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CDSL Stock Chart & Stats
₹1468.60
-₹36.35(-2.11%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
₹1468.60
-₹36.35(-2.11%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range₹1,116.30 - ₹1,753.90
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.29M
Average Volume (3M)1.79M
Market Cap
₹299.27B
Enterprise Value₹268.99B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)₹8.11B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)₹22.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)65.6
Beta2.03
Next Earnings
Jul 27, 2026EPS Estimate
7.2Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.82%
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
₹1,225.00Price Target Upside-16.59% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)25.42
Revenue Forecast (FY)₹12.93B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetNegligible debt and a conservative balance sheet give CDSL durable financial flexibility. Low leverage reduces solvency risk, supports investment in infrastructure or tech, and preserves optionality for dividends or strategic M&A through market cycles without pressure from interest costs.
High And Persistent MarginsStructurally high gross and operating margins imply strong operating leverage and cost advantages in the depository business. High margins support persistent cash generation and ROE, enabling reinvestment in platform quality and shareholder returns even if revenue growth moderates.
Recurring Fee-Based Business ModelA fee-driven model tied to demat accounts, issuer services and transaction fees creates recurring revenue and predictable base cash flows. Network effects via Depository Participants and exchange integrations raise switching costs and help sustain long-term market share.
Bears Say
2026 Profitability Step-DownA sizable margin contraction in 2026 despite revenue growth signals structural cost pressures or adverse mix changes. If persistent, lower margins would reduce free cash flow and ROE, constrain reinvestment or payouts, and weaken one of the firm's key long-term competitive strengths.
Cash-Flow VolatilityMaterial swings in free cash flow and an outlier operating cash flow relationship reduce predictability of cash generation. That makes capital allocation harder, raises funding risk for initiatives, and could force more conservative capital returns during periods of working-capital strain.
Revenue Sensitivity To Market Activity & RegulationRevenue tied to transaction volumes and subject to regulatory fee frameworks creates cyclical and policy risks. Prolonged lower market activity or regulatory limits on fees could structurally cap growth and compress margins, limiting long-term earnings scalability.
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 ₹1753.90 in the past 12 months.
What is Central Depository Services (India) Limited’s market cap?
Central Depository Services (India) Limited’s market cap is ₹299.27B.
When is Central Depository Services (India) Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Central Depository Services (India) Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 27, 2026 which is in 14 days.
How were Central Depository Services (India) Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Central Depository Services (India) Limited released its earnings results on May 02, 2026. The company reported ₹3.8 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ₹5.055 by -₹1.255.
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 0.82%. 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 is 7.2.
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 ₹3.8 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of ₹5.055. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.916%.
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
₹1,225.00
▼(-16.59% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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