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CARERATING Stock Chart & Stats
₹1698.75
-₹1.00(-0.06%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
₹1698.75
-₹1.00(-0.06%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range₹1,393.95 - ₹1,836.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume44.13K
Average Volume (3M)5.47K
Market Cap
₹48.75B
Enterprise Value₹37.79B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)₹6.19B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)₹0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)26.8
Beta0.66
Next Earnings
Oct 29, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.39%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)59.17
Shares Outstanding30,132,612
10 Day Avg. Volume2,345
30 Day Avg. Volume5,473
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.34
Price to Book (P/B)15.13
Price to Sales (P/S)29.81
P/FCF Ratio57.72
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)67.5
Revenue Forecast (FY)₹4.99B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue And Earnings GrowthSteady multi-year revenue expansion and consistently rising net income indicate durable demand for CARE Ratings’ credit opinions and analytical services. Continued growth broadens the earnings base, supports reinvestment, and strengthens the company’s ability to compound profitability over the next several quarters.
High ProfitabilityA net margin near 36% gives CARE Ratings substantial earnings retention from each unit of revenue. High profitability can support investment in analytical capabilities, preserve resilience if growth moderates, and provide operating leverage as rating and research revenues expand.
Conservative Balance SheetVery low leverage provides significant financial flexibility and downside protection because the business carries limited debt-related claims on cash flow. Steadily growing equity and assets also support resilience, shareholder returns, and the capacity to fund operations without relying heavily on borrowing.
Bears Say
Margin CompressionThe decline in gross and operating margins shows that revenue growth has not translated proportionately into operating profit. If the pressure reflects higher costs or an unfavorable mix rather than a one-off effect, it could reduce earnings conversion and limit the durability of recent profitability.
Free Cash Flow VolatilityAlthough current cash generation is strong, the history of significant year-to-year free cash flow swings makes internally generated funds less predictable. Volatility can complicate capital allocation, reduce confidence in recurring cash conversion, and make future distributions or investment pacing less consistent.
Modest Debt IncreaseThe increase in absolute debt is not currently a balance-sheet threat because debt-to-equity remains approximately 0.03, but it is a direction worth monitoring. Continued borrowing could gradually reduce financial flexibility and weaken the company’s otherwise strong downside protection.
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CARERATING FAQ
What was CARE Ratings Ltd’s price range in the past 12 months?
CARE Ratings Ltd lowest stock price was ₹1393.95 and its highest was ₹1836.00 in the past 12 months.
What is CARE Ratings Ltd’s market cap?
CARE Ratings Ltd’s market cap is ₹48.75B.
When is CARE Ratings Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?
CARE Ratings Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2026 which is in 6 days.
How were CARE Ratings Ltd’s earnings last quarter?
CARE Ratings Ltd released its earnings results on Aug 07, 2026. The company reported ₹10.731 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is CARE Ratings Ltd overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts CARE Ratings Ltd’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does CARE Ratings Ltd pay dividends?
CARE Ratings Ltd pays a Semiannually dividend of ₹14 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.39%. See more information on CARE Ratings Ltd dividends here
What is CARE Ratings Ltd’s EPS estimate?
CARE Ratings Ltd’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does CARE Ratings Ltd have?
CARE Ratings Ltd has 30,132,612 shares outstanding.
What happened to CARE Ratings Ltd’s price movement after its last earnings report?
CARE Ratings Ltd reported an EPS of ₹10.731 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.998%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of CARE Ratings Ltd?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in IN:CARERATING
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Company Description
CARE Ratings Ltd
CARE Ratings Limited operates as a prominent credit rating agency, delivering a wide spectrum of rating and grading solutions across India, Mauritius, and Nepal. Its principal services involve assessing various debt instruments, including bonds, debentures, hybrid securities, preference shares, fixed deposits, commercial papers, short-term debt programs, and certificates of deposit. The company also specializes in bank loan ratings and provides tailored evaluations for financial sector entities such as banks, non-banking finance companies, housing finance companies, and other financial institutions. Furthermore, CARE Ratings extends its expertise to structured finance, insurance, and infrastructure project appraisals, alongside public finance ratings that encompass state government bodies and urban infrastructure initiatives. Additional services include corporate governance ratings, project finance assessments, and MLD valuation. The firm also furnishes corporate advisory, project evaluation and monitoring, credit analytics, comprehensive industry and company research, and due diligence and grading services, in addition to broader research and analytics, catering to corporates, financial institutions, banks, and institutional investors. Established in 1993, the company was formerly known as Credit Analysis and Research Limited, rebranding to CARE Ratings Limited in June 2017. Its headquarters are situated in Mumbai, India.