CARE Ratings Ltd (IN:CARERATING)
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CARERATING Stock Chart & Stats
₹1688.20
₹10.75(0.81%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
₹1688.20
₹10.75(0.81%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range₹1,393.95 - ₹1,930.50
Previous CloseN/A
Volume15.30K
Average Volume (3M)1.86K
Market Cap
₹49.51B
Enterprise Value₹48.48B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)₹6.49B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)₹254.25M
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.9
Beta0.40
Next Earnings
Aug 12, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.23%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)51.05
Shares Outstanding30,049,164
10 Day Avg. Volume3,452
30 Day Avg. Volume1,864
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)65
Revenue Forecast (FY)₹5.39B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetExtremely low leverage gives CARE Ratings durable downside protection and funding optionality. With minimal debt relative to equity, the firm can absorb cyclical shocks in issuance volumes, finance strategic investments or buybacks without stressing liquidity, and maintain credit independence.
Strong Cash GenerationHigh operating cash conversion and near-parity free cash flow to earnings indicate solid earnings quality and durable cash economics. Reliable cash flow supports recurring surveillance work, funds reinvestment, shareholder returns, and buffers against temporary downdrafts in rating fees.
High Profitability And Steady Revenue GrowthSustained revenue growth combined with elevated margins reflects a strong business model and pricing power across issuer segments. High profitability enables reinvestment into analytics and talent, reinforcing competitive position in credit ratings and supporting long-term return on equity expansion.
Bears Say
Margin Volatility / Recent CompressionSharp year-over-year margin swings suggest earnings are sensitive to business mix, one-offs, or cost pressures. Persistent margin variability would undermine predictability of margins and returns, complicating planning for investments, pricing strategy, and sustainable shareholder distributions.
Free Cash Flow VolatilityHistoric swings in free cash flow reduce certainty around capital allocation and shareholder returns. For a fee-based ratings franchise, variable FCF can constrain multi-year funding for analytics, M&A or elevated payouts during weak issuance cycles, increasing operational risk.
Revenue Cyclicality Tied To Issuance VolumesBusiness model dependence on debt issuance and refinancing creates structural cyclicality in fee income. In prolonged downturns or reduced bank lending, rating demand can fall materially, pressuring top-line growth and requiring cost or product diversification to stabilize long-term revenues.
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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 ₹1930.50 in the past 12 months.
What is CARE Ratings Ltd’s market cap?
CARE Ratings Ltd’s market cap is ₹49.51B.
When is CARE Ratings Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?
CARE Ratings Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 12, 2026 which is in 53 days.
How were CARE Ratings Ltd’s earnings last quarter?
CARE Ratings Ltd released its earnings results on May 13, 2026. The company reported ₹17.584 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ₹17.584.
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 1.23%. 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 30,049,164 shares outstanding.
What happened to CARE Ratings Ltd’s price movement after its last earnings report?
CARE Ratings Ltd reported an EPS of ₹17.584 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.385%.
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.