The Navin Fluorine International Limited (NSE:NAVINFLUOR) Yearly Results Are Out And Analysts Have Published New Forecasts

Investors in Navin Fluorine International Limited (NSE:NAVINFLUOR) had a good week, as its shares rose 2.6% to close at ₹5,004 following the release of its full-year results. Revenues of ₹23b were in line with forecasts, although statutory earnings per share (EPS) came in below expectations at ₹58.14, missing estimates by 3.1%. This is an important time for investors, as they can track a company's performance in its report, look at what experts are forecasting for next year, and see if there has been any change to expectations for the business. So we gathered the latest post-earnings forecasts to see what estimates suggest is in store for next year.

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After the latest results, the 28 analysts covering Navin Fluorine International are now predicting revenues of ₹30.7b in 2026. If met, this would reflect a major 31% improvement in revenue compared to the last 12 months. Per-share earnings are expected to bounce 51% to ₹87.75. Yet prior to the latest earnings, the analysts had been anticipated revenues of ₹30.7b and earnings per share (EPS) of ₹87.75 in 2026. The consensus analysts don't seem to have seen anything in these results that would have changed their view on the business, given there's been no major change to their estimates.

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It will come as no surprise then, to learn that the consensus price target is largely unchanged at ₹4,710. Fixating on a single price target can be unwise though, since the consensus target is effectively the average of analyst price targets. As a result, some investors like to look at the range of estimates to see if there are any diverging opinions on the company's valuation. Currently, the most bullish analyst values Navin Fluorine International at ₹5,297 per share, while the most bearish prices it at ₹3,388. Analysts definitely have varying views on the business, but the spread of estimates is not wide enough in our view to suggest that extreme outcomes could await Navin Fluorine International shareholders.

Another way we can view these estimates is in the context of the bigger picture, such as how the forecasts stack up against past performance, and whether forecasts are more or less bullish relative to other companies in the industry. The analysts are definitely expecting Navin Fluorine International's growth to accelerate, with the forecast 31% annualised growth to the end of 2026 ranking favourably alongside historical growth of 17% per annum over the past five years. By contrast, our data suggests that other companies (with analyst coverage) in a similar industry are forecast to grow their revenue at 13% per year. It seems obvious that, while the growth outlook is brighter than the recent past, the analysts also expect Navin Fluorine International to grow faster than the wider industry.

The Bottom Line

The most obvious conclusion is that there's been no major change in the business' prospects in recent times, with the analysts holding their earnings forecasts steady, in line with previous estimates. Fortunately, they also reconfirmed their revenue numbers, suggesting that it's tracking in line with expectations. Additionally, our data suggests that revenue is expected to grow faster than the wider industry. There was no real change to the consensus price target, suggesting that the intrinsic value of the business has not undergone any major changes with the latest estimates.

With that in mind, we wouldn't be too quick to come to a conclusion on Navin Fluorine International. Long-term earnings power is much more important than next year's profits. We have estimates - from multiple Navin Fluorine International analysts - going out to 2028, and you can see them free on our platform here.

You can also view our analysis of Navin Fluorine International's balance sheet, and whether we think Navin Fluorine International is carrying too much debt, for free on our platform here.

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