ITCHOTELS - Fundamental Analysis: Financial Health & Valuation
Back to ListFundamental Rating: 3.5
| Stock Code | ITCHOTELS | Market Cap | 33,446 Cr. | Current Price | 161 ₹ | High / Low | 262 ₹ |
| Stock P/E | 39.3 | Book Value | 54.6 ₹ | Dividend Yield | 0.00 % | ROCE | 9.74 % |
| ROE | 7.04 % | Face Value | 1.00 ₹ | DMA 50 | 163 ₹ | DMA 200 | 186 ₹ |
| Chg in FII Hold | -1.52 % | Chg in DII Hold | 0.33 % | PAT Qtr | 286 Cr. | PAT Prev Qtr | 152 Cr. |
| RSI | 52.6 | MACD | 0.68 | Volume | 59,72,996 | Avg Vol 1Wk | 36,84,436 |
| Low price | 137 ₹ | High price | 262 ₹ | Debt to equity | 0.01 | 52w Index | 18.7 % |
| Qtr Profit Var | 25.4 % | EPS | 3.90 ₹ | Industry PE | 28.8 |
Core Financials:
ITCHOTELS shows moderate fundamentals. ROE is 7.04% and ROCE 9.74%, reflecting weak efficiency compared to peers. EPS at ₹3.90 is low, though quarterly PAT improved significantly (₹286 Cr vs ₹152 Cr, +25.4%). Debt-to-equity is negligible at 0.01, highlighting a strong balance sheet.
Valuation:
Stock P/E of 39.3 is well above industry average (28.8), suggesting overvaluation. Price-to-book is ~2.95, moderately expensive. Dividend yield is nil, limiting income support. PEG ratio not available, making growth alignment unclear.
Business Model & Health:
ITCHOTELS operates in hospitality and luxury hotels, benefiting from tourism and premium brand positioning. Competitive advantage lies in brand recognition and asset-light expansion. However, profitability metrics remain weak, and valuation is stretched.
Entry Zone:
Ideal entry zone: ₹145–₹155. Current price ₹161 is slightly above fair entry. Long-term holding is viable only if profitability improves and valuations normalize.
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Positive
- Debt-free balance sheet (0.01 debt-to-equity)
- Strong quarterly PAT growth (+25.4%)
- Institutional support from DII (+0.33%)
- Technicals show mild bullishness (RSI 52.6, MACD 0.68)
Limitation
- High P/E (39.3) vs industry (28.8)
- Weak ROE (7.04%) and ROCE (9.74%)
- EPS low at ₹3.90
- No dividend yield
Company Negative News
- FII holdings reduced (-1.52%)
- Valuation concerns due to premium multiples
Company Positive News
- Quarterly PAT doubled (₹286 Cr vs ₹152 Cr)
- DII confidence improved (+0.33%)
- Technical indicators show mild recovery
Industry
Hospitality sector trades at industry P/E of 28.8, supported by tourism recovery and premium demand. Peer firms show stronger ROE and profitability, highlighting ITCHOTELS’ relative weakness despite brand strength.
Conclusion
ITCHOTELS is moderately overvalued with weak efficiency but strong brand positioning. Rating: 3.5. Entry near ₹145–₹155 is preferable. Long-term holding requires sustained profit growth and valuation moderation. Exit strategy around ₹250–₹260 if fundamentals stagnate.
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