Macfos (543787)

FairStock Score: 51/100 — MIXED

Score breakdown: P/E: 0/3 · ROCE: 2/2 · Growth: 2/2 · Dividend: 0/1

Key Financials

Strengths

• Revenue growth of 72.25% and profit growth of 103.99% show strong momentum.
• ROCE of 41.78% indicates efficient use of capital.
• Piotroski F-Score of 7/9 suggests sound financials on several operating metrics.
• PEG ratio of 0.49 implies the growth is not fully priced in if it continues.
• Latest quarter net profit margin is roughly 7.6% on ₹79 Cr sales.

Concerns

• Trailing P/E of 43.19 leaves little room for error.
• Zero dividend yield means the investor depends entirely on capital gains.
• Stock at ₹671.40 is near the 52-week low of ₹627.32 and far below the ₹1,200 high.
• Missing data on book value, debt/equity, and promoter holding prevents a complete financial health check.

AI Analysis

Let me start with what I like. Macfos is growing fast — sales are up 72.25% and profits are up 103.99%. A PEG ratio of 0.49 would normally catch my eye, and an ROCE of 41.78% suggests management is putting capital to work efficiently. The Piotroski score of 7/9 also tells me the reported fundamentals are not obviously weak. But investing is not about buying good growth at any price. At ₹671.40, the stock trades at 43.19 times trailing earnings. That is a rich price for any company, especially a small e-retailer in a competitive industry. The latest quarter shows sales of ₹79 Cr and net profit of ₹6 Cr; that profit margin is roughly 7.5%, decent, but the market cap of ₹632 Cr means investors are paying a heavy premium for future expansion. I am also troubled by the price action: the stock is down from ₹1,200 to ₹671.40, near the bottom of its 52-week range. Mr. Market is already casting doubt. There is no dividend, so all my return depends on the business continuing to grow at an extraordinary pace. If growth slows, the 43 P/E will compress sharply. The FairStock Score of 51/100 tells me the picture is mixed, not compelling. Graham taught me to demand a margin of safety; at this price, I do not find one. I also lack key data — book value, debt-to-equity, and promoter holding are missing. Without that, I would rather watch Macfos from the sidelines until the price offers a cushion or the balance sheet proves itself.

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