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Centum Electronics

CENTUM NSE
₹4,255.60 +101.20 (+2.44%)
P/E
127.57
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Close 4 Nov 2026 ₹4,255.60 +1,867.80 +78.2% 1Y
Start ₹2,387.80

Key Fundamentals

MicrocapAerospace & DefenseCapital Goods

Price-based figures as of · EPS basis: Consolidated · TTM

ROCE
25.50%
Debt to Equity
0.36
EPS (TTM)
₹33.36
Book Value
₹232.51
Market Cap
—
P/E (TTM)
127.57
P/B
18.30
ROE
−12.50%
Dividend Yield
0.12%
EBITDA
₹151 Cr
52W High
₹4,999.50
52W Low
₹2,044.20
Day Range
₹4,151.10 – ₹4,356.50
Volume
53,598

Peer Comparison

Industrials › Capital Goods › Industrial Products › Aerospace & Defense

Centum Electronics peer comparison
Hindustan Aeronautics
₹5,079.1036.44₹3,35,230 Cr8.280.91%24.00%32.00%₹33,785 Cr₹9,322 Cr
Bharat Electronics
₹398.0045.49₹2,84,935 Cr11.080.66%27.40%36.40%₹30,253 Cr₹6,401 Cr
Bharat Dynamics
₹1,075.0075.65₹37,987 Cr9.290.48%10.20%13.90%₹2,766 Cr₹521 Cr
Garden Reach Shipbuilders
₹2,143.4030.66₹24,395 Cr9.350.92%31.60%42.80%₹7,507 Cr₹801 Cr
Data Patterns
₹4,078.0085.21₹22,179 Cr13.150.25%15.20%21.90%₹941 Cr₹267 Cr
Sigma Advanced System
₹938.70103.38₹17,375 Cr18.900.00%−4.03%11.70%₹861 Cr₹166 Cr
Aequs
₹219.59—₹14,236 Cr10.570.00%−9.96%1.69%₹1,370 Cr−₹171 Cr
Centum Electronics (this company)
₹4,255.60127.57₹6,240 Cr18.300.12%−12.50%25.50%₹1,059 Cr₹50 Cr
Median 8 companies₹1,609.2075.65₹23,287 Cr10.830.37%12.70%23.70%₹2,068 Cr₹394 Cr

Comparable companies in the same industry. Market cap, P/E and P/B use the latest price; other metrics are as reported in filings. A dash means the figure is not published for that company.

Tapetide Score

Data-driven rating, 0–100, as of . How it works →

Overall score

41 Weak

Data confidence 100/100

Category scores

Quality
38
Weak
Returns, margins, earnings quality 22% weight
Valuation
19
Poor
Cheap vs sector & own history 24% weight
Growth
32
Poor
Sales & profit trajectory 9% weight
Financial Health
30
Poor
Solvency, leverage, coverage 9% weight
Momentum
75
Strong
Trend strength, vol-adjusted 12% weight
Ownership
62
Good
FII/DII/promoter flows 24% weight

The Tapetide Score is data analysis, not investment advice. Tapetide is not a SEBI-registered research analyst or investment adviser.

Key Insights

Strengths

2
  • Company has reduced debt.
  • Company has been maintaining a healthy dividend payout of 259%

Weaknesses

4
  • Stock is trading at 16.4 times its book value
  • The company has delivered a poor sales growth of 3.11% over past five years.
  • Company has a low return on equity of 0.55% over last 3 years.
  • Promoter holding has decreased over last 3 years: -12.0%

Technical Indicators

Technical signals: verdict and indicator counts
GroupSignalBearishNeutralBullish
OverallStrong Bullish3412
OscillatorsBearish342
Moving AveragesStrong Bullish0010

Key readings

RSI (14)
55.64
Neutral
MACD (12,26,9)
−29.69
Bullish
SMA (50)
4,126.24
Bullish
SMA (200)
3,324.42
Bullish

As of

Analyst Rating

Based on 2 analysts
BUY100%

2 of 2 analysts rate Buy, 0 Hold, 0 Sell.

As of

BUY
2
100%
HOLD
0
0%
SELL
0
0%

Growth Rate

From the financial statements below. 10Y, 5Y, 3Y: compound annual growth to Mar 2026; 1Y: fiscal year to Mar 2026 against Mar 2025; TTM: four quarters to Jun 2026 against Jun 2025.

Revenue

Revenue growth by window
10Y+8.96%
5Y+3.13%
3Y+1.07%
1Y+28.78%
TTM+8.07%

Net profit

Net profit growth by window
10YTurned to loss
5YTurned to loss
3YTurned to loss
1YLoss widened by ₹50 Cr
TTM+525.00%

Operating cash flow

Operating cash flow growth by window
10Y−1.24%
5Y−5.83%
3Y−5.46%
1YTurned positive
TTM—

TTM: Reported once a year, so there is no trailing-twelve-month figure.

Operating margin· change in pp

Operating margin growth by window
10Y+1.55 pp
5Y+3.40 pp
3Y+5.94 pp
1Y+0.79 pp
TTM−0.55 pp

Revenue by year

Revenue by year, ₹ crore
Mar 2017₹692 Cr
Mar 2018₹778 Cr
Mar 2019₹930 Cr
Mar 2020₹883 Cr
Mar 2021₹817 Cr
Mar 2022₹780 Cr
Mar 2023₹923 Cr
Mar 2024₹1,091 Cr
Mar 2025₹740 Cr
Mar 2026₹953 Cr

Net profit by year

Net profit by year, ₹ crore
Mar 2017₹37.00 Cr
Mar 2018−₹15.00 Cr
Mar 2019₹27.00 Cr
Mar 2020₹16.00 Cr
Mar 2021₹12.00 Cr
Mar 2022−₹53.00 Cr
Mar 2023₹7.00 Cr
Mar 2024−₹3.00 Cr
Mar 2025−₹2.00 Cr
Mar 2026−₹52.00 Cr

Analyst Forecasts

Forecast For
Sep 26 consensus · EBITDA
₹30.50 Cr −74.5% vs Jun 26
Reported High Mean Low

AI Analysis — Bull vs Bear

Generated 6 Jul 2026
AI opinion · based on fundamentals
Risk high

Centum Electronics Ltd trades at a market cap of ₹5,404 Cr with a negative trailing PE of -103.5x and a price-to-book of 15.6x. The company has shown strong profit CAGR of 117% over 3 years and 42% over 5 years, but TTM sales have declined 18% and the stock's valuation remains stretched relative to its book value and historical sales growth of just 3% over five years.

Bull Case 7
  • Compounded profit growth of 117% over 3 years and 42% over 5 years indicates a significant improvement in earnings trajectory
  • Last year ROE surged to 27%, a sharp jump from the 3-year average of 10% and 5-year average of 8%, signaling improving capital efficiency
  • Company has reduced debt, strengthening the balance sheet and lowering financial risk
  • Healthy dividend payout ratio of 260% demonstrates management's commitment to returning capital to shareholders
  • Stock CAGR of 54% over 1 year and 40% over 3 years reflects strong market confidence and momentum
  • 10-year compounded sales growth of 9% shows the company has a track record of long-term revenue expansion despite recent weakness
  • TTM profit growth of 1153% indicates a dramatic turnaround from a low or loss-making base in the prior period
Bear Case 7
  • TTM sales declined 18%, indicating near-term revenue contraction and potential demand or execution challenges
  • 5-year compounded sales growth of only 3% suggests structural difficulty in scaling the top line
  • Trailing PE of -103.5x reflects current-period losses despite reported profit growth, raising earnings quality questions
  • Promoter holding has decreased by 11.9% over last 3 years, which may signal reduced insider confidence or dilution
  • 3-year average ROE of only 10% (and 5-year average of 8%) indicates historically weak return on equity despite the recent spike
  • Dividend yield of just 0.17% offers minimal income cushion despite the high payout ratio, implying low absolute earnings per share relative to price
  • 3-year compounded sales growth of merely 1% shows near-stagnation in revenue over a meaningful medium-term period

This is AI-generated analysis, not financial advice. Do your own due diligence.

AI News Digest

153d ago

TL;DR: Centum Electronics delivered FY26 standalone revenue of Rs 9,706 mn and proposed a Rs 5/share dividend, but market reception was negative — possibly due to margin concerns or muted guidance. The upcoming investor meet on May 28 could provide clarity on the order pipeline and outlook. Watch for management commentary on margins and growth drivers to assess whether the negative sentiment is warranted or overdone.

Headwinds 1
  • FY26 results tagged negative May 14

    Centum Electronics posted FY26 standalone revenue of Rs 9,706.25 mn. The market sentiment around the result was negative despite revenue growth, suggesting margins or guidance may have disappointed.

Positives 2
  • Rs 5/share final dividend proposed May 14

    Board recommended a final dividend of Rs 5 per share for FY26, subject to shareholder approval, signaling confidence in cash flow generation.

  • Revenue rose to Rs 9,706 mn May 14

    FY26 standalone revenue reached Rs 9,706.25 mn, indicating top-line growth for the industrial electronics company.

Neutral 1
  • Investor meet on May 28 May 22

    Centum Electronics will participate in the 360 ONE Capital 16th Annual Investor Conference in Mumbai on May 28, 2026.

Quarterly Results

₹ Cr
CENTUM quarterly results, ₹ crore
Particulars Jun 2023Sep 2023Dec 2023Mar 2024Jun 2024Sep 2024Dec 2024Mar 2025Jun 2025Sep 2025Dec 2025Mar 2026Jun 2026
Sales
248
248
298
297
246
260
273
267
179
277
237
340
204
Expenses
226
231
269
279
230
240
246
221
150
257
205
292
181
Operating Profit
21
17
29
18
16
20
27
46
28
20
32
49
24
OPM %
9%
7%
10%
6%
6%
8%
10%
17%
16%
7%
14%
14%
12%
Other Income
2
1
1
−1
1
1
−26
3.65
−10
7
−92
−26
97
Interest
8
9
8
10
8
8
8
9.75
3
8
4
5
4
Depreciation
11
11
12
12
12
11
10.57
10.09
4
11.3
5
5
6
PBT
4
−2
11
−5
−3
3
−16
30
10
9
−69
13
110
Tax %
64%
115%
32%
46%
27%
111%
20%
28%
56%
52%
−11%
87%
4%
Net Profit
1
−5
7
−7
−4
0
−19
22
5
4
−62
2
106
EPS (₹)
1.13
−3.54
5.63
−5.35
−2.98
−0.24
−14.96
14.64
3.07
2.88
−42.11
1.11
71.48

Profit & Loss

₹ Cr
CENTUM profit and loss, annual, ₹ crore
Particulars Mar 2015Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025Mar 2026TTM
Sales
488
404
692
778
930
883
817
780
923
1,091
740
953
1,059
Expenses
387
354
636
754
848
786
729
710
847
1,005
641
817
934
Operating Profit
101
51
56
23
82
97
88
70
76
86
99
135
125
OPM %
21%
13%
8%
3%
9%
11%
11%
9%
8%
8%
13%
14%
12%
Other Income
7
8
32
13
7
5
6
−52
7
2
−46
−137
−15
Interest
5
7
18
22
35
37
30
26
27
35
20
17
22
Depreciation
17
17
23
28
28
41
45
43
44
45
20
20
25
PBT
87
36
46
−14
27
23
19
−52
12
8
14
−38
62
Tax %
31%
28%
19%
7%
−1%
31%
38%
2%
45%
135%
114%
38%
—
Net Profit
60
26
37
−15
27
16
12
−53
7
−3
−2
−52
49
EPS (₹)
34.49
20.74
26.93
−14.74
21.91
15.47
13.32
−23.7
7.62
1.38
1.67
−31.65
33.36
Div. Payout %
9%
14%
19%
Not meaningful for this period: the ratio divides by a base close to zero, so it is left blank rather than shown as a very large number.
23%
16%
30%
Not meaningful for this period: the ratio divides by a base close to zero, so it is left blank rather than shown as a very large number.
53%
434%
359%
Not meaningful for this period: the ratio divides by a base close to zero, so it is left blank rather than shown as a very large number.
—

Balance Sheet

₹ Cr
CENTUM balance sheet, annual, ₹ crore
Particulars Mar 2015Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025Mar 2026
Equity Capital
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
15
15
Reserves
156
179
197
177
206
192
210
191
198
190
391
328
Borrowings
89
81
279
390
357
372
374
320
308
242
187
123
Other Liabilities
169
188
377
493
515
497
381
396
551
618
647
836
Total Liabilities
427
461
865
1,073
1,091
1,074
978
920
1,070
1,063
1,239
1,303
Fixed Assets
72
72
250
239
205
256
253
239
220
238
217
140
CWIP
0
21
11
27
14
11
19
12
28
10
15
0
Investments
0
1
45
14
12
40
49
7
10
8
0
0
Other Assets
354
366
559
793
860
766
658
661
812
806
1,007
1,163
Total Assets
427
461
865
1,073
1,091
1,074
978
920
1,070
1,063
1,239
1,303

Cash Flow

₹ Cr
CENTUM cash flow, annual, ₹ crore
Particulars Mar 2015Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025Mar 2026
Operating
28
68
−53
−27
50
109
81
103
71
202
−29
60
Investing
−18
−36
−70
−31
−22
−11
13
−15
−10
−44
−58
−38
Financing
22
−25
97
66
−33
−102
−66
−81
−88
−133
107
−25
Net Cash Flow
32
6
−26
8
−4
−4
28
7
−27
25
19
−3
Free Cash Flow
8
29
−129
−62
16
83
56
85
49
169
−48
20
CFO/EBITDA
54
158
−86
−79
62
129
101
163
93
263
−9
59

Ratios

CENTUM financial ratios, annual
Particulars Mar 2015Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025Mar 2026
Debtor Days
83
92
99
113
108
103
96
117
131
76
151
115
Inventory Days
185
223
216
295
225
242
205
272
230
220
276
268
Days Payable
64
114
144
205
138
183
115
138
185
154
175
149
Cash Conversion Cycle
203
202
171
203
195
162
187
251
175
142
252
234
Working Capital Days
46
36
−7
17
12
−17
−5
−23
−20
−6
11
49
ROCE %
36%
14%
15%
1%
10%
12%
8%
6%
8%
10%
17%
26%

Insights

Beta

AI-extracted from concalls & annual reports · figures as reported, with sources

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66 extracted metrics across FY11–FY27.

Shareholding Pattern

As of Sep 2026

  • Promoters 46.81%
  • Public 22.18%
  • DIIs 19.97%
  • Others 7.31%
  • FIIs 3.73%

No promoter shares pledged as of Sep 2026

Change vs previous quarter

Not shown for some quarters: Others. Not available separately for this quarter: the shareholding filing gives Public and Others as one figure, shown under Public, so Others is left blank rather than estimated.

Documents

Frequently Asked Questions about Centum Electronics

What does Centum Electronics Ltd do?
Founded in 1993, Centum Electronics Limited is one of the largest Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) companies in India. It offers entire spectrum of design services and manufacturing of systems, subsystems for mission critical products in Defence, Space, Aerospace, Industrial…
Where is Centum Electronics Ltd (CENTUM) listed?
Centum Electronics Ltd trades as CENTUM on the NSE and under code 517544 on the BSE.
Which sector does Centum Electronics Ltd belong to?
Centum Electronics Ltd is classified under the Capital Goods sector, in the Industrial Products industry.
What is the PE ratio of Centum Electronics Ltd?
Centum Electronics Ltd trades at a PE ratio of 127.57 as of 4 Nov 2026, on earnings per share of ₹33.36, against a book value of ₹232.51 per share.
What is the 52-week high and low of Centum Electronics Ltd?
Over the last 52 weeks Centum Electronics Ltd has traded between ₹2,044.2 and ₹4,999.5 as of 4 Nov 2026.
Does Centum Electronics Ltd pay dividends?
Centum Electronics Ltd has a dividend yield of 0.12%.
What is the Return on Equity (ROE) of Centum Electronics Ltd?
Centum Electronics Ltd reported a return on equity of -12.50%. Its debt-to-equity ratio is 0.36.

Company Information

Founded in 1993, Centum Electronics Limited is one of the largest Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) companies in India. It offers entire spectrum of design services and manufacturing of systems, subsystems for mission critical products in Defence, Space, Aerospace, Industrial, Transportation and Medical sectors.

Website centumelectronics.com
CEO Mr. Apparao Venkata Mallavarapu
Employees 1,347
Listed 5 Oct 2007
Face Value ₹10

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