Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp. Ltd. (IN:IRCTC)
:IRCTC
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IRCTC Stock Chart & Stats
₹673.05
-₹5.50(-0.71%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
₹673.05
-₹5.50(-0.71%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range₹492.55 - ₹820.20
Previous CloseN/A
Volume782.91K
Average Volume (3M)76.22K
Market Cap
₹432.96B
Enterprise Value₹427.59B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)₹33.36B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)₹782.24M
Price to Earnings (P/E)34.7
Beta1.29
Next Earnings
Jun 01, 2026EPS Estimate
4.55Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.32%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.80
Shares Outstanding800,000,000
10 Day Avg. Volume77,850
30 Day Avg. Volume76,220
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio2.40
Price to Book (P/B)15.81
Price to Sales (P/S)12.39
P/FCF Ratio76.02
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
₹715.00Price Target Upside6.23% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)19.94
Revenue Forecast (FY)₹55.76B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strategic E-ticketing FranchiseIRCTC's exclusive role as the primary online rail ticketing operator secures a large captive customer base and recurring convenience fees. This franchise creates durable network effects, high user retention, and a low-cost channel to cross-sell catering, tourism and ancillaries over multiple years.
High And Improving MarginsConsistently strong gross margins (>35%) and rising EBIT/EBITDA margins indicate structural profitability and effective cost management across ticketing, catering and tourism. Durable margins support reinvestment, buffer cyclicality in volumes, and enable sustained free cash flow generation.
Strong Balance Sheet And Cash GenerationRobust operating cash conversion and rising free cash flow, combined with a low debt-to-equity posture, give IRCTC financial flexibility to fund capex, expand station/catering operations, maintain dividends and pursue strategic initiatives with limited reliance on external financing.
Bears Say
Revenue Concentration On Rail Passenger VolumesA large share of IRCTC's revenues is linked to Indian Railways passenger volumes and traveler behavior. This concentration exposes the business to demand cyclicality, travel disruptions or structural shifts in transport modes, limiting diversification and making revenues sensitive to passenger trends.
Government Ownership And Regulatory ConstraintsBeing government-owned under the Ministry of Railways can limit commercial flexibility via pricing, fee-setting and licensing rules. Strategic or political priorities may constrain rapid margin expansion, commercial partnerships or fee changes, reducing management autonomy over long-term profit optimization.
Dependence On Payment/platform Fee ArrangementsIRCTC's ticketing economics rely on convenience fees and payment arrangements whose terms can change. Lack of transparent, fixed fee structures exposes revenue to contract renegotiation, regulator decisions or payment partner changes, weakening long-term revenue predictability.
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IRCTC FAQ
What was Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp. Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp. Ltd. lowest stock price was ₹492.55 and its highest was ₹820.20 in the past 12 months.
What is Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp. Ltd.’s market cap?
Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp. Ltd.’s market cap is ₹432.96B.
When is Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp. Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp. Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jun 01, 2026 which is in 35 days.
How were Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp. Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp. Ltd. released its earnings results on Feb 12, 2026. The company reported ₹4.8 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ₹4.35 by ₹0.45.
Is Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp. Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp. Ltd.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp. Ltd. pay dividends?
Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp. Ltd. pays a Quarterly dividend of ₹5 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.32%. See more information on Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp. Ltd. dividends here
What is Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp. Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp. Ltd.’s EPS estimate is 4.55.
How many shares outstanding does Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp. Ltd. have?
Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp. Ltd. has 800,000,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp. Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp. Ltd. reported an EPS of ₹4.8 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of ₹4.35. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.034%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp. Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in IN:IRCTC
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Company Description
Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp. Ltd.
Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Limited provides catering and hospitality, Internet ticketing, travel and tourism, and packaged drinking water services in India. It operates through five segments: Catering, Railneer, Tourism & Train Operation, State Teertha, and Internet Ticketing. The company offers mobile catering services, including Rajdhani, Shatabdi and Duronto; mail express, train side vending, Gatiman, and Tejas and Vande Bharat; e-catering; and other catering services, such as food plaza, fast food units, refreshment rooms, Jan Ahaars, cell kitchen, base kitchen, executive lounges, retiring rooms, RYN/BNR hotels, and non-railway catering. In addition, the company offers tourism products and services comprising domestic tour packages, inbound tourist targeted tours, mass tourism, outbound tour packages, and air ticket and corporate travel; and other tourism activities, such as event management, booking of charter trains and coaches, hill and heritage charters, saloon tours and charters, online reservation and accommodation facilities, and adventure tourism. Further, it offers packaged drinking water under the Rail Neer name; and train ticket booking and travel insurance services, as well as operates irctctourism.com, a tourism portal. The company was incorporated in 1999 and is based in New Delhi, India.
IRCTC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
₹715.00
▲(6.23% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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