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Sterling Tools Ltd (STERTOOLS)

Share Analysis – Quality, Valuation Zone, Price Trend & DeciZen Rating BSE: 530759 NSE: STERTOOLS Fasteners | Small Cap | Sterling Tools Share Price

₹221.20 -2.30 (-1.03%)

As on 25-Aug'26 10:37

Sterling Tools Ltd (STERTOOLS)

Share Analysis – Quality, Valuation Zone, Price Trend & DeciZen Rating BSE: 530759 NSE: STERTOOLS Fasteners | Small Cap | Sterling Tools Share Price

₹221.20 -2.30 (-1.03%)

As on 25-Aug'26 10:37

Key Metrics
Valuation Multiples
Market Cap
₹812 Cr.
Current Price
₹221.2
52-Week Low / High
₹157 / 361
TTM EPS
₹19.1
TTM Sales
₹755 Cr.
Book Value per Share
₹147.9
P/E Ratio
11.68
Lower than its 5-year historical median
Industry PE
39.2
Price to Book (P/B)
1.51
Lower than its 5-year historical median
Price to Sales (P/S)
1.08
Lower than its 5-year historical median
EV/EBITDA
6.50
Lower than its 5-year historical median
Dividend Yield
1.24%
Profitability Efficiency
Return on Equity (ROE)
13.09%
Outperforms industry median
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)
15.06%
Outperforms industry median
Return on Assets (ROA)
9.63%
Operating Profit Margin
14.3%
Net Profit Margin
8.96%
Gross Profit Margin
14.4%
Growth Momentum
1-yr vs 3-yr growth
Sales Growth (1 Year)
Improving versus 3-year growth rate
11.16%
Operating Profit Growth (1 Year)
Improving versus 3-year growth rate
15.77%
Net Profit Growth (1 Year)
Improving versus 3-year growth rate
49.76%
Asset Quality
Promoter Holding
64.86%
Pledged shares (%) of Promoter's holding (%)
0.00%
Reserves
₹530 Cr.
Equity
₹7.3 Cr.
Face Value
₹2
All Time Low / High
₹1.12 / 744.30

Sterling Tools stock performance

Key Ratios
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Quality

Somewhat Good
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Valuation

Undervalued

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Price Trend

Weak
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Q.1 Is Sterling Tools Ltd a good quality company?
Sterling Tools Ltd is a average quality company, based on a somewhat consistent 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.

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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.

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How does Sterling Tools Ltd performance compare with that of its Peers?
Q.1 Revenue growth of Sterling Tools Ltd vs industry peers?
Sterling Tools Ltd revenue CAGR is 15.07%, compared to the industry median CAGR of 8.96%, indicating faster growth and gaining its market share.
Q.1 Promoter shareholding and pledge status of Sterling Tools Ltd?
Promoters hold 64.86% of the Sterling Tools Ltd, with 0.00% of their stake pledged, indicating no pledge risk.
Q.1 Stock return of Sterling Tools Ltd over the last decade?
Over the last 9 year(s), the stock has delivered a CAGR of 4.5% based on the current price.
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10 Year X-Ray :

Analysis of Financial Track Record (Data adjusted to bonus, split, extra-ordinary income, rights issue and change in financial year end)

Data adjusted to bonus, split, extra-ordinary income, rights issue and change in financial year end

Data adjusted to bonus, split, extra-ordinary income, rights issue and change in financial year end.

Financial track record gives insight into the company's performance on key parameters over the past ten years. MoneyWorks4me’s proprietary colour codes make it easy for retail investors to gauge the company’s past performance.
Sterling Tools Ltd has performed well in some of the past ten years indicating its past ten year financial track record is somewhat good

Value Creation ⓘ

Mar'17Mar'18Mar'19Mar'20Mar'21Mar'22Mar'23Mar'24Mar'25Mar'26TTM
ROCE % ⓘ32.4%32.3%22%10.4%9.4%10%12.8%11.3%11.8%15.1%-
Value Creation
Index ⓘ		1.31.30.6-0.3-0.3-0.3-0.1-0.2-0.20.1-

Growth Parameters ⓘ
Sales ⓘ371453512364355471598608645717755
Sales YoY Gr.-22.1%13.1%-28.9%-2.5%32.6%26.8%1.8%6%11.2%-
Adj EPS ⓘ10.513.512.28.678.110.710.611.915.919.1
YoY Gr.-28.8%-10.1%-29%-19.2%16.6%31.7%-1.2%12.7%33.1%-
BVPS (₹) ⓘ4868.978.985.792.9100.8111.4118.7127143.4147.9
Adj Net
Profit ⓘ		35.948.743.831.125.129.338.638.143.157.670
Cash Flow from Ops. ⓘ61.54842.451.819.344.158.476.990.583.4-
Debt/CF from Ops. ⓘ0.70.72.31.45.42.82.11.311.1-

CAGR ⓘ

9 Years 5 Years 3 Years 1 Years
Sales ⓘ7.6%15.1%6.2%11.2%
Adj EPS ⓘ4.7%17.9%14%33.1%
BVPSⓘ12.9%9.1%8.8%12.9%
Share Price 4.2% 1.4% -13.9% -30.9%

Key Financial Parameters ⓘ

Mar'17Mar'18Mar'19Mar'20Mar'21Mar'22Mar'23Mar'24Mar'25Mar'26TTM
Return on
Equity % ⓘ		24.223.616.410.57.88.410.19.29.611.613.1
Op. Profit
Mgn % ⓘ		20.420.216.81718.514.914.51413.814.314.3
Net Profit
Mgn % ⓘ		9.710.88.58.57.16.26.56.36.789.2
Debt to
Equity ⓘ		0.20.10.40.20.30.30.30.20.20.2-
Working Cap
Days ⓘ		988610015217316313913612110679
Cash Conv.
Cycle ⓘ		3638527390938591816744

Valuation of Sterling Tools - Standalone

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Analyst's Notes

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Management X-Ray

Shareholding Pattern

Promoter's Holding & Share Pledging

Pledged *0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.050.00
* Pledged shares as % of Promoter's holding (%)

Financials

PARTICULARSMar'17Mar'18Mar'19Mar'20Mar'21Mar'22Mar'23Mar'24Mar'25Mar'26
Sales371453512364355471598608645717
Operating Expenses ⓘ + 295362426303291401511523557615
Manufacturing Costs103128147100105138174180190218
Material Costs134168207137121190254249259276
Employee Cost 31343636364245505866
Other Costs ⓘ 27333730283238445055
Operating Profit ⓘ 769186616570868588102
Operating Profit Margin (%) 20.4%20.0%16.8%16.9%18.2%14.8%14.5%14.0%13.7%14.2%
Other Income ⓘ + 7666336679
Exceptional Items ⓘ 000-3-203009
Interest ⓘ 6446878865
Depreciation ⓘ 17181924262731313132
Profit Before Tax ⓘ 60757034314057525884
Tax ⓘ 212625571015131519
Profit After Tax 39494529243041394364
PAT Margin (%) 10.6%10.7%8.8%8.0%6.9%6.3%6.9%6.4%6.7%9.0%
Adjusted EPS (₹)11.513.512.58.16.88.311.510.811.917.7
Dividend Payout Ratio (%)17.50%14.80%16.10%24.80%14.80%12.10%17.40%18.60%21.10%15.60%
PARTICULARSMar'17Mar'18Mar'19Mar'20Mar'21Mar'22Mar'23Mar'24Mar'25Mar'26

Equity and Liabilities

Shareholders Fund + 164248284309335363401428460521
Share Capital ⓘ 7777777777
Reserves ⓘ 157241277301327356394420452514
Debt +2825865489104101798180
Long Term Debt25165448384337262212
Short Term Debt39326516164535868
Minority Interest0000000000
Trade Payables29363321302629343344
Others Liabilities ⓘ 50455962647078746352
Total Liabilities ⓘ 271355462445517563609614636698

Fixed Assets

Net Fixed Assets ⓘ +155149182253245266257263260245
Gross Block258269319412426475495530553560
Accumulated Depreciation103121137159181208238267293315
CWIP ⓘ 0104710111243
Investments ⓘ 18727234464461427193
Inventories46558259109102124131119112
Trade Receivables34454128425765635872
Cash Equivalents 314112720467992139
Others Assets ⓘ 15223360487344353334
Total Assets ⓘ 271355462445517563609614636698
PARTICULARSMar'17Mar'18Mar'19Mar'20Mar'21Mar'22Mar'23Mar'24Mar'25Mar'26
Cash Flow From Operating Activity ⓘ + 62484252194458779183
PBT ⓘ 60757034314057525884
Adjustment ⓘ 18171730332935333120
Changes in Working Capital ⓘ 2-16-21-5-36-14-19617-1
Tax Paid ⓘ -19-28-23-6-8-11-15-14-15-20
Cash Flow From Investing Activity ⓘ + -27-76-92-3-51-53-43-34-70-37
Capex -16-24-95-46-16-48-29-14-34-15
Net Investments -12-52343-3712-19-23-28-3
Others ⓘ 01002-1853-9-18
Cash Flow From Financing Activity ⓘ + -422652-42238-12-39-21-19
Net Proceeds from Shares ⓘ 04400000000
Net Proceeds from Borrowing ⓘ -0-12411-149-3-13-10-14
Interest Paid ⓘ -5-3-4-7-7-6-8-7-9-5
Dividend Paid ⓘ -7-7-9-90-4-4-7-7-9
Others ⓘ -30424-274593-1159
Net Cash Flow ⓘ -8-137-9-143-128
PARTICULARSMar'17Mar'18Mar'19Mar'20Mar'21Mar'22Mar'23Mar'24Mar'25Mar'26
Ratios
ROE (%)26.3523.6116.869.87.598.5210.849.369.6613.09
ROCE (%)32.4232.342210.449.441012.8211.3411.7515.06
Asset Turnover Ratio1.51.481.250.80.760.91.051.021.051.1
PAT to CFO Conversion(x)1.590.980.931.790.791.471.411.972.121.3
Working Capital Days
Receivable Days30.9031.3030.9034.8034.8037.1036.4037.7033.5032.30
Inventory Days38.3039.5048.8071.1084.4079.9067.6074.8069.1057.50
Payable Days75.1070.5061.1071.3076.5053.7039.2045.6046.7050.40

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Sterling Tools Ltd FAQs

The current trading price of Sterling Tools on 25-Aug-2026 10:37 is ₹221.2.

Market capitalization or market cap is determined by multiplying the current market price of a company's shares with the total number of shares outstanding. As of 24-Aug-2026 the market cap of Sterling Tools stood at ₹812.3 Cr

The latest P/E ratio of Sterling Tools as of 24-Aug-2026 is 11.68.

The latest P/B ratio of Sterling Tools as of 24-Aug-2026 is 1.51.

The 52-week high of Sterling Tools is ₹360.8 and the 52-week low is ₹156.6.

The TTM revenue is Trailing Twelve Months sales. The TTM revenue/sales of Sterling Tools is ₹755 ( Cr.) .

Past 10 year's financial track record analysis by Moneyworks4me indicates that Sterling Tools Ltd is a average quality company.

The key valuation ratios of Sterling Tools Ltd's currently when compared to its past seem to suggest it is in the Undervalued zone.

The Price Trend analysis by MoneyWorks4Me indicates it is Weak which suggest that the price of Sterling Tools Ltd is likely to Fall in the short term. However, please check the rating on Quality and Valuation before investing.

About Sterling Tools Ltd

Sterling Tools Ltd was incorporated in 1979 and commercial production began in 1981. It made its first public offer in 1995 and began trading at Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE). As a premier producer of cold forged hi-tensile fasteners it supplies to all major auto OEMs. It is one of the leading suppliers in India with a client base that extends across India, USA, Europe, South America and the Middle East.

The company’s manufacturing facilities are spread across three plants, all located in the industrial hub of Faridabad in Haryana close to New Delhi. The facilities have state-of-the-art equipment and processes geared for quality solutions. With highly experienced engineering leaders, STL’s engineering department handles customer requirements with professionalism and precision. It is committed to delivering a quality product that is wholly reliable and meets its customers’ needs optimally.

Business area of the company

The company is engaged in manufacturing of high tensile cold forged fasteners for Automotive Industry having its presence amongst all Auto Segments- Passenger Vehicle (PV), Commercial Vehicle (CV), Two Wheelers, Farm Equipment and Off-Roadways. Its subsidiary company Sterling GTAKE E-mobility Limited is engaged in the manufacture of Motor Control Units (MCUs) for electric vehicle.

Awards

  • 2010: Winner of Supplier Quality Improvement Contest by Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited
  • 2012: Takata India Pvt Ltd Supplier Meet 2012 Appreciation Award presented to Sterling Tools Ltd
  • 2013: “Power of Dreams” presented to Sterling Tools Ltd in recognition of the Valuable Support and Contribution by Honda
  • 2014: GM Supplier Quality Excellence Award to Sterling Tools Ltd
  • 2013-14: Maruti Suzuki India Limited, Certificate to STL in recognition of their sincere efforts and superior performance in the field of Overall Performance.
  • 2015: Supplier Positioning Certification from Honda as A1
  • 2014-15: Maruti Suzuki, Certificate of Appreciation presented to STL in recognition of their superior performance in the field of Special Support.
  • 2016-17: STL Won Big Award At 3rd ACMA ACT Summit, Pune 

History and milestones

  • 1979: Incorporation of the company.
  • 1981: The company began operations.
  • 1984: Tied up with Hero Honda as its customer.
  • 1985: Tied up with Mahindra as its customer.
  • 1985: Tied up with Tata as its customer.
  • 1989: Tied up with Maruti Suzuki as its customer.
  • 1999: Set up WDU Plant.
  • 2000: Secured  ISO 9001 certification.
  • 2001: Bags HMSI certification.
  • 2003: Secured ISO 14001 certification.
  • 2005: Received Lab Accreditation.
  • 2006: Set up Prithla Plant.
  • 2007: Secured  TS Certification.
  • 2012: Tied up with Honda Car as its customer.
  • 2012: Set up Tech center.
  • 2015: Set up Dip spin coating facility.
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