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GAIL

GAIL

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GAIL (GAIL) Stock Analysis & Case Study

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

GAIL (GAIL) trades at ₹177,on the numbers it mixed signals, a Downstox Snapshot Score of 47/100.

On the numbers, GAIL (GAIL) mixed signals, a Downstox Snapshot Score of 47/100, weighing fairly valued at 15.4× earnings, ROE of 8.7%, a 31% 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 20272031.

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

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

Market cap
₹1.17L Cr
Current price
₹177
P/E ratio
15.4×
P/B ratio
1.31×
Book value
₹135
Dividend yield
4.23%
ROCE
9.7%
ROE
8.7%
Piotroski F-Score
4/9

Is GAIL overvalued? GAIL P/E vs its Energy

GAIL's P/E of 15.4× sits above the Energy peer median of 11.0×, so on earnings it screens richer than peers, while its 4.23% dividend yield is above the peer median of 4.23%.

GAIL P/E
15.4×
Peer median P/E
11.0×
GAIL div yield
4.23%
Peer median yield
4.23%

GAIL 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 2.0y of GAIL history (-10%/yr drift, 29%/yr volatility).

YearLow (P10)Median target (P50)High (P90)Upside vs today
GAIL 2027₹105₹150₹217-13%
GAIL 2028₹77₹130₹220-25%
GAIL 2029₹59₹112₹211-35%
GAIL 2030₹46₹97₹203-44%
GAIL 2031₹36₹83₹193-52%

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

What is the probability GAIL goes up, or doubles?

31%
Higher in 1 year
Modelled chance the price is above today in 12 months
13%
Higher in 5 years
Modelled chance the price is above today in 5 years
1%
Doubles in 5 years
Modelled chance of reaching ₹348 within 5 years

The bull case for GAIL

  • A 15.4× P/E sits in the fair-value band, neither cheap nor stretched.
  • Low price-to-book of 1.31×, the market is paying little over the company's net assets.
  • Pays a 4.2% dividend yield, so you're partly paid to wait.
  • Upside scenario: the model's optimistic (P90) 3-year path reaches ₹211.

The bear case & risks

  • Return on equity is a soft 8.7%, capital efficiency trails higher-quality peers.
  • The probability model is cautious 12 months out, only a 31% chance of finishing above today's price.
  • Downside scenario: the model's pessimistic (P10) 3-year path falls to ₹59.

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

Over the last 2.0 years GAIL compounded at -10%/year with annualized volatility of 29%. That volatility implies a 1-year 80% range of ₹105₹217, the honest backbone behind any single price target.

GAIL price forecast, the full 60-month probability fan

Spot Price · Today
₹0
Based on 2.0 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)
13.5%
80% range₹105–₹217
P(price ↑)31%
P(price 2×)0%
3-Year Forecast
2029
₹0
Median (P50)
35.5%
80% range₹59–₹211
P(price ↑)19%
P(price 2×)1%
5-Year Forecast
2031
₹0
Median (P50)
52.1%
80% range₹36–₹193
P(price ↑)13%
P(price 2×)1%

GAIL price probability fan

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

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

Probability of key outcomes

What are the odds GAIL 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 GAIL price target & forecast page.

GAIL Piotroski F-Score: 4/9, how financially strong is it?

4/9

The Piotroski F-Score grades financial strength on nine profitability, leverage and efficiency checks. GAIL scores 4/9,mixed financial health.

GAIL MTF margin & leverage, Upstox, Zerodha, Groww, Dhan

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

BrokerMargin requiredApprox. leverage
Upstox28.9%3.5×
Zerodha24.7%4.0×
DhanCHEAPEST23.0%4.3×

Compare every broker on the GAIL MTF page.

GAIL vs peers,Energy comparison

StockP/EDiv yieldMarket cap
GAIL (this stock)15.4×4.23%₹1.17L Cr
RELIANCE23.1×0.45%₹17.95L Cr
BPCL5.1×5.67%₹1.34L Cr
ONGC7.4×4.99%₹3.09L Cr
IOC4.8×4.85%₹2.04L Cr
IGL15.3×2.50%₹23,728 Cr
PETRONET11.0×3.49%₹42,982 Cr

About GAIL: sector, index & market-cap context

GAIL (GAIL) is a large-cap NSE-listed company in the Energy sector, and a constituent of the Nifty 50 index group, with a market capitalisation of ₹1.17L Cr. See more Nifty 50 stocks.

How the GAIL Snapshot Score & forecast are built

The Downstox Snapshot Score is a transparent, rules-based read of GAIL'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.

GAIL analysis, FAQs

Is GAIL (GAIL) a good buy?

On the numbers, GAIL (GAIL) mixed signals, a Downstox Snapshot Score of 47/100, weighing fairly valued at 15.4× earnings, ROE of 8.7%, a 31% model probability of trading higher in a year. This is a data snapshot for research, not investment advice.

Is GAIL overvalued or undervalued?

GAIL trades at 15.4× earnings versus a peer median of 11.0×, so it screens richer than its Energy peers.

What is the GAIL share price target for 2031?

GAIL's probability-weighted 2031 median target is ₹83, with an 80% range of ₹36₹193 (10,000-path Monte-Carlo).

What is the probability GAIL doubles in 5 years?

The modelled probability of GAIL reaching ₹348 (2×) within 5 years is 1%.

What is the bull case for GAIL?

A 15.4× P/E sits in the fair-value band, neither cheap nor stretched. Low price-to-book of 1.31×, the market is paying little over the company's net assets. Pays a 4.2% dividend yield, so you're partly paid to wait.

What are the risks in GAIL?

Return on equity is a soft 8.7%, capital efficiency trails higher-quality peers. The probability model is cautious 12 months out, only a 31% chance of finishing above today's price.

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