Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp. Ltd. (IN:IRCTC)
:IRCTC
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IRCTC Stock Chart & Stats
₹673.05
-₹5.50(-0.71%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
₹673.05
-₹5.50(-0.71%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range₹492.55 - ₹798.15
Previous CloseN/A
Volume782.91K
Average Volume (3M)76.22K
Market Cap
₹419.16B
Enterprise Value₹388.09B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)₹33.36B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)₹782.24M
Price to Earnings (P/E)30.1
Beta1.28
Next Earnings
Aug 12, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.32%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)17.15
Shares Outstanding800,000,000
10 Day Avg. Volume77,850
30 Day Avg. Volume76,220
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio4.76
Price to Book (P/B)9.18
Price to Sales (P/S)7.59
P/FCF Ratio29.34
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
₹712.00Price Target Upside5.79% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)19.72
Revenue Forecast (FY)₹56.93B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationConsistent free cash flow growth and a strong operating-cash-to-net-income ratio indicate durable internal funding for operations, capex and shareholder returns. This reduces reliance on external financing and supports reinvestment into digital platforms and service expansion over the medium term.
Balance-sheet StrengthA low leverage profile and strong equity backing give the company financial resilience to absorb shocks, pursue strategic projects, and sustain working-capital needs. This structural strength supports long-term stability and flexibility for capital allocation decisions.
Strategic Market Position & Diversified RevenueExclusive access to the Indian Railways ecosystem plus diversified lines (online ticketing, catering, tourism, Rail Neer, advertising) creates a captive customer base and multiple cash-flow streams. This structural positioning supports revenue stability and cross-sell opportunities over coming years.
Bears Say
Policy & Regulatory DependenceSignificant dependence on Indian Railways and government policy creates structural regulatory risk: fee-setting, contract scope or service mandates can be changed, constraining pricing power and margins and potentially altering long-term revenue mechanics irrespective of operational execution.
Vendor/partner Execution RiskA large portion of operations depends on third-party licensees and partners for delivery and quality. This model can compress margins, create reputation risk, and limit scalability unless vendor performance and contract economics are tightly managed over the medium term.
Moderate Revenue Growth TrendReported fundamental revenue growth (~10% per the fundamentals field) suggests a more moderate expansion pace than some headline metrics imply. Slower organic growth could limit long-term earnings acceleration and make sustained margin improvements more critical for shareholder returns.
Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp. Ltd. News
IRCTC FAQ
What was Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp. Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp. Ltd. lowest stock price was ₹492.55 and its highest was ₹798.15 in the past 12 months.
What is Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp. Ltd.’s market cap?
Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp. Ltd.’s market cap is ₹419.16B.
When is Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp. Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp. Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 12, 2026 which is in 54 days.
How were Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp. Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp. Ltd. released its earnings results on May 26, 2026. The company reported ₹4.1 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ₹4.55 by -₹0.45.
Is Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp. Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp. Ltd.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp. Ltd. pay dividends?
Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp. Ltd. pays a Quarterly dividend of ₹3.5 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.32%. See more information on Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp. Ltd. dividends here
What is Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp. Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp. Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp. Ltd. have?
Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp. Ltd. has 800,000,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp. Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp. Ltd. reported an EPS of ₹4.1 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of ₹4.55. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.019%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp. Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in IN:IRCTC
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Company Description
Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp. Ltd.
Established in New Delhi, India in 1999, Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) operates as a leading provider of diverse services across the nation. Its core business encompasses catering and hospitality, online ticket reservation, travel and tourism solutions, and the production of packaged drinking water. The company's operations are structured into five key segments: Catering, Railneer, Tourism & Train Operation, State Teertha, and Internet Ticketing. Its comprehensive catering services range from on-board provisions for various train types like Rajdhani, Shatabdi, and Tejas, to e-catering, and a network of stationary outlets including food plazas, refreshment rooms, and executive lounges. Within the tourism domain, IRCTC offers a broad spectrum of products, including domestic and international tour packages, specialized inbound tourism, air ticket booking, corporate travel, event management, and distinct experiences such as charter trains, heritage tours, and adventure tourism. Additionally, it manufactures packaged drinking water under the "Rail Neer" brand and facilitates convenient train ticket bookings, coupled with travel insurance services, all accessible via its irctctourism.com portal.
IRCTC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
₹712.00
▲(5.79% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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