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Gujarat Pipavav Port Limited (GPPL)

Micro Cap

Services stocks · Micro cap · NSE

Gujarat Pipavav Port Limited (GPPL) operates a port in Gujarat, India, providing services for container, bulk, liquid, and RORO cargo. It is part of APM Terminals, offering integrated port and logistics solutions.

₹161.62
-3.81 · -2.30%
Quote04 Sept, 03:58 pm IST
Fundamentals05 Sept 2026 · screener
Score05 Sept, 10:20 pm IST · v4.3-runtime-valuation
Tags02 May 2026
Coverage14/14 · 100%
Valuation2026-07-20 · Rf 6.8% · Services P/E 17.5 (n=141)
Data confidence
Fresh enough for analysis
Investor decision lenses

One read, four checks

75+ is strong, 60-74 is usable, 45-59 is mixed, and below 45 needs caution. These are research lenses, not buy/sell instructions.

Investable fundamentals, management trust is supportive, price trend is neutral, and recent execution is consistent.

Suggested next step
Research, do not rush
The four lenses are not strongly aligned. Compare peers and wait for a cleaner setup.
U-Score
UNDERVALUED
72

Fundamental lens: valuation, quality, growth, balance sheet, and cash flow.

Trust
High Trust
87

low confidence · 0/0 claims checked

Technical
Neutral
50

Timing lens: price trend and sector relative strength.

Result consistency
stable
77

Rolling lens: recent quarterly delivery, not the latest single-result score.

Latest result

Quarter ended 30 Jun 2026

Excellent · 90/100

Rev +33% YoY · PAT +42% YoY · margin expansion · operating leverage

Filed 30 Jun 2026
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MetricThis quarterYoYQoQ
Revenue₹332 Cr+32.8%+4.7%
EBITDA₹214 Cr+45.6%-4.0%
Operating margin64.0%+500 bps-600 bps
PAT₹148 Cr+42.3%+4.2%
PAT margin44.6%+298 bps-21 bps

NDF means not disclosed in the current structured filing feed. It is intentionally not treated as zero.

Business & thesis

Growth engines, tailwinds/headwinds, and risk radar from management commentary

Business and thesis

Where growth can come from, and what can break the case

Thesis intactReviewed 2026-06-03T07:41:40.040Z
Management commentary snapshot

GPPL reported robust financial growth for FY26, with revenue up 17%, EBITDA up 23%, and Net Profit up 26%. Q4 FY26 also saw significant YoY financial improvement, despite mixed cargo volume trends.

The company delivered strong financial performance for FY26, driven by higher Dry Bulk and RORO revenue. Q4 FY26 also showed strong YoY financial growth. However, container and liquid volumes were impacted by the Middle East conflict, and Q4 bulk volumes declined QoQ. The overall margin expansion is positive.

Growth engines

RORO Exports

Higher exports by OEM drove significant RORO volume growth in Q4 and FY26 (+39% YoY for both periods).

Dry Bulk (Fertilizer)

Higher fertilizer volumes contributed to overall dry bulk growth in FY26 (+35% YoY).

Liquid (LPG Imports)

Higher LPG imports supported liquid cargo growth in FY26 (+8% YoY).

Tailwinds

OEM Export Demand

Strong demand from OEMs led to higher RORO exports, driving a 39% YoY increase in RORO units for Q4 and FY26.

Fertilizer Import Growth

Increased fertilizer imports boosted dry bulk volumes for the full year FY26.

LPG Import Growth

Higher LPG imports contributed to liquid cargo growth for the full year FY26.

Headwinds

Middle East Conflict

The Middle East conflict impacted container and liquid volumes in Q4 and FY26.

Lower Mineral Imports

Lower mineral imports contributed to a 4% YoY decline in bulk volumes for Q4 FY26.

Risk radar

Economic Conditions

Economic conditions affecting demand/supply and price conditions in the markets in which the company operates.

Regulatory Changes

Changes in Government regulations, tax laws, and other statutes could impact operations.

Management accountability

What management said, and what results must prove

Management accountability

What management said, and what results must prove

Issuer guidance and extracted claims are tracked against later reported outcomes. Treat these as management statements, not IndiaPulse forecasts.

Analyst reading lens
Compare BOTH

The document provides both Q4 vs Q4 (YoY) and FY vs FY (YoY) comparisons, which are crucial for assessing annual performance and seasonal trends. It also includes QoQ data for volumes, which helps track sequential momentum and immediate operational shifts.

Sector KPIs management disclosed

Container Throughput (TEUs)

Q4 FY26: 165,218 (-4% YoY); FY26: 668,166 (-4% YoY)

Dry Bulk Throughput (MT)

Q4 FY26: 451,352 (-4% YoY); FY26: 2,974,540 (+35% YoY)

Liquid Throughput (MT)

Q4 FY26: 383,265 (-5% YoY); FY26: 1,591,614 (+8% YoY)

RORO Throughput (Units)

Q4 FY26: 67,609 (+39% YoY); FY26: 229,326 (+39% YoY)

Thesis monitor

Numbers and claims to verify in the next filings

CheckpointCurrent evidenceWhat to verify next
Container VolumesQ4 FY26 at 165,218 TEUs (-4% YoY)Recovery from Middle East conflict impact and sequential growth in container throughput.
RORO VolumesQ4 FY26 at 67,609 units (+39% YoY)Sustained OEM export demand and continued strong growth in RORO throughput.
EBITDA MarginFY26 at 59% (+100 bps YoY)Continued margin expansion and effective cost control measures.
Bulk Cargo MixQ4 FY26 bulk volumes impacted by lower mineral imports.Diversification and stability in bulk cargo types to mitigate commodity-specific volatility.

Verification checkpoints are IndiaPulse research interpretation, not investment advice.

Technical timing lens

Trend score and candlestick chart

50Neutral

SMA20 +7.4% / mo · MACD −

Stock trend: 50
Sector RS: 51
Sector 3M: -1.2% vs Nifty -1.5%

Technical chart

GPPLdaily · 1Y · AUTO-2.1%
Latest close ₹161.62 on 2026-09-04
Bar
-2.3%
RSI
52
MACD hist
-0.34
52W pos
34%
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Up bar
Down bar
EMA 20
EMA 50
Volume + 20D avg
Result date
RSI(14)
MACD / signal

Daily technical trend read

Mixed signals

Signals are conflicting — long-term trend down. RSI 52. Wait for confirmation.

  • Price below SMA200 (long-term downtrend) — short-term bounces likely countertrend.
  • SMA20 rising (~6.9% over last month) — short-term momentum positive.
  • RSI(14) at 52 — falling, no extreme reading.
  • MACD below signal but histogram contracting — bearish momentum easing.
  • 19% off 52W high · 14% above 52W low.

Mechanical read from the price + indicator series above. Not a recommendation — technical setups can reverse without warning, especially around earnings and macro events.

Valuation & score drivers

U-Score 72 · UNDERVALUED · pillar breakdown, sector model, fair-value anchor

72U-SCORE
Top Setup

Fundamental score breakdown

UNDERVALUED
Valuation14/30
Growth17/25
Quality16/20
Balance Sheet11/15
Cash Flow9/10
Piotroski
8/9 (+5)
Penalties
0
Raw sum
72

Why this score?

Top U-Score contributors and drags from the latest stored fundamentals.

72/100 · UNDERVALUED

Positive drivers

  • FCF yield is supportive at 6.3%.
  • Piotroski is strong at 8/9.
  • Fair-value margin of safety is positive at 46.7%.

Main drags

  • Valuation is weaker at 14/30; verify the latest quarterly trend.
  • Growth is weaker at 17/25; verify the latest quarterly trend.
  • Balance sheet is weaker at 11/15; verify the latest quarterly trend.
Sector valuation model

Blended valuation: PE, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and balance-sheet checks

For this sector, IndiaPulse uses a blended lens rather than relying on a single valuation ratio.

Blended relative
Primary lens
PE, EV/EBITDA, margin of safety, and FCF yield together.
Secondary checks
ROE/ROCE, growth, cash conversion, leverage, promoter risk.
Main risk check
One cheap metric is not enough if quality or cash flow is weak.
PE
14.4
PB
3.3
EV/EBITDA
8.7
ROE
20.8%
ROCE
28.1%
FCF Yield
6.3%
Debt/Equity
0.0
MoS
+46.7%
Score movement

Stored run vs live recompute

This shows the stored score trend when snapshots exist, and also compares the latest stored nightly score with a live recompute from current fundamentals and price.

Stored run: 05 Sept 2026
v4.3-runtime-valuation
Final score
72
Previous: 72
Verdict
UNDERVALUED
Previous: UNDERVALUED
Margin of safety
+46.7%
Previous: +46.7%

Score history

12 stored score snapshots. Latest stored move: +0 points.

05 Sept 2026
v4.3-runtime-valuation
77
77
73
73
73
73
72
72
72
72
72
72

Factor attribution

No pillar movement versus the latest stored run. Historical score trend will appear after snapshot storage is enabled.

Modelled fair value

Graham Number
₹113.3
-42.6% MoS
Growth-justified P/E
26.3
Growth-justified Value
₹303.19
+46.7% MoS
PEG
0.94

Trust score

Does management behaviour match later outcomes? Claim delivery, forensic breakdown, evidence depth

Trust Score
87High Trust · low confidenceTrust Lite

Trust asks: does management behaviour match later outcomes? Higher is better, but confidence and evidence depth matter as much as the number.

High Trust: Claim history is still being built. It ranks around the 99th percentile of the scored universe and 100th percentile within Services. No major sub-score weakness stands out.

High Trust Lite: Promoter pledge is zero. Key concern: OPM spread across recent quarters is 17%.

Computed 05 Sept 2026
management-trust-v1
86 docs text-extracted · 8 concalls text-extracted
Score band
High Trust

Management behaviour ranks as unusually reliable. Still verify valuation and cycle risk.

Relative rank
99th percentile

overall median 67 · Services: 100th pctile, median 66 · Micro: 99th pctile, median 73

Evidence depth
Financial-only

86 documents have extracted text, but claim history is not strong enough yet.

Claim delivery
Outcome history still building

0 claims extracted · No contradicted claim yet

How to read this Trust Score

High Trust · low confidence
What it measures
Reliability of management and financial delivery, using financial behaviour only.
Confidence
Treat this as an early read until more concalls and outcomes are matched.
Investor use
Can support position sizing if valuation and trend also agree.

Read Trust alongside U-Score, result consistency, and technical trend. A cheap stock with weak Trust needs a larger margin of safety; a high Trust score does not make an expensive stock attractive by itself.

Forensic breakdown

Read low sub-scores as due-diligence warnings, not automatic sell signals.

Promoter
78
strong · holding, pledge, alignment
Cash flow
89
strong · profit to cash conversion
Balance sheet
96
strong · leverage and solvency
Discipline
90
strong · capital discipline
Results
77
strong · quarterly consistency

Trust positives

  • Promoter pledge is zero.
  • FCF yield is 6.3%.
  • 11 years of positive FCF.
  • Debt/equity is 0.02.

Trust risks

  • OPM spread across recent quarters is 17%.

Trust Lite uses financial behaviour only. Prefer claim-tested Trust when enough concall claims have later outcomes.

Financials

Full fundamentals table and 10-year revenue / profit / ROE history

Fundamentals

Valuation

P/E
14.40
P/B
3.28
EV/EBITDA
8.71
Market Cap
7813.00Cr

Profitability

ROE
20.80%
ROCE
28.10%
ROA
18.49%
Dividend Y
6.43%

Growth (CAGR)

Revenue 5Y
10.00%
EPS 5Y
17.00%
Revenue 3Y
8.00%
EPS 3Y
13.00%

Balance Sheet

Debt/Equity
0.02
Interest Coverage
129.17×
Altman Z
8.39
Book Value
49.40

Cash Flow

FCF Yield
6.30%
FCF Positive Y
11/5
OCF
510.00 Cr
EPS TTM
11.55

Shareholding

Promoter Hold
44.01%
Promoter Pledge
0.00%
Momentum 52W
34%

Financial History

Updated 5/9/2026

Revenue

₹ Cr
No data

Net Profit

₹ Cr
No data

Return on Equity

%
No data

Peers

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