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Star Cement

STARCEMENT NSE
₹176.74 +1.28 (+0.73%)
P/E
19.34
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Close 4 Nov 2026 ₹176.74 −69.01 −28.1% 1Y
Start ₹245.75

Key Fundamentals

MicrocapCement & Cement ProductsConstruction Materials

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

ROCE
16.60%
Debt to Equity
0.19
EPS (TTM)
₹9.14
Book Value
₹78.95
Market Cap
—
P/E (TTM)
19.34
P/B
2.24
ROE
13.20%
Dividend Yield
1.14%
EBITDA
₹955 Cr
52W High
₹254.90
52W Low
₹156.20
Day Range
₹174.00 – ₹178.49
Volume
76,274

Peer Comparison

Commodities › Construction › Cement › Cement & Cement Products

Star Cement peer comparison
UltraTech Cement
₹11,816.0039.56₹3,46,219 Cr4.732.05%11.10%12.70%₹95,572 Cr₹8,834 Cr
Grasim Industries
₹3,138.0037.92₹2,11,790 Cr2.050.32%4.98%8.01%₹1,84,029 Cr₹11,261 Cr
Ambuja Cements
₹375.9521.09₹92,920 Cr1.570.54%8.85%5.61%₹39,867 Cr₹5,222 Cr
Shree Cement
₹24,175.0053.51₹86,846 Cr3.660.63%7.51%10.30%₹21,896 Cr₹1,637 Cr
JK Cement
₹5,076.3041.48₹39,409 Cr5.340.39%15.60%15.10%₹14,401 Cr₹939 Cr
Dalmia Bharat
₹1,407.0028.29₹26,437 Cr1.480.29%6.11%7.59%₹15,058 Cr₹953 Cr
ACC
₹1,185.3011.66₹22,384 Cr1.080.64%10.90%11.20%₹25,442 Cr₹1,908 Cr
Star Cement (this company)
₹176.7419.34₹7,325 Cr2.241.14%13.20%16.60%₹3,807 Cr₹366 Cr
Median 8 companies₹2,272.5033.11₹63,128 Cr2.150.59%9.88%10.75%₹23,669 Cr₹1,773 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

54 Average

Data confidence 100/100

Category scores

Quality
69
Strong
Returns, margins, earnings quality 22% weight
Valuation
71
Strong
Cheap vs sector & own history 24% weight
Growth
53
Average
Sales & profit trajectory 9% weight
Financial Health
63
Good
Solvency, leverage, coverage 9% weight
Momentum
18
Poor
Trend strength, vol-adjusted 12% weight
Ownership
41
Weak
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

No strengths listed

Weaknesses

2
  • Company has a low return on equity of 10.3% over last 3 years.
  • Promoter holding has decreased over last 3 years: -8.43%

Technical Indicators

Technical signals: verdict and indicator counts
GroupSignalBearishNeutralBullish
OverallBearish937
OscillatorsNeutral333
Moving AveragesStrong Bearish604

Key readings

RSI (14)
56.65
Neutral
MACD (12,26,9)
−2.65
Bullish
SMA (50)
179.73
Bearish
SMA (200)
204.24
Bearish

As of

Analyst Rating

Based on 14 analysts
BUY79%

11 of 14 analysts rate Buy, 2 Hold, 1 Sell.

As of

BUY
11
79%
HOLD
2
14%
SELL
1
7%

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+8.21%
5Y+17.03%
3Y+11.76%
1Y+19.38%
TTM+14.53%

Net profit

Net profit growth by window
10Y+10.87%
5Y+15.84%
3Y+16.29%
1Y+130.77%
TTM+55.08%

Operating cash flow

Operating cash flow growth by window
10Y+22.94%
5Y+16.93%
3Y+28.80%
1Y+158.45%
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+1.52 pp
5Y+5.43 pp
3Y+7.49 pp
1Y+6.48 pp
TTM+2.88 pp

Revenue by year

Revenue by year, ₹ crore
Mar 2017₹1,528 Cr
Mar 2018₹1,615 Cr
Mar 2019₹1,831 Cr
Mar 2020₹1,843 Cr
Mar 2021₹1,720 Cr
Mar 2022₹2,222 Cr
Mar 2023₹2,705 Cr
Mar 2024₹2,911 Cr
Mar 2025₹3,163 Cr
Mar 2026₹3,776 Cr

Net profit by year

Net profit by year, ₹ crore
Mar 2017₹195 Cr
Mar 2018₹336 Cr
Mar 2019₹305 Cr
Mar 2020₹287 Cr
Mar 2021₹187 Cr
Mar 2022₹247 Cr
Mar 2023₹248 Cr
Mar 2024₹295 Cr
Mar 2025₹169 Cr
Mar 2026₹390 Cr

Analyst Forecasts

Forecast For
Sep 26 consensus · EBITDA
₹198 Cr −2.2% vs Jun 26
Reported High Mean Low

AI Analysis — Bull vs Bear

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

Star Cement Ltd is a northeast India-focused cement company with a market cap of ₹8,564 crore, trading at a P/E of 21.7x. FY26 revenue grew 19% YoY to ₹3,776 crore and PAT surged 131% YoY to ₹390 crore, driven by capacity expansion toward 10 MTPA, though the stock has delivered -1% returns over the past year and promoter holding has declined by ~9% over three years.

Bull Case 8
  • FY26 revenue grew 19% YoY to ₹3,776 crore, demonstrating strong top-line momentum after a 12% sales CAGR over 3 years
  • FY26 PAT surged 131% YoY to ₹390 crore, with compounded profit growth of 138% on a TTM basis indicating a sharp earnings recovery
  • FY26 EBITDA jumped 60% YoY to ₹955 crore, reflecting significant operating leverage as new capacity ramps up
  • Capacity expansion from 7.7 MTPA to a targeted 10 MTPA by FY26, with new clinker units in Meghalaya and grinding units across multiple states providing volume growth runway
  • Planned CapEx of ₹4,800 crore over 3-4 years with strategic entry into North India (Rajasthan, Haryana, Bihar) diversifies geographic concentration risk
  • 5-year compounded sales CAGR of 17% and profit CAGR of 10% demonstrate consistent long-term growth track record
  • UltraTech acquired 8.69% stake from promoters in December 2024 for ₹851 crore, signaling strategic interest from India's largest cement maker
  • Signed 18 MW group captive PPA with JSW Green Energy, potentially reducing power costs which are a major input for cement production
Bear Case 8
  • 3-year average ROE is only 10.3%, below the cost of equity for most investors, indicating suboptimal capital efficiency
  • Promoter holding has decreased by 8.99% over three years, raising governance and commitment concerns despite the UltraTech transaction
  • Stock is trading at 2.66x book value despite the low ROE of 10.3%, suggesting the valuation already prices in future growth
  • 1-year stock CAGR is -1%, underperforming the broader market despite strong reported earnings growth
  • Q3 FY25 saw EBITDA decline 30% YoY to ₹107 crore and PAT collapse 87% YoY to ₹9 crore, showing earnings volatility during expansion phases
  • Heavy CapEx of ₹4,800 crore over 3-4 years could strain the balance sheet and suppress free cash flow in the medium term
  • Dividend yield of just 0.95% offers limited income support while the company deploys capital into expansion
  • Geographic expansion into North India pits Star Cement against larger, well-entrenched players like UltraTech, Ambuja, and Shree Cement in highly competitive markets

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

AI News Digest

121d ago

TL;DR: Limited news flow for Star Cement this period. The company secured preferred bidder status for a large limestone mine in Assam, which could strengthen long-term raw material security but has no immediate financial impact. No visible headwinds or catalysts in the near term; watch for mine allocation formalization and capacity expansion updates.

Neutral 1
  • Preferred bidder for Assam mine Jun 24

    Star Cement declared preferred bidder for Boro Lakhindong (West Block) limestone mine in Assam, spanning 123 hectares with estimated 207.822 million tonnes of limestone resources.

Quarterly Results

₹ Cr
STARCEMENT quarterly results, ₹ crore
Particulars Jun 2023Sep 2023Dec 2023Mar 2024Jun 2024Sep 2024Dec 2024Mar 2025Jun 2025Sep 2025Dec 2025Mar 2026Jun 2026
Sales
760
585
651
914
751
642
719
1,052
912
811
880
1,174
943
Expenses
631
487
503
734
635
546
615
789
684
621
678
858
748
Operating Profit
129
99
149
180
116
96
104
263
228
190
202
315
194
OPM %
17%
17%
23%
20%
15%
15%
14%
25%
25%
23%
23%
27%
21%
Other Income
9
6
4
8
1
2
3
5
2
3
−1
3
8
Interest
2
3
3
4
6
7
10
9
10
11
12
13
14
Depreciation
32
36
37
42
73
83
89
88
85
90
91
99
91
PBT
104
65
113
141
39
8
8
171
135
92
99
207
98
Tax %
10%
38%
35%
38%
21%
25%
−19%
28%
27%
23%
25%
29%
24%
Net Profit
93
41
74
88
31
6
9
123
98
71
74
147
74
EPS (₹)
2.31
1.01
1.82
2.17
0.77
0.14
0.22
3.05
2.44
1.78
1.85
3.66
1.85

Profit & Loss

₹ Cr
STARCEMENT profit and loss, annual, ₹ crore
Particulars Mar 2015Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025Mar 2026TTM
Sales
1,430
1,715
1,528
1,615
1,831
1,843
1,720
2,222
2,705
2,911
3,163
3,776
3,807
Expenses
994
1,316
1,119
1,093
1,382
1,449
1,387
1,877
2,236
2,353
2,585
2,841
2,905
Operating Profit
436
399
408
521
449
394
333
345
468
557
579
936
902
OPM %
31%
23%
27%
32%
25%
21%
19%
16%
17%
19%
18%
25%
24%
Other Income
1
1
2
4
5
29
−36
33
52
25
10.57
8
14
Interest
87
83
78
52
14
9
7
13
10
13
32
46
50
Depreciation
224
171
118
121
106
93
90
122
131
147
332
365
372
PBT
126
145
215
353
335
322
199
244
380
424
226
532
495
Tax %
4%
4%
6%
5%
9%
11%
6%
−1%
35%
30%
25%
27%
—
Net Profit
121
139
195
336
305
287
187
247
248
295
169
390
366
EPS (₹)
2.83
3.2
4.64
7.89
7.13
6.92
4.54
6.11
6.13
7.3
4.18
9.73
9.14
Div. Payout %
28%
0%
0%
13%
0%
14%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
21%
—

Balance Sheet

₹ Cr
STARCEMENT balance sheet, annual, ₹ crore
Particulars Mar 2015Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025Mar 2026
Equity Capital
42
42
42
42
42
41
41
40
40
40
40
40
Reserves
879
1,013
1,104
1,434
1,682
1,816
2,033
2,128
2,376
2,670
2,839
3,151
Borrowings
880
940
801
432
74
13
18
16
35
147
403
603
Other Liabilities
388
471
534
597
499
488
470
561
680
745
825
852
Total Liabilities
2,190
2,466
2,480
2,506
2,297
2,358
2,562
2,745
3,131
3,602
4,107
4,647
Fixed Assets
1,028
919
863
785
722
696
823
923
891
1,416
2,421
2,612
CWIP
41
49
55
36
74
238
127
109
551
1,022
220
95
Investments
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
167
173
2
2
258
Other Assets
1,119
1,496
1,561
1,684
1,498
1,423
1,611
1,545
1,517
1,163
1,464
1,682
Total Assets
2,190
2,466
2,480
2,506
2,297
2,358
2,562
2,745
3,131
3,602
4,107
4,647

Cash Flow

₹ Cr
STARCEMENT cash flow, annual, ₹ crore
Particulars Mar 2015Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025Mar 2026
Operating
262
97
300
421
616
483
350
417
358
490
296
765
Investing
−41
−79
−89
−25
−193
−136
−333
−289
−255
−650
−529
−843
Financing
−210
−14
−218
−393
−348
−201
−3
−176
10
86
224
52
Net Cash Flow
11
4
−7
2
76
146
14
−47
114
−74
−8
−27
Free Cash Flow
218
16
211
388
536
256
243
220
−211
−546
−279
278
CFO/EBITDA
65
31
80
93
150
135
114
131
91
102
63
93

Ratios

STARCEMENT financial ratios, annual
Particulars Mar 2015Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025Mar 2026
Debtor Days
79
96
33
33
29
24
28
21
14
19
23
23
Inventory Days
174
221
173
356
232
233
212
124
400
255
314
343
Days Payable
122
148
101
228
105
87
89
135
297
166
164
189
Cash Conversion Cycle
130
168
105
161
156
171
151
10
117
107
173
177
Working Capital Days
20
34
136
162
109
93
87
30
−1
−14
10
15
ROCE %
12%
12%
14%
20%
18%
17%
13%
12%
17%
16%
8%
17%

Insights

Beta

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

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67 extracted metrics across FY09–FY27.

Shareholding Pattern

As of Sep 2026

  • Promoters 58.11%
  • Others 30.77%
  • Public 6.96%
  • DIIs 2.49%
  • FIIs 1.66%

1.33% of promoter holding 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 Star Cement

What does Star Cement Ltd do?
Star Cements Ltd is engaged in manufacturing and selling of Cement Clinker & Cement. It sells its products across north-eastern and eastern states in India. It is the largest cement manufacturer in North-east India.
Where is Star Cement Ltd (STARCEMENT) listed?
Star Cement Ltd trades as STARCEMENT on the NSE and under code 540575 on the BSE.
Which sector does Star Cement Ltd belong to?
Star Cement Ltd is classified under the Construction sector, in the Cement industry.
What is the PE ratio of Star Cement Ltd?
Star Cement Ltd trades at a PE ratio of 19.34 as of 4 Nov 2026, on earnings per share of ₹9.14, against a book value of ₹78.95 per share.
What is the 52-week high and low of Star Cement Ltd?
Over the last 52 weeks Star Cement Ltd has traded between ₹156.2 and ₹254.9 as of 4 Nov 2026.
Does Star Cement Ltd pay dividends?
Star Cement Ltd has a dividend yield of 1.14%.
What is the Return on Equity (ROE) of Star Cement Ltd?
Star Cement Ltd reported a return on equity of 13.20%. Its debt-to-equity ratio is 0.19.

Company Information

Star Cements Ltd is engaged in manufacturing and selling of Cement Clinker & Cement. It sells its products across north-eastern and eastern states in India. It is the largest cement manufacturer in North-east India.

Website starcement.co.in
CEO Mr. Sajjan Bhajanka
Employees 2,274
Listed 16 Jun 2017
Face Value ₹1

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