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IRCTC share price

Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation Ltd.

NSE: IRCTC BSE: 542830 SECTOR: Travel Services  1886k   12k   2k

774.70
-1.55 (-0.20%)
BSE: 29 May 04:01 PM

Price Summary

Today's High

₹ 799.85

Today's Low

₹ 773

52 Week High

₹ 1084.75

52 Week Low

₹ 655.7

FinStar

Ownership Stable
Ownership strength is slightly missing the benchmark.
ValuationExpensive
The stock is at a premium valuation at this point.
EfficiencyExcellent
The company knows very well the utilization of its assets.
FinancialsVery Stable
The company possesses stable growth history and manageable debt.
*It is just an analytical rating of the company and not an investment advice.

Company Essentials

Market Cap

61976 Cr.

Enterprise Value

59713.35 Cr.

No. of Shares

80 Cr.

P/E

47.14

P/B

16.92

Face Value

₹ 2

Div. Yield

1.03 %

Book Value (TTM)

₹  45.79

CASH

2262.65 Cr.

DEBT

0 Cr.

Promoter Holding

62.4 %

EPS (TTM)

₹  16.43

Sales Growth

20.58%

ROE

38.93 %

ROCE

53.08%

Profit Growth

10.48 %

* Total debt includes long term borrowing, short term borrowing plus current maturities of long-term borrowing
* Ratios are based on latest Audited Financial Result.

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Index Presence

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* The chart is based on the standalone earnings of the company. * Negative values and values more than 1000x in PE chart is considered 0.

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Ratios

Sales Growth

1 Year20.58%
3 Year76.5%
5 Year17.96%

Profit Growth

1 Year10.48%
3 Year81.12%
5 Year29.21%

ROE%

1 Year38.93%
3 Year41.62%
5 Year36.28%

ROCE %

1 Year53.08%
3 Year56.66%
5 Year50.24%

Debt/Equity

0

Price to Cash Flow

70.25

Interest Cover Ratio

81.2516

CFO/PAT (5 Yr. Avg.)

0.826757042968416

Shareholding Pattern

Promoter Pledging %

Date Promoter % Pledge %
Mar 2025 62.40 0.00
Dec 2024 62.40 0.00
Sep 2024 62.40 0.00
Jun 2024 62.40 0.00
Mar 2024 62.40 0.00
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* Figures given above are % of equity capital

 Strengths

  • The company has shown a good profit growth of 81.1217680702718% for the Past 3 years.
  • The company has shown a good revenue growth of 76.4965924414846% for the Past 3 years.
  • Company has been maintaining healthy ROE of 41.6180788166911% over the past 3 years.
  • Company has been maintaining healthy ROCE of 56.6640884775828% over the past 3 years.
  • Company is virtually debt free.
  • Company has a healthy Interest coverage ratio of 81.2516.
  • The Company has been maintaining an effective average operating margins of 34.3668323385377% in the last 5 years.
  • The company has an efficient Cash Conversion Cycle of -1266.907 days.
  • The company has a high promoter holding of 62.4%.

 Limitations

  • The company is trading at a high PE of 47.14.
  • The company is trading at a high EV/EBITDA of 33.6448.

Quarterly Result (All Figures in Cr.)

PARTICULARS Mar 2024 Jun 2024 Sep 2024 Dec 2024 Mar 2025
Net Sales 1151.72 1120.15 1064 1224.66 1268.53
Total Expenditure 789.03 745.21 691.07 807.73 883.47
Operating Profit 362.68 374.94 372.93 416.93 385.06
Other Income 32.64 51.35 59.78 56.35 61.21
Interest 5.35 2.82 3.08 3.22 7.77
Depreciation 15.62 13.87 13.11 13.35 12.25
Exceptional Items 7.89 2.21 0 0 45.68
Profit Before Tax 382.23 411.8 416.51 456.71 471.93
Tax 97.87 104.12 108.7 115.5 113.98
Profit After Tax 284.37 307.68 307.82 341.22 357.95
Adjusted EPS (Rs) 3.55 3.85 3.85 4.27 4.47

Profit & Loss (All Figures in Cr. Adjusted EPS in Rs.)

PARTICULARS Mar 2020 Mar 2021 Mar 2022 Mar 2023 Mar 2024
Net Sales 2264.31 776.66 1878.57 3541.47 4270.18
Total Expenditure 1565.69 588.9 1006.29 2265.25 2803.98
Operating Profit 698.62 187.76 872.29 1276.22 1466.2
Other Income 79.81 84.98 77.13 120.43 164.48
Interest 9.76 8.28 11.05 16.11 18.64
Depreciation 40.21 46.35 48.99 53.73 57.22
Exceptional Items 1.11 39.4 -4 27.2 -58.53
Profit Before Tax 729.58 257.51 885.38 1354.01 1496.28
Tax 216.48 70.49 225.82 348.13 385.03
Net Profit 513.11 187.03 659.55 1005.88 1111.26
Adjusted EPS (Rs.) 6.41 2.34 8.24 12.57 13.89

Balance Sheet (All Figures are in Crores.)

Particulars Mar 2020 Mar 2021 Mar 2022 Mar 2023 Mar 2024
Equity and Liabilities
Share Capital 160 160 160 160 160
Total Reserves 1153.82 1295.81 1710.31 2318.4 3069.97
Borrowings 0 0 0 0 0
Other N/C liabilities 94.05 82.77 121.14 88.44 88.48
Current liabilities 1966.67 1609.36 1797.9 2764.59 3024.2
Total Liabilities 3374.54 3147.94 3789.36 5331.43 6342.65
Assets
Net Block 257.3 284.01 308.46 324.35 316.55
Capital WIP 16.21 24.3 26.17 33.79 442.52
Intangible WIP 0 0 0 0 0
Investments 0 0 0 0 0
Loans & Advances 26.44 34.26 49.73 220.75 34.27
Other N/C Assets 27.47 27.42 27.04 27.5 27.37
Current Assets 3047.12 2777.95 3377.96 4725.04 5521.94
Total Assets 3374.54 3147.94 3789.36 5331.43 6342.65
* Other Non-current Liabilities include Net deferred Liabilities

Cash Flows (All Figures are in Crores.)

PARTICULARS Mar 2020 Mar 2021 Mar 2022 Mar 2023 Mar 2024
Profit from operations 729.58 257.51 885.38 1354.01 1496.28
Adjustment -7.9 -28.31 -11.04 -23.89 -56.4
Changes in Assets & Liabilities -55.68 85.3 -71.64 -89.39 -109.92
Tax Paid -256.93 -66.97 -278.73 -428.99 -447.79
Operating Cash Flow 409.07 247.54 523.97 811.73 882.17
Investing Cash Flow 8.44 -453.06 -242.39 -316.75 -215.35
Financing Cash Flow -280.19 -46.85 -258.41 -434.35 -404.33
Net Cash Flow 137.32 -252.37 23.18 60.64 262.49

Corporate Actions

Investors Details

PARTICULARS Mar 2024% Jun 2024% Sep 2024% Dec 2024% Mar 2025%
promoters 62.40 62.40 62.40 62.40 62.40
the president of india 62.40 62.40 62.40 62.40 62.40
PARTICULARS Mar 2024% Jun 2024% Sep 2024% Dec 2024% Mar 2025%
investors 37.60 37.60 37.60 37.60 37.60
life insurance corporatio... 9.20 8.98 9.58 10.04 10.04
llp - - 0.03 0.04 0.03

Ratings & Research Reports

Company Presentations

Company News

IRCTC reports 26% jump in Q4 consolidated net profit 29 May, 12:00 PM IRCTC gets ‘Navratna Status’ from Government of India 4 Mar, 10:06 AM Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation informs about disclosure 3 Mar, 5:13 PM IRCTC reports 14% rise in Q3 consolidated net profit 12 Feb, 5:15 PM IRCTC - Quaterly Results 11 Feb, 3:54 PM IRCTC - Quaterly Results 11 Feb, 3:54 PM IRCTC - Quaterly Results 11 Feb, 3:54 PM IRCTC - Quaterly Results 4 Nov, 5:46 PM IRCTC - Quaterly Results 4 Nov, 5:46 PM IRCTC - Quaterly Results 4 Nov, 5:46 PM Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation informs about disclosure 13 Sep, 12:41 PM Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation informs about newspaper advertisement 31 Aug, 2:58 PM IRCTC signs MoU with NCRTC 14 Aug, 9:23 AM IRCTC - Quaterly Results 13 Aug, 3:20 PM IRCTC - Quaterly Results 13 Aug, 3:20 PM IRCTC - Quaterly Results 13 Aug, 3:20 PM Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation informs about board meeting 29 Jul, 5:18 PM IRCTC reports marginal rise in Q4 consolidated net profit 29 May, 11:22 AM IRCTC - Quaterly Results 28 May, 7:34 PM IRCTC - Quaterly Results 28 May, 7:34 PM Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation informs about disclosure 23 May, 12:19 PM IRCTC gets nod for Rs 187 crore project cost to set up DR site at Secunderabad 19 Mar, 11:09 AM IRCTC signs MoU with Swiggy to provide pre-ordered meals 6 Mar, 9:58 AM Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation informs about disclosure 2 Mar, 2:35 PM IRCTC inks MoU with CRPF 2 Mar, 10:19 AM IRCTC ties up with Bundl Technologies 23 Feb, 11:08 AM IRCTC reports 17% rise in Q3 net profit 14 Feb, 2:50 PM IRCTC - Quaterly Results 13 Feb, 8:17 PM IRCTC - Quaterly Results 13 Feb, 8:17 PM IRCTC incorporates wholly owned subsidiary 12 Feb, 9:59 AM IRCTC signs MoU with Government of Uttarakhand 9 Feb, 9:50 AM Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation submits board meeting intimation 29 Jan, 12:36 PM IRCTC planning to expand operations in non-railway catering business across country 14 Dec, 11:42 AM Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation informs about press release 8 Nov, 10:02 AM Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation informs about outcome of board meeting 7 Nov, 5:08 PM IRCTC reports 30% rise in Q2 net profit 7 Nov, 4:51 PM IRCTC - Quaterly Results 7 Nov, 3:57 PM IRCTC - Quaterly Results 7 Nov, 3:57 PM IRCTC - Quaterly Results 7 Nov, 3:57 PM Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation informs about newspaper advertisement 28 Oct, 12:26 PM IRCTC ties up with M/s. Zomato 18 Oct, 11:37 AM IRCTC offers attractive offers on air ticket bookings 25 Sep, 12:58 PM IRCTC inks MoU with Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation 13 Sep, 6:29 PM IRCTC signs MoU with NBCC Services 13 Sep, 9:47 AM Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation informs about press release 26 Aug, 10:42 AM Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation informs about newspaper advertisement 26 Aug, 10:41 AM IRCTC signs MoU with DMRC 14 Aug, 12:58 PM IRCTC - Quaterly Results 9 Aug, 4:37 PM IRCTC - Quaterly Results 9 Aug, 4:37 PM IRCTC - Quaterly Results 9 Aug, 4:37 PM

IRCTC Stock Price Analysis and Quick Research Report. Is IRCTC an attractive stock to invest in?

Stock investing requires careful analysis of financial data to determine a company's true net worth. This is generally done by examining the company's profit and loss account, balance sheet and cash flow statement, which can be time-consuming and cumbersome.

Examining a company's financial ratios is an easier way to determine its performance, which can help to make sense of the overwhelming amount of information in its financial statements. 

IRCTC stock price today is Rs 774.7. Here are a few indispensable ratios that should be a part of every investor’s research process, or, in simpler words, how to analyse IRCTC . 

  • PE ratio: Price to Earnings ratio, which indicates how much an investor is willing to pay for a share for every rupee of earnings. A general rule of thumb is that shares trading at a low P/E are undervalued (it depends on other factors too). IRCTC has a PE ratio of 47.1423703234915 which is high and comparatively overvalued .

  • Share Price: - The current share price of IRCTC is Rs 774.7. One can use valuation calculators of ticker to know if IRCTC share price is undervalued or overvalued.

  • Return on Assets (ROA): - Return on Assets measures how effectively a company can earn a return on its investment in assets. In other words, ROA shows how efficiently a company can convert the money used to purchase assets into net income or profits. IRCTC has ROA of 19.038 % which is a good sign for future performance. (higher values are always desirable)

  • Current ratio: - The current ratio measures a company's ability to pay its short-term liabilities with its short-term assets. A higher current ratio is desirable so that the company could be stable to unexpected bumps in business and economy. IRCTC has a Current ratio of 1.8259 .

  • Return on equity: - ROE measures the ability of a firm to generate profits from its shareholders' investments in the company. In other words, the return on equity ratio shows how much profit each rupee of common stockholders’ equity generates. IRCTC has a ROE of 38.9343 % .(higher is better)

  • Debt to equity ratio: - It is a good metric to check out the capital structure along with its performance. IRCTC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0 which means that the company has low proportion of debt in its capital.

  • Sales growth: - IRCTC has reported revenue growth of 20.5763 % which is fair in relation to its growth and performance. 

  • Operating Margin: - This will tell you about the operational efficiency of the company. The operating margin of IRCTC for the current financial year is 34.3357449811524 %.

  • Dividend Yield: - It tells us how much dividend we will receive in relation to the price of the stock. The current year dividend for IRCTC is Rs 6.5 and the yield is 1.0341 %.

  • Earnings Per Share: - It tells us how much profit is allocated to to each outstanding share of a common stock. The latest EPS of IRCTC is Rs 16.4332 . The higher the EPS, the better it is for investors. 

One can find all the Financial Ratios of IRCTC in Ticker for free. Also, one can get the intrinsic value of IRCTC by using Valuation Calculators, which are available with a Finology ONE subscription. 

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Brief about IRCTC

 

Current IRCTC Share Price

As of the market close on Friday, 16 May 2025, the IRCTC share price on the NSE (National Stock Exchange), trading under the symbol IRCTC, stood at Rs 809.05. This marked a notable increase of 2.97% compared to its previous close of Rs 785.70. The IRCTC stock price also saw a similar positive movement on the BSE, closing around Rs 809.35, up by approximately 3.10%. During the trading session on 16 May 2025, the share value of IRCTC on the NSE reached an intraday high of Rs 815.00 and a low of Rs 784.00. For the most current, regularly updated IRCTC share price, please refer to the live ticker section located above on this page. That section provides a real-time IRCTC share price summary, including the day's high/low and the 52-week high/low.

IRCTC Share Returns Performance

The historical returns for the IRCTC share value as of 16 May 2025, are as follows:

  • 1 Week: +12.08%
  • 1 Month: +6.42%
  • 3 Months: +11.57%
  • 1 Year: -22.18%
  • 5 Years: +220.24%

The IRCTC Returns have shown strong positive momentum in the short term, with significant gains over the past week and month, as well as over the last three months. However, the IRCTC Performance over the past year indicates a decline from its previous highs. In contrast, the five-year IRCTC share price history reveals substantial long-term growth, highlighting its wealth creation potential since its listing. As detailed in the interactive charts and data section above on this webpage, you can explore the IRCTC share price chart and analyse its returns generated over various specific time frames.

Latest News Impacting IRCTC Share Price

Several key developments and news items have recently influenced the IRCTC share price news:

  1. Q3 FY25 Financial Performance: For the quarter ended 31 December 2024 (Q3 FY25), IRCTC reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 341.09 crore, marking a year-on-year increase of 13.70%. The total income for the same period rose by 9.51% YoY to Rs 1,224.66 crore. This steady growth in profitability and revenue has been a positive factor. (Note: Q4 FY25 results for the period ending 31 March 2025 would have been announced or are expected shortly, and will be a key update for investors).

     

  2. Dividend Announcements: IRCTC has a consistent track record of rewarding shareholders. For FY25, an interim dividend of Rs 3 per share was declared with an ex-date of 20 February 2025. Prior to this, an interim dividend of Rs 4 per share had an ex-date of 14 November 2024. The board is expected to consider a final dividend for FY25 around its full-year results announcement, typically around late May.
     
  3. Expansion of Services and Tourism Packages: IRCTC continues to expand its offerings. Recently, in March 2025, IRCTC's West Zone office announced "Summer Vacation Special International Tour Packages" for 2025, including tours to Europe, Dubai, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. Such initiatives in the tourism and catering segments are crucial for revenue growth.
     
  4. Government Policies and Railway Sector Focus: Being a public sector undertaking (PSU) closely linked to Indian Railways, IRCTC's prospects are also influenced by government policies related to railway infrastructure development, tourism promotion, and a push for digitalization. The Union Budget for 2025-26, with its allocation towards Indian Railways (e.g., Rs 2.65 lakh crore aimed at electrification, high-speed rail, and station redevelopment), provides a positive backdrop for IRCTC's various business segments.

     

  5. Navratna Status: In March 2025, IRCTC was awarded the prestigious 'Navratna' status. This grants the company greater financial and operational autonomy, which can facilitate quicker decision-making and expansion, positively impacting investor sentiment.

These Factors Affecting IRCTC Share Price, including its financial performance, dividend payouts, new service initiatives, and the supportive policy environment for the railway sector, play a significant role in its market valuation.

Conclusion on IRCTC Stock Price

The IRCTC stock price has demonstrated strong short-term recovery and exceptional long-term growth, despite some consolidation over the past year. The rate of IRCTC share is supported by its unique business model, monopoly in key areas like online ticketing and catering for Indian Railways, and consistent financial performance, including regular dividend payouts. The recent attainment of 'Navratna' status is a significant positive. The IRCTC share value outlook will likely be influenced by its ability to capitalize on the growing tourism market, expand its catering and ticketing services, and leverage the government's focus on railway modernization. The upcoming Q4 FY25 results and final dividend announcement will be important near-term triggers for the stock.

 

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