Polycab India Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 3/6
Polycab India is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 0.49% that is well covered by earnings.
Key information
0.5%
Dividend yield
-0.004%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 0.5% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 0.8% |
| Dividend Growth | 28.2% |
| Next dividend pay date | n/a |
| Ex dividend date | n/a |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 26% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 03
POLYCAB: Future Returns Will Reflect Dividend Commitment And Refined Earnings Outlook
Analysts have lifted their price target for Polycab India from ₹8,587 to ₹9,305, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, discount rate, profit margins and future P/E that together point to a higher assessed fair value for the stock. What's in the News The board has proposed a dividend of ₹47 per share, described as 470% of face value, for the year ended March 31, 2026.Analysis Article • May 21
With EPS Growth And More, Polycab India (NSE:POLYCAB) Makes An Interesting Case
For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...
Narrative Update • May 20
POLYCAB: Rising Payout Ambitions Will Likely Expose Rich Earnings Multiple
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Polycab India from about ₹6,799 to roughly ₹7,307, reflecting updated assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples. What's in the News The Board of Directors has proposed a dividend of ₹47 per share, which is described as 470% of the face value and takes the dividend payout ratio to 27.2% from 26.3% for the year ended March 31, 2026, aligned with the Project Spring goal of a payout above 30% by FY30 (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • May 04
POLYCAB: Upcoming Board Decisions Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have kept the fair value estimate for Polycab India steady at ₹9,611 per share, with only modest tweaks to assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, and future P/E multiples, resulting in an unchanged price target. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled for May 6, 2026, to consider and approve audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026, and to recommend a dividend for the 2025-26 financial year, if any (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 20
POLYCAB: Board Restructuring And Governance Changes Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Polycab India slightly from ₹9,744 to ₹9,611, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Special shareholders meeting by postal ballot in India scheduled for February 22, 2026, at 17:00 IST to consider multiple board appointments and role changes (Key Developments) Shareholders to vote on reappointment of Mrs.Narrative Update • Apr 06
POLYCAB: Leadership Reappointments And Fair Value View Will Shape Balanced Outlook
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Polycab India from about ₹7,024 to roughly ₹6,799, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Polycab India has scheduled a Special or Extraordinary Shareholders Meeting for February 22, 2026 at 17:00 Indian Standard Time, to be conducted via postal ballot in India (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 22
POLYCAB: Board And Leadership Reshuffle Will Shape Balanced Yet Cautious Outlook
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Polycab India slightly, with fair value moving from around ₹7,062.83 to about ₹7,023.51. This reflects small tweaks to assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth and profit margin.Narrative Update • Mar 08
POLYCAB: Upcoming Board Decisions Will Tighten Already Stretched Risk Profile
Analysts have lifted their price target for Polycab India from ₹6,702.88 to ₹7,062.83, citing updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E as key drivers of the change. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled for Jan 16, 2026, to review and approve unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and nine months ended Dec 31, 2025, along with limited review reports (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 21
POLYCAB: Future Returns Will Reflect Governance Resolutions And Fine-Tuned Outlook
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Polycab India higher from about ₹8,327 to roughly ₹8,587, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. What's in the News A board meeting is scheduled for Jan 16, 2026 to review and approve unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and nine months ended Dec 31, 2025, along with limited review reports (company filing).Narrative Update • Feb 07
POLYCAB: Higher Fair Value And Upcoming Board Meeting Will Support Shares
Analysts now place their fair value estimate for Polycab India at ₹9,744, compared with the prior ₹7,950. This reflects updated assumptions around the discount rate, expected revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E levels.Narrative Update • Jan 24
POLYCAB: Upcoming Results And Board Decisions Will Shape Updated Risk Profile
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Polycab India from ₹5,283.79 to ₹6,702.88, citing updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that they view as better reflecting the company’s current risk and earnings profile. What's in the News A board meeting is scheduled on January 16, 2026, at 13:00 IST to consider and approve the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025, along with limited review reports (company filing).Analysis Article • Jan 21
Earnings Miss: Polycab India Limited Missed EPS By 6.2% And Analysts Are Revising Their Forecasts
Polycab India Limited ( NSE:POLYCAB ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell...Analysis Article • Jan 11
There's Reason For Concern Over Polycab India Limited's (NSE:POLYCAB) Price
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 47x Polycab India Limited ( NSE:POLYCAB ) may be sending very bearish...Narrative Update • Jan 10
POLYCAB: Future Returns Will Reflect CFO Transition And Fine-Tuned Outlook
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Polycab India slightly higher to ₹8,326.77 from ₹8,238.27, reflecting updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that fine tune rather than overhaul their previous view. What's in the News A board meeting is scheduled on January 16, 2026 to consider and approve the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025, along with limited review reports (company filing).Narrative Update • Dec 26
POLYCAB: Future Returns Will Reflect CFO Transition And Stable Financial Outlook
Analysts have raised their price target for Polycab India slightly to ₹8,238 from ₹8,215, reflecting modestly higher long term revenue growth assumptions and a marginally lower discount rate, while keeping profitability expectations broadly unchanged. What's in the News The board has approved the appointment of industry veteran Niyant Maru as Executive President Finance from October 17, 2025.Narrative Update • Dec 11
POLYCAB: Future Returns Will Be Driven By CFO Transition And Promoter Stake Sale
Analysts have modestly raised their fair value estimate for Polycab India from ₹8,210 to about ₹8,215 per share, citing slightly higher long term margin and earnings visibility, reflected in a marginally richer forward P E assumption. What's in the News The board approves unaudited standalone and consolidated results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2025, at its October 17, 2025 meeting (company filing).Narrative Update • Nov 27
POLYCAB: Future Performance Will Be Shaped By Leadership Transition And Promoter Stake Sale
Analysts have slightly raised their price target for Polycab India from ₹8,177 to ₹8,210, citing minor improvements in projected profit margins and revenue growth forecasts. What's in the News Promoters are expected to offload up to 0.81% stake in Polycab India via block deals at a floor price of INR 7,300 per share.Narrative Update • Nov 13
POLYCAB: Future Performance Will Reflect Leadership Change And Stake Sale Developments
Analysts have raised their price target for Polycab India from ₹8,088 to ₹8,177, citing steady improvements in revenue growth forecasts and profit margins as key factors in their updated valuation. What's in the News Polycab India has appointed Mr. Niyant Maru as Chief Financial Officer, effective October 28, 2025, following the resignation of Mr. Gandharv Tongia on October 27, 2025 (Key Developments).Analysis Article • Nov 12
Is Polycab India (NSE:POLYCAB) Using Too Much Debt?
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Narrative Update • Oct 30
POLYCAB: Leadership Transition And Stake Sale Signal Stable Near-Term Outlook
Analysts have raised their price target for Polycab India from ₹7,644 to ₹8,088, citing an improved profit margin outlook even though revenue growth expectations are slightly lower. What's in the News Mr. Niyant Maru has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer of Polycab India Limited, effective October 28, 2025, following the resignation of Mr. Gandharv Tongia as CFO.Narrative Update • Oct 16
Government Infrastructure And Renewables Will Drive Future Demand
Analysts have raised their price target for Polycab India from ₹7,563.23 to ₹7,643.73, citing modest improvements in projected profit margins and revenue growth forecasts. What's in the News A board meeting is scheduled for October 17, 2025, to consider and approve the un-audited financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2025 (Company filing).Analysis Article • Oct 13
Polycab India (NSE:POLYCAB) Is Very Good At Capital Allocation
What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Typically...Narrative Update • Sep 04
Government Infrastructure And Renewables Will Drive Future Demand
With both Net Profit Margin and Discount Rate remaining stable, there has been no impact on Polycab India's fair value, with the consensus analyst price target unchanged at ₹7563. What's in the News CFO Gandharv Tongia resigned citing personal reasons, effective on or before October 27, 2025.Analysis Article • Aug 18
We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Polycab India (NSE:POLYCAB) Passed With Ease
NSEI:POLYCAB 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Polycab India's Fair Values from the Community and select yours...Analysis Article • Aug 04
Is Polycab India (NSE:POLYCAB) A Risky Investment?
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Jul 20
Earnings Beat: Polycab India Limited Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models
Polycab India Limited ( NSE:POLYCAB ) investors will be delighted, with the company turning in some strong numbers with...Analysis Article • Jul 17
Polycab India Limited's (NSE:POLYCAB) Share Price Could Signal Some Risk
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 51.8x Polycab India Limited ( NSE:POLYCAB ) may be sending very bearish...Analysis Article • Jul 04
Investors Shouldn't Overlook The Favourable Returns On Capital At Polycab India (NSE:POLYCAB)
If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. Firstly, we'd want to identify a...
New Narrative • Nov 18
Strong Global Expansion And Indian Market Boom Propel Revenue Growth
Strong revenue growth anticipated due to increased market demand and operational readiness, with plans to hit revenue targets ahead of schedule.Stability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: Whilst dividend payments have been stable, POLYCAB has been paying a dividend for less than 10 years.
Growing Dividend: POLYCAB's dividend payments have increased, but the company has only paid a dividend for 7 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| Polycab India Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
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| Company (POLYCAB) | 0.5% |
| Market Bottom 25% (IN) | 0.3% |
| Market Top 25% (IN) | 1.5% |
| Industry Average (Electrical) | 0.3% |
| Analyst forecast (POLYCAB) (up to 3 years) | 0.8% |
Notable Dividend: POLYCAB's dividend (0.49%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the Indian market (0.3%).
High Dividend: POLYCAB's dividend (0.49%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the Indian market (1.51%).
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: With its reasonably low payout ratio (26.5%), POLYCAB's dividend payments are well covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: With its reasonably low cash payout ratio (30.4%), POLYCAB's dividend payments are well covered by cash flows.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/09 11:35 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/09 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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| 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
Polycab India Limited is covered by 40 analysts. 31 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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| Kunal Sheth | 360 ONE Capital Market Private Limited |
| Dhruv Jain | Ambit Capital |
| Ashwin Mehta | Ambit Capital |