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1. Latest Stock Data & Market Overview
| Key Details | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Previous Close | 727.55 | |
| Open | 730.95 | |
| Day’s High | 737.35 | 🟩 |
| Day’s Low | 722.00 | 🟥 |
| VWAP | 729.04 | |
| 52W High | 956.80 | 🟩 |
| 52W Low | 655.70 | 🟥 |
| Upper Price Band | 800.30 | |
| Lower Price Band | 654.80 | |
| Turnover (₹Cr.) | 4.14 | |
| TTQ (Lakh) | 0.57 | |
| 2W Avg Qty (Lakh) | 0.58 | |
| Mcap Full (₹Cr.) | 58,480.00 | |
| Mcap FF (₹Cr.) | 21,989.94 | |
| EPS (TTM) | 16.72 | |
| CEPS (TTM) | 17.35 | |
| PE/PB | 43.72 / 16.60 | |
| ROE | 37.96% 🟩 | |
| Face Value | 2.00 | |
| Index | BSE 200 | |
| Industry | Tour, Travel Related Services |
🟩 Green = New high / strong result
🟥 Red = New low / soft result
2. Q1 FY26 Financial Performance
Consolidated Highlights:
Revenue: ₹115,968.10 lakh (up 3.7% YoY) 🟩
Net Profit: ₹33,232.63 lakh (up 7.9% YoY) 🟩
EPS: ₹4.13 (vs ₹3.85 last year) 🟩
Operating Margin: ~38% 🟩
Net Profit Margin: ~28.6% 🟩
Segment-Wise Sales Growth
| Segment | Q1 FY26 (₹Lakh) | Q1 FY25 (₹Lakh) | Growth (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catering | 54,678.13 | 55,888.59 | -2.2% | 🟥 |
| Rail Neer | 11,049.09 | 11,147.43 | -0.9% | 🟥 |
| Internet Ticketing | 35,875.33 | 32,907.09 | 9.0% | 🟩 |
| Tourism | 14,769.83 | 12,231.82 | 20.7% | 🟩 |
3. Peer Group & IRCTC Market Position
Peers: EaseMyTrip, Thomas Cook India, Cox & Kings (legacy)
Relative Size: IRCTC's market capitalization stands at ₹58,480Cr, making it the clear sector leader—well ahead of most listed Indian travel service providers.
Strengths: Monopoly in railway ticketing & catering; industry-high margins; strong brand trust.
4. Financial Ratios and Valuation
PE Ratio: 43.72 — reflects growth stock status in the sector.
PB Ratio: 16.60 — premium valuation due to unique position.
Return on Equity (ROE): 37.96% — indicates efficient capital deployment 🟩.
CEPS (TTM): 17.35 (strong cash generation capacity).
5. Industry & Company Outlook
Industry: Indian rail sector trends robust with digital, tourism tailwinds.
Company: IRCTC benefits from digital transformation and recovery in travel demand, but must navigate regulatory risks and some stagnation in catering.
Future Prospects: Focus on internet ticketing and tourism as main growth drivers. Legal clarity on pending cases/fees may impact near-term volatility.
6. Impact on Sector & Company
Sector: IRCTC’s results confirm resilience in Indian travel/tourism. Sets a performance benchmark for listed service peers.
Company: Near-term legal/regulatory cases pose minimal risk; growth is led by digital ticketing and tourism. Margins remain robust.
7. More Insights & Symbols
| 🟩 Green | Growth/Record High/Positive Result |
| 🟥 Red | Decline/Record Low/Negative Result |
Strong day’s high and new 52-week high; profitable business model; sector leadership.
Some softness in catering and Rail Neer, but digital verticals are outperforming.
Disclosure:
This update is for informational purposes only and is not investment advice. Please conduct your own due diligence before making any investment.
Important Note:
For educational purposes only—not financial advice.
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