CMP: 167

Pantaloon Retail India Limited owns and operates retail stores throughout India that cater to a wide cross-section of the Indian society. The Company, also through subsidiaries, provides asset management and consumer finance services.


Pantaloon Retail is a volatile bet and is for those who can afford to risk with their investments. Its currently trading at a P/E of 65 with decent dividend yields. It runs at a debt of 2173 Crores with 1762 Crores in inventories & 85 Crores of cash in hand. Revenues have risen from 3325 Crores to 4097 Crores in the last 5 years. Profits have dipped from 120 Crores to 77 Crores on falling margins. NPM has dipped from less than 4% to less than 2% over the last 5 years. FY 2012 has worsened little more on falling margins. The only positive expectation is FDI Investments. Risk takers can enter in to benefit the rise.