Technocraft Industries (India) Limited's (NSE:TIIL) Shares May Have Run Too Fast Too Soon

With a median price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of close to 26x in India, you could be forgiven for feeling indifferent about Technocraft Industries (India) Limited's (NSE:TIIL) P/E ratio of 24.6x. Although, it's not wise to simply ignore the P/E without explanation as investors may be disregarding a distinct opportunity or a costly mistake.

For instance, Technocraft Industries (India)'s receding earnings in recent times would have to be some food for thought. It might be that many expect the company to put the disappointing earnings performance behind them over the coming period, which has kept the P/E from falling. If not, then existing shareholders may be a little nervous about the viability of the share price.

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How Is Technocraft Industries (India)'s Growth Trending?

In order to justify its P/E ratio, Technocraft Industries (India) would need to produce growth that's similar to the market.

Retrospectively, the last year delivered a frustrating 5.2% decrease to the company's bottom line. This has soured the latest three-year period, which nevertheless managed to deliver a decent 11% overall rise in EPS. Accordingly, while they would have preferred to keep the run going, shareholders would be roughly satisfied with the medium-term rates of earnings growth.

Comparing that to the market, which is predicted to deliver 25% growth in the next 12 months, the company's momentum is weaker based on recent medium-term annualised earnings results.

In light of this, it's curious that Technocraft Industries (India)'s P/E sits in line with the majority of other companies. Apparently many investors in the company are less bearish than recent times would indicate and aren't willing to let go of their stock right now. They may be setting themselves up for future disappointment if the P/E falls to levels more in line with recent growth rates.

What We Can Learn From Technocraft Industries (India)'s P/E?

We'd say the price-to-earnings ratio's power isn't primarily as a valuation instrument but rather to gauge current investor sentiment and future expectations.

Our examination of Technocraft Industries (India) revealed its three-year earnings trends aren't impacting its P/E as much as we would have predicted, given they look worse than current market expectations. Right now we are uncomfortable with the P/E as this earnings performance isn't likely to support a more positive sentiment for long. If recent medium-term earnings trends continue, it will place shareholders' investments at risk and potential investors in danger of paying an unnecessary premium.

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