Low Leverage / Strong Balance SheetVery low debt (≈0.05x equity) and expanding equity/assets provide persistent financial flexibility. This reduces refinancing and solvency risk, supports capex or working-capital needs without external borrowing, and helps the company weather cyclical dips over the next 2–6 months.

Multi-year Revenue Growth TrendA consistent multi-year growth trajectory (2020–2024) implies established market traction and repeatable sales channels. Even with a recent dip, the historical expansion supports recovery potential and indicates underlying demand and competitive positioning that can reassert over a medium-term horizon.

Healthy Returns And ProfitabilityROE near 18.7% signals efficient use of capital and enduring operating profitability. Strong returns provide internal funding for growth, sustain the modest dividend policy, and give management flexibility to invest or allocate capital without relying heavily on external financing over the coming months.

Bears Say

Severe Cash-flow DeteriorationA dramatic collapse in operating and free cash flow undermines the company's ability to self-fund operations, capex, or dividends and raises the risk of short-term liquidity strain. Persistent weak cash conversion would constrain strategic flexibility and heighten working-capital pressure.

FY2025 Revenue DeclineA 14.5% revenue drop signals possible demand loss, pricing pressure, or contract timing issues. Reduced top-line scale weakens operating leverage, can pressure margins and investment plans, and may indicate structural customer or product challenges that persist beyond a single quarter.

Gross Profit Compression & Earnings-quality RiskSharp gross-profit compression despite stable net income implies mix shifts, one-offs, or margin-recognition issues. Combined with weak cash conversion, this raises earnings-quality concerns: reported profits may not convert to durable cash flows, risking future margin sustainability and investor confidence.

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HBLENGINE FAQ

What was HBL Engineering Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?

HBL Engineering Limited lowest stock price was ₹404.30 and its highest was ₹1121.95 in the past 12 months.

What is HBL Engineering Limited’s market cap?

HBL Engineering Limited’s market cap is ₹211.44B.

When is HBL Engineering Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?

HBL Engineering Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is May 21, 2026 which is in 93 days.

How were HBL Engineering Limited’s earnings last quarter?

HBL Engineering Limited released its earnings results on Feb 07, 2026. The company reported ₹7.958 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ₹7.958.

Is HBL Engineering Limited overvalued?

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Does HBL Engineering Limited pay dividends?

HBL Engineering Limited pays a Notavailable dividend of ₹1 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.11%. See more information on HBL Engineering Limited dividends here

What is HBL Engineering Limited’s EPS estimate?

HBL Engineering Limited’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does HBL Engineering Limited have?

HBL Engineering Limited has 277,194,950 shares outstanding.

What happened to HBL Engineering Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?

HBL Engineering Limited reported an EPS of ₹7.958 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.063%.

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Company Description

HBL Engineering Limited

HBL Engineering Limited manufactures and sells batteries and other products in India and internationally. It operates through Industrial batteries, Defense and Aviation batteries, and Electronics segments. The company offers lead acid batteries, nickel-cadmium batteries, silver zinc batteries, defence, and lithium batteries. It also provides rail signaling electronics, electronic fuzes for ammunition, train collision avoidance systems, train management system, and electric drive trains. The company serves system integrators, EPC's, railway, aviation, and defense companies, as well as government sector. The company was formerly HBL Power Systems Limited and changed its name to HBL Engineering Limited in November 2024. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Hyderabad, India. HBL Engineering Limited is a subsidiary of Aluru Family Private Trust.