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IEX

Indian Energy Exchange

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Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) Stock Analysis & Case Study

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

Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) trades at ₹126,on the numbers it worth a closer look, a Downstox Snapshot Score of 66/100.

On the numbers, Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) worth a closer look, a Downstox Snapshot Score of 66/100, weighing fairly valued at 22.7× earnings, ROE of 39.4%, a 24% 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.

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

Market cap
₹11,196 Cr
Current price
₹126
P/E ratio
22.7×
P/B ratio
8.24×
Book value
₹15
Dividend yield
2.78%
ROCE
51.4%
ROE
39.4%
Piotroski F-Score
4/9

Is IEX overvalued? IEX P/E vs its Power

IEX's P/E of 22.7× sits above the Power peer median of 22.7×, so on earnings it screens in line with peers, while its 2.78% dividend yield is above the peer median of 2.27%.

IEX P/E
22.7×
Peer median P/E
22.7×
IEX div yield
2.78%
Peer median yield
2.27%

IEX 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 IEX history (-20%/yr drift, 42%/yr volatility).

YearLow (P10)Median target (P50)High (P90)Upside vs today
IEX 2027₹53₹91₹157-26%
IEX 2028₹31₹68₹148-45%
IEX 2029₹20₹51₹131-59%
IEX 2030₹13₹38₹113-69%
IEX 2031₹8₹29₹95-77%

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

What is the probability IEX goes up, or doubles?

24%
Higher in 1 year
Modelled chance the price is above today in 12 months
6%
Higher in 5 years
Modelled chance the price is above today in 5 years
1%
Doubles in 5 years
Modelled chance of reaching ₹246 within 5 years

The bull case for IEX

  • A 22.7× P/E sits in the fair-value band, neither cheap nor stretched.
  • High return on equity (39.4%), the business compounds shareholder capital efficiently, the hallmark of a quality franchise.
  • Strong ROCE (51.4%) shows the core business earns well above its cost of capital.
  • Pays a 2.8% dividend yield, so you're partly paid to wait.
  • Upside scenario: the model's optimistic (P90) 3-year path reaches ₹131.

The bear case & risks

  • A steep 8.2× price-to-book means most of the value is intangible/expectations, not assets on the books.
  • The probability model is cautious 12 months out, only a 24% chance of finishing above today's price.
  • Downside scenario: the model's pessimistic (P10) 3-year path falls to ₹20.

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

Over the last 2.0 years IEX compounded at -20%/year with annualized volatility of 42%. That volatility implies a 1-year 80% range of ₹53₹157, the honest backbone behind any single price target.

IEX 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)
25.9%
80% range₹53–₹157
P(price ↑)24%
P(price 2×)1%
3-Year Forecast
2029
₹0
Median (P50)
58.5%
80% range₹20–₹131
P(price ↑)12%
P(price 2×)2%
5-Year Forecast
2031
₹0
Median (P50)
76.7%
80% range₹8–₹95
P(price ↑)6%
P(price 2×)1%

IEX price probability fan

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

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

Probability of key outcomes

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

IEX 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. IEX scores 4/9,mixed financial health.

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

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

BrokerMargin requiredApprox. leverage
Upstox34.1%2.9×
Zerodha29.1%3.4×
DhanCHEAPEST27.1%3.7×

Compare every broker on the IEX MTF page.

IEX vs peers,Power comparison

StockP/EDiv yieldMarket cap
IEX (this stock)22.7×2.78%₹11,196 Cr
NTPC13.2×2.27%₹3.56L Cr
POWERGRID16.9×3.11%₹2.69L Cr
TATAPOWER33.8×0.62%₹1.30L Cr
NHPC20.9×2.44%₹78,614 Cr
ADANIGREEN140.0×0.00%₹2.55L Cr
ADANIPOWER35.3×0.00%₹4.51L Cr

About Indian Energy Exchange: sector, index & market-cap context

Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) is a small-cap NSE-listed company in the Power sector, and a constituent of the Nifty 200 index group, with a market capitalisation of ₹11,196 Cr. See more Nifty 200 stocks.

How the IEX Snapshot Score & forecast are built

The Downstox Snapshot Score is a transparent, rules-based read of Indian Energy Exchange'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.

IEX analysis, FAQs

Is Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) a good buy?

On the numbers, Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) worth a closer look, a Downstox Snapshot Score of 66/100, weighing fairly valued at 22.7× earnings, ROE of 39.4%, a 24% model probability of trading higher in a year. This is a data snapshot for research, not investment advice.

Is IEX overvalued or undervalued?

IEX trades at 22.7× earnings versus a peer median of 22.7×, so it screens richer than its Power peers.

What is the IEX share price target for 2031?

IEX's probability-weighted 2031 median target is ₹29, with an 80% range of ₹8₹95 (10,000-path Monte-Carlo).

What is the probability IEX doubles in 5 years?

The modelled probability of IEX reaching ₹246 (2×) within 5 years is 1%.

What is the bull case for IEX?

A 22.7× P/E sits in the fair-value band, neither cheap nor stretched. High return on equity (39.4%), the business compounds shareholder capital efficiently, the hallmark of a quality franchise. Strong ROCE (51.4%) shows the core business earns well above its cost of capital.

What are the risks in IEX?

A steep 8.2× price-to-book means most of the value is intangible/expectations, not assets on the books. The probability model is cautious 12 months out, only a 24% chance of finishing above today's price.

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