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VBL Stock Chart & Stats
₹457.30
-₹35.25(-7.59%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
₹457.30
-₹35.25(-7.59%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range₹381.00 - ₹555.60
Previous CloseN/A
Volume38.07M
Average Volume (3M)496.51K
Market Cap
₹1.50T
Enterprise Value₹1.73M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)₹19.98B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)₹0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)44.2
Beta1.12
Next Earnings
Nov 14, 2026EPS Estimate
2.33Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.34%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)9.40
Shares Outstanding3,382,464,800
10 Day Avg. Volume186,454
30 Day Avg. Volume496,512
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio4.21
Price to Book (P/B)8.46
Price to Sales (P/S)7.64
P/FCF Ratio233.85
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)10.14
Revenue Forecast (FY)₹256.38B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Franchise Relationship With PepsiCoLong-term PepsiCo franchise rights give VBL durable brand access, new product pipeline and national marketing support. This lowers brand-building risk, ensures consistent SKU introductions and supports stable demand and distribution economics across its territories.
Improved Balance Sheet And Lower LeverageMaterial deleveraging strengthens financial flexibility, reduces interest expense risk and supports capex or M&A. A conservative leverage profile plus retained equity buffers enhances resilience to cyclical volume swings and funds strategic expansion without over-reliance on borrowings.
Solid Profitability And Revenue MomentumSustained revenue growth and healthy operating margins indicate scalable manufacturing and route-to-market economics. Consistent profitability provides internal capital for reinvestment, supports sustainable returns and underpins the ability to fund network expansion and working capital needs.
Bears Say
Margin Volatility And Gross Margin Step-downA meaningful decline in gross margin signals exposure to input-cost inflation, pricing pressure or mix shifts that can compress long-term earnings power. Persistent margin volatility undermines earnings predictability and can limit free cash flow available for investment or returns.
Weak Free Cash Flow ConversionLow FCF conversion versus reported earnings reflects ongoing capex and working-capital consumption. This constrains balance-sheet repair, reduces flexibility to return capital, and raises sensitivity to margin or revenue setbacks before cash generation can sustainably fund growth.
Dependence On PepsiCo Franchise ModelHeavy reliance on franchise agreements limits pricing freedom, ties margins to contract terms and concentrate costs, and creates renewal and territorial risks. Strategic independence and product mix control remain constrained, capping upside from proprietary innovations or brand diversification.
Varun Beverages Ltd. News
VBL FAQ
What was Varun Beverages Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Varun Beverages Ltd. lowest stock price was ₹381.00 and its highest was ₹555.60 in the past 12 months.
What is Varun Beverages Ltd.’s market cap?
Varun Beverages Ltd.’s market cap is ₹1.50T.
When is Varun Beverages Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Varun Beverages Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 14, 2026 which is in 104 days.
How were Varun Beverages Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Varun Beverages Ltd. released its earnings results on Jul 28, 2026. The company reported ₹4.5 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ₹4.347 by ₹0.153.
Is Varun Beverages Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Varun Beverages Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Varun Beverages Ltd. pay dividends?
Varun Beverages Ltd. pays a Monthly dividend of ₹0.5 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.34%. See more information on Varun Beverages Ltd. dividends here
What is Varun Beverages Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Varun Beverages Ltd.’s EPS estimate is 2.33.
How many shares outstanding does Varun Beverages Ltd. have?
Varun Beverages Ltd. has 3,382,464,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to Varun Beverages Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Varun Beverages Ltd. reported an EPS of ₹4.5 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of ₹4.347. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -7.353%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Varun Beverages Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in IN:VBL
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Company Description
Varun Beverages Ltd.
Varun Beverages Limited (VBL) and its subsidiaries serve as a prominent franchisee for PepsiCo, overseeing the manufacturing, bottling, distribution, and sales of both carbonated and non-carbonated beverages under PepsiCo's diverse brand portfolio. The company's extensive range of sparkling drinks features well-known names such as Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Seven-Up, Mirinda (Orange and Lemon), Mountain Dew, Seven-Up Nimbooz Masala Soda, Evervess Soda, Duke's Soda, Sting, Pepsi Black, Mountain Dew Ice, Slice Fizzy, and Teem. Additionally, VBL produces and distributes still beverages, including Tropicana Slice, Tropicana Juices, Seven-Up Nimbooz, Gatorade, and Quaker Oats Milk, alongside packaged water brands like Aquafina and Aquavess. In Sri Lanka, the company also holds the franchise for PepsiCo's Ole brand. VBL's products are delivered to retail outlets directly and through an extensive distributor network across India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Morocco, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Established in 1995, Varun Beverages Limited is based in Gurugram, India, and operates as a subsidiary of RJ Corp Limited.
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