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CDSL Stock Chart & Stats
₹1333.10
-₹4.10(-0.31%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
₹1333.10
-₹4.10(-0.31%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range₹1,116.30 - ₹1,673.70
Previous CloseN/A
Volume835.07K
Average Volume (3M)1.79M
Market Cap
₹282.15B
Enterprise Value₹225.22K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)₹8.11B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)₹22.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)59.6
Beta2.00
Next Earnings
Oct 26, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.88%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)21.83
Shares Outstanding209,000,000
10 Day Avg. Volume2,430,715
30 Day Avg. Volume1,785,811
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-3.82
Price to Book (P/B)11.94
Price to Sales (P/S)18.89
P/FCF Ratio59.79
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
₹1,237.50Price Target Upside-7.17% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)24.49
Revenue Forecast (FY)₹12.86B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet StrengthCDSL's nearly zero leverage and steadily growing equity provide durable financial flexibility. Low solvency risk enables sustained dividend policy, opportunistic investment or M&A, and resilience through market stress, supporting long-term capital management and strategic optionality.
High Margins & Revenue GrowthSustained multi-year revenue growth combined with structurally high gross and operating margins indicates strong operating leverage and a defensible business model. This supports durable profitability, reinvestment capacity, and attractive ROE as core market infrastructure scales.
Consistent Cash GenerationConsistent positive operating and free cash flow, with a strong rebound through 2024–2026, underpins shareholder returns and internal funding for technology and connectivity. Reliable FCF supports sustainable dividends and reduces reliance on external financing.
Bears Say
Profitability Step-downA sizable margin contraction and falling net income despite revenue growth signals structural cost pressures or adverse mix that may persist. If higher operating costs or revenue mix shifts are enduring, they could compress long-term earnings power and weaken return metrics.
Cash Flow VolatilityIrregular cash conversion and notable year-to-year FCF swings reduce predictability of distributable cash. Working-capital timing noise or episodic items complicate planning for dividends, capital projects and M&A, increasing execution risk over the medium term.
Revenue CyclicalityA meaningful share of revenue is transaction-linked and correlated with market volumes, exposing CDSL to macro-driven cyclicality. Prolonged market downturns or lower trading activity can materially reduce transactional fees and growth visibility over multiple quarters.
Central Depository Services (India) Limited News
CDSL FAQ
What was Central Depository Services (India) Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Central Depository Services (India) Limited lowest stock price was ₹1116.30 and its highest was ₹1673.70 in the past 12 months.
What is Central Depository Services (India) Limited’s market cap?
Central Depository Services (India) Limited’s market cap is ₹282.15B.
When is Central Depository Services (India) Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Central Depository Services (India) Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 26, 2026 which is in 71 days.
How were Central Depository Services (India) Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Central Depository Services (India) Limited released its earnings results on Aug 01, 2026. The company reported ₹5.6 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ₹6.748 by -₹1.148.
Is Central Depository Services (India) Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Central Depository Services (India) Limited’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Central Depository Services (India) Limited pay dividends?
Central Depository Services (India) Limited pays a Annually dividend of ₹12.75 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.88%. See more information on Central Depository Services (India) Limited dividends here
What is Central Depository Services (India) Limited’s EPS estimate?
Central Depository Services (India) Limited’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Central Depository Services (India) Limited have?
Central Depository Services (India) Limited has 209,000,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Central Depository Services (India) Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Central Depository Services (India) Limited reported an EPS of ₹5.6 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of ₹6.748. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.915%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Central Depository Services (India) Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in IN:CDSL
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Company Description
Central Depository Services (India) Limited
Central Depository Services (India) Limited, founded in Mumbai in 1997, offers a comprehensive range of depository solutions throughout India. The company facilitates various services for investors, including opening and managing dematerialized accounts, processing both delivery and receipt instructions, providing account statements, rematerialization, pledging securities, handling nominations and transfers, and updating personal information such as addresses and bank details, along with SMS notifications. CDSL also assists issuers by enabling the direct credit of securities into shareholder and applicant demat accounts. Furthermore, it provides Know Your Customer (KYC) services to capital market intermediaries for their investors. Expanding its digital offerings, the company supports the electronic storage of insurance policies for policyholders and enables the holding and transaction of electronic negotiable warehouse receipts. Additional digital tools include online access to security information, secure transaction execution capabilities, e-voting, e-notices, e-locker services, and a dedicated mobile application. CDSL serves a broad spectrum of clients, including investors (through depository participants), issuing companies, capital market intermediaries, insurance companies, and warehouse service providers.
CDSL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
₹1,237.50
▼(-7.17% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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