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INVESTMENT INSIGHTS

Check Before You Invest : IST Ltd

BSE: 508807 NSE: ISIN: INE684B01029
  |   Sector:  Automobiles   |   Industry:  Auto Ancillary

Snapshot

Q.1 Which industry/sub-sector does IST Ltd belong to?
IST Ltd belongs to the Automobiles sector, operating specifically within the Auto Ancillary segment.
Q.2 Is IST Ltd a good quality company?
IST Ltd is a average quality company, based on a somewhat consistent 10 year financial track record.
Q.3 Is IST Ltd undervalued or overvalued?
IST Ltd appears Overvalued, as its key valuation ratios are above with their past averages.
Q.4 Is IST Ltd a good buy now?
IST Ltd is not a good buy now, based on weak price trend analysis suggesting prices may fall. However, you need to check its quality and valuation before making a decision

Performance Analysis

Q.1 Revenue growth of IST Ltd?
IST Ltd revenue growth is 27% for FY-2025 , which is above its 5 year CAGR of 7.8% , indicating faster growth.
Q.2 Gross Profit margin of IST Ltd?
IST Ltd Gross profit margin which is the profit after deduction of direct costs, is 155.7% for FY-2025 , which is above its 5 year median of 55.1% , indicating increasing margins.
Q.3 Operating Profit Margin of IST Ltd?
IST Ltd Operating Profit Margin which is the profit after deduction of all operating costs, is 15.75% for FY-2025 , which is above its 5 year median of 8.74% indicating increasing margins.
Q.4 Net Profit Margin of IST Ltd?
IST Ltd Net Profit Margin is 131.27% for FY-2025 , is above with its 5 year median of 33.81%, indicating increasing margins.
Current Level Historic Median
Gross Profit Margin 155.7 55.1
Operating Profit Margin 15.75 8.74
Net Profit Margin 131.27 33.81
Q.5 Return on Asset of IST Ltd?
IST Ltd Return on Asset is 11.84%, which is above its 5 year historical median of 4.33%, indicating improved asset utilization efficiency.
Q.6 Return on Equity (ROE) of IST Ltd?
IST Ltd Return on equity is 12.74% for FY-2025 , which is above its historical median of 4.61%, indicating the business is making better use of its shareholders capital.
Q.7 Return on capital employed (ROCE) of IST Ltd?
IST Ltd Return on capital employed is 14.37% for FY-2025 , which is above its estimated weighted average cost of capital(WACC) 14%, indicating value creation.
Q.8 Cash conversion cycle of IST Ltd?
IST Ltd Cash conversion cycle is 202 days, above its historical median of 139 days, indicating deteriorated working capital management. However, you need to compare this with its peers in the industry.
Current Level Historic Median
Asset Turnover 0.09 0.12
ROE 12.74 4.61
ROCE 14.37 6.07
Cash Conversion Cycle 202 days 139 days
Q.9 Debt to Equity ratio of IST Ltd?
IST Ltd Debt-to-Equity ratio is 0.00 , which is lower with the industry average of 0.4 , indicating lower debt levels in the industry.
Q.10 Debt to cash flow from operations of IST Ltd?
IST Ltd Debt to cash flow from operations is 0 , which is at a healthy level, indicating the business is able to service its debt comfortably.

Ownership & governance

Q.1 Promoter shareholding and pledge status of IST Ltd?
Promoters hold 74.98% of the IST Ltd, with 0.00% of their stake pledged, indicating no pledge risk.

Peer comparison (industry-wise, mcap)

Q.1 Revenue growth of IST Ltd vs industry peers?
IST Ltd revenue CAGR is 7.75% , compared to the industry median CAGR of 11.82% , indicating slower growth and losing its market share.
Profit Metrics
Current Level Industry Median
Revenue 25.5 492.3
Gross Profit 38.9 44.4
Operating Profit 3 47
Net Profit 33 23.5
Operating Efficiency
Current Level Industry Median
Asset Turnover 0.09 1.23
ROE 12.74 11.57
ROCE 14.37 13.36
Cash Conversion Cycle (days) 202.09 47

Valuation & price assessment

Q.1 Stock return of IST Ltd over the last decade?
Over the last 9 year(s), the stock has delivered a CAGR of 8.2% based on the current price.
Q.2 What return has the stock given over the last decade?
9Y 5Y 3Y 1Y
Share Price 8.2% 12.2% 15.5% -16.6%
Q.3 Valuation ratios of IST Ltd vs historical?
The current P/E is lower that its historical median.
Q.4 How do the current valuation ratios measure up against the historic numbers and the current industry numbers?
Valuation Ratios Current Historic Median Industry Median
Price to Earnings 18.32 98.52 39.31
Price to Book 2.48 2.61 2.88
Price to Sales 27.29 27.69 1.29
EV to EBITDA 14.42 51.73 11.85

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