About GAIL (India) Limited
GAIL (India) Limited (GAIL) has been publicly traded since 1997, making it a 29-year-old public company. It operates in the Utilities - Regulated Gas industry within the Utilities sector. The company is headquartered in New Delhi, India and employs approximately 5,010 people. With a market capitalization of $972 billion, GAIL is one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- ₹147.78
- Market Cap
- ₹971.67B
- 52-Week High
- ₹202.79
- 52-Week Low
- ₹144.67
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Utilities - Regulated Gas
₹1,000 Invested
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Annual Returns
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -11.49% | ₹166.96 | ₹147.78 |
| 2025 | -5.91% | ₹177.44 | ₹166.96 |
| 2024 | +21.50% | ₹146.04 | ₹177.44 |
| 2023 | +75.15% | ₹83.38 | ₹146.04 |
| 2022 | +16.12% | ₹71.81 | ₹83.38 |
| 2021 | +12.19% | ₹64.01 | ₹71.81 |
| 2020 | +7.43% | ₹59.58 | ₹64.01 |
| 2019 | -31.00% | ₹86.35 | ₹59.58 |
| 2018 | -1.91% | ₹88.03 | ₹86.35 |
| 2017 | +55.49% | ₹56.62 | ₹88.03 |
| 2016 | +18.87% | ₹47.63 | ₹56.62 |
| 2015 | -14.77% | ₹55.88 | ₹47.63 |
| 2014 | +33.42% | ₹41.88 | ₹55.88 |
| 2013 | -1.07% | ₹42.33 | ₹41.88 |
| 2012 | -4.80% | ₹44.47 | ₹42.33 |
| 2011 | -24.20% | ₹58.67 | ₹44.47 |
| 2010 | +26.00% | ₹46.56 | ₹58.67 |
| 2009 | +107.47% | ₹22.44 | ₹46.56 |
| 2008 | -42.22% | ₹38.84 | ₹22.44 |
| 2007 | +112.84% | ₹18.25 | ₹38.84 |
| 2006 | +4.15% | ₹17.52 | ₹18.25 |
| 2005 | +17.00% | ₹14.98 | ₹17.52 |
| 2004 | -6.15% | ₹15.96 | ₹14.98 |
| 2003 | +297.49% | ₹4.01 | ₹15.96 |
| 2002 | +19.21% | ₹3.37 | ₹4.01 |
| 2001 | +5.33% | ₹3.20 | ₹3.37 |
| 2000 | -11.43% | ₹3.61 | ₹3.20 |
| 1999 | -16.73% | ₹4.34 | ₹3.61 |
| 1998 | -29.79% | ₹6.17 | ₹4.34 |
Valuation
GAIL currently trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 11.3, which is considered low relative to the broader market. The forward P/E of 8.8 suggests analysts expect earnings to be lower in the coming year. The price-to-book ratio stands at 1.1. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.7.
Dividends
GAIL (India) Limited pays a dividend to shareholders with a current yield of 8.46%. This translates to $12.50 per share annually. The payout ratio of 57% indicates sustainable dividend coverage.
Risk & Volatility
GAIL has a beta of 0.37, indicating it is less volatile than the overall market. The stock's 52-week range is $144.67 to $202.79, and it currently trades near its 52-week low.
Analyst Ratings
Based on 31 analyst opinions, GAIL has a consensus "buy" rating. The average price target of $195.19 suggests 32.1% upside from current levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does GAIL (India) Limited do? ▼
GAIL (India) Limited is a Utilities - Regulated Gas company operating in the Utilities sector. The company is headquartered in New Delhi, India.
What sector is GAIL in? ▼
GAIL operates in the Utilities sector, specifically in the Utilities - Regulated Gas industry.
When did GAIL go public? ▼
GAIL (India) Limited went public in 1997, making it a 29-year-old public company as of 2026.
How much would $1,000 invested in GAIL 5 years ago be worth today? ▼
A $1,000 investment in GAIL five years ago would be worth approximately $2,131 today, representing a 113.1% return.
Does GAIL pay dividends? ▼
Yes, GAIL (India) Limited pays a dividend with a current yield of 8.46%, which is $12.5 per share annually.
What is GAIL's market cap? ▼
GAIL (India) Limited has a market capitalization of $972 billion, classifying it as a mega-cap company.
What is GAIL's P/E ratio? ▼
GAIL has a trailing P/E ratio of 11.3 and a forward P/E of 8.8, which measures how much investors are paying per dollar of earnings.
Is GAIL a buy, hold, or sell? ▼
Based on 31 opinions, GAIL has a consensus "buy" rating. The average price target is $195.19.
Last updated: 3/14/2026