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VBL Stock Chart & Stats
₹509.85
-₹11.25(-1.82%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
₹509.85
-₹11.25(-1.82%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range₹381.00 - ₹555.60
Previous CloseN/A
Volume5.00M
Average Volume (3M)496.51K
Market Cap
₹1.61T
Enterprise Value₹1.85T
Total Cash (Recent Filing)₹19.98B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)₹0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)51.2
Beta1.20
Next Earnings
Aug 14, 2026EPS Estimate
4.35Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.31%
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 Target
₹590.00Price Target Upside15.72% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)10.4
Revenue Forecast (FY)₹257.60B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
PepsiCo Franchise And Brand AccessLong-term franchise rights to PepsiCo brands give VBL durable demand, a steady product pipeline, and pricing/marketing support. This franchise model drives predictable volumes, allows scale economics in manufacturing/distribution, and secures market access versus independent players.
Improved Leverage And Stronger Balance SheetMarked deleveraging materially reduces financial risk and interest burden, increasing capacity to fund organic expansion or absorb shocks. A stronger equity base and healthy ROE support credit access and durable investment flexibility for capacity and distribution improvements.
Sustained Revenue Growth With Solid MarginsConsistent revenue expansion with healthy mid-teens operating and double-digit net margins reflects scalable manufacturing and route-to-market strength. Durable margins across the P&L imply the business can generate profits as volumes grow and support reinvestment and shareholder returns over time.
Bears Say
Weak Free Cash Flow ConversionEarnings have not fully converted into cash historically, and 2025's low FCF-to-net-income suggests limited cash left after reinvestment. Persistently weak conversion constrains capacity to reduce debt, sustain dividends, or fund growth without external financing.
Margin Volatility And Recent Gross Margin Step-downA material step-down in gross margin signals exposure to input-cost swings or limited pass-through pricing power. Persistent margin volatility can erode operating leverage, complicate multi-year planning, and reduce resilience to commodity inflation or competitive discounting.
Ongoing Capex And Working Capital PressureContinual capex and working-capital demands imply the business must reinvest to sustain distribution and capacity. This recurring cash outflow can keep free cash flow muted, limit flexibility for opportunistic investments, and increase sensitivity to volume or seasonal dips.
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 ₹1.61T.
When is Varun Beverages Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Varun Beverages Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 14, 2026 which is in 35 days.
How were Varun Beverages Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Varun Beverages Ltd. released its earnings results on Apr 27, 2026. The company reported ₹2.6 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ₹2.423 by ₹0.177.
Is Varun Beverages Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Varun Beverages Ltd.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Varun Beverages Ltd. pay dividends?
Varun Beverages Ltd. pays a Quarterly dividend of ₹0.5 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.31%. See more information on Varun Beverages Ltd. dividends here
What is Varun Beverages Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Varun Beverages Ltd.’s EPS estimate is 4.35.
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 ₹2.6 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of ₹2.423. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.787%.
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.
VBL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
₹590.00
▲(15.72% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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