Bharat Forge (500493) Stock Overview
Engages in the manufacture and sale of forged and machined components in India and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 0/6 |
| Future Growth | 4/6 |
| Past Performance | 3/6 |
| Financial Health | 5/6 |
| Dividends | 3/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
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| Current Share Price | ₹1,897.70 |
| 52 Week High | ₹2,043.90 |
| 52 Week Low | ₹1,100.50 |
| Beta | 0.56 |
| 1 Month Change | -0.24% |
| 3 Month Change | 6.59% |
| 1 Year Change | 52.43% |
| 3 Year Change | 147.18% |
| 5 Year Change | 180.29% |
| Change since IPO | 34,977.64% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • May 16
500493: Aerospace Contracts Will Sustain An Excessive Multiple Despite Rising Risk
Analysts have increased their price target on Bharat Forge from ₹1,029.16 to ₹1,060.00, citing updated assumptions related to fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and expected future P/E multiples. What's in the News Bharat Forge signed a long term contract with Embraer to manufacture and supply critical landing gear forgings for commercial and defence aircraft programs, marking Embraer's first such contract with an Indian company and reinforcing Embraer's reliance on Bharat Forge for high integrity aerospace components (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Apr 28
500493: Aerospace Expansion And German Restructuring Will Pressure Medium Term Returns
Analysts have lifted their price target for Bharat Forge from ₹1,348.75 to ₹1,686.17, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate and future P/E as key drivers of the change. What's in the News Bharat Forge has scheduled a board meeting on Feb 12, 2026 to consider and approve unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and nine months ended Dec 31, 2025 (company filing).
Narrative Update • Apr 14
500493: Defence And Aerospace Expansion Will Drive Future Upside Potential
Analysts have kept the Bharat Forge price target unchanged at ₹2,150, citing a revised mix of assumptions that now combine a slightly higher discount rate and future P/E with adjusted expectations for revenue growth and profit margin. What's in the News Bharat Forge plans a Board Meeting on April 9, 2026, to review a proposal for phased restructuring of its steel forging operations at Bharat Forge CDP GmbH in Germany.Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 16
500493: Aerospace Contracts Will Sustain An Excessive Multiple Despite Rising Risk
Analysts have increased their price target on Bharat Forge from ₹1,029.16 to ₹1,060.00, citing updated assumptions related to fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and expected future P/E multiples. What's in the News Bharat Forge signed a long term contract with Embraer to manufacture and supply critical landing gear forgings for commercial and defence aircraft programs, marking Embraer's first such contract with an Indian company and reinforcing Embraer's reliance on Bharat Forge for high integrity aerospace components (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 28
500493: Aerospace Expansion And German Restructuring Will Pressure Medium Term Returns
Analysts have lifted their price target for Bharat Forge from ₹1,348.75 to ₹1,686.17, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate and future P/E as key drivers of the change. What's in the News Bharat Forge has scheduled a board meeting on Feb 12, 2026 to consider and approve unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and nine months ended Dec 31, 2025 (company filing).Narrative Update • Apr 14
500493: Defence And Aerospace Expansion Will Drive Future Upside Potential
Analysts have kept the Bharat Forge price target unchanged at ₹2,150, citing a revised mix of assumptions that now combine a slightly higher discount rate and future P/E with adjusted expectations for revenue growth and profit margin. What's in the News Bharat Forge plans a Board Meeting on April 9, 2026, to review a proposal for phased restructuring of its steel forging operations at Bharat Forge CDP GmbH in Germany.Narrative Update • Mar 31
500493: Defence Wins And Aerospace Deals Will Likely Sustain An Excessive Multiple
Analysts have trimmed their implied fair value estimate for Bharat Forge slightly from about ₹1,036 to about ₹1,029, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples. What's in the News Bharat Forge Aerospace Division secured defence contracts worth about ₹3,000 million under the Emergency Procurement VI framework, covering indigenous unmanned systems for the Indian Army and Indian Navy, including ISR platforms and loitering munitions such as Omega One, Omega Nine, Bayonet and Cleaver (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 16
500493: Defence And Aerospace Orders Will Drive Future Upside Potential
Analysts have revised their price target on Bharat Forge from ₹1,578 to ₹2,150, citing updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate and forward P/E that together point to a higher assessed fair value for the stock. What's in the News Bharat Forge inaugurated a landing gear components machining facility in Mundhwa, Pune, developed with Liebherr Aerospace & Transportation SAS.Narrative Update • Mar 02
500493: Defence Contracts Will Likely Fail To Justify Elevated Multiple
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Bharat Forge from ₹991.55 to ₹1,035.56, citing updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E that collectively support a higher long term price target. What's in the News Bharat Forge signed an MoU with VVDN Technologies to explore collaboration in next generation technologies across Automotive, Defence, AI, and Datacentre solutions, combining electronics design and software capabilities with advanced manufacturing and precision engineering (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 16
500493: Defence Contracts And Robotics Expansion Will Likely Fail To Justify Premium
Analysts have lifted their price target on Bharat Forge to ₹991.55 from ₹939.11, citing updates to their models that reflect adjusted revenue growth assumptions, a higher profit margin outlook, and a lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News Bharat Forge has scheduled a board meeting on February 12, 2026 to consider and approve unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025 (company filing).Narrative Update • Feb 02
500493: Defence And Robotics Contracts Will Likely Fail To Justify Premium
Analysts have nudged their price target on Bharat Forge slightly higher to ₹939.11 from ₹930.00, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that modestly lift their fair value estimate while applying a slightly lower discount rate. What's in the News Bharat Forge's aerospace division secured contracts of about ₹3,000 million under the Emergency Procurement VI framework for indigenous unmanned systems for the Indian Army and Indian Navy, including ISR platforms and loitering munitions such as Omega One, Omega Nine, Bayonet and Cleaver (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Jan 19
500493: Defence Orders And Robotics Partnership Will Support Balanced Medium Term Outlook
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Bharat Forge from ₹1,319.96 to ₹1,348.75, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Bharat Forge's Aerospace Division secured defence contracts worth about ₹3,000 million under the Emergency Procurement VI framework, covering indigenous unmanned ISR platforms and loitering munitions for the Indian Army and Indian Navy end use (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Jan 05
500493: Defence Contract Driven Upside Will Likely Prove Unsustainable
Analysts have raised their price target on Bharat Forge from ₹870 to ₹930, reflecting stronger expectations for revenue growth, despite a slightly higher discount rate and marginally lower projected profit margins and valuation multiples. What's in the News Signed an INR 16,619 million contract with the Indian Ministry of Defence to supply 255,128 indigenously designed CQB carbines to the Indian Army.Narrative Update • Dec 14
500493: Expanded Aerospace Agreements Will Support Balanced Medium Term Prospects
Narrative Update on Bharat Forge Analysts have modestly raised their fair value estimate for Bharat Forge from Rs 1,310.72 to Rs 1,319.96. This reflects slightly lower perceived risk, broadly steady growth and margin expectations, and a marginally higher future earnings multiple.Narrative Update • Nov 30
500493: New Collaborations And Aerospace Supply Agreements Will Support Steady Near-Term Prospects
Analysts have raised their price target for Bharat Forge from ₹1,282.81 to ₹1,310.72. They cited improved profit margin expectations and a slightly lower discount rate as key factors driving the upward revision.Narrative Update • Nov 16
500493: Expansion Into Aerospace Components And Collaborations Set To Shape Outlook
Analysts have raised their price target for Bharat Forge from ₹1,146.23 to ₹1,282.81. They cite increased optimism due to stronger projected revenue growth and a slightly higher profit margin outlook.Narrative Update • Oct 31
500493: Margins Will Remain Pressured Despite Expanding International Aerospace Partnerships
Analysts have maintained their price target for Bharat Forge at ₹1,146.23, citing steady assumptions across core valuation metrics including revenue growth and profit margin. Only negligible adjustments have been made to the discount rate and future P/E.Narrative Update • Oct 17
Electrification And Diversification Will Unlock Industry Potential
Analysts have slightly reduced their price target for Bharat Forge, lowering it from ₹1,163.81 to ₹1,146.23. This reflects modest downward adjustments to growth, discount rates, and profit margin expectations.Narrative Update • Sep 05
Electrification And Diversification Will Unlock Industry Potential
With both the discount rate and future P/E ratio remaining virtually unchanged, analysts have left Bharat Forge’s consensus price target steady at ₹1164. What's in the News Bharat Forge will establish an advanced ring mill dedicated to aerospace applications, supported by contracts with Pratt & Whitney, Canada for aero-engine components; the facility will bolster both domestic and international aerospace programs and position India as a global aerospace manufacturing hub.
New Narrative • Nov 29
Aerospace And Defense Poised For Exponential Growth With Tactical M&A Boosting Margins
Strong growth in defense and aerospace is expected, driven by substantial new orders and market share expansion, enhancing revenue and margins.Shareholder Returns
| 500493 | IN Auto Components | IN Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -0.8% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| 1Y | 52.4% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
Return vs Industry: 500493 exceeded the Indian Auto Components industry which returned 9.4% over the past year.
Return vs Market: 500493 exceeded the Indian Market which returned 0% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| 500493 volatility | |
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| 500493 Average Weekly Movement | 5.3% |
| Auto Components Industry Average Movement | 6.7% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.1% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in IN Market | 10.1% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in IN Market | 4.8% |
Stable Share Price: 500493 has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the Indian market.
Volatility Over Time: 500493's weekly volatility (5%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3,972 | Baba Kalyani | www.bharatforge.com |
Bharat Forge Limited engages in the manufacture and sale of forged and machined components in India and internationally. It operates through three segments: Forgings, Defence, and Others. The company offers automotive components comprising crankshafts, connecting rods, emission/after treatment, and fuel injection systems; chassis, such as front axle beams, steering knuckles, control arms, knuckle, forks, and reinforcement brackets; transmission and driveline components; and power generation components for thermal, hydro, wind, and nuclear energy.
Bharat Forge Limited Fundamentals Summary
| 500493 fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | ₹907.27b |
| Earnings (TTM) | ₹10.80b |
| Revenue (TTM) | ₹168.12b |
84.0x
P/E Ratio5.4x
P/S RatioIs 500493 overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| 500493 income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | ₹168.12b |
| Cost of Revenue | ₹75.90b |
| Gross Profit | ₹92.22b |
| Other Expenses | ₹81.42b |
| Earnings | ₹10.80b |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 22.58 |
| Gross Margin | 54.86% |
| Net Profit Margin | 6.42% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 71.9% |
How did 500493 perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
0.4%
Current Dividend Yield38%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/22 08:32 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/22 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Bharat Forge Limited is covered by 49 analysts. 23 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| null null | 360 ONE Capital Market Private Limited |
| Annamalai Jayaraj | 360 ONE Capital Market Private Limited |
| Viraj Sanghvi | Ambit Capital |