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VEDL

VEDANTA LIMITED

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VEDANTA LIMITED (VEDL) Stock Analysis & Case Study

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

VEDANTA LIMITED (VEDL) trades at ₹279,on the numbers it worth a closer look, a Downstox Snapshot Score of 65/100.

On the numbers, VEDANTA LIMITED (VEDL) worth a closer look, a Downstox Snapshot Score of 65/100, weighing inexpensive at 9.9× earnings, ROE of 38.2%, a 43% 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.

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

Market cap
₹1.09L Cr
Current price
₹279
P/E ratio
9.9×
P/B ratio
2.20×
Book value
₹127
Dividend yield
12.20%
ROCE
16.1%
ROE
38.2%
Piotroski F-Score
5/8

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

Is VEDL overvalued? VEDL P/E vs its Metals

VEDL's P/E of 9.9× sits below the Metals peer median of 15.1×, so on earnings it screens cheaper than peers, while its 12.20% dividend yield is above the peer median of 0.91%.

VEDL P/E
9.9×
Peer median P/E
15.1×
VEDL div yield
12.20%
Peer median yield
0.91%

VEDL 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 VEDL history (5%/yr drift, 82%/yr volatility).

YearLow (P10)Median target (P50)High (P90)Upside vs today
VEDL 2027₹83₹240₹691-14%
VEDL 2028₹46₹207₹926-26%
VEDL 2029₹29₹178₹1,101-36%
VEDL 2030₹19₹153₹1,244-45%
VEDL 2031₹12₹132₹1,418-53%

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

What is the probability VEDL goes up, or doubles?

43%
Higher in 1 year
Modelled chance the price is above today in 12 months
34%
Higher in 5 years
Modelled chance the price is above today in 5 years
21%
Doubles in 5 years
Modelled chance of reaching ₹558 within 5 years

The bull case for VEDL

  • VEDL's P/E of 9.9x is lower than 86% of the 2,373 NSE companies in our screener, as of 9 Aug 2026.
  • VEDL's return on equity of 38.2% ranks in the top 3% of the 2,373 NSE companies in our screener, as of 9 Aug 2026.
  • VEDL's dividend yield of 12.2% ranks in the top 1% 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 ₹1,101.

The bear case & risks

  • The probability model is cautious 12 months out, only a 43% chance of finishing above today's price.
  • High historical volatility (82%/yr) means a wide, bumpy range of outcomes, size positions accordingly.
  • Downside scenario: the model's pessimistic (P10) 3-year path falls to ₹29.

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

Over the last 9.8 years VEDL compounded at 5%/year with annualized volatility of 82%. That volatility implies a 1-year 80% range of ₹83-₹691, the honest backbone behind any single price target.

VEDL 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)
13.9%
80% range₹83-₹691
P(price ↑)43%
P(price 2×)15%
3-Year Forecast
2029
₹0
Median (P50)
36.2%
80% range₹29-₹1,101
P(price ↑)38%
P(price 2×)22%
5-Year Forecast
2031
₹0
Median (P50)
52.8%
80% range₹12-₹1,418
P(price ↑)34%
P(price 2×)21%

VEDL price probability fan

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

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

Probability of key outcomes

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

VEDL Piotroski F-Score: 5/8, how financially strong is it?

5/8

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. VEDL scores 5/8, mixed financial health.

VEDL MTF margin & leverage across 10 brokers

Margin Trading Facility lets you buy VEDL with part of the capital. Lower margin % = higher leverage. Rates compared across 10 brokers (no competitor publishes this):

BrokerMargin requiredApprox. leverage
Upstox35.00%2.9×
ZerodhaCHEAPEST27.40%3.6×
Groww27.49%3.6×
Dhan42.00%2.4×
Paytm Money40.00%2.5×
Pocketful32.52%3.1×
Fyers50.00%2.0×
Anand Rathi35.00%2.9×
Bajaj Broking42.00%2.4×
Share India32.26%3.1×

Compare every broker on the VEDL MTF page.

VEDL vs peers,Metals comparison

StockP/EDiv yieldMarket cap
VEDL (this stock)9.9×12.20%₹1.09L Cr
TATASTEEL19.8×2.13%₹2.34L Cr
JINDALSTEL36.4×0.18%₹1.13L Cr
HINDALCO11.4×0.47%₹2.38L Cr
JSWSTEEL26.4×0.55%₹3.18L Cr
SAIL15.1×0.91%₹72,937 Cr
NATIONALUM10.4×3.02%₹69,976 Cr

Fundamentals from Screener.in, as of 9 Aug 2026

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

VEDANTA LIMITED (VEDL) is a large-cap NSE-listed company in the Metals sector, and a constituent of the Nifty 500 index, with a market capitalisation of ₹1.09L Cr. See more stocks on our screener.

How the VEDL Snapshot Score & forecast are built

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

VEDL analysis, FAQs

Is VEDANTA LIMITED (VEDL) a good buy?

On the numbers, VEDANTA LIMITED (VEDL) worth a closer look, a Downstox Snapshot Score of 65/100, weighing inexpensive at 9.9× earnings, ROE of 38.2%, a 43% model probability of trading higher in a year. This is a data snapshot for research, not investment advice.

Is VEDL overvalued or undervalued?

VEDL trades at 9.9× earnings versus a peer median of 15.1×, so it screens cheaper than its Metals peers.

What is the VEDL share price target for 2031?

VEDL's probability-weighted 2031 median target is ₹132, with an 80% range of ₹12-₹1,418 (10,000-path Monte-Carlo).

What is the probability VEDL doubles in 5 years?

The modelled probability of VEDL reaching ₹558 (2×) within 5 years is 21%.

What is the bull case for VEDL?

VEDL's P/E of 9.9x is lower than 86% of the 2,373 NSE companies in our screener, as of 9 Aug 2026. VEDL's return on equity of 38.2% ranks in the top 3% of the 2,373 NSE companies in our screener, as of 9 Aug 2026. VEDL's dividend yield of 12.2% ranks in the top 1% of the 2,373 NSE companies in our screener, as of 9 Aug 2026.

What are the risks in VEDL?

The probability model is cautious 12 months out, only a 43% chance of finishing above today's price. High historical volatility (82%/yr) means a wide, bumpy range of outcomes, size positions accordingly.

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