Centum Electronics Ltd: Intrinsic Value & Share Price Analysis

Share Price and Basic Stock Data

Last Updated: April 16, 2025, 11:16 pm

Market Cap	2,519 Cr.
Current Price	1,711
High / Low	2,400/1,140
Stock P/E
Book Value	152
Dividend Yield	0.35 %
ROCE	10.1 %
ROE	3.65 %
Face Value	10.0
PEG Ratio	0.00

Stock P/E, Current Price, and Intrinsic Value Over Time

Stock P/E Current Price Intrinsic Value

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Competitors of Centum Electronics Ltd

Stock Name ⇩	Market Cap ⇩	Current Price ⇩	High / Low ⇩	Stock P/E ⇩	Book Value ⇩	Dividend Yield ⇩	ROCE ⇩	ROE ⇩	Face Value ⇩
Incap Ltd	47.4 Cr.	92.4	124/55.0	52.7	33.0	1.08 %	6.17 %	4.12 %	10.0
Gujarat Poly Electronics Ltd	79.3 Cr.	92.8	146/71.1	35.1	12.1	0.00 %	10.2 %	26.3 %	10.0
Cosmo Ferrites Ltd	282 Cr.	234	385/141		22.1	0.00 %	5.16 %	5.18 %	10.0
BCC Fuba India Ltd	171 Cr.	111	167/55.4	43.8	13.9	0.00 %	15.4 %	20.8 %	10.0
PG Electroplast Ltd	27,184 Cr.	961	1,055/182	128	40.5	0.02 %	18.7 %	18.9 %	1.00
Industry Average	4,729.75 Cr	988.58		62.61	142.00	0.21%	10.57%	20.37%	7.73

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Quarterly Result

Metric	Dec 2021	Mar 2022	Jun 2022	Sep 2022	Dec 2022	Mar 2023	Jun 2023	Sep 2023	Dec 2023	Mar 2024	Jun 2024	Sep 2024	Dec 2024
Sales	200	233	208	201	197	316	248	248	298	297	246	260	281
Expenses	181	221	197	193	191	266	226	231	269	279	230	240	262
Operating Profit	19	12	11	8	6	50	21	17	29	18	16	20	19
OPM %	9%	5%	5%	4%	3%	16%	9%	7%	10%	6%	6%	8%	7%
Other Income	3	3	3	1	1	3	2	1	1	-1	1	1	-17
Interest	6	7	6	7	7	8	8	9	8	10	8	8	8
Depreciation	12	9	11	11	11	11	11	11	12	12	12	11	11
Profit before tax	4	-2	-3	-8	-10	34	4	-2	11	-5	-3	3	-16
Tax %	15%	176%	-14%	-19%	-5%	24%	64%	115%	32%	46%	27%	111%	20%
Net Profit	4	-6	-3	-7	-10	26	1	-5	7	-7	-4	-0	-19
EPS in Rs	2.73	-4.94	-1.99	-5.32	-7.50	20.02	1.13	-3.54	5.63	-5.35	-2.98	-0.24	-14.96

Last Updated: February 28, 2025, 8:22 pm

Below is a detailed analysis of the quarterly data for Centum Electronics Ltd based on the most recent figures (Dec 2024) and their trends compared to the previous period:

For Sales, as of Dec 2024, the value is 281.00 Cr.. The value appears strong and on an upward trend. It has increased from 260.00 Cr. (Sep 2024) to 281.00 Cr., marking an increase of 21.00 Cr..
For Expenses, as of Dec 2024, the value is 262.00 Cr.. The value appears to be increasing, which may not be favorable. It has increased from 240.00 Cr. (Sep 2024) to 262.00 Cr., marking an increase of 22.00 Cr..
For Operating Profit, as of Dec 2024, the value is 19.00 Cr.. The value appears to be declining and may need further review. It has decreased from 20.00 Cr. (Sep 2024) to 19.00 Cr., marking a decrease of 1.00 Cr..
For OPM %, as of Dec 2024, the value is 7.00%. The value appears to be declining and may need further review. It has decreased from 8.00% (Sep 2024) to 7.00%, marking a decrease of 1.00%.
For Other Income, as of Dec 2024, the value is -17.00 Cr.. The value appears to be declining and may need further review. It has decreased from 1.00 Cr. (Sep 2024) to -17.00 Cr., marking a decrease of 18.00 Cr..
For Interest, as of Dec 2024, the value is 8.00 Cr.. The value remains steady. There is no change compared to the previous period (Sep 2024) which recorded 8.00 Cr..
For Depreciation, as of Dec 2024, the value is 11.00 Cr.. The value remains steady. There is no change compared to the previous period (Sep 2024) which recorded 11.00 Cr..
For Profit before tax, as of Dec 2024, the value is -16.00 Cr.. The value appears to be declining and may need further review. It has decreased from 3.00 Cr. (Sep 2024) to -16.00 Cr., marking a decrease of 19.00 Cr..
For Tax %, as of Dec 2024, the value is 20.00%. The value appears to be improving (decreasing) as expected. It has decreased from 111.00% (Sep 2024) to 20.00%, marking a decrease of 91.00%.
For Net Profit, as of Dec 2024, the value is -19.00 Cr.. The value appears to be declining and may need further review. It has decreased from 0.00 Cr. (Sep 2024) to -19.00 Cr., marking a decrease of 19.00 Cr..
For EPS in Rs, as of Dec 2024, the value is -14.96. The value appears to be declining and may need further review. It has decreased from -0.24 (Sep 2024) to -14.96, marking a decrease of 14.72.

Overall, while many items appear to show a positive trend, any significant downward movement warrant further investigation.

Quarterly Chart

Profit & Loss - Annual Report

Last Updated: March 6, 2025, 4:36 pm

Metric	Mar 2013	Mar 2014	Mar 2015	Mar 2016	Mar 2017	Mar 2018	Mar 2019	Mar 2020	Mar 2021	Mar 2022	Mar 2023	Mar 2024	TTM
Sales	283	425	488	404	692	778	930	883	817	780	923	1,091	1,084
Expenses	247	341	387	354	636	754	848	786	729	710	847	1,005	1,010
Operating Profit	36	84	101	51	56	23	82	97	88	70	76	86	73
OPM %	13%	20%	21%	13%	8%	3%	9%	11%	11%	9%	8%	8%	7%
Other Income	1	1	7	8	32	13	7	5	6	-52	7	2	-15
Interest	6	8	5	7	18	22	35	37	30	26	27	35	33
Depreciation	16	16	17	17	23	28	28	41	45	43	44	45	46
Profit before tax	15	62	87	36	46	-14	27	23	19	-52	12	8	-21
Tax %	35%	28%	31%	28%	19%	7%	-1%	31%	38%	2%	45%	135%
Net Profit	10	44	60	26	37	-15	27	16	12	-53	7	-3	-30
EPS in Rs	7.50	27.90	34.49	20.74	26.93	-14.74	21.91	15.47	13.32	-23.70	7.62	1.38	-23.53
Dividend Payout %	59%	6%	9%	14%	19%	-7%	23%	16%	30%	-11%	53%	434%

Profit & Loss Yearly Chart

YoY Net Profit Growth

Year	2013-2014	2014-2015	2015-2016	2016-2017	2017-2018	2018-2019	2019-2020	2020-2021	2021-2022	2022-2023	2023-2024
YoY Net Profit Growth (%)	340.00%	36.36%	-56.67%	42.31%	-140.54%	280.00%	-40.74%	-25.00%	-541.67%	113.21%	-142.86%
Change in YoY Net Profit Growth (%)	0.00%	-303.64%	-93.03%	98.97%	-182.85%	420.54%	-320.74%	15.74%	-516.67%	654.87%	-256.06%

Centum Electronics Ltd has shown an inconsistent trend in YoY Net Profit Growth (%) in the last 11 years from 2013-2014 to 2023-2024.

Growth

Compounded Sales Growth
10 Years:	10%
5 Years:	3%
3 Years:	10%
TTM:	-2%

Compounded Profit Growth
10 Years:	%
5 Years:	%
3 Years:	%
TTM:	-146%

Stock Price CAGR
10 Years:	9%
5 Years:	42%
3 Years:	54%
1 Year:	-2%

Return on Equity
10 Years:	8%
5 Years:	4%
3 Years:	1%
Last Year:	-4%

Last Updated: Unknown

Balance Sheet

Last Updated: April 13, 2025, 3:54 pm

Month	Mar 2013	Mar 2014	Mar 2015	Mar 2016	Mar 2017	Mar 2018	Mar 2019	Mar 2020	Mar 2021	Mar 2022	Mar 2023	Mar 2024	Sep 2024
Equity Capital	12	12	13	13	13	13	13	13	13	13	13	13	13
Reserves	88	118	156	179	197	177	206	192	210	191	198	190	183
Borrowings	62	53	89	81	279	390	357	372	374	320	308	226	258
Other Liabilities	102	112	169	188	377	493	515	497	381	396	551	634	697
Total Liabilities	264	295	427	461	865	1,073	1,091	1,074	978	920	1,070	1,063	1,151
Fixed Assets	63	75	72	72	250	239	205	256	253	239	220	238	236
CWIP	0	0	0	21	11	27	14	11	19	12	28	10	3
Investments	0	0	0	1	45	14	12	40	49	7	10	8	9
Other Assets	200	220	354	366	559	793	860	766	658	661	812	806	904
Total Assets	264	295	427	461	865	1,073	1,091	1,074	978	920	1,070	1,063	1,151

Below is a detailed analysis of the balance sheet data for Centum Electronics Ltd based on the most recent figures (Sep 2024) and their trends compared to the previous period:

For Equity Capital, as of Sep 2024, the value is ₹13.00 Cr.. The value remains steady. There is no change compared to the previous period (Mar 2024) which recorded 13.00 Cr..
For Reserves, as of Sep 2024, the value is ₹183.00 Cr.. The value appears to be declining and may need further review. It has decreased from 190.00 Cr. (Mar 2024) to ₹183.00 Cr., marking a decrease of 7.00 Cr..
For Borrowings, as of Sep 2024, the value is ₹258.00 Cr.. The value appears to be increasing, which may not be favorable. However, Borrowings exceed Reserves, which may signal higher financial risk. It has increased from 226.00 Cr. (Mar 2024) to ₹258.00 Cr., marking an increase of 32.00 Cr..
For Other Liabilities, as of Sep 2024, the value is ₹697.00 Cr.. The value appears to be increasing, which may not be favorable. It has increased from 634.00 Cr. (Mar 2024) to ₹697.00 Cr., marking an increase of 63.00 Cr..
For Total Liabilities, as of Sep 2024, the value is ₹1,151.00 Cr.. The value appears to be increasing, which may not be favorable. It has increased from 1,063.00 Cr. (Mar 2024) to ₹1,151.00 Cr., marking an increase of 88.00 Cr..
For Fixed Assets, as of Sep 2024, the value is ₹236.00 Cr.. The value appears to be declining and may need further review. It has decreased from 238.00 Cr. (Mar 2024) to ₹236.00 Cr., marking a decrease of 2.00 Cr..
For CWIP, as of Sep 2024, the value is ₹3.00 Cr.. The value appears to be declining and may need further review. It has decreased from 10.00 Cr. (Mar 2024) to ₹3.00 Cr., marking a decrease of 7.00 Cr..
For Investments, as of Sep 2024, the value is ₹9.00 Cr.. The value appears strong and on an upward trend. It has increased from 8.00 Cr. (Mar 2024) to ₹9.00 Cr., marking an increase of 1.00 Cr..
For Other Assets, as of Sep 2024, the value is ₹904.00 Cr.. The value appears strong and on an upward trend. It has increased from 806.00 Cr. (Mar 2024) to ₹904.00 Cr., marking an increase of 98.00 Cr..
For Total Assets, as of Sep 2024, the value is ₹1,151.00 Cr.. The value appears strong and on an upward trend. It has increased from 1,063.00 Cr. (Mar 2024) to ₹1,151.00 Cr., marking an increase of 88.00 Cr..

However, the Borrowings (258.00 Cr.) are higher than the Reserves (₹183.00 Cr.), which may signal higher financial risk.

Overall, while many items appear to show a positive trend, any significant downward movement or items where Borrowings exceed Reserves warrant further investigation.

Reserves and Borrowings Chart

Cash Flow

Month	Mar 2013	Mar 2014	Mar 2015	Mar 2016	Mar 2017	Mar 2018	Mar 2019	Mar 2020	Mar 2021	Mar 2022	Mar 2023	Mar 2024
Cash from Operating Activity +	17	64	28	68	-53	-27	50	109	81	103	71	214
Cash from Investing Activity +	-6	-28	-18	-36	-70	-31	-22	-11	13	-15	-10	-44
Cash from Financing Activity +	-7	-27	22	-25	97	66	-33	-102	-66	-81	-88	-145
Net Cash Flow	3	9	32	6	-26	8	-4	-4	28	7	-27	25

Free Cash Flow

Month	Mar 2013	Mar 2014	Mar 2015	Mar 2016	Mar 2017	Mar 2018	Mar 2019	Mar 2020	Mar 2021	Mar 2022	Mar 2023	Mar 2024
Free Cash Flow	-26.00	31.00	12.00	-30.00	-223.00	-367.00	-275.00	-275.00	-286.00	-250.00	-232.00	-140.00

Free Cash Flow = Income Generated from Operational Activities - Borrowings - Capital Work in Progress (CWIP)

Consistent positive free cash flow is crucial for businesses as it indicates their ability to generate cash from their core operations. It provides financial flexibility, allowing companies to invest in growth opportunities, pay dividends to shareholders, reduce debt, and weather economic downturns more effectively.

Free Cash Flow Chart

Financial Efficiency Indicators

Month	Mar 2013	Mar 2014	Mar 2015	Mar 2016	Mar 2017	Mar 2018	Mar 2019	Mar 2020	Mar 2021	Mar 2022	Mar 2023	Mar 2024
Debtor Days	132	83	83	92	99	113	108	103	96	117	131	76
Inventory Days	138	107	185	223	216	295	225	242	205	272	230	220
Days Payable	102	60	64	114	144	205	138	183	115	138	185	165
Cash Conversion Cycle	167	131	203	202	171	203	195	162	187	251	175	132
Working Capital Days	123	88	113	110	93	142	101	71	95	72	65	41
ROCE %	11%	35%	36%	14%	15%	1%	10%	12%	8%	6%	8%	10%

Financial Efficiency Indicators Chart

Share Holding Pattern

Month	Mar 2022	Jun 2022	Sep 2022	Dec 2022	Mar 2023	Jun 2023	Sep 2023	Dec 2023	Mar 2024	Jun 2024	Sep 2024	Dec 2024
Promoters	58.80%	58.80%	58.80%	58.80%	58.80%	58.80%	58.80%	58.79%	58.79%	58.75%	58.75%	58.75%
FIIs	0.00%	0.00%	0.05%	0.03%	0.08%	0.11%	0.48%	0.38%	0.37%	0.37%	0.38%	1.03%
DIIs	6.04%	6.06%	6.82%	6.17%	6.34%	7.66%	7.93%	7.25%	7.69%	8.13%	8.53%	8.06%
Public	35.16%	35.14%	34.32%	34.99%	34.78%	33.42%	32.78%	33.57%	33.15%	32.76%	32.35%	32.16%
No. of Shareholders	8,780	8,636	8,743	9,344	10,249	12,647	25,928	25,466	23,497	24,013	23,415	18,255

Shareholding Pattern Chart

No. of Shareholders

Mutual Fund Holdings

Fund Name	No of Shares	AUM (%)	Amount Invested (Cr)	Previous Number of Shares	Previous Date	Percentage Change
HDFC Multi Cap Fund	536,211	0.88	77.56	N/A	N/A	N/A
HDFC Infrastructure Fund - Regular Plan	62,899	0.99	9.1	62,899	2025-04-14	0%

ROCE Trend

EPS Trend

Key Financial Ratios

Month	Mar 24	Mar 23	Mar 22	Mar 21	Mar 20
FaceValue	10.00	10.00	10.00	10.00	10.00
Basic EPS (Rs.)	1.38	7.62	-23.70	13.31	15.47
Diluted EPS (Rs.)	1.38	7.55	-23.70	13.30	15.45
Cash EPS (Rs.)	32.99	38.24	-4.42	45.33	44.99
Book Value[Excl.RevalReserv]/Share (Rs.)	152.63	158.37	154.07	186.36	178.47
Book Value[Incl.RevalReserv]/Share (Rs.)	152.63	158.37	154.07	186.36	178.47
Revenue From Operations / Share (Rs.)	848.11	717.96	607.88	635.92	688.26
PBDIT / Share (Rs.)	71.90	63.69	63.85	73.98	87.99
PBIT / Share (Rs.)	36.77	29.67	30.32	38.82	55.87
PBT / Share (Rs.)	6.11	8.45	-36.96	15.91	19.13
Net Profit / Share (Rs.)	-2.14	4.23	-37.94	10.17	12.87
NP After MI And SOA / Share (Rs.)	1.38	7.62	-23.70	13.31	15.47
PBDIT Margin (%)	8.47	8.87	10.50	11.63	12.78
PBIT Margin (%)	4.33	4.13	4.98	6.10	8.11
PBT Margin (%)	0.72	1.17	-6.08	2.50	2.77
Net Profit Margin (%)	-0.25	0.58	-6.24	1.59	1.86
NP After MI And SOA Margin (%)	0.16	1.06	-3.89	2.09	2.24
Return on Networth / Equity (%)	0.87	4.65	-14.97	7.69	9.71
Return on Capital Employeed (%)	13.22	11.63	11.62	12.18	20.10
Return On Assets (%)	0.16	0.91	-3.30	1.74	1.84
Long Term Debt / Equity (X)	0.21	0.27	0.39	0.48	0.33
Total Debt / Equity (X)	0.85	1.25	1.34	1.29	1.33
Asset Turnover Ratio (%)	1.02	0.61	0.45	0.52	0.56
Current Ratio (X)	1.08	0.99	1.02	1.09	0.97
Quick Ratio (X)	0.62	0.64	0.63	0.74	0.64
Inventory Turnover Ratio (X)	1.88	1.38	1.05	1.14	1.25
Dividend Payout Ratio (NP) (%)	508.22	32.81	-8.43	33.79	25.85
Dividend Payout Ratio (CP) (%)	19.17	6.00	20.37	9.28	8.40
Earning Retention Ratio (%)	-408.22	67.19	108.43	66.21	74.15
Cash Earning Retention Ratio (%)	80.83	94.00	79.63	90.72	91.60
Interest Coverage Ratio (X)	2.68	3.00	3.12	3.23	3.08
Interest Coverage Ratio (Post Tax) (X)	1.06	1.20	1.44	1.44	1.75
Enterprise Value (Cr.)	2260.16	1124.81	784.22	733.16	582.87
EV / Net Operating Revenue (X)	2.07	1.22	1.00	0.89	0.65
EV / EBITDA (X)	24.39	13.71	9.53	7.69	5.14
MarketCap / Net Operating Revenue (X)	1.98	0.98	0.73	0.59	0.34
Retention Ratios (%)	-408.22	67.18	108.43	66.20	74.14
Price / BV (X)	10.65	4.32	2.82	2.19	1.51
Price / Net Operating Revenue (X)	1.98	0.98	0.73	0.59	0.34
EarningsYield	0.00	0.01	-0.05	0.03	0.06

After reviewing the key financial ratios for Centum Electronics Ltd, here is a detailed analysis based on the latest available data and recent trends:

For FaceValue, as of Mar 24, the value is 10.00. This value is within the healthy range. There is no change compared to the previous period (Mar 23) which recorded 10.00.
For Basic EPS (Rs.), as of Mar 24, the value is 1.38. This value is below the healthy minimum of 5. It has decreased from 7.62 (Mar 23) to 1.38, marking a decrease of 6.24.
For Diluted EPS (Rs.), as of Mar 24, the value is 1.38. This value is below the healthy minimum of 5. It has decreased from 7.55 (Mar 23) to 1.38, marking a decrease of 6.17.
For Cash EPS (Rs.), as of Mar 24, the value is 32.99. This value is within the healthy range. It has decreased from 38.24 (Mar 23) to 32.99, marking a decrease of 5.25.
For Book Value[Excl.RevalReserv]/Share (Rs.), as of Mar 24, the value is 152.63. It has decreased from 158.37 (Mar 23) to 152.63, marking a decrease of 5.74.
For Book Value[Incl.RevalReserv]/Share (Rs.), as of Mar 24, the value is 152.63. It has decreased from 158.37 (Mar 23) to 152.63, marking a decrease of 5.74.
For Revenue From Operations / Share (Rs.), as of Mar 24, the value is 848.11. It has increased from 717.96 (Mar 23) to 848.11, marking an increase of 130.15.
For PBDIT / Share (Rs.), as of Mar 24, the value is 71.90. This value is within the healthy range. It has increased from 63.69 (Mar 23) to 71.90, marking an increase of 8.21.
For PBIT / Share (Rs.), as of Mar 24, the value is 36.77. This value is within the healthy range. It has increased from 29.67 (Mar 23) to 36.77, marking an increase of 7.10.
For PBT / Share (Rs.), as of Mar 24, the value is 6.11. This value is within the healthy range. It has decreased from 8.45 (Mar 23) to 6.11, marking a decrease of 2.34.
For Net Profit / Share (Rs.), as of Mar 24, the value is -2.14. This value is below the healthy minimum of 2. It has decreased from 4.23 (Mar 23) to -2.14, marking a decrease of 6.37.
For NP After MI And SOA / Share (Rs.), as of Mar 24, the value is 1.38. This value is below the healthy minimum of 2. It has decreased from 7.62 (Mar 23) to 1.38, marking a decrease of 6.24.
For PBDIT Margin (%), as of Mar 24, the value is 8.47. This value is below the healthy minimum of 10. It has decreased from 8.87 (Mar 23) to 8.47, marking a decrease of 0.40.
For PBIT Margin (%), as of Mar 24, the value is 4.33. This value is below the healthy minimum of 10. It has increased from 4.13 (Mar 23) to 4.33, marking an increase of 0.20.
For PBT Margin (%), as of Mar 24, the value is 0.72. This value is below the healthy minimum of 10. It has decreased from 1.17 (Mar 23) to 0.72, marking a decrease of 0.45.
For Net Profit Margin (%), as of Mar 24, the value is -0.25. This value is below the healthy minimum of 5. It has decreased from 0.58 (Mar 23) to -0.25, marking a decrease of 0.83.
For NP After MI And SOA Margin (%), as of Mar 24, the value is 0.16. This value is below the healthy minimum of 8. It has decreased from 1.06 (Mar 23) to 0.16, marking a decrease of 0.90.
For Return on Networth / Equity (%), as of Mar 24, the value is 0.87. This value is below the healthy minimum of 15. It has decreased from 4.65 (Mar 23) to 0.87, marking a decrease of 3.78.
For Return on Capital Employeed (%), as of Mar 24, the value is 13.22. This value is within the healthy range. It has increased from 11.63 (Mar 23) to 13.22, marking an increase of 1.59.
For Return On Assets (%), as of Mar 24, the value is 0.16. This value is below the healthy minimum of 5. It has decreased from 0.91 (Mar 23) to 0.16, marking a decrease of 0.75.
For Long Term Debt / Equity (X), as of Mar 24, the value is 0.21. This value is within the healthy range. It has decreased from 0.27 (Mar 23) to 0.21, marking a decrease of 0.06.
For Total Debt / Equity (X), as of Mar 24, the value is 0.85. This value is within the healthy range. It has decreased from 1.25 (Mar 23) to 0.85, marking a decrease of 0.40.
For Asset Turnover Ratio (%), as of Mar 24, the value is 1.02. It has increased from 0.61 (Mar 23) to 1.02, marking an increase of 0.41.
For Current Ratio (X), as of Mar 24, the value is 1.08. This value is below the healthy minimum of 1.5. It has increased from 0.99 (Mar 23) to 1.08, marking an increase of 0.09.
For Quick Ratio (X), as of Mar 24, the value is 0.62. This value is below the healthy minimum of 1. It has decreased from 0.64 (Mar 23) to 0.62, marking a decrease of 0.02.
For Inventory Turnover Ratio (X), as of Mar 24, the value is 1.88. This value is below the healthy minimum of 4. It has increased from 1.38 (Mar 23) to 1.88, marking an increase of 0.50.
For Dividend Payout Ratio (NP) (%), as of Mar 24, the value is 508.22. This value exceeds the healthy maximum of 50. It has increased from 32.81 (Mar 23) to 508.22, marking an increase of 475.41.
For Dividend Payout Ratio (CP) (%), as of Mar 24, the value is 19.17. This value is below the healthy minimum of 20. It has increased from 6.00 (Mar 23) to 19.17, marking an increase of 13.17.
For Earning Retention Ratio (%), as of Mar 24, the value is -408.22. This value is below the healthy minimum of 40. It has decreased from 67.19 (Mar 23) to -408.22, marking a decrease of 475.41.
For Cash Earning Retention Ratio (%), as of Mar 24, the value is 80.83. This value exceeds the healthy maximum of 70. It has decreased from 94.00 (Mar 23) to 80.83, marking a decrease of 13.17.
For Interest Coverage Ratio (X), as of Mar 24, the value is 2.68. This value is below the healthy minimum of 3. It has decreased from 3.00 (Mar 23) to 2.68, marking a decrease of 0.32.
For Interest Coverage Ratio (Post Tax) (X), as of Mar 24, the value is 1.06. This value is below the healthy minimum of 3. It has decreased from 1.20 (Mar 23) to 1.06, marking a decrease of 0.14.
For Enterprise Value (Cr.), as of Mar 24, the value is 2,260.16. It has increased from 1,124.81 (Mar 23) to 2,260.16, marking an increase of 1,135.35.
For EV / Net Operating Revenue (X), as of Mar 24, the value is 2.07. This value is within the healthy range. It has increased from 1.22 (Mar 23) to 2.07, marking an increase of 0.85.
For EV / EBITDA (X), as of Mar 24, the value is 24.39. This value exceeds the healthy maximum of 15. It has increased from 13.71 (Mar 23) to 24.39, marking an increase of 10.68.
For MarketCap / Net Operating Revenue (X), as of Mar 24, the value is 1.98. This value is within the healthy range. It has increased from 0.98 (Mar 23) to 1.98, marking an increase of 1.00.
For Retention Ratios (%), as of Mar 24, the value is -408.22. This value is below the healthy minimum of 30. It has decreased from 67.18 (Mar 23) to -408.22, marking a decrease of 475.40.
For Price / BV (X), as of Mar 24, the value is 10.65. This value exceeds the healthy maximum of 3. It has increased from 4.32 (Mar 23) to 10.65, marking an increase of 6.33.
For Price / Net Operating Revenue (X), as of Mar 24, the value is 1.98. This value is within the healthy range. It has increased from 0.98 (Mar 23) to 1.98, marking an increase of 1.00.
For EarningsYield, as of Mar 24, the value is 0.00. This value is below the healthy minimum of 5. It has decreased from 0.01 (Mar 23) to 0.00, marking a decrease of 0.01.

Overall, while many metrics show healthy performance, any figures highlighted in red or significant downward trends warrant further investigation.

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Fair Value

Fair Value of Centum Electronics Ltd as of April 17, 2025 is: 66.81

Calculation basis:

Fair value = P/E Ratio * (Return on Equity / 100) * Book Value * (1 + Dividend Yield / 100)
P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings Ratio): Represents the price of the stock relative to its earnings per share. A higher P/E ratio indicates that investors are willing to pay a higher price for the stock.
Return on Equity (ROE): Measures a company's profitability relative to its shareholder equity. It showcases the company's ability to generate profits using the investment made by its shareholders, offering valuable insight into its operational efficiency and financial performance.
Book Value: Represents the net asset value of the company per share. It is calculated as the total assets minus intangible assets and liabilities, divided by the number of outstanding shares.
Dividend Yield: The ratio of the annual dividend per share to the current market price per share. It offers valuable insights into the profitability of an investment through dividends.

This formula allows us to gauge the fair value of the stock by analyzing its fundamental indicators.

As of April 17, 2025, Centum Electronics Ltd is Overvalued by 96.10% compared to the current share price 1,711.00

Default values used*: Default value of 15 for Stock P/E is used

Intrinsic Value of Centum Electronics Ltd as of April 17, 2025 is: 32.30

Calculation basis:

Intrinsic value = P/E Ratio * (Return on Equity / 100) * Book Value * (1 + Dividend Yield / 100) * (1 + EPS CAGR for Last 5 Years)
P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings Ratio): Represents the price of the stock relative to its earnings per share. A higher P/E ratio indicates that investors are willing to pay a higher price for the stock.
Return on Equity (ROE): Measures a company's profitability relative to its shareholder equity. It showcases the company's ability to generate profits using the investment made by its shareholders, offering valuable insight into its operational efficiency and financial performance.
Book Value: Represents the net asset value of the company per share. It is calculated as the total assets minus intangible assets and liabilities, divided by the number of outstanding shares.
Dividend Yield: The ratio of the annual dividend per share to the current market price per share. It offers valuable insights into the profitability of an investment through dividends.
EPS CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate): Represents the geometric mean growth rate of earnings per share over the last 5 years. It provides insight into the historical growth trajectory of the company's earnings.

This formula allows us to gauge the intrinsic value of the stock by analyzing its fundamental indicators along with EPS growth.

As of April 17, 2025, Centum Electronics Ltd is Overvalued by 98.11% compared to the current share price 1,711.00

Default values used*: Default value of 15 for Stock P/E is used

Last 5 Year EPS CAGR: -51.65%

*Investments are subject to market risks

Strength and Weakness

Strength	Weakness
The company has shown consistent growth in sales (569.62 cr) and profit (19.08 cr) over the years.	The stock has a low average ROCE of 13.83%, which may not be favorable. The stock has a high average Working Capital Days of 92.83, which may not be favorable. The stock has a high average Cash Conversion Cycle of 181.58, which may not be favorable. The company has higher borrowings (243.77) compared to reserves (175.77), which may suggest financial risk.

Stock Analysis

Considering all of the following key financial indicators, prospective investors are encouraged to conduct thorough research and seek professional guidance before considering any investment in Centum Electronics Ltd:
1. Net Profit Margin: -0.25%
  - Net Profit Margin: This metric indicates the percentage of profit a company makes from its total revenue. A higher net profit margin is generally desirable as it reflects better profitability.
2. ROCE: 13.22% (Industry Average ROCE: 10.57%)
  - ROCE (Return on Capital Employed): ROCE measures a company's profitability and the efficiency with which its capital is employed. A higher ROCE indicates efficient use of capital.
3. ROE%: 0.87% (Industry Average ROE: 20.37%)
  - ROE (Return on Equity): ROE measures a company's profitability relative to shareholders' equity. A higher ROE indicates efficient use of shareholders' funds.
4. Interest Coverage Ratio (Post Tax): 1.06
  - Interest Coverage Ratio: The interest coverage ratio measures a company's ability to cover its interest payments on outstanding debt. A ratio greater than 2 is generally considered healthy as it indicates the company can meet its interest obligations comfortably.
5. Quick Ratio: 0.62
  - Quick Ratio: The quick ratio assesses a company's ability to cover its short-term liabilities with its most liquid assets. A ratio higher than 1 suggests the company can meet its short-term obligations without relying heavily on inventory.
6. Stock P/E: 0 (Industry average Stock P/E: 62.61)
  - Stock P/E (Price-to-Earnings) Ratio: The P/E ratio compares a company's current share price to its earnings per share. A lower P/E ratio relative to industry peers or historical values may indicate that the stock is undervalued.
7. Total Debt / Equity: 0.85
  - Total Debt / Equity: This ratio measures a company's financial leverage by comparing its total debt to its total equity. A lower ratio indicates lower financial risk and greater financial stability.
The current analysis is available for review. It's important to conduct thorough research and consider consulting with financial professionals before making any investment decisions.
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About the Company - Qualitative Analysis

Centum Electronics Ltd. is a Public Limited Listed company incorporated on 08/01/1993 and has its registered office in the State of Karnataka, India. Company's Corporate Identification Number(CIN) is L85110KA1993PLC013869 and registration number is 013869. Currently Company is involved in the business activities of Manufacture of bare printed circuit boards, loading of components onto printed circuit boards; manufacture of interface cards (e.g. sound, video, controllers, network, modems). Company's Total Operating Revenue is Rs. 634.83 Cr. and Equity Capital is Rs. 12.89 Cr. for the Year ended 31/03/2024.

INDUSTRY	ADDRESS	CONTACT
Electronics - Equipment/Components	No. 44, KHB Industrial Area, Bengaluru Karnataka 560106	investors@centumelectronics.com http://www.centumelectronics.com

Management
Name	Position Held
Mr. Apparao V Mallavarapu	Chairman & Managing Director
Mr. Nikhil Mallavarapu	Whole Time Director
Ms. Kavitha Dutt Chitturi	Independent Director
Mr. Pranav Kumar N Patel	Independent Director
Mr. P Thiruvengadam	Independent Director
Mr. Rajiv C Mody	Independent Director
Mr. Manoj Nagrath	Independent Director
Mr. Tarun Sawhney	Independent Director
Ms. Tanya Mallavarapu	Director

FAQ

What is the intrinsic value of Centum Electronics Ltd?

Centum Electronics Ltd's intrinsic value (as of 17 April 2025) is ₹66.81 — 96.10% lower the current market price of 1,711.00, indicating overvalued. Calculated using the PE ratio method, this valuation considers the company's 2,519 Cr. market cap, FY2025-2026 high/low of ₹2,400/1,140, reserves of 183 Cr, and liabilities of 1,151 Cr.

What is the Market Cap of Centum Electronics Ltd?

The Market Cap of Centum Electronics Ltd is 2,519 Cr..

What is the current Stock Price of Centum Electronics Ltd as on 17 April 2025?

The current stock price of Centum Electronics Ltd as on 17 April 2025 is 1,711.

What is the High / Low of Centum Electronics Ltd stocks in FY 2025-2026?

In FY 2025-2026, the High / Low of Centum Electronics Ltd stocks is ₹2,400/1,140.

What is the Stock P/E of Centum Electronics Ltd?

The Stock P/E of Centum Electronics Ltd is .

What is the Book Value of Centum Electronics Ltd?

The Book Value of Centum Electronics Ltd is 152.

What is the Dividend Yield of Centum Electronics Ltd?

The Dividend Yield of Centum Electronics Ltd is 0.35 %.

What is the ROCE of Centum Electronics Ltd?

The ROCE of Centum Electronics Ltd is 10.1 %.

What is the ROE of Centum Electronics Ltd?

The ROE of Centum Electronics Ltd is 3.65 %.

What is the Face Value of Centum Electronics Ltd?

The Face Value of Centum Electronics Ltd is 10.0.