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NSE: STLTECH · BSE: 532374 · ISIN INE089C01029

Sterlite Technologies Limited. stock analysis

Sterlite Technologies Limited. ranks #1307 in the TickerSutra evidence-ranked universe with a score of 54/100 and 95% data confidence. The latest captured fundamentals show ROCE of 7.7%, quarterly sales growth of 87.4% and quarterly profit growth of 1870.0%.
Complete evidence gate watch governance reviewUpdated 29 Sept 2026
TICKERSUTRA SCORE54/100

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#1307 of 5,430 ranked equities
Market capitalisation₹42,399.4cr
ROCE7.7%
Quarterly sales growth87.4%
Quarterly profit growth1870.0%
P/E ratio179.5×
Promoter pledge0.0%

INVESTMENT EVIDENCE

What supports—and challenges—the thesis

Evidence in favour

  • Strong CFO/EBITDA of 0.91×
  • Institutional ownership is rising
  • CWIP indicates an active capacity pipeline
  • No promoter shares are reported as pledged

Risks and constraints

  • Debt/equity is above 0.5×
  • Extreme base-effect growth requires manual validation
  • Valuation is above 40× earnings

Still unresolved: Related-party exposure · Broad media sentiment

FINANCIAL TRAJECTORY

Recent operating history

PeriodRevenueOperating profitNet profitOperating margin
2022₹5,437cr₹665cr₹45cr12.0%
2023₹6,925cr₹895cr₹127cr13.0%
2024₹4,083cr₹471cr₹-57cr12.0%
2025₹3,996cr₹416cr₹-123cr10.0%
2026₹4,745cr₹569cr₹56cr12.0%
TTM₹5,642cr₹829cr₹243cr15.0%
Debt / equity0.86×
CFO / EBITDA0.91×
Operating margin15.0%
Free cash flow₹344cr
Sales CAGR · 3Y-11.8%
Profit CAGR · 3Y-23.9%

EXCHANGE EVENT TRIGGERS

Latest corporate disclosures

0 positive catalysts0 negative catalysts6 routine filings

MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

Signals from filed documents

Margin guidanceHigh severity · 1 mention
Constructive

On profitability, having previously guided for a 20% EBITDA margin by the end of FY27, I'm proud to share that we delivered on this right here in Q1 with INR397 crores in EBITDA, which is up 184% year-on-year. We are now revising our EBITDA margin guidance upward to 23%. Finally, PAT came in at a record INR 197 crores, reaching 10% of revenue, our highest PAT margin ever, which represents a massive 3.5x expansion ove

Pricing commentaryHigh severity · 1 mention
Constructive

This strategic shift is being driven by corporate preparations for localized AI inferencing and hybrid multi-cloud workloads, directly increasing bandwidth requirements at the Outside of the immediate AI data center ecosystem & traditional fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) deployments, demand is also emerging from secular tailwinds of fibre use in the defence industry, particularly drones. CRU attributes fibre optic drones as

Margin expansionHigh severity · 4 mentions
Positive catalyst

Finally, PAT came in at a record INR 197 crores, reaching 10% of revenue, our highest PAT margin ever, which represents a massive 3.5x expansion over full year of FY 26 PAT. Overall, this performance reflects our unwavering focus on disciplined growth, margin expansion and stronger bottom line outcomes as we enter the new financial year. On the segment side, while Telecom & Citizen Networks continue to be a core pill

Institutional interestHigh severity · 4 mentions
Positive catalyst

The issue received strong market reception with the book being subscribed more than 2.5x, strengthening our institutional holdings to a fresh historic high of 33%. We witnessed robust participation from leadin g domestic and global institutional investors, including marquee names such as Nomura, HSBC, Motilal Oswal and Bank of India, among others. Sterlite Technologies Limited July 24, 2026 Page 8 of 18 We are alloca

Capacity expansion plansModerate severity · 2 mentions
Positive catalyst

While pioneer markets like South Korea and Japan have reached structural optimization and are now focusing capital on high-value, next-generation upgrades, nations such as Australia continue aggressive network expansions under state-backed programs like the National Broadband Network (NBN). This is complemented by rapid, new-build rollouts across high-growth corridors in India, Saudi Arabia, and key African markets,

Regulatory updatesLow severity · 16 mentions
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These include general economic conditions, political uncertainties such as wars and conflicts, and local business risks across the countries where the Company operates. Regulatory factors, including changes in laws, trade regulations, and protectionist measures (such as reciprocal tariffs and anti-dumping duties), can affect the demand for STL’s offerings and impact overall competitiveness. In addition, volatility in

Regulatory approvalLow severity · 16 mentions
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All Non-Independent Directors on the Board are liable to retire by rotation. The appointment of the Whole-time Directors, including their tenure and remuneration is also approved by the Board. Venkatesh Murthy, Whole-time Directors of the Company, are not appointed as Independent Directors of any Listed Company.

Niche productsLow severity · 1 mention
Positive catalyst

The pivotal moment of FY26 arrived in June 2025 with the expansion of the Data Center Business portfolio and launch of Neuralis. A specialised product portfolio was launched.The story of FY26 ended the way every great year should — with momentum that carries straight into the next one. From flame-retardant cable qualifications to precision-engineered high-density connectors, every product development decision made du

MANAGEMENT PROMISE LEDGER

Quantified statements on the clock

MarginsTracking

“On profitability, having previously guided for a 20% EBITDA margin by the end of FY27, I'm proud to share that we delivered on this right here in Q1 with INR397 crores in EBITDA, which is up 184% year-on-year. We are now revising our EBITDA margin guidance upward to 23%. Finally, PAT came in at a record INR 197 crores, reaching 10% of revenue, our highest PAT margin ever, which represents a massive 3.5x expansion ove”

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