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Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp. Ltd. (IN:IRCTC)
:IRCTC
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₹520.20 - ₹820.20
Previous CloseN/A
Volume782.91K
Average Volume (3M)76.22K
Market Cap
₹422.08B
Enterprise Value₹416.79B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)₹33.36B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)₹782.24M
Price to Earnings (P/E)34.7
Beta1.32
Next Earnings
Jun 01, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next 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)17.78
Revenue Forecast (FY)₹51.17B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Captive Platform & Exclusive E-ticketing RoleIRCTC’s exclusive role as the primary online rail ticketing platform creates durable, recurring fee income and strong platform economics. High transaction volumes and embedded convenience fees generate predictable cash flows and create high switching costs versus new entrants, supporting long-term revenue stability.
Strong Revenue Growth And High MarginsSustained double‑digit revenue CAGR combined with gross margins above 35% indicates structural profitability and pricing power across ticketing, catering and tourism. Consistent margin expansion implies efficient cost management and scalable operating leverage that supports reinvestment and durable earnings generation.
Healthy Balance Sheet And Cash GenerationStrong operating cash conversion and rising free cash flow reduce reliance on external financing and increase resilience to shocks. Combined with a low debt profile and solid equity backing, this balance sheet strength enables capital allocation for capex, dividends or strategic initiatives without stressing liquidity over the medium term.
Bears Say
Concentration On Indian Railways DemandA large share of IRCTC’s revenue is linked to Indian Railways passenger volumes, creating exposure to secular or cyclical declines in rail travel. Structural downturns, infrastructure disruptions, or modal shifts in passenger preferences could materially affect core fee and ancillary revenues over a multi‑month horizon.
Exposure To Travel‑sensitive SegmentsCatering and tourism businesses are inherently sensitive to travel cycles and seasonality. These segments require operational intensity and face variable demand, which can depress margins and cash generation during weaker travel periods, adding revenue volatility despite platform strengths in ticketing.
Government Ownership And Potential Policy ConstraintsBeing government‑owned and aligned with the Ministry of Railways can limit commercial flexibility, speed of decision‑making, and pricing autonomy. Strategic initiatives or partnerships may require alignment with public policy, potentially constraining rapid execution and private‑sector style optimization over the medium term.
Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp. Ltd. News
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 ₹520.20 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 ₹422.08B.
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 77 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 for its next earnings report is not yet available.
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
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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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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