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MARICO

MARICO LIMITED

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MARICO LIMITED (MARICO) Stock Analysis & Case Study

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

MARICO LIMITED (MARICO) trades at ₹862,on the numbers it worth a closer look, a Downstox Snapshot Score of 63/100.

On the numbers, MARICO LIMITED (MARICO) worth a closer look, a Downstox Snapshot Score of 63/100, weighing expensive at 59.3× earnings, ROE of 42.8%, a 65% 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.

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

Market cap
₹1.12L Cr
Current price
₹862
P/E ratio
59.3×
P/B ratio
26.60×
Book value
₹32
Dividend yield
0.46%
ROCE
47.0%
ROE
42.8%
Piotroski F-Score
6/8

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

Is MARICO overvalued? MARICO P/E vs its FMCG

MARICO's P/E of 59.3× sits above the FMCG peer median of 51.0×, so on earnings it screens richer than peers, while its 0.46% dividend yield is below the peer median of 1.64%.

MARICO P/E
59.3×
Peer median P/E
51.0×
MARICO div yield
0.46%
Peer median yield
1.64%

MARICO 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 9.8y of MARICO history (11%/yr drift, 21%/yr volatility).

YearLow (P10)Median target (P50)High (P90)Upside vs today
MARICO 2027₹712₹936₹1,230+9%
MARICO 2028₹699₹1,016₹1,478+18%
MARICO 2029₹692₹1,104₹1,760+28%
MARICO 2030₹701₹1,199₹2,048+39%
MARICO 2031₹719₹1,302₹2,356+51%

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

What is the probability MARICO goes up, or doubles?

65%
Higher in 1 year
Modelled chance the price is above today in 12 months
81%
Higher in 5 years
Modelled chance the price is above today in 5 years
27%
Doubles in 5 years
Modelled chance of reaching ₹1,724 within 5 years

The bull case for MARICO

  • MARICO's return on equity of 42.8% ranks in the top 3% of the 2,373 NSE companies in our screener, as of 9 Aug 2026.
  • MARICO's return on capital employed of 47.0% ranks in the top 2% of the 2,373 NSE companies in our screener, as of 9 Aug 2026.
  • A 10,000-path probability model puts a 65% chance the price is higher in a year, with a median target of ₹936 (+9%).
  • Relatively low volatility (21%/yr), a steadier ride than the typical mid/small-cap.
  • Upside scenario: the model's optimistic (P90) 3-year path reaches ₹1,760.

The bear case & risks

  • MARICO's P/E of 59.3x is lower than 21% of the 2,373 NSE companies in our screener, as of 9 Aug 2026.
  • A steep 26.6× price-to-book means most of the value is intangible/expectations, not assets on the books.
  • Downside scenario: the model's pessimistic (P10) 3-year path falls to ₹692.

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

Over the last 9.8 years MARICO compounded at 11%/year with annualized volatility of 21%. That volatility implies a 1-year 80% range of ₹712-₹1,230, the honest backbone behind any single price target.

MARICO price forecast, the full 60-month probability fan

Spot Price · Today
₹0
Based on 9.8 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)
8.6%
80% range₹712-₹1,230
P(price ↑)65%
P(price 2×)0%
3-Year Forecast
2029
₹0
Median (P50)
28.0%
80% range₹692-₹1,760
P(price ↑)75%
P(price 2×)11%
5-Year Forecast
2031
₹0
Median (P50)
51.0%
80% range₹719-₹2,356
P(price ↑)81%
P(price 2×)27%

MARICO price probability fan

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

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

Probability of key outcomes

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

MARICO 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. MARICO scores 6/8, mixed financial health.

MARICO MTF margin & leverage across 11 brokers

Margin Trading Facility lets you buy MARICO with part of the capital. Lower margin % = higher leverage. Rates compared across 11 brokers (no competitor publishes this):

BrokerMargin requiredApprox. leverage
Upstox23.00%4.3×
Zerodha22.60%4.4×
Groww22.56%4.4×
Dhan22.00%4.5×
Kotak NeoCHEAPEST20.00%5.0×
Paytm Money20.28%4.9×
Pocketful26.50%3.8×
Fyers27.03%3.7×
Anand Rathi26.50%3.8×
Bajaj Broking23.00%4.3×
Share India26.50%3.8×

Compare every broker on the MARICO MTF page.

MARICO vs peers,FMCG comparison

StockP/EDiv yieldMarket cap
MARICO (this stock)59.3×0.46%₹1.12L Cr
ITC18.2×5.07%₹3.58L Cr
HINDUNILVR44.7×1.96%₹4.92L Cr
NESTLEIND80.1×0.78%₹2.97L Cr
TATACONSUM64.9×0.92%₹1.07L Cr
BRITANNIA51.0×1.64%₹1.33L Cr
DABUR36.7×2.01%₹72,732 Cr

Fundamentals from Screener.in, as of 9 Aug 2026

About MARICO LIMITED: sector, index & market-cap context

MARICO LIMITED (MARICO) is a large-cap NSE-listed company in the FMCG sector, and a constituent of the Nifty 500 index, with a market capitalisation of ₹1.12L Cr. See more stocks on our screener.

How the MARICO Snapshot Score & forecast are built

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

MARICO analysis, FAQs

Is MARICO LIMITED (MARICO) a good buy?

On the numbers, MARICO LIMITED (MARICO) worth a closer look, a Downstox Snapshot Score of 63/100, weighing expensive at 59.3× earnings, ROE of 42.8%, a 65% model probability of trading higher in a year. This is a data snapshot for research, not investment advice.

Is MARICO overvalued or undervalued?

MARICO trades at 59.3× earnings versus a peer median of 51.0×, so it screens richer than its FMCG peers.

What is the MARICO share price target for 2031?

MARICO's probability-weighted 2031 median target is ₹1,302, with an 80% range of ₹719-₹2,356 (10,000-path Monte-Carlo).

What is the probability MARICO doubles in 5 years?

The modelled probability of MARICO reaching ₹1,724 (2×) within 5 years is 27%.

What is the bull case for MARICO?

MARICO's return on equity of 42.8% ranks in the top 3% of the 2,373 NSE companies in our screener, as of 9 Aug 2026. MARICO's return on capital employed of 47.0% ranks in the top 2% of the 2,373 NSE companies in our screener, as of 9 Aug 2026. A 10,000-path probability model puts a 65% chance the price is higher in a year, with a median target of ₹936 (+9%).

What are the risks in MARICO?

MARICO's P/E of 59.3x is lower than 21% of the 2,373 NSE companies in our screener, as of 9 Aug 2026. A steep 26.6× price-to-book means most of the value is intangible/expectations, not assets on the books.

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