Persistent Systems Limited (IN:PERSISTENT)
:PERSISTENT
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PERSISTENT Stock Chart & Stats
₹6403.10
-₹104.10(-1.64%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
₹6403.10
-₹104.10(-1.64%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range₹4,450.00 - ₹6,597.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume454.13K
Average Volume (3M)20.08K
Market Cap
₹761.53B
Enterprise Value₹782.21B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)₹21.40B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)₹4.77B
Price to Earnings (P/E)41.4
Beta1.26
Next Earnings
Jul 16, 2026EPS Estimate
34.79Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.55%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)119.72
Shares Outstanding157,750,000
10 Day Avg. Volume23,945
30 Day Avg. Volume20,081
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.38
Price to Book (P/B)10.08
Price to Sales (P/S)5.36
P/FCF Ratio50.68
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
₹5,900.00Price Target Upside-7.86% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)146.62
Revenue Forecast (FY)₹176.62B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Multi-year Revenue GrowthPersistent’s multi-year revenue scale—from ~41.9B in 2021 to ~147.5B in 2026—reflects durable demand for its digital engineering and modernization services. That scale supports broader client relationships, cross-sell, and recurring managed-service opportunities, underpinning long-term revenue resilience and competitive positioning.
Healthy Operating MarginsSustained operating profitability (2026 EBIT ~16.8%, EBITDA ~19.6%, net ~12.6%) indicates efficient service delivery and pricing across offerings. Strong margins provide stable internal funding for R&D and client investments, cushioning the business against cyclical weakness and supporting durable return generation even if growth moderates.
Conservative Balance Sheet & High ROEVery low leverage (debt-to-equity ~0.06) combined with ROE ~23.8% and a sizable equity base (~78.4B) demonstrates conservative financing and efficient capital use. This balance-sheet strength supports strategic investments, M&A optionality, and continued returns to shareholders without materially raising solvency or refinancing risks over the medium term.
Bears Say
Recent Revenue SlowdownA deceleration to ~5.84% annual revenue growth marks a meaningful slowdown versus prior years of faster expansion. Slower top-line dynamics reduce operating-leverage benefits, make margin expansion harder to sustain, and increase pressure on management to find new pipeline or higher-value engagements to preserve long-term EPS and cash-flow momentum.
Free Cash Flow Decline & ConversionDespite solid absolute cash generation, FCF fell ~12.98% and operating cash covers a lower portion of operating profit (~0.60), signaling less consistent cash conversion. Working-capital swings or timing issues reduce the reliability of cash for capex, M&A, or dividends and can constrain strategic flexibility over the medium term.
Gross Margin VolatilityObserved gross-margin weakness and volatility in 2024–2026 versus earlier periods suggests mix shifts, pricing pressure, or rising delivery costs. Persistent gross-margin swings impair predictability of operating profit, complicate long-term margin planning, and could erode sustainable profitability if structural delivery-cost or pricing headwinds persist.
Persistent Systems Limited News
PERSISTENT FAQ
What was Persistent Systems Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Persistent Systems Limited lowest stock price was ₹4450.00 and its highest was ₹6597.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Persistent Systems Limited’s market cap?
Persistent Systems Limited’s market cap is ₹761.53B.
When is Persistent Systems Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Persistent Systems Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 16, 2026 which is in 25 days.
How were Persistent Systems Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Persistent Systems Limited released its earnings results on Apr 21, 2026. The company reported ₹33.6 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ₹33.778 by -₹0.178.
Is Persistent Systems Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Persistent Systems Limited’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Persistent Systems Limited pay dividends?
Persistent Systems Limited pays a Semiannually dividend of ₹22 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.55%. See more information on Persistent Systems Limited dividends here
What is Persistent Systems Limited’s EPS estimate?
Persistent Systems Limited’s EPS estimate is 34.79.
How many shares outstanding does Persistent Systems Limited have?
Persistent Systems Limited has 157,750,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Persistent Systems Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Persistent Systems Limited reported an EPS of ₹33.6 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of ₹33.778. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.246%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Persistent Systems Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in IN:PERSISTENT
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Company Description
Persistent Systems Limited
Persistent Systems Limited, an Indian company founded in 1990 and headquartered in Pune, delivers a comprehensive suite of software products, services, and advanced technology solutions to an international clientele, including extensive operations in India and North America. The company's diverse offerings span: Financial Services Technology: Encompassing payment solutions, digital banking and credit union platforms, loan origination, foreign exchange and trade finance, treasury and cash management, alongside robust regulatory compliance management. Digital Transformation & Automation: Providing expertise in cloud and infrastructure management, intelligent automation, data governance and security, advanced data analytics, operational streamlining, and enterprise IT security. Product & Platform Engineering: From strategic planning and development to modernization, ongoing sustenance, and comprehensive support services. Industry-Specific Solutions: Insurance: Focused on customer experience (CX) transformation, integrated wellness and care programs, and automated claims lifecycle management. Healthcare & Life Sciences: Featuring digital patient engagement platforms, revenue cycle optimization, interoperability solutions, population health management, patient claims, care management, and payor operations. This also extends to digital lab optimization, cloud migration, decentralized trials, quality management, compliance, and genomics solutions. Industrial: Specializing in IBM engineering lifecycle management and Dassault 3D experience platforms for planning, optimization, manufacturing, and operations software, complemented by managed engineering and integration services. Telecom & Media: Offering solutions for network assurance and performance management, 5G AI operations and automation, mobile edge cloud accelerators, and network API monetization. Persistent Systems also operates dedicated technology centers and serves a broad array of sectors, including banking, financial services, insurance, healthcare, life sciences, industrial, software and hi-tech, and telecom and media.
PERSISTENT Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
₹5,900.00
▼(-7.86% Downside)
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