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Indian (NIFTY) Telecom Sector Analysis
UpdatedNov 20, 2024
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies142
- 7D-1.3%
- 3M0.3%
- 1Y46.1%
- YTD38.9%
Over the last 7 days, the Telecom industry has dropped 1.3%, driven by a pullback from Bharti Airtel of 1.6%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 46%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 33% annually.
Sector Valuation and Performance
Has the Indian Telecom Sector valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 21 Nov 2024 | ₹14.5t | ₹3.1t | ₹265.2b | 32.1x | 54.8x | 4.7x |
| Sat, 19 Oct 2024 | ₹16.0t | ₹3.0t | ₹248.9b | 34.8x | 64.2x | 5.3x |
| Mon, 16 Sep 2024 | ₹15.7t | ₹3.0t | ₹257.1b | 36.7x | 60.9x | 5.2x |
| Wed, 14 Aug 2024 | ₹14.2t | ₹3.0t | ₹256.9b | 40x | 55.3x | 4.7x |
| Fri, 12 Jul 2024 | ₹13.9t | ₹3.0t | ₹218.7b | 36.2x | 63.5x | 4.7x |
| Sun, 09 Jun 2024 | ₹13.4t | ₹3.0t | ₹217.2b | 35.4x | 61.6x | 4.5x |
| Tue, 07 May 2024 | ₹12.3t | ₹3.0t | ₹241.6b | 33.1x | 50.8x | 4.2x |
| Thu, 04 Apr 2024 | ₹11.4t | ₹2.8t | ₹234.2b | 34x | 48.7x | 4x |
| Sat, 02 Mar 2024 | ₹10.7t | ₹2.8t | ₹233.9b | 40.8x | 45.7x | 3.8x |
| Mon, 29 Jan 2024 | ₹10.8t | ₹2.8t | ₹221.7b | 43.1x | 48.5x | 3.8x |
| Wed, 27 Dec 2023 | ₹9.6t | ₹2.8t | ₹203.7b | 31.9x | 47.2x | 3.5x |
| Fri, 24 Nov 2023 | ₹9.3t | ₹2.8t | ₹203.6b | 31.3x | 45.6x | 3.4x |
| Sun, 22 Oct 2023 | ₹9.0t | ₹2.7t | ₹180.4b | 36.9x | 49.9x | 3.3x |
| Tue, 19 Sep 2023 | ₹8.9t | ₹2.7t | ₹181.1b | 33.8x | 49.1x | 3.3x |
| Thu, 17 Aug 2023 | ₹8.3t | ₹2.7t | ₹181.6b | 32.7x | 45.5x | 3.1x |
| Sat, 15 Jul 2023 | ₹8.3t | ₹2.6t | ₹196.7b | 32.6x | 42.2x | 3.2x |
| Mon, 12 Jun 2023 | ₹7.7t | ₹2.6t | ₹205.5b | 32.1x | 37.6x | 3x |
| Wed, 10 May 2023 | ₹7.3t | ₹2.6t | ₹157.5b | 34.3x | 46.5x | 2.8x |
| Fri, 07 Apr 2023 | ₹7.1t | ₹2.6t | ₹164.0b | 32.3x | 43.3x | 2.8x |
| Sun, 05 Mar 2023 | ₹7.1t | ₹2.6t | ₹163.6b | 31.4x | 43.7x | 2.8x |
| Tue, 31 Jan 2023 | ₹7.2t | ₹2.5t | ₹207.6b | 30.9x | 34.6x | 2.9x |
| Thu, 29 Dec 2022 | ₹7.6t | ₹2.5t | ₹232.1b | 30.1x | 32.9x | 3.1x |
| Sat, 26 Nov 2022 | ₹8.0t | ₹2.5t | ₹232.1b | 29.4x | 34.5x | 3.2x |
| Mon, 24 Oct 2022 | ₹7.6t | ₹2.4t | ₹302.8b | 27.5x | 25.2x | 3.2x |
| Wed, 21 Sep 2022 | ₹7.7t | ₹2.4t | ₹302.2b | 29x | 25.5x | 3.2x |
| Fri, 19 Aug 2022 | ₹7.3t | ₹2.4t | ₹302.1b | 25.9x | 24.2x | 3.1x |
| Sun, 17 Jul 2022 | ₹6.7t | ₹2.2t | ₹286.0b | 25.6x | 23.3x | 3x |
| Tue, 14 Jun 2022 | ₹6.6t | ₹2.3t | ₹286.4b | 24.8x | 23.1x | 2.9x |
| Thu, 12 May 2022 | ₹7.0t | ₹2.2t | ₹275.6b | 25x | 25.5x | 3.2x |
| Sat, 09 Apr 2022 | ₹7.6t | ₹2.0t | ₹252.9b | 27.2x | 30x | 3.8x |
| Mon, 07 Mar 2022 | ₹6.7t | ₹2.0t | ₹255.9b | 23.7x | 26x | 3.3x |
| Wed, 02 Feb 2022 | ₹7.6t | ₹2.0t | ₹154.1b | 30.1x | 49.1x | 3.8x |
| Fri, 31 Dec 2021 | ₹7.3t | ₹1.9t | ₹103.6b | 27.8x | 70.3x | 3.8x |
| Sun, 28 Nov 2021 | ₹7.7t | ₹1.9t | ₹103.6b | 26.9x | 74.3x | 4x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
74.3x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the Indian Communication Services industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
- The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 54.8x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 43.8x.
- The 3-year average PS ratio of 3.6x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 4.7x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Communication Services industry have grown 37% per year over the last three years.
- Revenues for these companies have grown 17% per year.
- This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.
Industry Trends
Which industries have driven the changes within the Indian Telecom sector?
| IN Market | -1.80% | |
| Telecom | -1.26% | |
| Telecom Services and Carriers | 0.62% | |
| Media | 0.20% | |
| Entertainment | -0.40% | |
| Wireless Telecom | -1.67% | |
| Interactive Media and Services | -2.54% | |
Industry PE
- Investors are most optimistic about the Interactive Media and Services industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 54.4x.
- Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 34.5%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 30.4% per year.
Forecasted Growth
- Analysts are most optimistic on the Entertainment industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 40% over the next 5 years.
- This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 27% per year.
- In contrast, the Telecom Services and Carriers industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 16% per year over the next few years.
Top Stock Gainers and Losers
Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INDUSTOWER Indus Towers | ₹328.15 | 3.2% +₹26.5b | 75.6% | PE11.5x | |
| HFCL HFCL | ₹129.24 | 7.1% +₹12.3b | 94.2% | PE49.4x | |
| NETWORK18 Network18 Media & Investments | ₹84.17 | 8.0% +₹9.6b | 2.5% | PS1.4x | |
| AFFLE Affle (India) | ₹1.57k | 3.6% +₹7.7b | 47.4% | PE64.4x | |
| ZEEL Zee Entertainment Enterprises | ₹122.54 | 6.6% +₹7.3b | -50.8% | PE29.4x |
