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.

Diversified Revenue Streams and Low Concentration Risk

Unlike many competitors, Polycab maintains a well-balanced revenue mix that protects it against sector-specific downturns:

Crucially, the company faces low customer concentration risk; its top 10 customers contribute only 21% of total sales, with the largest single client accounting for just 4%.

Strong Earnings Outlook

The financial trajectory for Polycab appears strong, with Jefferies forecasting an Earnings Per Share (EPS) CAGR of 22% between FY26 and FY29. This growth is expected to be driven by volume expansion in the core C&W business and margin improvements within the FMEG segment. While risks such as copper price volatility and housing demand fluctuations exist, the brokerage has increased its valuation multiple to 41x earnings, reflecting high confidence in the company's long-term execution.

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