GENERAL21 Sept 2026
Adani Total Gas: Why investor preference for the stock is intriguing | Stock Market News
Adani Total Gas shares jumped nearly 13% to ₹660.7 on Friday, then slipped 3% on Monday. The city gas distributor's market value of about ₹70,000 crore stays far above peers Indraprastha Gas (IGL) and Mahanagar Gas (MGL), though its FY26 net profit of ₹656 crore is much smaller. Investors are paying a premium for its wider, less-penetrated network. Check valuations carefully before buying.
Key Statutory Highlights
- ATGL's market value of about ₹70,000 crore is much higher than IGL's almost ₹20,800 crore and MGL's almost ₹10,600 crore.
- ATGL's FY26 consolidated net profit was ₹656 crore, below IGL's ₹1,390 crore and MGL's ₹850 crore.
- ATGL's blended gas cost in Q1FY27 was ₹48 per scm, higher than IGL's ₹43 and MGL's ₹40.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you hold city gas shares, compare each company's profit trend and valuation before adding more, and consider spreading your bets across relatively cheaper sector peers instead of chasing one stock.
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