Very Low Financial LeverageA near debt-free balance sheet materially lowers solvency and refinancing risk, preserving flexibility to fund capex, weather agricultural cycles, or pursue opportunistic investments. Over 2–6 months this structural conservatism supports stability through commodity and demand swings.

Exceptionally High Reported MarginsSustained high gross and net margins indicate durable pricing power or a low-cost production niche in agricultural products. This margin base supports reinvestment and resilience to modest revenue dips, helping maintain cash generation and strategic optionality over several quarters.

Cash Generation Tracks ProfitsFree cash flow that largely mirrors net income implies accountable earnings quality and meaningful internal funding capacity. Over coming months this alignment reduces reliance on external financing for working capital and capex, preserving the company’s low-leverage advantage.

Bears Say

Volatile Revenue TrendsLarge swings in top-line growth suggest demand volatility, concentration risks, or sensitivity to commodity cycles. This inconsistency impairs forecasting, hampers capacity planning, and can pressure margins if costs are fixed, creating structural earnings risk across multiple quarters.

Uneven Cash Flow HistoryIntermittent negative operating cash flow and uneven free cash flow reduce the predictability of internal funding and increase the chance management must postpone projects or access external liquidity. This elevates structural funding uncertainty in stressed periods.

Low Return On EquityVery low ROE indicates the firm’s capital base delivers limited percentage returns, constraining shareholder wealth creation over time. Even with strong margins, low asset or equity efficiency suggests structural allocation or scale issues that can persist absent strategic change.

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STEL FAQ

What was STEL Holdings Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?

STEL Holdings Limited lowest stock price was ₹342.00 and its highest was ₹635.00 in the past 12 months.

What is STEL Holdings Limited’s market cap?

STEL Holdings Limited’s market cap is ₹8.81B.

When is STEL Holdings Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?

STEL Holdings Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is May 21, 2026 which is in 89 days.

How were STEL Holdings Limited’s earnings last quarter?

STEL Holdings Limited released its earnings results on Jan 28, 2026. The company reported ₹6.817 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ₹6.817.

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Does STEL Holdings Limited pay dividends?

STEL Holdings Limited does not currently pay dividends.

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STEL Holdings Limited’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does STEL Holdings Limited have?

STEL Holdings Limited has 18,455,404 shares outstanding.

What happened to STEL Holdings Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?

STEL Holdings Limited reported an EPS of ₹6.817 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.362%.

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Company Description

STEL Holdings Limited

STEL Holdings Limited, an investment holding company, invests in the securities of group companies in India. The company was formerly known as Sentinel Tea and Exports Limited and changed its name to STEL Holdings Limited in July 2011. STEL Holdings Limited was incorporated in 1990 and is based in Kochi, India.