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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

₹219.65 -5.95 (-2.64%)

As on 04-Jun'26 16:59

Sterling Tools Ltd (STERTOOLS)

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

₹219.65 -5.95 (-2.64%)

As on 04-Jun'26 16:59

Key Metrics
Valuation Multiples
Market Cap
₹798 Cr.
Current Price
₹219.7
52-Week Low / High
₹157 / 393
TTM EPS
₹17.7
TTM Sales
₹717 Cr.
Book Value per Share
₹145.4
P/E Ratio
12.43
Lower than its 5-year historical median
Industry PE
27.8
Price to Book (P/B)
1.51
Lower than its 5-year historical median
Price to Sales (P/S)
1.11
Lower than its 5-year historical median
EV/EBITDA
6.76
Lower than its 5-year historical median
Dividend Yield
0.82%
Profitability Efficiency
Return on Equity (ROE)
9.66%
Outperforms industry median
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)
11.75%
Outperforms industry median
Return on Assets (ROA)
6.86%
Operating Profit Margin
13.7%
Net Profit Margin
6.65%
Gross Profit Margin
13.5%
Growth Momentum
1-yr vs 3-yr growth
Sales Growth (1 Year)
Slowing versus 3-year growth rate
6.02%
Operating Profit Growth (1 Year)
Slowing versus 3-year growth rate
3.63%
Net Profit Growth (1 Year)
Slowing versus 3-year growth rate
10.46%
Asset Quality
Promoter Holding
64.86%
Pledged shares (%) of Promoter's holding (%)
0.05%
Reserves
₹521 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

Valuation

Undervalued

Price Trend

Semi Strong
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.

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.

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 12.10%, compared to the industry median CAGR of 8.12%, 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 0.05% of their stake pledged, indicating low 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 8.6% based on the current price.

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'16Mar'17Mar'18Mar'19Mar'20Mar'21Mar'22Mar'23Mar'24Mar'25TTM
ROCE % 25.4%32.4%32.3%22%10.4%9.4%10%12.8%11.3%11.8%-
Value Creation
Index
0.81.31.30.6-0.3-0.3-0.3-0.1-0.2-0.2-

Growth Parameters

Sales 369371453512364355471598608645717
Sales YoY Gr.-0.4%22.1%13.1%-28.9%-2.5%32.6%26.8%1.8%6%-
Adj EPS 8.510.513.512.28.678.110.710.611.917.7
YoY Gr.-23.1%28.8%-10.1%-29%-19.2%16.6%31.7%-1.2%12.7%-
BVPS (₹) 394868.978.985.792.9100.8111.4118.7127145.4
Adj Net
Profit
29.235.948.743.831.125.129.338.638.143.164
Cash Flow from Ops. 56.261.54842.451.819.344.158.476.990.4-
Debt/CF from Ops. 1.20.70.72.31.45.42.82.11.31.1-

CAGR

9 Years 5 Years 3 Years 1 Years
Sales 6.4%12.1%11%6%
Adj EPS 3.8%6.7%13.6%12.7%
BVPS14%8.2%8%7%
Share Price 9.5% 1.8% -14.5% -35.8%

Key Financial Parameters

Mar'16Mar'17Mar'18Mar'19Mar'20Mar'21Mar'22Mar'23Mar'24Mar'25TTM
Return on
Equity %
23.324.223.616.410.57.88.410.19.29.613
Op. Profit
Mgn %
16.820.420.216.81718.514.914.51413.814.2
Net Profit
Mgn %
7.99.710.88.58.57.16.26.56.36.79
Debt to
Equity
0.50.20.10.40.20.30.30.30.20.20
Working Cap
Days
108988610015217316313913612179
Cash Conv.
Cycle
3936385273909385918144

Profit And Loss

(All Figures are in Crores.)
PARTICULARSMar'16Mar'17Mar'18Mar'19Mar'20Mar'21Mar'22Mar'23Mar'24Mar'25
Sales369371453512364355471598608645
Operating Expenses + 307295362426303291401511523557
Manufacturing Costs102103128147100105138174180190
Material Costs144134168207137121190254249259
Employee Cost 32313436363642455058
Other Costs 29273337302832384450
Operating Profit 62769186616570868588
Operating Profit Margin (%) 16.8%20.4%20.0%16.8%16.9%18.2%14.8%14.5%14.0%13.7%
Other Income + 2766633667
Exceptional Items -0000-3-20300
Interest 6644687886
Depreciation 13171819242627313131
Profit Before Tax 43607570343140575258
Tax 152126255710151315
Profit After Tax 28394945292430413943
PAT Margin (%) 7.7%10.6%10.7%8.8%8.0%6.9%6.3%6.9%6.4%6.7%
Adjusted EPS (₹)8.311.513.512.58.16.88.311.510.811.9
Dividend Payout Ratio (%)36.10%17.50%14.80%16.10%24.80%14.80%12.10%17.40%18.60%21.10%

Valuation of Sterling Tools - Standalone

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Analyst's Notes

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Balance Sheet

(All Figures are in Crores.)
PARTICULARSMar'16Mar'17Mar'18Mar'19Mar'20Mar'21Mar'22Mar'23Mar'24Mar'25

Equity and Liabilities

Shareholders Fund + 133164248284309335363401428460
Share Capital 7777777777
Reserves 127157241277301327356394420452
Debt +5528258654891041017981
Long Term Debt23251654483843372622
Short Term Debt32393265161645358
Minority Interest0000000000
Trade Payables27293633213026293433
Others Liabilities 69504559626470787463
Total Liabilities 283271355462445517563609614636

Fixed Assets

Net Fixed Assets +138155149182253245266257263260
Gross Block225258269319412426475495530553
Accumulated Depreciation87103121137159181208238267293
CWIP 1010471011124
Investments 6187272344644614271
Inventories4146558259109102124131119
Trade Receivables36344541284257656358
Cash Equivalents 11314112720467992
Others Assets 49152233604873443533
Total Assets 283271355462445517563609614636

Cash Flow

(All Figures are in Crores.)
PARTICULARSMar'16Mar'17Mar'18Mar'19Mar'20Mar'21Mar'22Mar'23Mar'24Mar'25
Cash Flow From Operating Activity + 56624842521944587790
PBT 43607570343140575258
Adjustment 22181717303329353331
Changes in Working Capital 52-16-21-5-36-14-19616
Tax Paid -14-19-28-23-6-8-11-15-14-15
Cash Flow From Investing Activity + -25-27-76-92-3-51-53-43-34-70
Capex -25-16-24-95-46-16-48-29-14-34
Net Investments -1-12-52343-3712-19-23-28
Others 001002-1853-9
Cash Flow From Financing Activity + -21-422652-42238-12-39-21
Net Proceeds from Shares 00440000000
Net Proceeds from Borrowing 5-0-12411-149-3-13-10
Interest Paid -6-5-3-4-7-7-6-8-7-9
Dividend Paid -10-7-7-9-90-4-4-7-7
Others -10-30424-274593-115
Net Cash Flow 9-8-137-9-143-1

Financial Ratio

PARTICULARSMar'16Mar'17Mar'18Mar'19Mar'20Mar'21Mar'22Mar'23Mar'24Mar'25
Ratios
ROE (%)22.6726.3523.6116.869.87.598.5210.849.369.66
ROCE (%)25.3632.4232.342210.449.441012.8211.3411.75
Asset Turnover Ratio1.541.51.481.250.80.760.91.051.021.05
PAT to CFO Conversion(x)21.590.980.931.790.791.471.411.972.09
Working Capital Days
Receivable Days33.2030.9031.3030.9034.8034.8037.1036.4037.7033.50
Inventory Days36.6038.3039.5048.8071.1084.4079.9067.6074.8069.10
Payable Days66.7075.1070.5061.1071.3076.5053.7039.2045.6046.70

Management X-Ray

Shareholding Pattern

Promoter's Holding & Share Pledging

Pledged *0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.05
* Pledged shares as % of Promoter's holding (%)

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Sterling Tools Ltd FAQs

The current trading price of Sterling Tools on 04-Jun-2026 16:59 is ₹219.7.

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 03-Jun-2026 the market cap of Sterling Tools stood at ₹798.3 Cr

The latest P/E ratio of Sterling Tools as of 03-Jun-2026 is 12.43.

The latest P/B ratio of Sterling Tools as of 03-Jun-2026 is 1.51.

The 52-week high of Sterling Tools is ₹393.2 and the 52-week low is ₹156.6.

The TTM revenue is Trailing Twelve Months sales. The TTM revenue/sales of Sterling Tools is ₹717 ( 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 Semi Strong which suggest that the price of Sterling Tools Ltd is likely to Rise-somewhat 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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