The stock has suffered significantly in 2025, declining 45.87% year-to-date whilst trading at ₹37.19, well below all key moving averages. Technical indicators signal a mildly bearish trend, and the company's proprietary Mojo Score stands at a concerning 35 out of 100, warranting a "SELL" rating. The disconnect between revenue expansion and profitability erosion raises serious questions about the sustainability of the company's growth strategy and its ability to generate meaningful shareholder value.
Financial Performance: Growth Without Profitability
In Q2 FY26, Odigma Consultancy Solutions reported net sales of ₹12.57 crores, a remarkable sequential jump of 91.32% from ₹6.57 crores in Q1 FY26. On a year-on-year basis, revenue growth stood at 49.46% compared to ₹8.41 crores in Q2 FY25. However, this top-line expansion masked severe operational inefficiencies that eroded profitability at every level.
The company's operating profit before depreciation, interest, and tax (excluding other income) turned negative for the first time, recording a loss of ₹0.06 crores in Q2 FY26 compared to a marginal loss of ₹0.02 crores in the previous quarter. This translated to an operating margin of -0.48%, the lowest in the company's recent history and a sharp deterioration from the 4.08% margin achieved in Q4 FY25 and 7.37% in Q2 FY25.
Net profit for Q2 FY26 stood at ₹0.12 crores, representing a 71.43% year-on-year increase from ₹0.07 crores but a sequential decline of 14.29% from ₹0.14 crores in Q1 FY26. The PAT margin compressed to 0.95% from 1.67% in the previous quarter, indicating that the company is struggling to convert revenue growth into bottom-line profitability. Employee costs rose to ₹2.43 crores in Q2 FY26 from ₹2.13 crores in Q1 FY26, suggesting that the revenue expansion required significant incremental hiring or compensation adjustments.
| Quarter | Net Sales (₹ Cr) | QoQ Growth | Net Profit (₹ Cr) | QoQ Growth | Operating Margin | PAT Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep'25 | 12.57 | +91.32% | 0.12 | -14.29% | -0.48% | 0.95% |
| Jun'25 | 6.57 | -56.75% | 0.11 | +22.22% | -0.30% | 1.67% |
| Mar'25 | 15.19 | +49.36% | 0.09 | -35.71% | 4.08% | 0.59% |
| Dec'24 | 10.17 | +20.93% | 0.14 | +100.00% | 6.78% | 1.38% |
| Sep'24 | 8.41 | -38.03% | 0.07 | -22.22% | 7.37% | 0.83% |
| Jun'24 | 13.57 | -25.97% | 0.09 | +140.91% | 4.72% | 0.66% |
| Mar'24 | 18.33 | — | -0.22 | — | 1.25% | -1.20% |
The quarterly trend reveals extreme volatility in both revenue and profitability. Revenue has swung wildly between ₹6.57 crores and ₹18.33 crores over the past seven quarters, whilst operating margins have ranged from -0.48% to 7.37%. This inconsistency suggests challenges in project execution, client retention, or pricing discipline. The company's inability to maintain stable margins during periods of revenue growth is particularly concerning for a services business where operational leverage should theoretically improve profitability as scale increases.
Critical Profitability Alert
Operating Margin Crisis: Odigma's operating margin (excluding other income) has deteriorated to -0.48% in Q2 FY26, marking the lowest level on record. The company is now losing money on its core operations before accounting for other income, which contributed ₹0.34 crores in the quarter. Without this non-operating income, the company would have reported significantly weaker bottom-line results.
Operational Challenges: Efficiency Concerns Mount
Odigma's operational metrics paint a troubling picture of a company struggling with efficiency and capital deployment. The company's average return on equity (ROE) stands at a meagre 0.37%, whilst its latest quarterly ROE is 0.66%, both significantly below industry standards and indicating poor capital efficiency. For context, peer companies in the IT consulting space typically generate ROEs in the range of 10% to 20%, highlighting the substantial gap in Odigma's ability to generate returns on shareholder capital.
The company's average return on capital employed (ROCE) is negative at -0.57%, though the latest quarterly figure has improved to 1.38%. These figures suggest that the company has historically destroyed value rather than created it, with capital employed generating returns below the cost of capital. The modest improvement in the latest quarter's ROCE is overshadowed by the negative operating margins, raising questions about sustainability.
On a positive note, Odigma maintains a debt-free balance sheet with negative net debt to equity of -0.46, indicating the company holds more cash than debt. As of March 2025, the company had ₹27.00 crores in closing cash compared to ₹12.00 crores a year earlier. However, this cash position has been built through equity capital raises rather than operational cash generation, as evidenced by the cash flow statement showing ₹15.00 crores from operating activities in FY25 following a negative ₹16.00 crores in FY24.
Balance Sheet Strength Amidst Operational Weakness
Whilst Odigma's operational performance raises serious concerns, the company does maintain a relatively strong balance sheet with zero debt and ₹27.00 crores in cash as of March 2025. Shareholder funds stood at ₹59.19 crores, down from ₹68.79 crores in the previous year, reflecting the impact of modest profitability. The company's book value per share stands at ₹18.94, whilst the stock trades at ₹37.19, representing a price-to-book ratio of 2.00x.
The company's sales to capital employed ratio averages 0.62x, indicating that for every rupee of capital employed, the company generates only 62 paise in revenue. This low asset turnover ratio suggests inefficient utilisation of capital and reinforces concerns about operational effectiveness. In the IT consulting sector, where capital intensity is typically low, higher asset turnover ratios are expected.
Margin Dynamics: The Cost of Growth
The deterioration in Odigma's margin profile represents the most concerning aspect of the Q2 FY26 results. Operating profit before depreciation, interest, and tax (excluding other income) recorded a loss of ₹0.06 crores, the lowest figure in recent history. This translated to an operating margin of -0.48%, a sharp decline from 4.08% in Q4 FY25 and 7.37% in Q2 FY25.
The gross profit margin (including other income) stood at 2.23% in Q2 FY26, down from 3.81% in the previous quarter and significantly below the 7.37% achieved in Q2 FY25. This compression suggests that the company's recent revenue growth has come at the expense of pricing discipline or has been accompanied by a shift in business mix towards lower-margin projects.
Other income played a crucial role in supporting profitability, contributing ₹0.34 crores in Q2 FY26 compared to ₹0.27 crores in Q1 FY26. Without this non-operating income, the company's profit before tax would have been negative at ₹-0.18 crores rather than the reported ₹0.16 crores. This heavy reliance on other income to achieve profitability is unsustainable and masks the underlying weakness in core operations.
| Metric | Q2 FY26 | Q1 FY26 | Q4 FY25 | Q2 FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Margin (Excl OI) | -0.48% | -0.30% | 4.08% | 7.37% |
| Gross Margin | 2.23% | 3.81% | 4.94% | 7.37% |
| PAT Margin | 0.95% | 1.67% | 0.59% | 0.83% |
| Other Income (₹ Cr) | 0.34 | 0.27 | 0.13 | 0.00 |
Peer Comparison: Lagging Behind Industry Standards
When compared to peers in the IT consulting sector, Odigma's operational and valuation metrics reveal significant underperformance. The company's ROE of 0.37% is substantially below the peer average of approximately 15%, with competitors such as CG-VAK Software generating 18.82% ROE and Athena Global Technologies achieving 20.51%. This wide gap underscores Odigma's fundamental challenge in creating shareholder value.
From a valuation perspective, Odigma trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 302.89x, significantly elevated compared to peers. CG-VAK Software trades at 11.93x earnings, Edvenswa Enterprises at 8.68x, and Secmark Consultancy at 37.08x. Whilst Odigma's price-to-book ratio of 2.00x appears moderate relative to Secmark Consultancy's 5.84x, it is higher than CG-VAK's 1.72x and Edvenswa's 0.94x, despite Odigma's inferior profitability metrics.
| Company | P/E (TTM) | P/BV | ROE (%) | Debt to Equity | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odigma Consultancy | 302.89x | 2.00x | 0.37% | -0.46 | NA |
| CG-VAK Software | 11.93x | 1.72x | 18.82% | -0.16 | 0.41% |
| Edvenswa Enterprises | 8.68x | 0.94x | 12.19% | -0.17 | NA |
| Secmark Consultancy | 37.08x | 5.84x | 10.46% | -0.48 | NA |
| Athena Global Tech | NA (Loss Making) | 0.63x | 20.51% | 0.49 | NA |
The peer comparison underscores a fundamental disconnect between Odigma's valuation and its operational performance. The company commands a premium valuation multiple despite generating returns on equity that are 50 to 55 times lower than its best-performing peers. This valuation anomaly cannot be justified by growth prospects alone, particularly given the company's volatile revenue trajectory and deteriorating margin profile.
Valuation Analysis: Expensive on All Metrics
Odigma's current valuation presents significant concerns for investors. Trading at ₹37.19 with a market capitalisation of ₹116.25 crores, the stock commands a P/E ratio of 302.89x based on trailing twelve-month earnings. This represents an extreme premium to the industry average and cannot be justified by the company's growth profile or profitability metrics.
The company's enterprise value to EBITDA multiple stands at 35.50x, whilst its EV to EBIT ratio is an elevated 90.88x. These multiples are significantly higher than industry standards and reflect the market's historical optimism that has not been validated by operational performance. The EV to sales ratio of 1.92x appears more reasonable but must be viewed in the context of the company's inability to convert revenue into meaningful profits.
Odigma's proprietary valuation assessment categorises the stock as "VERY EXPENSIVE," a grade it has maintained since May 31, 2025. The stock has declined 75.17% from its 52-week high of ₹149.78 but remains 28.24% above its 52-week low of ₹29.00. This suggests that whilst the market has partially corrected the valuation excess, significant downside risk remains if operational performance continues to deteriorate.
Shareholding Pattern: Institutional Exodus Continues
The shareholding pattern reveals concerning trends in institutional confidence. Promoter holding has remained stable at 27.43% over the past five quarters, indicating no change in management's stake. However, foreign institutional investor (FII) holdings have declined sharply from 6.92% in December 2024 to 1.31% in September 2025, representing a significant exodus of sophisticated investors.
Mutual fund holdings, which stood at 0.11% in December 2024, have completely exited to 0.00% by March 2025 and remained absent through September 2025. Insurance companies and other domestic institutional investors (DIIs) maintain zero holdings in the company. This complete absence of domestic institutional participation is a red flag, suggesting that professional fund managers see limited value in the stock at current levels.
| Shareholder Category | Sep'25 | Jun'25 | Mar'25 | Dec'24 | QoQ Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter | 27.43% | 27.43% | 27.43% | 27.43% | 0.00% |
| FII | 1.31% | 1.44% | 1.55% | 6.92% | -0.13% |
| Mutual Funds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.11% | 0.00% |
| Insurance | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Other DII | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Non-Institutional | 71.26% | 71.13% | 71.02% | 68.42% | +0.13% |
Non-institutional holdings have increased from 68.42% in December 2024 to 71.26% in September 2025, filling the void left by exiting FIIs and mutual funds. This shift towards retail and non-institutional ownership typically indicates reduced professional oversight and potentially higher volatility. The sustained decline in FII holdings over three consecutive quarters, particularly the sharp 5.37% drop between December 2024 and March 2025, suggests that sophisticated investors have lost confidence in the company's prospects.
Stock Performance: Severe Underperformance Across Timeframes
Odigma's stock performance has been dismal across nearly all timeframes, significantly underperforming the broader market. The stock has declined 45.87% year-to-date whilst the Sensex has gained 7.34%, resulting in a negative alpha of 53.21 percentage points. Over the past month, the stock has fallen 8.35% compared to the Sensex's 1.66% gain, generating negative alpha of 10.01 percentage points.
The only period of relative outperformance has been over the past three months, where the stock gained 13.28% compared to the Sensex's 4.05% rise, delivering positive alpha of 9.23 percentage points. However, this brief period of strength has not been sustained, with the stock resuming its downward trajectory in recent weeks. Over the past six months, the stock has gained 7.83% versus the Sensex's 5.56% rise, but this modest outperformance pales in comparison to the severe underperformance over longer periods.
| Period | Stock Return | Sensex Return | Alpha |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | -0.29% | +0.40% | -0.69% |
| 1 Week | -1.85% | +0.49% | -2.34% |
| 1 Month | -8.35% | +1.66% | -10.01% |
| 3 Months | +13.28% | +4.05% | +9.23% |
| 6 Months | +7.83% | +5.56% | +2.27% |
| Year-to-Date | -45.87% | +7.34% | -53.21% |
From a technical perspective, the stock trades below all key moving averages, including the 5-day (₹37.97), 20-day (₹40.03), 50-day (₹40.93), 100-day (₹38.31), and 200-day (₹40.95) moving averages. This alignment of moving averages in a bearish formation confirms the negative technical trend. The stock's current technical trend is classified as "Mildly Bearish," having changed from "Mildly Bullish" on May 28, 2025, at ₹42.63.
Investment Thesis: Multiple Red Flags
Odigma's investment thesis is undermined by several critical factors that collectively warrant a cautious stance. The company's Mojo Score of 35 out of 100 places it firmly in "SELL" territory, with the proprietary algorithm identifying significant concerns across multiple parameters. The quality grade of "AVERAGE" reflects the company's inconsistent financial performance, whilst the "FLAT" financial trend designation indicates stagnation in recent quarters.
The valuation assessment of "VERY EXPENSIVE" is perhaps the most damning indictment, suggesting that the stock offers poor value at current levels. With a P/E ratio exceeding 300x and returns on equity below 1%, the disconnect between valuation and fundamentals is stark. The "Mildly Bearish" technical trend adds another layer of concern, indicating that momentum has turned negative and selling pressure persists.
"At 302 times earnings and negative operating margins, Odigma presents one of the most challenging risk-reward profiles in the small-cap IT consulting space."
Key Strengths & Risk Factors
Key Strengths
- Debt-Free Balance Sheet: Zero debt with negative net debt to equity of -0.46, providing financial flexibility
- Strong Cash Position: ₹27.00 crores in cash as of March 2025, up from ₹12.00 crores a year earlier
- Revenue Growth: 91.32% QoQ revenue growth in Q2 FY26, demonstrating ability to scale operations
- No Promoter Pledging: Zero pledged shares, indicating promoter confidence
- Long-Term Growth: 5-year sales CAGR of 11.80% shows sustained top-line expansion
Key Concerns
- Negative Operating Margins: -0.48% operating margin in Q2 FY26, lowest on record, indicating core business unprofitability
- Extremely Poor ROE: 0.37% average ROE, 50x lower than peer average, reflecting severe capital inefficiency
- Excessive Valuation: P/E of 302.89x cannot be justified by operational performance or growth prospects
- Institutional Exodus: FII holdings collapsed from 6.92% to 1.31%; mutual funds completely exited
- Margin Volatility: Operating margins have swung from 7.37% to -0.48% over four quarters
- Reliance on Other Income: ₹0.34 crores other income masked ₹0.18 crores operating loss in Q2 FY26
- Weak Cash Generation: Operating cash flow of ₹15.00 crores in FY25 followed negative ₹16.00 crores in FY24
Outlook: What to Watch
Positive Catalysts
- Sustained improvement in operating margins back above 5% for three consecutive quarters
- Return of institutional investors (FII/MF holdings increasing above 5%)
- ROE improvement above 10% demonstrating better capital efficiency
- Consistent quarterly revenue above ₹15 crores with stable margins
- Reduction in reliance on other income to achieve profitability
Red Flags to Monitor
- Further deterioration in operating margins below -1%
- Continued institutional selling with FII holdings falling below 1%
- Sequential revenue decline for two consecutive quarters
- Operating losses (excluding other income) persisting beyond Q3 FY26
- Cash burn accelerating with operating cash flow turning negative
The Verdict: Avoid This Value Trap
Score: 35/100
For Fresh Investors: Avoid initiating positions. The combination of negative operating margins, extremely poor returns on equity, excessive valuation multiples, and institutional exodus creates an unfavourable risk-reward profile. The stock offers no margin of safety at current levels.
For Existing Holders: Consider reducing positions on any technical bounce towards the ₹40-42 range (20-day and 200-day moving averages). The fundamental deterioration in profitability, coupled with stretched valuation, suggests limited upside and significant downside risk. Use any strength to exit.
Fair Value Estimate: ₹25-28 (approximately 30% downside from current levels), based on normalised earnings and peer comparison
Rationale: Odigma's Q2 FY26 results expose a fundamental flaw in the business model—the inability to convert revenue growth into sustainable profitability. Negative operating margins, abysmal returns on equity of 0.37%, and a P/E ratio exceeding 300x create an untenable investment proposition. The exodus of institutional investors and deteriorating technical trends reinforce the bearish outlook. Until the company demonstrates consistent operating profitability and meaningful improvement in capital efficiency, the stock remains a value trap rather than a value opportunity.
Note— ROCE = (EBIT - Other income)/(Capital Employed - Cash - Current Investments)
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