Jefferies Raises Polycab Target to Rs 10,920: 5 Reasons for Bullish Outlook

Polycab India shares saw a significant boost after international brokerage Jefferies raised its target price to Rs 10,920, maintaining a "Buy" rating despite the stock's recent 30% rally. The brokerage anticipates a 14% upside from current levels, driven by massive market share gains and emerging sector opportunities.

Dominating the Cables and Wires (C&W) Market

A primary driver for the bullish call is Polycab’s aggressive expansion in the organized sector. Jefferies noted that the company’s organized market share in the C&W industry is projected to rise to 30-31% in FY26, a massive jump from approximately 18% in FY20. In FY26, the C&W segment accounted for nearly 87% of total revenue, delivering 33% year-on-year growth. This was fueled by an 18% increase in volume and 16% price-led growth. Furthermore, the launch of the 'Etira' brand has successfully allowed Polycab to capture market share from unorganized players in Tier 2 to Tier 5 markets.

Capitalizing on the Data Centre Boom

The surge in digital infrastructure presents a high-margin opportunity for Polycab. Data centres require significantly higher cable intensity compared to other sectors; cables account for an estimated 8-10% of total data centre capex, whereas they represent only about 3% in general industrial projects. Jefferies highlighted Polycab's active involvement in data centre projects for Vodafone Idea through Vertiv, positioning the company to ride the wave of rising digital infrastructure investments.

A Robust and Diversified Order Pipeline

Polycab maintains a healthy order book, standing at Rs 11,300 crore as of March 2026. A significant portion of this pipeline is tied to government-led initiatives such as RDSS and BharatNet. The BharatNet project alone offers an estimated revenue potential of approximately Rs 8,000 crore (excluding GST). Additionally, looking toward the long term, the company’s new extra-high voltage (EHV) cable plant is expected to be commissioned by the end of CY26, with revenue contributions starting from FY28.

Strategic Revenue Mix and Low Concentration Risk

The company’s financial stability is bolstered by a highly diversified revenue stream. B2B segments, including oil & gas, power, and data centres, contribute roughly 35% of sales, while government-led projects account for 30%. B2C housing demand adds another 20-25%, and the FMEG business contributes about 10%. Crucially, Polycab faces low customer concentration risk; its top 10 customers contribute only 21% of total sales, with the largest single customer accounting for just 4%.

Strong Earnings Trajectory

Jefferies has increased its target valuation multiple to 41x earnings, a 10% premium over the five-year historical average of 37x. This confidence stems from an impressive earnings outlook, with the brokerage forecasting an EPS CAGR of 22% between FY26 and FY29. This growth is expected to be propelled by steady volume growth in the core C&W business and improving margins within the FMEG segment.

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