This small-cap Power stock, engaged in providing engineering, procurement, and construction services across power transmission, railways, civil infrastructure, oil & gas, renewables, and cables globally, jumped 5 percent after receiving an order worth Rs. 1,133 crore from Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) for Transmission & Distribution (T&D) projects.
With a market capitalization of Rs. 21,796.46 crores, the share of K E C International Limited has reached an intraday high of Rs. 843 per equity share, rising nearly 5.28 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 800.75. Since then, the stock has retreated and is currently trading at Rs. 818.80 per equity share.
KEC International Limited, a global infrastructure EPC major, has secured new orders worth Rs. 1,133 crores for Transmission & Distribution (T&D) projects in India. These include a ±800 kV HVDC Transmission line and a 765 kV GIS Substation from Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL), along with a 400 kV Quad Transmission line from a private developer. These orders significantly strengthen KEC’s T&D order book, reflecting the company’s growing capabilities in the sector.
KEC International Limited was established in 1945 and is a leading Indian multinational and a flagship company of the RPG Group, specializing in Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services. KEC is one of the world’s largest power transmission, distribution, and infrastructure companies, with a presence in over 110 countries
The company has executed iconic infrastructure projects in challenging terrains worldwide and maintains a robust supply chain across six continents. Its subsidiaries include SAE Towers in the Americas and joint ventures in the Middle East.
KEC International Limited operates across key business segments, including Power Transmission & Distribution, Railways, Civil Infrastructure, Oil & Gas Pipelines, Solar and Renewables, Smart Infrastructure, and Cables, offering comprehensive solutions in engineering, procurement, and construction across global markets.
Coming into financial highlights, K E C International Limited’s revenue has increased from Rs. 5,007 crore in Q3 FY24 to Rs. 5,349 crore in Q3 FY25, which has grown by 6.83 percent. The net profit has also grown by 34.02 percent from Rs. 97 crore in Q3 FY24 to Rs. 130 crore in Q3 FY25. K E C International Limited’s revenue has grown at a CAGR of 12.60 percent over the last five years.
In terms of return ratios, the company’s ROCE and ROE should be 16 percent and 8.80 percent, respectively. K E C International Limited has an earnings per share (EPS) of Rs. 17.4, and its debt-to-equity ratio is 0.85x.
Written By – Nikhil Naik
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