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Check Before You Invest : Data Patterns (India) Ltd

BSE: 543428 NSE: DATAPATTNS ISIN: INE0IX101010
  |   Sector:  Capital Goods & Industrial Consumables   |   Industry:  Aerospace & Defense

Snapshot

Q.1 Which industry/sub-sector does Data Patterns (India) Ltd belong to?
Data Patterns (India) Ltd belongs to the Capital Goods & Industrial Consumables sector, operating specifically within the Aerospace & Defense segment.
Q.2 Is Data Patterns (India) Ltd a good quality company?
Data Patterns (India) Ltd is a good quality company, based on a consistently good multi-year financial track record.

This assessment is based on company’s performance on Revenue growth, ROCE, Equity and Assets, key margin ratios, cash conversion cycle, and debt to cash flow from operations and how it compares with its long term averages.

Q.3 Is Data Patterns (India) Ltd undervalued or overvalued?
Data Patterns (India) Ltd appears Overvalued, as its key valuation ratios are higher than their past averages.

Based on the industry it operates in, the relevant valuation ratios include one of the following, P/E, P/BV, P/Sales, EV/EBITDA or a combination of two or more.

Valuation Ratios Current 5-year
Historic Median
Price to Earnings 91.71 71.33
Price to Book 13.98 9.83
Price to Sales 26.1 21.49
EV to EBITDA 61.51 47.30
Q.4 Is Data Patterns (India) Ltd a good buy now?
Data Patterns (India) Ltd is a neutral opportunity now, based on stable price trend analysis suggesting prices may move sideways. However, you need to check its quality and valuation before making a decision

Performance Analysis

We have analysed the performance of the company on the following:

  • How has it performed on generating Profits?

    By checking its Revenue growth, Gross, Operating and Net Margins compared to its last 5-year median.

  • How efficiently has it utilized Capital?

    By checking its ROCE, ROA, ROE and its Cash Conversion Cycle.

  • How is it managing its Debt?

    By checking its Debt to Equity and Cash Flow from Operations.

A: What are the trends in revenue and profit margins?

Q.1 Revenue growth of Data Patterns (India) Ltd?
Data Patterns (India) Ltd revenue growth is 30.6% for FY-2026, which is below its 5-year CAGR of 32.79%, indicating slower growth.

Q.2 Gross Profit margin of Data Patterns (India) Ltd?
Data Patterns (India) Ltd Gross profit margin which is the profit after deduction of direct costs, is 42.1% for FY-2026, which is in line with its 5-year median of 43.1%, indicating stable margins.

Q.3 Operating Profit Margin of Data Patterns (India) Ltd?
Data Patterns (India) Ltd Operating Profit Margin which is the profit after deduction of all operating costs, is 40.44% for FY-2026, which is in line with its 5-year median of 40.44% indicating stable margins.

Q.4 Net Profit Margin of Data Patterns (India) Ltd?
Data Patterns (India) Ltd Net Profit Margin is 29.34% for FY-2026, is in line with its 5-year median of 30.23%, indicating stable margins.
Current Level 5-year
Historic Median
Gross Profit Margin (%) 42.1 43.1
Operating Profit Margin (%) 40.44 40.44
Net Profit Margin (%) 29.34 30.23

B: Does the business utilize capital efficiently?

Q.5 Return on Asset of Data Patterns (India) Ltd?
Data Patterns (India) Ltd Return on Asset is 14.4%, which is above its 5-year historical median of 12.56%, indicating improved asset utilization efficiency.

Q.6 Return on capital employed (ROCE) of Data Patterns (India) Ltd?
Data Patterns (India) Ltd Return on capital employed is 23.18% for FY-2026, which is above its 5-year historical median of 21.71%. The current ROCE is above its estimated weighted average cost of capital (WACC) of 13.5%, indicating value creation.

Q.7 Return on Equity (ROE) of Data Patterns (India) Ltd?
Data Patterns (India) Ltd Return on equity is 16.73% for FY-2026, which is above its 5-year historical median of 15.66%, indicating the business is making better use of its shareholders capital.

Q.8 Cash conversion cycle of Data Patterns (India) Ltd?
Data Patterns (India) Ltd Cash conversion cycle is 323 days, in line with its 5-year historical median of 323 days, indicating stable working capital management. However, you need to compare this with its peers in the industry.
Current Level 5-year
Historic Median
Asset Turnover (x) 0.49 0.42
ROE (%) 16.73 15.66
ROCE (%) 23.18 21.71
Cash Conversion Cycle 323 days 323 days

C: How much debt does the business have and is it at a sustainable level?

Q.9 Debt to Equity ratio of Data Patterns (India) Ltd?
Data Patterns (India) Ltd Debt-to-Equity ratio is 0.00, which is lower the industry average of 0.09, indicating lower debt levels in the industry.

Q.10 Debt to cash flow from operations of Data Patterns (India) Ltd?
Data Patterns (India) Ltd Debt to cash flow from operations is 0, which is at a healthy level.

Ownership & governance

D: Promoter shareholding and pledge status of Data Patterns (India) Ltd?

Q.1 Promoter shareholding and pledge status of Data Patterns (India) Ltd?
Promoters hold 42.41% of the Data Patterns (India) Ltd, with 0.00% of their stake pledged, indicating no pledge risk.

Peer comparison (industry-wise, mcap)

E: How does Data Patterns (India) Ltd performance compare with that of its Peers?

Q.1 Revenue growth of Data Patterns (India) Ltd vs industry peers?
Data Patterns (India) Ltd revenue CAGR is 32.79%, compared to the industry median CAGR of 17.94%, indicating faster growth and gaining its market share.
Profit Metrics
Current Level 5-year
Industry Median
Revenue Growth (%) 30.6 17.9
Gross Profit Growth (%) 26.2 26.1
Operating Profit Growth (%) 33.5 24.2
Net Profit Growth (%) 22.1 29.2
Operating Efficiency
Current Level 5-year
Industry Median
Asset Turnover (x) 0.49 0.56
ROE (%) 16.73 11.9
ROCE (%) 23.18 14.13
Cash Conversion Cycle (days) 322.76 150

Valuation & price assessment

Q.1 Stock return of Data Patterns (India) Ltd over the last decade?
Over the last 3 year(s), the stock has delivered a CAGR of 29.46% based on the current price.
9Y 5Y 3Y 1Y
Share Price
CAGR
- - 29.5% 79.4%
Q.2 Valuation ratios of Data Patterns (India) Ltd vs historical?
The current P/E ratio of 91.71 is higher than its historical median of 71.33, indicating that the stock is trading above its historical average valuation.
Q.3 How do the current valuation ratios compare with 5-year historical median and industry numbers?
Valuation Ratios Current 5-year
Historic Median
5-year
Industry Median
Price to Earnings 91.71 71.33 64.82
Price to Book 13.98 9.83 7.10
Price to Sales 26.1 21.49 8.19
EV to EBITDA 61.51 47.30 33.96

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