đź“ŚAt a Glance:
Whirlpool India just posted₹121 crore in net profitfor FY25 with an EPS of ₹9.50. Solid brand, global parent, clean books. But here’s the shocker: the stock istrading at over ₹1,265, while itsrealistic fair value sits closer to ₹437. That’s a65% overvaluation… in broad daylight.
🧺 About the Company
Whirlpool of India Ltd.is a household name. Quite literally.
- Washing machines
- Refrigerators
- Microwaves
- Air conditioners
- And enough ad spend to haunt your IPL breaks
It’s the Indian arm of the US-based Whirlpool Corp. (NYSE: WHR), and a go-to pick for fund managers who
like the words “premium,” “durable,” and “MNC” in the same sentence.
👩‍💼 Who’s Running the Show?
- MD & CEO: Vishal Bhola (Whirlpool veteran)
- Parent Holding: Whirlpool Corporation, USA
- Retail Participation: Moderate
- Institutional Trust: High — and maybe too high.
đź“Š FY25 Financial Snapshot
| Metric | FY25 (â‚ą Cr) |
|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations | 7,919.37 |
| Other Income | 190.79 |
| Profit Before Tax (PBT) | 161.65 |
| Estimated Net Profit | 121.24 |
| EPS (12.76 Cr shares) | â‚ą9.50 |
đź”® Forward Valuation (FY26)
Let’s be generous:
- 15% profit growth
- P/E = 40Ă— (very high, even for MNCs)
Fair
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