Recent Price Movement and Market Context
On 24 Nov 2025, Shakti Pumps (India) recorded its lowest price in the last year at Rs.678.65, representing a cumulative return of approximately -9.28% over the preceding eight days. This decline contrasts with the broader market environment, where the Sensex opened 88.12 points higher and was trading at 85,465.95, up 0.27% on the day. The Sensex itself is nearing its 52-week high of 85,801.70, supported by a three-week consecutive rise and leadership from mega-cap stocks.
In comparison, Shakti Pumps (India) underperformed its sector by 1.09% on the day, and its stock price is currently below all key moving averages, including the 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day averages. This positioning indicates a sustained weakness in the stock’s short- to long-term price trends.
One-Year Performance and Valuation Metrics
Over the past year, Shakti Pumps (India) has generated a total return of -13.50%, a figure that contrasts with the Sensex’s 8.01% gain and the BSE500’s 6.76% return during the same period. This divergence highlights the stock’s relative underperformance within the broader market context.
The stock’s 52-week high was Rs.1,398, indicating a significant reduction in market valuation from its peak. Despite this, the company’s return on capital employed (ROCE) remains robust at 31.2%, suggesting efficient utilisation of capital resources. However, the enterprise value to capital employed ratio stands at 4.7, reflecting a valuation premium relative to historical averages of its peers.
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Financial Performance Indicators
Shakti Pumps (India) reported a quarterly profit after tax (PAT) of Rs.90.71 crores, which reflects a decline of 10.6% compared to the previous quarter. Operating cash flow for the year is recorded at Rs.20.49 crores, noted as the lowest in recent periods. The operating profit to interest coverage ratio for the quarter stands at 10.22 times, indicating the company’s capacity to meet interest obligations, albeit at a reduced level.
Net sales have exhibited a strong annual growth rate of 40.28%, while operating profit has shown an increase of 93.48% over the long term. These figures suggest that despite recent price pressures, the company has maintained healthy top-line and operating profit growth.
Debt and Capital Structure
The company’s debt servicing ability remains sound, with a low debt to EBITDA ratio of 0.76 times. This metric points to a manageable level of leverage relative to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation. Promoters continue to hold the majority shareholding in Shakti Pumps (India), maintaining significant control over the company’s strategic direction.
Sector and Market Comparison
Within the Compressors, Pumps & Diesel Engines sector, Shakti Pumps (India) is trading at a premium valuation compared to its peers’ historical averages. The price-to-earnings growth (PEG) ratio stands at 1.1, reflecting the relationship between the company’s valuation and its earnings growth rate. While the stock’s price has declined, the company’s profitability metrics and capital efficiency remain relatively strong.
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Summary of Key Metrics
To summarise, Shakti Pumps (India) is currently trading below all major moving averages, with a recent low price of Rs.678.65 marking its 52-week trough. The stock’s one-year return of -13.50% contrasts with positive market indices, while the company’s financials reveal mixed signals: strong sales and operating profit growth alongside a decline in quarterly PAT and operating cash flow.
Valuation metrics indicate a premium stance relative to peers, supported by a high ROCE and a moderate PEG ratio. The company’s leverage remains low, and promoter ownership is substantial, factors that contribute to its fundamental profile despite recent price pressures.
Market Environment
The broader market context shows the Sensex trading near its 52-week high, buoyed by mega-cap stocks and positive momentum over the last three weeks. This environment contrasts with the performance of Shakti Pumps (India), which has experienced a sustained decline over the same period.
Conclusion
Shakti Pumps (India)’s stock reaching a 52-week low of Rs.678.65 reflects a period of price weakness amid a generally positive market backdrop. The company’s financial data presents a complex picture of growth in sales and operating profit alongside some contraction in quarterly earnings and cash flow. Valuation and capital structure metrics remain notable features of the company’s profile as it navigates this phase.
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