Jefferies Raises Polycab Target Price to Rs 10,920 Amid Growth Surge

Polycab India shares saw a significant uptick of up to 4% following a bullish report from international brokerage Jefferies. Despite a sharp 30% rally in the stock during 2026, Jefferies has reiterated its "Buy" rating with a revised target price of Rs 10,920, suggesting a potential upside of 14%.

Dominating the Cables and Wires Market

A primary driver for the optimistic outlook is Polycab’s aggressive expansion in the organized Cables and Wires (C&W) sector. The company has successfully captured a massive market share, rising from approximately 18% in FY20 to an estimated 30-31% in FY26.

The C&W segment remains the backbone of the company, accounting for nearly 87% of FY26 revenue. This segment delivered a robust 33% year-on-year growth, fueled by an 18% increase in volume and 16% price-led growth. Notably, the launch of the 'Etira' brand has allowed Polycab to penetrate tier 2 to tier 5 markets, effectively gaining ground from unorganized players.

Capitalizing on the Data Centre and Infrastructure Boom

Jefferies identified the booming data centre industry as a high-margin growth lever. Data centres require significantly higher cable intensity—accounting for 8-10% of total capex—compared to just 3% in standard industrial projects. Polycab is already a key player in this space, participating in data centre projects for Vodafone Idea through Vertiv.

Furthermore, the company's order book remains healthy, standing at Rs 11,300 crore as of March 2026. A major contributor to this pipeline is the BharatNet project, which offers an estimated revenue potential of roughly Rs 8,000 crore (excluding GST). Looking further ahead, Polycab’s new extra-high voltage (EHV) cable plant is slated for commissioning by the end of CY26, with revenue contributions expected to kick in from FY28.

Aliran Pendapatan yang Terdiversifikasi dan Risiko Konsentrasi yang Rendah

Berbeda dengan banyak kompetitor, Polycab mempertahankan bauran pendapatan yang seimbang yang melindunginya dari penurunan spesifik sektor:

Yang terpenting, perusahaan menghadapi risiko konsentrasi pelanggan yang rendah; 10 pelanggan teratasnya hanya menyumbang 21% dari total penjualan, dengan satu klien terbesar hanya menyumbang 4%.

Prospek Laba yang Kuat

Trajektori keuangan Polycab tampak kuat, dengan Jefferies memperkirakan CAGR Laba Per Saham (EPS) sebesar 22% antara FY26 dan FY29. Pertumbuhan ini diharapkan didorong oleh ekspansi volume dalam bisnis inti C&W dan peningkatan margin dalam segmen FMEG. Meskipun terdapat risiko seperti volatilitas harga tembaga dan fluktuasi permintaan perumahan, perusahaan pialang tersebut telah menaikkan kelipatan valuasinya menjadi 41x laba, yang mencerminkan kepercayaan tinggi terhadap eksekusi jangka panjang perusahaan.

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