Debt-free Balance SheetA zero-debt capital structure materially reduces financial risk and interest burden, giving management flexibility to fund operations, working capital swings, or capex from internal cash or modest external financing. This resilience supports durability through cycles and preserves strategic optionality.

Improving Gross MarginsHigher gross margins indicate either better input cost control or pricing power in core metal fabrication sales. Sustained gross-margin expansion can underpin recovery of EBITDA and net margins even if volumes fall, improving long-term profitability potential if management maintains cost discipline.

Proven Cash Conversion (FY2024)Demonstrated ability to convert earnings into cash in FY2024 shows the business can generate robust cash when operations normalize. That historical cash conversion suggests the firm's working-capital model and capital intensity can support free cash flow recovery, aiding funding and reinvestment.

Bears Say

Revenue DeclineA double-digit revenue contraction weakens the revenue base and pressures fixed-cost absorption in metal fabrication, reducing operating leverage. Over several quarters this trend can erode market share and long-term growth prospects unless reversed by new orders, product wins, or geographic expansion.

Compressed ProfitabilitySharply lower net margin and ROE signal weakened earnings power and a reduced buffer against cost shocks. For a manufacturing business with cyclical demand, sustained margin compression undermines cash generation, limits reinvestment capacity, and raises the bar for delivering stable shareholder returns.

Deteriorating Cash FlowA shift to negative operating and free cash flow is structurally concerning: it implies working-capital stress or elevated spending not covered by operations. Persistent cash deficits would force reliance on external funding or asset sales, reducing strategic flexibility and increasing execution risk.

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What was Sarthak Metals Ltd’s price range in the past 12 months?

Sarthak Metals Ltd lowest stock price was ₹66.40 and its highest was ₹169.00 in the past 12 months.

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Sarthak Metals Ltd’s market cap is ₹982.24M.

When is Sarthak Metals Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?

Sarthak Metals Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is May 21, 2026 which is in 88 days.

How were Sarthak Metals Ltd’s earnings last quarter?

Sarthak Metals Ltd released its earnings results on Feb 10, 2026. The company reported ₹0.948 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ₹0.948.

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Sarthak Metals Ltd pays a Annually dividend of ₹0.5 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.58%. See more information on Sarthak Metals Ltd dividends here

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Sarthak Metals Ltd has 13,689,750 shares outstanding.

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Sarthak Metals Ltd reported an EPS of ₹0.948 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 9.945%.

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Company Description

Sarthak Metals Ltd

Sarthak Metals Limited manufactures and sells cored wires, ferro alloys, aluminum wires, industrial gases, and related products in India and internationally. It offers calcium silicide, calcium iron, calcium solid, calcium aluminium iron, lead, ferro titanium, ferro titanium, carbon, ferro boron, magnesium ferrosilicon, nitride manganese, and ferro niobium wires, as well as aluminum flipping coils. The company serves steel manufacturing companies. Sarthak Metals Limited was incorporated in 1995 and is headquartered in Bhilai, India.