Value ₹ 2
Issued Size 17,40,39,220

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