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CNL

Creative Peripherals & Distribution

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Creative Peripherals & Distribution (CNL) Stock Analysis & Case Study

Is CNL a good buy? The data-driven verdict.

Creative Peripherals & Distribution (CNL) trades at ₹1,117,on the numbers it worth a closer look, a Downstox Snapshot Score of 68/100.

On the numbers, Creative Peripherals & Distribution (CNL) worth a closer look, a Downstox Snapshot Score of 68/100, weighing fairly valued at 22.8× earnings, ROE of 21.4%, a 55% model probability of trading higher in a year. Below: the full bull case, bear case, sector-relative valuation, and a probability-weighted price target for 2027-2031.

Last updated . Data snapshot for research, not investment advice.

CNL fundamentals at a glance, PE, PB, ROE, ROCE, market cap, dividend yield

Market cap
₹1,677 Cr
Current price
₹1,117
P/E ratio
22.8×
P/B ratio
4.62×
Book value
₹242
Dividend yield
0.04%
ROCE
18.8%
ROE
21.4%
Piotroski F-Score
6/8

How CNL ranks against the 2,373 companies in our screener

Is CNL overvalued? CNL P/E vs peers

CNL trades at 22.8× earnings. We don't have a verified sector peer group for this stock yet, so no sector peer median or peer comparison table is shown here. Showing one anyway would compare it against an arbitrary set of large-cap names, not real sector peers.

CNL share price target 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030, 2031, a probability view

Unlike a single guessed number, this is a probability-weighted range from a 10,000-path Monte-Carlo simulation on 8.8y of CNL history (34%/yr drift, 43%/yr volatility).

YearLow (P10)Median target (P50)High (P90)Upside vs today
CNL 2027₹679₹1,177₹2,038+5%
CNL 2028₹567₹1,240₹2,708+11%
CNL 2029₹503₹1,306₹3,392+17%
CNL 2030₹454₹1,376₹4,169+23%
CNL 2031₹413₹1,450₹5,084+30%

Median (P50) is the central estimate; the P10-P90 band is the 80% confidence range. Probabilities, not promises.

What is the probability CNL goes up, or doubles?

55%
Higher in 1 year
Modelled chance the price is above today in 12 months
60%
Higher in 5 years
Modelled chance the price is above today in 5 years
34%
Doubles in 5 years
Modelled chance of reaching ₹2,234 within 5 years

The bull case for CNL

  • CNL's P/E of 22.8x is lower than 57% of the 2,373 NSE companies in our screener, as of 9 Aug 2026.
  • CNL's return on equity of 21.4% ranks in the 86th percentile of the 2,373 NSE companies in our screener, as of 9 Aug 2026.
  • CNL's return on capital employed of 18.8% ranks in the 77th percentile of the 2,373 NSE companies in our screener, as of 9 Aug 2026.
  • Upside scenario: the model's optimistic (P90) 3-year path reaches ₹3,392.

The bear case & risks

  • No model or past record guarantees future returns, treat this as one input, not a decision.
  • Downside scenario: the model's pessimistic (P10) 3-year path falls to ₹503.

CNL volatility & expected range, how bumpy is the ride?

Over the last 8.8 years CNL compounded at 34%/year with annualized volatility of 43%. That volatility implies a 1-year 80% range of ₹679-₹2,038, the honest backbone behind any single price target.

CNL price forecast, the full 60-month probability fan

Spot Price · Today
₹0
Based on 8.8 years of daily NSE data ·0.0% annualised volatility
5-yr median forecast
₹0
P(price ↑ in 5y)
0%
1-Year Forecast
2027
₹0
Median (P50)
5.4%
80% range₹679-₹2,038
P(price ↑)55%
P(price 2×)7%
3-Year Forecast
2029
₹0
Median (P50)
16.9%
80% range₹503-₹3,392
P(price ↑)58%
P(price 2×)24%
5-Year Forecast
2031
₹0
Median (P50)
29.8%
80% range₹413-₹5,084
P(price ↑)60%
P(price 2×)34%

CNL price probability fan

Each band shows where 10,000 simulated paths land. The wider the fan, the more uncertainty.

Probability Fan
CNL simulated paths · 60 months · 10,000 trials
P10-P90 (80%)P25-P75 (50%)Median (P50)

Probability of key outcomes

What are the odds CNL hits common targets within the simulated horizon?

0%
P(↑ 1Y)
Above today's price in 1 year
0%
P(↑ 5Y)
Above today's price in 5 years
0%
P(2×)
Doubles within 5 years
0%
P(↓)
Falls below today in 5 years

Full multi-horizon detail on the CNL price target & forecast page.

CNL Piotroski F-Score: 6/8, how financially strong is it?

6/8

The Piotroski F-Score grades financial strength on profitability, leverage and efficiency checks. Downstox scores the eight checks it can verify from published filings, so 8 is full marks. CNL scores 6/8, mixed financial health.

CNL MTF margin & leverage across 8 brokers

Margin Trading Facility lets you buy CNL with part of the capital. Lower margin % = higher leverage. Rates compared across 8 brokers (no competitor publishes this):

BrokerMargin requiredApprox. leverage
Upstox36.04%2.8×
Zerodha50.00%2.0×
Groww36.04%2.8×
Kotak Neo100.00%1.0×
Paytm Money36.04%2.8×
Pocketful50.00%2.0×
Anand Rathi36.03%2.8×
Share IndiaCHEAPEST35.71%2.8×

Compare every broker on the CNL MTF page.

About Creative Peripherals & Distribution: sector, index & market-cap context

Creative Peripherals & Distribution (CNL) is a small-cap NSE-listed company, with a market capitalisation of ₹1,677 Cr. See more stocks on our screener.

How the CNL Snapshot Score & forecast are built

The Downstox Snapshot Score is a transparent, rules-based read of Creative Peripherals & Distribution's public fundamentals plus a statistical forecast, not an analyst opinion. It rewards low-to-fair valuation, high ROE/ROCE, a strong Piotroski F-Score, a dividend, low volatility and a favourable probability of upside; it penalises rich valuations, weak capital efficiency, a low F-Score and high volatility. The price target is a 10,000-path Monte-Carlo simulation on real historical volatility, a distribution, not a single guess. The bull and bear cases are generated from the same data, so you always see both sides.

This is information, not investment advice. Do your own due diligence and consult a SEBI-registered adviser before investing.

CNL analysis, FAQs

Is Creative Peripherals & Distribution (CNL) a good buy?

On the numbers, Creative Peripherals & Distribution (CNL) worth a closer look, a Downstox Snapshot Score of 68/100, weighing fairly valued at 22.8× earnings, ROE of 21.4%, a 55% model probability of trading higher in a year. This is a data snapshot for research, not investment advice.

Is CNL overvalued or undervalued?

CNL trades at 22.8× earnings, fairly valued versus the ~22× long-run Nifty average.

What is the CNL share price target for 2031?

CNL's probability-weighted 2031 median target is ₹1,450, with an 80% range of ₹413-₹5,084 (10,000-path Monte-Carlo).

What is the probability CNL doubles in 5 years?

The modelled probability of CNL reaching ₹2,234 (2×) within 5 years is 34%.

What is the bull case for CNL?

CNL's P/E of 22.8x is lower than 57% of the 2,373 NSE companies in our screener, as of 9 Aug 2026. CNL's return on equity of 21.4% ranks in the 86th percentile of the 2,373 NSE companies in our screener, as of 9 Aug 2026. CNL's return on capital employed of 18.8% ranks in the 77th percentile of the 2,373 NSE companies in our screener, as of 9 Aug 2026.

What are the risks in CNL?

No model or past record guarantees future returns, treat this as one input, not a decision.

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