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Growth vs sustainable rate: what it means and how to read it
Actual growth ÷ sustainable growth rate. Above 1 means the company is growing faster than its own profits can pay for.
What is Growth vs sustainable rate?
Actual growth ÷ sustainable growth rate. Above 1 means the company is growing faster than its own profits can pay for.
A worked example
A company that can fund 12% growth from its own profits and is growing 24% shows 2.0. The difference must come from new debt or new shares.
Why does Growth vs sustainable rate matter?
Fast growth that needs outside money brings new debt or new shares.
How do you read Growth vs sustainable rate?
Around or below 1 is self-funded. Well above 1 needs checking.
Neither high nor low is good by itself; it depends on the business.
What is a typical Growth vs sustainable rate in India today?
The median across the 4007 listed companies that report it, as of 12 Oct 2026. Half sit above each figure and half below.
By company size
Median
Large Cap · 96 companies1.25
Mid Cap · 141 companies1.30
Small Cap · 3770 companies1.39
By industry
Median, largest industries first
Private Sector Bank · 201.73
Pharmaceuticals · 1561.19
Computers - Software & Consulting · 531.33
Refineries & Marketing · 8-0.03
Public Sector Bank · 121.33
Non Banking Financial Company (NBFC) · 632.48
Power Generation · 230.88
Auto Components & Equipments · 1041.22
Heavy Electrical Equipment · 391.55
Cement & Cement Products · 220.57
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