Railway Stocks
Investing in railway stocks could be a wise choice for those who are looking to add consistent performance and growth to their portfolio. Railway stocks are known for their reliable dividends, benefiting from continual infrastructure development, and remaining crucial for transportation and logistics regardless of economic fluctuations.
What are Railway Stocks?
Railway stocks represent ownership in companies that operate within the railway sector. These companies include operators, infrastructure builders, locomotive manufacturers, and service providers like caterers. Investing in railway stocks allows you to potentially benefit from the growth of the railway industry. This growth can be driven by factors like increasing passenger and freight traffic, government investment in infrastructure projects, or technological advancements in the sector.
List of India's Top Railway Stocks
| Name | Price | Analyst Rating | M Cap | Target Price | Alpha | 1Y Return | 3Y Return | 5Y Return | PE | Industry PE | PB | Beta | Div Yld | Net Profit Qtr | Net Profit QoQ % | Net Profit YoY % | Rev Qtr (in Cr) | Rev QoQ (in %) | Rev 1Y change % | Profit Mar Qtr | Profit Mar QoQ | Profit Mar 1Y Change% | Sector | M Cap | ROE | ROCE | EPS | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Ltd | ₹813.00 | HOLD | MID CAP | 834.57 | 4.12% | 372.27% | 56.17 | 57.87 | 23.04 | 1.39 | 0.7% | 307.87 Cr | 0.05% | 10.46% | 1064 | 20.58% | 26.02% | 5.09% | Utilities | 66144 | 38.93% | 48.87% | 13.89 | 724323 | ||||
 Container Corporation Of India Ltd | ₹798.60 | HOLD | MID CAP | 920.11 | 32.51% | 40.62% | 39.13 | 75.82 | 4.55 | 1.67 | 1.3% | 371.25 Cr | 42.66% | 7.54% | 2287.75 | 8.78% | 6.04% | 14.32% | 31.14% | 1.42% | Industrials | 49124.36 | 10.68% | 13.68% | 20.71 | 492984 | ||
 Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd | ₹153.35 | LARGE CAP | 50 | 53.29% | 66.04% | 596.27% | 531.69% | 27.31 | 3.78 | 1.55 | NA | Financial Services | 204731.22 | 13.66% | 5.73% | 13692945 | ||||||||||||
 Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd | ₹457.45 | MID CAP | 357 | 142.84% | 156.46% | 1304.2% | 1918.53% | 72.74 | 84.76 | 6.7 | 1.41 | 0.83% | 286.9 Cr | 28.13% | 17.34% | 4854.95 | 19.17% | 7.93% | 7.19% | 7.51% | 8.73% | Real Estate | 97641.49 | 20.39% | 17.8% | 7.55 | 2378913 | |
 Rites Ltd | ₹297.35 | BUY | SMALL CAP | 326.75 | 1.99% | 15.61% | 129.9% | 114.19% | 36.45 | 51.11 | 6.37 | 1.44 | 2.71% | 82.5 Cr | 540.86 | 11.34% | 20.19% | Real Estate | 14430.13 | 18.13% | 21.81% | 10.305 | 1530961 | |||||
 BEML Ltd | ₹4,362.70 | BUY | SMALL CAP | 4758.5 | 59.2% | 72.82% | 159.63% | 350.57% | 65.02 | 59.49 | 5.03 | 1.64 | 0.65% | 51.03 Cr | 78.46% | 859.84 | 35.6% | 3.98% | 6.95% | 71.62% | Industrials | 18463.51 | 11.24% | 12.1% | 67.45 | 176466 | ||
 Ircon International Ltd | ₹223.81 | SMALL CAP | 202.67 | 14.9% | 28.52% | 414.53% | 475.23% | 23.52 | 84.76 | 3.57 | 1.72 | 1.42% | 205.92 Cr | 21.47% | 2447.52 | 7.01% | 18.93% | 7.54% | 2.13% | Real Estate | 21510.54 | 15.76% | 16.43% | 9.88 | 3414613 | |||
 Railtel Corporation of India Ltd | ₹426.05 | SMALL CAP | 287.5 | 31.27% | 44.89% | 283.34% | 259.33% | 66.06 | -35.09 | 6.39 | 1.57 | NA | 68.15 Cr | 77.52% | 599.15 | 28.13% | 26.8% | 9.63% | 38.55% | Communication Services | 13994.52 | 14.17% | 17.61% | 5.89 | 1184472 | |||
 Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd | ₹1,289.60 | BUY | SMALL CAP | 1538 | 10.11% | 23.73% | 1412.53% | 2710.84% | 58.2 | 68.33 | 5.55 | 1.49 | 0.09% | 80.69 Cr | 20.41% | 127.6% | 1056.95 | 17.04% | 38.63% | 7.43% | 2.88% | 64.18% | Industrials | 17640.24 | 18.61% | 24.32% | 21.25 | 1073534 |
 Texmaco Rail & Engineering Ltd | ₹225.02 | BUY | SMALL CAP | 322.5 | 16.88% | 30.5% | 728.55% | 721.5% | 41.22 | 68.33 | 2.65 | 1.73 | 0.3% | 67.43 Cr | 27.85% | 734.17% | 1345.88 | 23.68% | 56.15% | 2.75% | 3.37% | 434.21% | Industrials | 9250.86 | 5.88% | 11.07% | 2.41 | 1666768 |
Indian Railway Stocks
The Indian railway network is one of the largest in the world, and it's constantly undergoing modernization and expansion. This growth presents exciting opportunities for investors interested in the railway sector. Here, we explore some of the top railway stocks in India:
Major Players:
- Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC): IRFC mobilizes funds for the growth of Indian Railways. With a strong financial performance and low P/E ratio, it's a compelling option for income-oriented investors.
- IRCTC Ltd. (IRCTC): Holding a monopoly on online railway ticketing and catering services, IRCTC offers a unique entry point into the passenger railway experience.
Infrastructure Developers:
- Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd. (RVNL): A public sector enterprise dedicated to railway infrastructure projects, RVNL stands to benefit directly from the government's focus on railway development.
- Container Corporation of India Ltd. (CONCOR): A crucial player in freight movement, CONCOR provides logistics solutions and owns a significant share of India's containerized cargo market.
Other Listed Companies:
- Several other companies like RailTel, Titagarh Wagons, and BEML are also involved in various aspects of the railway sector, offering further diversification for investors.
Benefits of Investing in Railway Stocks:
- Growth Potential: The Indian government's continued investment in railway infrastructure promises long-term growth for the sector.
- Essential Service: Railways are an integral part of India's transportation network, ensuring a certain level of stability for railway stocks.
- Diversification: Investing in railway stocks can add diversification to your portfolio, mitigating risk.
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| Name | Price | M Cap | Alpha | 1Y Return | 3Y Return | 5Y Return | PE | Industry PE | PB | Beta | Net Profit Qtr | Net Profit QoQ % | Net Profit YoY % | Net Profit 3Y Change % | Rev Qtr (in Cr) | Rev QoQ (in %) | Rev 1Y change % | Rev 3Y change % | Profit Mar Qtr | Profit Mar QoQ | Profit Mar 1Y Change% | Profit Mar 3Y Change% | Sector | M Cap | ROE | ROCE | EPS | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Adani Power Ltd | ₹521.15 | LARGE CAP | 440.27% | 756.49% | 17 | 28.07 | 6.88 | 1.47 | 3297.52 Cr | 94.18% | 1540.09% | 13338.88 | 29.86% | 92.02% | 41.37% | 49.53% | 754.11% | Utilities | 202335.02 | 55.41% | 30.81% | 54 | 2975529 | |||||
 Tata Motors Ltd | ₹755.70 | LARGE CAP | 6.7% | 74.42% | 346.08% | 8.92 | 36.3 | 12.63 | 1.08 | 3450 Cr | 1082.46% | 100534 | 26.58% | 75.32% | 7.26% | 834.16% | Consumer Cyclical | 287035.71 | 19.5% | 14.69% | 82.99 | 19085263 | ||||||
 Adani Wilmar Ltd | ₹299.10 | MID CAP | 12.92% | 12.92% | 40.44 | 137.94 | 5.04 | 0.94 | 281.91 Cr | 14460.45 | 2.06% | 38.21% | 0.33% | Edible Oil | 39367.26 | 3.42% | 9.6% | 1.31 | 774279 | |||||||||
 Infosys Ltd | ₹1,979.15 | LARGE CAP | 12.73% | 26.35% | 9.88% | 169.86% | 30.42 | 42.28 | 7.66 | 0.7 | 6516 Cr | 2.23% | 8.88% | 35.14% | 40986 | 4.25% | 4.7% | 52.95% | 17.08% | 3.99% | Technology | 820733.13 | 36.58% | 45.07% | 63.37 | 3064095 | ||
 Tata Steel Ltd | ₹144.46 | LARGE CAP | 6.65% | 35.77% | 227.52% | 62.89 | 25.55 | 1.43 | 1.42 | 758.84 Cr | 53489.73 | 46.63% | Industrials | 181860.02 | 7.79% | 13.67% | 19850229 | |||||||||||
 Yes Bank Ltd | ₹20.62 | MID CAP | 64.39% | 36.02 | 16.31 | 1.62 | 1.25 | 566.59 Cr | 9.8% | 74.66% | 9225.45 | 2.55% | 23.98% | 42.4% | 3.9% | 7.08% | 40.88% | Financial Services | 65709.36 | 2.45% | NA | 0.45 | 86755291 | |||||
 Zomato Ltd | ₹291.90 | LARGE CAP | 117.26% | 130.88% | 134.53% | 135.56% | 346.06 | 6.95 | 0.69 | 176 Cr | 4799 | 14.1% | 71.13% | 507.58% | 2.9% | Technology | 286422.41 | 5.15% | 5.18% | 0.4 | 28348122 | |||||||
 ITC Ltd | ₹470.50 | LARGE CAP | 3.96% | 121.07% | 91.54% | 28.58 | 29.24 | 7.41 | 0.63 | 5054.43 Cr | 6.54% | 55.06% | 20581.57 | 12.22% | 43.85% | 29.28% | 6.63% | 7.79% | Consumer Defensive | 587445.17 | 29.21% | 37.4% | 16.62 | 12365167 | ||||
 Wipro Ltd | ₹312.60 | LARGE CAP | 25.11% | 38.73% | 148.77% | 27.51 | 42.28 | 4.34 | 1.05 | 3226.6 Cr | 6.26% | 2.25% | 22301.6 | 1.54% | 44.93% | 12.38% | 4.65% | Technology | 323264.87 | 15.13% | 19.03% | 10.635 | 10965226 | |||||
 HDFC Bank Ltd | ₹1,810.70 | LARGE CAP | 10.72% | 28.59% | 41.85% | 20.49 | 16.31 | 2.5 | 0.96 | 17825.91 Cr | 8.2% | 39.27% | 101.24% | 121456.74 | 3.81% | 99.35% | 161.73% | 15.7% | 4.23% | Financial Services | 1401495.96 | 16.88% | NA | 86.15 | 11711156 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Investing in railway stocks can be attractive due to the essential nature of rail transport in India’s economy, government support and investment in railway infrastructure, and potential for steady long-term growth.
Prominent railway-related companies in India include:
- Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC)
- Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL)
- Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC)
- Container Corporation of India (CONCOR)
- Titagarh Wagons
- Texmaco Rail & Engineering
The performance of railway stocks is influenced by:
- Government policies and investment in railway infrastructure
- Economic growth and industrial activity
- Fuel prices and logistics costs
- Company-specific factors such as profitability, management efficiency, and technological advancements
Risks include:
- Government regulation and policy changes
- Economic downturns affecting industrial and passenger rail traffic
- Operational risks such as accidents and inefficiencies
- Competition from other modes of transport like road and air
Yes, some railway stocks do pay dividends. For example, IRCTC and CONCOR have been known to declare dividends based on their profitability.
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| Name | Price | M Cap | Alpha | 1Y Return | 3Y Return | 5Y Return | PE | Industry PE | PB | Beta | Net Profit Qtr | Net Profit QoQ % | Net Profit YoY % | Net Profit 3Y Change % | Rev Qtr (in Cr) | Rev QoQ (in %) | Rev 1Y change % | Rev 3Y change % | Profit Mar Qtr | Profit Mar QoQ | Profit Mar 1Y Change% | Profit Mar 3Y Change% | Sector | M Cap | ROE | ROCE | EPS | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adani Power Ltd | ₹521.15 | LARGE CAP | 440.27% | 756.49% | 17 | 28.07 | 6.88 | 1.47 | 3297.52 Cr | 94.18% | 1540.09% | 13338.88 | 29.86% | 92.02% | 41.37% | 49.53% | 754.11% | Utilities | 202335.02 | 55.41% | 30.81% | 54 | 2975529 | |||||
| Tata Motors Ltd | ₹755.70 | LARGE CAP | 6.7% | 74.42% | 346.08% | 8.92 | 36.3 | 12.63 | 1.08 | 3450 Cr | 1082.46% | 100534 | 26.58% | 75.32% | 7.26% | 834.16% | Consumer Cyclical | 287035.71 | 19.5% | 14.69% | 82.99 | 19085263 | ||||||
| Adani Wilmar Ltd | ₹299.10 | MID CAP | 12.92% | 12.92% | 40.44 | 137.94 | 5.04 | 0.94 | 281.91 Cr | 14460.45 | 2.06% | 38.21% | 0.33% | Edible Oil | 39367.26 | 3.42% | 9.6% | 1.31 | 774279 | |||||||||
| Infosys Ltd | ₹1,979.15 | LARGE CAP | 12.73% | 26.35% | 9.88% | 169.86% | 30.42 | 42.28 | 7.66 | 0.7 | 6516 Cr | 2.23% | 8.88% | 35.14% | 40986 | 4.25% | 4.7% | 52.95% | 17.08% | 3.99% | Technology | 820733.13 | 36.58% | 45.07% | 63.37 | 3064095 | ||
| Tata Steel Ltd | ₹144.46 | LARGE CAP | 6.65% | 35.77% | 227.52% | 62.89 | 25.55 | 1.43 | 1.42 | 758.84 Cr | 53489.73 | 46.63% | Industrials | 181860.02 | 7.79% | 13.67% | 19850229 | |||||||||||
| Yes Bank Ltd | ₹20.62 | MID CAP | 64.39% | 36.02 | 16.31 | 1.62 | 1.25 | 566.59 Cr | 9.8% | 74.66% | 9225.45 | 2.55% | 23.98% | 42.4% | 3.9% | 7.08% | 40.88% | Financial Services | 65709.36 | 2.45% | NA | 0.45 | 86755291 | |||||
| Zomato Ltd | ₹291.90 | LARGE CAP | 117.26% | 130.88% | 134.53% | 135.56% | 346.06 | 6.95 | 0.69 | 176 Cr | 4799 | 14.1% | 71.13% | 507.58% | 2.9% | Technology | 286422.41 | 5.15% | 5.18% | 0.4 | 28348122 | |||||||
| ITC Ltd | ₹470.50 | LARGE CAP | 3.96% | 121.07% | 91.54% | 28.58 | 29.24 | 7.41 | 0.63 | 5054.43 Cr | 6.54% | 55.06% | 20581.57 | 12.22% | 43.85% | 29.28% | 6.63% | 7.79% | Consumer Defensive | 587445.17 | 29.21% | 37.4% | 16.62 | 12365167 | ||||
| Wipro Ltd | ₹312.60 | LARGE CAP | 25.11% | 38.73% | 148.77% | 27.51 | 42.28 | 4.34 | 1.05 | 3226.6 Cr | 6.26% | 2.25% | 22301.6 | 1.54% | 44.93% | 12.38% | 4.65% | Technology | 323264.87 | 15.13% | 19.03% | 10.635 | 10965226 | |||||
| HDFC Bank Ltd | ₹1,810.70 | LARGE CAP | 10.72% | 28.59% | 41.85% | 20.49 | 16.31 | 2.5 | 0.96 | 17825.91 Cr | 8.2% | 39.27% | 101.24% | 121456.74 | 3.81% | 99.35% | 161.73% | 15.7% | 4.23% | Financial Services | 1401495.96 | 16.88% | NA | 86.15 | 11711156 |