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Stocks Under Rs 50: Companies With More Cash Than Their Market Capitalisation

20 September 20236 mins read by Angel One
IL&FS Transportation Network Ltd and IL&FS Engineering & Construction Ltd both have cash on their balance sheets that are twice the value of their market capitalization.
Stocks Under Rs 50: Companies With More Cash Than Their Market Capitalisation
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The balance sheet is an important financial statement that provides an overview of a company’s assets, liabilities, and shareholders’ equity at a specific point in time. One important component of the balance sheet is cash and cash equivalents, which represents the company’s liquid assets readily available for use.

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, demand deposits in banks, and highly liquid investments with short-term maturities. These assets are easily convertible into cash and are crucial for a company’s day-to-day operations, including meeting short-term obligations.

Market capitalization, on the other hand, is a measure of a company’s total value, calculated by multiplying the current share price of the company by the number of outstanding shares.

In some cases, a company may have a situation where the amount of cash and cash equivalents reported on the balance sheet exceeds its market capitalization and, in this article, we are going to cover those companies along with the share price trading under Rs 50.

Company Name CMP Rs. Cash Rs.Cr.  Mar Cap Rs.Cr.
GMR Power & Urban 17.8 1,103.9 1,072.6
GVK Power Infrastructure 2.7 509.6 429.5
Unitech 1.5 446.1 387.2
IL&FS Engineering & Construction 11.2 330.9 146.4
IL&FS Transportation Network 3.3 299.8 106.9
Hindustan National Glass & Industries 12.8 224.9 114.3
Hindustan Organics Chemical 27.5 198.1 184.7
Madhucon Projects 5.7 82.4 41.7
Addi Industries 32.8 62.3 35.4
ARSS Infra 19.8 53.1 45.0
Punjab Communications 30.8 43.9 37.0
Transchem 22.0 34.5 26.9
Hindustan Fluoro Carbon 9.7 30.8 19.0
Viceroy Hotels 2.7 23.5 11.5
Mahaan Foods 32.5 17.8 11.4
Premier 2.9 16.6 8.7
Samyak International 18.8 13.3 11.8
Metalyst Forgings 2.8 12.9 12.0
United Interactive 46.0 12.1 8.4
Hindustan Appliances 6.9 8.8 6.9
Yogi Infra Project 3.6 8.2 6.0
Purple Entertainment 3.8 7.7 3.3
NCC Blue Water Projects 4.9 6.9 3.8
KMF Builders & Developers 4.4 6.6 5.4
Taparia Tools 11.6 6.6 3.5
SAB Events & Governance Now Media 4.1 6.1 4.3
Chemo Pharma Laboratory 36.0 6.1 5.4
IMP Powers 3.7 5.8 3.2
Lakshi Precision Screw 4.6 5.2 5.0
Galada Power & Telecommunications 2.0 4.5 1.5

It can be an interesting situation when the amount of cash and cash equivalents recorded on a company’s balance sheet surpasses its market capitalisation. Although it is good to have cash in the balance sheet it can be interpreted from another perspective that the market is undervaluing the company due to poor investor sentiment, industry-specific challenges, or a lack of awareness about the company’s potential.

A robust cash position provides financial stability, enabling the company to stand strong during economic downturns, invest in research and development or grab any opportunities. It also offers to meet unforeseen expenses, continue operations during the downturn, or make any strategic acquisitions.

The market may eventually recognize the company’s true value, leading to an increase in market capitalisation. If the company can effectively communicate its growth prospectus and deploy its excess cash in a manner that generates returns, it may attract investors and drive market sentiments. Investors must keep these stocks on their radar.

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