Record-Breaking Price Movement and Market Outperformance
Vedanta Ltd. touched an intraday high of Rs.754, representing a 2.29% increase on the day and a 1.78% gain compared to the Sensex’s decline of 0.35%. The stock has demonstrated remarkable momentum, gaining for six consecutive days with an 11.92% return during this period. Over the past week, Vedanta outperformed its sector by 2.64%, underscoring its relative strength within the Non-Ferrous Metals industry.
The stock’s volatility was notably high today, with an intraday weighted average price volatility of 35.99%, reflecting active trading interest and dynamic price movements. Vedanta currently trades above all key moving averages, including the 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day averages, signalling a strong upward trend.
Additionally, the company offers a high dividend yield of 3.12% at the current price, enhancing its appeal to income-focused investors.
Long-Term Performance Highlights
Vedanta Ltd.’s stock performance over extended periods has been exceptional. The company has delivered a 74.23% return over the last year, vastly outperforming the Sensex’s 7.21% gain. Over three years, the stock surged 134.56%, compared to the Sensex’s 38.30%, while the five-year return stands at an impressive 365.42% against the Sensex’s 77.27%. The decade-long performance is even more striking, with a 946.37% increase, dwarfing the Sensex’s 229.92% rise.
Year-to-date, Vedanta has gained 24.23%, contrasting with the Sensex’s decline of 3.72%, further emphasising its market resilience and growth trajectory.
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Financial Strength and Operational Metrics
Vedanta Ltd. exhibits strong financial health, reflected in its high management efficiency and profitability metrics. The company’s Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) stands at an impressive 31.42%, indicating effective utilisation of capital to generate earnings. This is complemented by a low Debt to EBITDA ratio of 1.20 times, signalling a strong ability to service debt obligations.
Net sales have grown at an annual rate of 15.00%, while operating profit has increased at 19.45%, demonstrating healthy long-term growth. The company has reported positive results for six consecutive quarters, underscoring consistent operational performance.
Operating cash flow for the year reached a record high of Rs.39,562 crore, while profit after tax (PAT) for the first nine months stood at Rs.9,919.63 crore, growing at 22.92%. The operating profit to interest ratio for the quarter is also at a peak of 5.40 times, highlighting robust earnings relative to interest expenses.
Valuation and Market Position
Vedanta Ltd. maintains a fair valuation with an enterprise value to capital employed ratio of 3.4. The stock currently trades at a discount compared to its peers’ average historical valuations, offering relative value within the sector. The company’s PEG ratio is 0.6, reflecting a favourable price-to-earnings growth relationship.
With a market capitalisation of Rs.2,88,235 crore, Vedanta is the second largest company in the Non-Ferrous Metals sector, constituting 42.18% of the entire sector’s market cap, second only to Hindustan Zinc. Its annual sales of Rs.1,57,262 crore represent 72.68% of the industry’s total sales, underscoring its dominant market presence.
MarketMojo Ratings and Industry Standing
Vedanta Ltd. holds a Mojo Score of 75.0 and a current Mojo Grade of Buy, following a downgrade from Strong Buy on 13 January 2026. The company is rated among the highest 1% of all 4,000 stocks analysed by MarketsMojo, reflecting its strong fundamentals and market position. Its Market Cap Grade is 1, indicating a large-cap status with significant market influence.
Risks to Consider
One notable risk factor is the high promoter share pledge, with 99.99% of promoter shares pledged. This situation could exert additional downward pressure on the stock price during market downturns, warranting attention from market participants.
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Summary of Market-Beating Returns
Vedanta Ltd.’s stock has consistently outperformed the broader market and its sector peers across multiple time frames. The company’s ability to generate 74.23% returns over the past year, alongside a 33.6% increase in profits, highlights its strong earnings growth relative to price appreciation. This performance is further validated by its superior returns compared to the BSE500 index over one year, three years, and three months.
The company’s dominant position in the Non-Ferrous Metals sector, combined with its robust financial metrics and consistent positive quarterly results, has culminated in this all-time high stock price milestone.
Conclusion
Vedanta Ltd.’s attainment of a new all-time high price of Rs.754 is a testament to its sustained financial strength, operational efficiency, and market leadership within the Non-Ferrous Metals sector. The stock’s strong performance across short, medium, and long-term periods, coupled with solid fundamentals and valuation metrics, underscores the company’s significant market stature as of 29 January 2026.
While the high promoter share pledge remains a factor to monitor, Vedanta’s comprehensive financial and operational profile continues to support its position as a key player in the industry.
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