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Britannia Industries Limited

BRITANNIA · Consumer Defensive

About Britannia Industries Limited

Britannia Industries Limited (BRITANNIA) has been publicly traded since 1996, making it a 30-year-old public company. It operates in the Packaged Foods industry within the Consumer Defensive sector. The company is headquartered in Bengaluru, India and employs approximately 5,792 people. With a market capitalization of $1.4 trillion, BRITANNIA is one of the largest publicly traded companies.

Key Statistics

Current Price
₹5,808.50
Market Cap
₹1.40T
52-Week High
₹6,336.00
52-Week Low
₹4,600.00
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods

₹1,000 Invested

1 Year
₹1,239
+24%
3 Years
₹1,361
+36%
5 Years
₹1,818
+82%
10 Years
₹4,453
+345%
Since IPO
₹787,379
+78638%

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Annual Returns

Avg Return
+27.78%
Best Year
1998 (+116.20%)
Worst Year
2001 (-23.30%)
Positive Years
22/30
Year Return Start End
2026 -3.69% ₹6,031.00 ₹5,808.50
2025 +28.29% ₹4,701.14 ₹6,031.00
2024 -9.62% ₹5,201.69 ₹4,701.14
2023 +26.06% ₹4,126.35 ₹5,201.69
2022 +21.51% ₹3,395.82 ₹4,126.35
2021 +2.88% ₹3,300.82 ₹3,395.82
2020 +22.02% ₹2,705.04 ₹3,300.82
2019 -2.25% ₹2,767.27 ₹2,705.04
2018 +32.82% ₹2,083.40 ₹2,767.27
2017 +64.09% ₹1,269.67 ₹2,083.40
2016 -2.01% ₹1,295.75 ₹1,269.67
2015 +62.10% ₹799.36 ₹1,295.75
2014 +102.21% ₹395.31 ₹799.36
2013 +86.79% ₹211.64 ₹395.31
2012 +13.05% ₹187.21 ₹211.64
2011 +9.97% ₹170.24 ₹187.21
2010 +24.64% ₹136.58 ₹170.24
2009 +30.25% ₹104.86 ₹136.58
2008 -9.05% ₹115.30 ₹104.86
2007 +35.92% ₹84.83 ₹115.30
2006 -18.45% ₹104.02 ₹84.83
2005 +50.66% ₹69.04 ₹104.02
2004 +36.15% ₹50.71 ₹69.04
2003 +36.30% ₹37.21 ₹50.71
2002 -14.79% ₹43.66 ₹37.21
2001 -23.30% ₹56.93 ₹43.66
2000 +14.92% ₹49.54 ₹56.93
1999 +21.35% ₹40.82 ₹49.54
1998 +116.20% ₹18.88 ₹40.82
1997 +78.51% ₹10.58 ₹18.88

Valuation

BRITANNIA currently trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 57.8, which is considered high relative to the broader market. The forward P/E of 48.0 suggests analysts expect earnings to be lower in the coming year. The price-to-book ratio stands at 37.5. The price-to-sales ratio is 7.4.

Dividends

Britannia Industries Limited pays a dividend to shareholders with a current yield of 1.29%. This translates to $75.00 per share annually. The payout ratio of 75% indicates moderate dividend coverage.

Risk & Volatility

BRITANNIA has a beta of 0.53, indicating it is less volatile than the overall market. The stock's 52-week range is $4600.00 to $6336.00, and it currently trades in the upper half of its 52-week range.

Analyst Ratings

Based on 34 analyst opinions, BRITANNIA has a consensus "buy" rating. The average price target of $6769.09 suggests 16.5% upside from current levels.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Britannia Industries Limited do?

Britannia Industries Limited is a Packaged Foods company operating in the Consumer Defensive sector. The company is headquartered in Bengaluru, India.

What sector is BRITANNIA in?

BRITANNIA operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically in the Packaged Foods industry.

When did BRITANNIA go public?

Britannia Industries Limited went public in 1996, making it a 30-year-old public company as of 2026.

How much would $1,000 invested in BRITANNIA 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in BRITANNIA five years ago would be worth approximately $1,818 today, representing a 81.8% return.

Does BRITANNIA pay dividends?

Yes, Britannia Industries Limited pays a dividend with a current yield of 1.29%, which is $75.0 per share annually.

What is BRITANNIA's market cap?

Britannia Industries Limited has a market capitalization of $1.4 trillion, classifying it as a mega-cap company.

What is BRITANNIA's P/E ratio?

BRITANNIA has a trailing P/E ratio of 57.8 and a forward P/E of 48.0, which measures how much investors are paying per dollar of earnings.

Is BRITANNIA a buy, hold, or sell?

Based on 34 opinions, BRITANNIA has a consensus "buy" rating. The average price target is $6769.09.

Last updated: 3/14/2026