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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 - ₹1,885.10
Previous CloseN/A
Volume15.30K
Average Volume (3M)1.86K
Market Cap
₹49.69B
Enterprise Value₹48.48B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)₹1.50B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)₹261.84M
Price to Earnings (P/E)28.9
Beta0.39
Next Earnings
Aug 12, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.23%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)57.05
Shares Outstanding30,060,413
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 (~0.03 debt/equity) and steady asset/equity growth give the company durable financial flexibility and downside protection. This structural conservatism supports continued investment, stable surveillance capability, and resilience across credit cycles over months to years.
Strong Cash GenerationRobust operating cash flow (OCF >2x net income) and FCF ≈ net income indicate high earnings quality and cash conversion. This persistent cash generation underpins sustainable dividends, low financing needs, and capacity to fund growth or absorb shocks over the medium term.
Steady Revenue & Improving ReturnsConsistent revenue and earnings growth paired with improving ROE (~18% in 2026) reflects efficient capital use and scalable ratings/analytics margins. This trend suggests sustainable core earnings growth driven by market position and client relationships rather than one-off items.
Bears Say
Margin Volatility / Recent CompressionA notable fall in gross/operating margins in 2026 despite revenue gains signals cost pressures, mix shifts, or one-offs that can persist. If structural, margin compression would reduce cash flow scalability and weaken returns even with revenue growth, making earnings less durable.
Free Cash Flow VolatilityYear-to-year swings in free cash flow reduce predictability for dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment despite strong recent cash generation. This volatility complicates capital planning and increases sensitivity to timing of collections and working-capital moves over the medium term.
Revenue Cyclical Exposure To Issuance ActivityAs a ratings provider, fee income depends on debt issuance, refinancing and regulatory mandates. This structural link makes revenue and utilization cyclical and sensitive to macro credit markets and regulatory changes, risking meaningful revenue swings across 2–6 months.
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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 ₹1885.10 in the past 12 months.
What is CARE Ratings Ltd’s market cap?
CARE Ratings Ltd’s market cap is ₹49.69B.
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 30 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 30,060,413 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.