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Nmdc Limited

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Nmdc Limited (NMDC) Stock Analysis & Case Study

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

Nmdc Limited (NMDC) trades at ₹85,on the numbers it screens attractive, a Downstox Snapshot Score of 80/100.

On the numbers, Nmdc Limited (NMDC) screens attractive, a Downstox Snapshot Score of 80/100, weighing inexpensive at 10.0× earnings, ROE of 23.4%, a 53% 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.

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

Market cap
₹74,660 Cr
Current price
₹85
P/E ratio
10.0×
P/B ratio
2.19×
Book value
₹39
Dividend yield
2.94%
ROCE
27.6%
ROE
23.4%
Piotroski F-Score
6/8

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

Is NMDC overvalued? NMDC P/E vs peers

NMDC trades at 10.0× 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.

NMDC 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 NMDC history (12%/yr drift, 32%/yr volatility).

YearLow (P10)Median target (P50)High (P90)Upside vs today
NMDC 2027₹57₹87₹131+2%
NMDC 2028₹49₹88₹159+4%
NMDC 2029₹44₹90₹183+6%
NMDC 2030₹41₹92₹207+8%
NMDC 2031₹38₹94₹235+11%

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

What is the probability NMDC goes up, or doubles?

53%
Higher in 1 year
Modelled chance the price is above today in 12 months
56%
Higher in 5 years
Modelled chance the price is above today in 5 years
20%
Doubles in 5 years
Modelled chance of reaching ₹170 within 5 years

The bull case for NMDC

  • NMDC's P/E of 10.0x is lower than 86% of the 2,373 NSE companies in our screener, as of 9 Aug 2026.
  • NMDC's return on equity of 23.4% ranks in the 88th percentile of the 2,373 NSE companies in our screener, as of 9 Aug 2026.
  • NMDC's return on capital employed of 27.6% ranks in the 90th percentile of the 2,373 NSE companies in our screener, as of 9 Aug 2026.
  • NMDC's dividend yield of 2.9% ranks in the 94th 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 ₹183.

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 ₹44.

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

Over the last 9.8 years NMDC compounded at 12%/year with annualized volatility of 32%. That volatility implies a 1-year 80% range of ₹57-₹131, the honest backbone behind any single price target.

NMDC 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)
2.0%
80% range₹57-₹131
P(price ↑)53%
P(price 2×)2%
3-Year Forecast
2029
₹0
Median (P50)
6.2%
80% range₹44-₹183
P(price ↑)54%
P(price 2×)13%
5-Year Forecast
2031
₹0
Median (P50)
10.6%
80% range₹38-₹235
P(price ↑)56%
P(price 2×)20%

NMDC price probability fan

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

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

Probability of key outcomes

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

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

NMDC MTF margin & leverage across 11 brokers

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

BrokerMargin requiredApprox. leverage
Upstox26.05%3.8×
Zerodha25.20%4.0×
Groww25.21%4.0×
DhanCHEAPEST23.00%4.3×
Kotak Neo25.00%4.0×
Paytm Money23.46%4.3×
Pocketful29.89%3.3×
Fyers30.30%3.3×
Anand Rathi29.53%3.4×
Bajaj Broking24.00%4.2×
Share India29.61%3.4×

Compare every broker on the NMDC MTF page.

About Nmdc Limited: sector, index & market-cap context

Nmdc Limited (NMDC) is a mid-cap NSE-listed company in the Mining sector, and a constituent of the Nifty 500 index, with a market capitalisation of ₹74,660 Cr. See more stocks on our screener.

How the NMDC Snapshot Score & forecast are built

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

NMDC analysis, FAQs

Is Nmdc Limited (NMDC) a good buy?

On the numbers, Nmdc Limited (NMDC) screens attractive, a Downstox Snapshot Score of 80/100, weighing inexpensive at 10.0× earnings, ROE of 23.4%, a 53% model probability of trading higher in a year. This is a data snapshot for research, not investment advice.

Is NMDC overvalued or undervalued?

NMDC trades at 10.0× earnings, inexpensive versus the ~22× long-run Nifty average.

What is the NMDC share price target for 2031?

NMDC's probability-weighted 2031 median target is ₹94, with an 80% range of ₹38-₹235 (10,000-path Monte-Carlo).

What is the probability NMDC doubles in 5 years?

The modelled probability of NMDC reaching ₹170 (2×) within 5 years is 20%.

What is the bull case for NMDC?

NMDC's P/E of 10.0x is lower than 86% of the 2,373 NSE companies in our screener, as of 9 Aug 2026. NMDC's return on equity of 23.4% ranks in the 88th percentile of the 2,373 NSE companies in our screener, as of 9 Aug 2026. NMDC's return on capital employed of 27.6% ranks in the 90th percentile of the 2,373 NSE companies in our screener, as of 9 Aug 2026.

What are the risks in NMDC?

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

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