The company's stock, trading at ₹140.60 as of February 12, 2026, has shown resilience in recent months with a six-month return of 55.93%, significantly outperforming the Sensex by 51.64 percentage points. However, this price appreciation appears disconnected from fundamental performance, raising questions about sustainability. The stock currently trades at a price-to-book value of 2.70 times despite persistent losses, reflecting speculative interest rather than earnings-driven valuation.
Xelpmoc's Q3 performance presents a paradox: whilst net sales surged 47.37% quarter-on-quarter to ₹1.12 crores, the company's operating losses remain entrenched at alarming levels. The operating margin excluding other income deteriorated to negative 155.36%, a concerning metric that underscores the company's inability to convert revenue growth into operational efficiency. Employee costs of ₹1.80 crores during the quarter exceeded total revenue by 60.71%, highlighting a fundamental structural imbalance in the business model.
| Quarter | Net Sales (₹ Cr) | QoQ Growth | Net Loss (₹ Cr) | Operating Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec'25 | 1.12 | +47.37% | -2.00 | -155.36% |
| Sep'25 | 0.76 | -2.56% | -1.93 | -243.42% |
| Jun'25 | 0.78 | +9.86% | -1.88 | -221.79% |
| Mar'25 | 0.71 | -14.46% | -1.84 | -216.90% |
| Dec'24 | 0.83 | -49.08% | -2.09 | -239.76% |
| Sep'24 | 1.63 | +123.29% | -1.11 | -63.19% |
| Jun'24 | 0.73 | — | -3.93 | -383.56% |
Financial Performance: Revenue Growth Fails to Translate into Profitability
Xelpmoc's Q3 FY26 revenue of ₹1.12 crores represents a 47.37% sequential increase from ₹0.76 crores in Q2 FY26, yet this growth narrative is undermined by the company's persistent inability to achieve operational breakeven. On a year-on-year basis, net sales grew 34.94% from ₹0.83 crores in Q3 FY25, suggesting some momentum in client acquisition or project execution. However, the absolute revenue base remains exceptionally small for a publicly listed technology company, limiting meaningful scale advantages.
The company's cost structure reveals fundamental challenges. Employee expenses of ₹1.80 crores in Q3 FY26 represent 160.71% of net sales, indicating that Xelpmoc is spending significantly more on personnel than it generates in revenue. This ratio has remained stubbornly elevated across multiple quarters, with employee costs consistently exceeding ₹1.60 crores even as revenues fluctuate between ₹0.71 crores and ₹1.63 crores over the past seven quarters. The operating loss before depreciation, interest, and tax (PBDIT) stood at negative ₹1.54 crores in Q3 FY26, only marginally better than the negative ₹1.64 crores in Q2 FY26.
Other income of ₹0.20 crores provided marginal relief during the quarter, though this declined from ₹0.21 crores in Q2 FY26. The company's profit after tax (PAT) margin of negative 178.57% in Q3 FY26 highlights the severity of its profitability crisis. With depreciation of ₹0.23 crores and minimal interest costs of ₹0.01 crores, the company's financial structure at least avoids significant debt servicing burdens, though this offers little consolation given the operational losses.
Operational Challenges: Structural Imbalances Persist
The company's return on equity (ROE) of negative 9.83% as of the latest reporting period reflects ongoing capital destruction for shareholders. This metric has remained in negative territory, with the average ROE standing at 0.0%, indicating that Xelpmoc has failed to generate positive returns on shareholder capital over the measurement period. The return on capital employed (ROCE) paints an even grimmer picture at negative 12.18% for the latest period and negative 19.28% on average, suggesting inefficient deployment of total capital resources.
Xelpmoc's balance sheet as of March 2025 showed shareholder funds of ₹64.05 crores, comprising share capital of ₹14.72 crores and reserves of ₹49.32 crores. The company maintains a debt-free status with zero long-term borrowings, which represents a positive aspect of its financial profile. Investments stood at ₹63.08 crores, significantly higher than the ₹56.55 crores in the previous year, suggesting capital allocation towards portfolio investments rather than core operations. Current assets of ₹6.97 crores declined sharply from ₹14.93 crores in March 2024, indicating potential liquidity pressures or reallocation of resources.
Critical Concern: Unsustainable Cost Structure
Xelpmoc's employee costs consistently exceed its revenue generation capacity, creating a structural deficit that requires immediate attention. With employee expenses of ₹1.80 crores against sales of ₹1.12 crores in Q3 FY26, the company is operating at a fundamental loss before accounting for any other operational expenses. This pattern has persisted across multiple quarters, raising serious questions about business model viability and the path to profitability.
Industry Context: Software Products Sector Headwinds
The broader software products industry has faced challenging conditions, with the sector delivering negative 15.98% returns over the past year. Xelpmoc's one-year stock return of 13.62% represents a 29.60 percentage point outperformance versus its sector, though this divergence appears driven more by speculative trading than fundamental strength. The company's micro-cap status (₹210.00 crores market capitalisation) places it in a highly volatile segment of the market where price movements can be disconnected from underlying business performance.
Technology consulting and development firms typically face intense competition, pricing pressures, and client concentration risks. Xelpmoc's inability to scale revenue beyond single-digit crore levels per quarter suggests challenges in client acquisition, project execution, or service delivery. The company's positioning in AI-first solutions, product development, and data science represents attractive end-markets, yet its financial results indicate execution difficulties in converting this positioning into commercial success.
Peer Comparison: Underperformance Across Key Metrics
When compared against peers in the software products sector, Xelpmoc's financial profile appears significantly weaker. The company's ROE of 0.0% (average) trails peers such as Intense Technologies (14.92%), Atishay (7.83%), and even Virinchi (2.11%). Whilst some peers like Avance Technologies also struggle with low ROE of 0.76%, the sector average suggests that profitability is achievable for well-managed software products companies.
| Company | P/E (TTM) | P/BV | ROE (%) | Debt/Equity | Div Yield (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xelpmoc Design | NA (Loss Making) | 2.70 | 0.0 | -0.12 | NA |
| Intense Technologies | 28.08 | 1.84 | 14.92 | -0.19 | 0.89 |
| Avance Technologies | 206.25 | 0.66 | 0.76 | 0.28 | NA |
| Virinchi | NA (Loss Making) | 0.48 | 2.11 | 0.63 | NA |
| Atishay | 27.62 | 4.17 | 7.83 | -0.03 | 0.51 |
| Infinity Infoway | 49.80 | 8.28 | 0.0 | 0.00 | NA |
Xelpmoc's price-to-book value of 2.70 times sits in the middle of the peer range, though this appears elevated given the company's negative ROE and persistent losses. Profitable peers like Intense Technologies trade at 1.84 times book value with a 28.08 times P/E multiple, whilst Atishay commands a 4.17 times P/BV ratio supported by 7.83% ROE and consistent profitability. Xelpmoc's valuation premium relative to book value appears unjustified by fundamentals, suggesting speculative positioning by investors betting on a future turnaround.
Valuation Analysis: Premium Without Profitability
Xelpmoc's valuation metrics present a challenging picture for fundamental investors. The company trades at NA (loss-making) for price-to-earnings ratio, reflecting its inability to generate positive net income. The EV/EBITDA multiple of negative 27.90 times and EV/EBIT of negative 24.05 times are mathematically derived from negative operating profits, rendering traditional valuation frameworks inapplicable. The EV/Sales ratio of 64.41 times appears extraordinarily elevated, suggesting the market is pricing in significant future revenue growth and margin expansion that has yet to materialise.
The company's price-to-book value of 2.70 times implies investors are willing to pay ₹2.70 for every ₹1.00 of book value, despite the company's track record of destroying capital through sustained losses. With a book value per share of ₹43.50 and current market price of ₹140.60, the market is ascribing a substantial premium that appears disconnected from near-term earnings potential. The company's quality grade of "Below Average" and valuation assessment of "Risky" by proprietary scoring systems align with the fundamental challenges evident in financial statements.
Shareholding Pattern: Promoter Dilution Continues
Promoter shareholding in Xelpmoc declined to 49.67% in Q3 FY26 (December 2025) from 51.38% in Q2 FY26, marking a sequential reduction of 1.71 percentage points. This continues a trend of gradual promoter dilution, with holdings decreasing from 52.24% in December 2024 to current levels. Key promoters include Sandipan Chattopadhyay (27.64%), Koora Srinivas (15.94%), and Jaison Jose (4.36%), with no pledging of shares reported—a positive indicator of promoter confidence in their personal holdings.
| Quarter | Promoter % | QoQ Change | FII % | MF % | Non-Inst % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec'25 | 49.67% | -1.71% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 50.33% |
| Sep'25 | 51.38% | -0.61% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 48.62% |
| Jun'25 | 51.99% | -0.20% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 48.01% |
| Mar'25 | 52.19% | -0.05% | 0.00% | 0.39% | 47.42% |
| Dec'24 | 52.24% | — | 0.00% | 0.43% | 47.32% |
Notably, institutional participation remains virtually absent, with zero foreign institutional investor (FII) holdings and mutual fund holdings declining from 0.43% in December 2024 to 0.00% by December 2025. This complete absence of institutional investor interest signals significant concerns about the company's business model, financial performance, and growth prospects. Non-institutional holdings have correspondingly increased to 50.33%, suggesting retail investor participation drives the shareholding base—a typical pattern for micro-cap stocks with weak fundamentals but speculative appeal.
Stock Performance: Short-Term Gains Mask Long-Term Underperformance
Xelpmoc's stock has delivered divergent returns across different timeframes, reflecting volatile trading patterns typical of micro-cap securities. Over the past six months, the stock surged 55.93%, dramatically outperforming the Sensex return of 4.29% by 51.64 percentage points. This recent strength has pushed the stock above all its key moving averages, with the current price of ₹140.60 trading above the 5-day (₹136.57), 20-day (₹135.25), 50-day (₹133.74), 100-day (₹128.08), and 200-day (₹112.38) moving averages.
| Period | Stock Return | Sensex Return | Alpha |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Week | 7.41% | 0.43% | +6.98% |
| 1 Month | 8.99% | -0.24% | +9.23% |
| 3 Months | 6.39% | -0.94% | +7.33% |
| 6 Months | 55.93% | 4.29% | +51.64% |
| 1 Year | 13.62% | 9.85% | +3.77% |
| 2 Years | 23.44% | 17.73% | +5.71% |
| 3 Years | -0.88% | 37.89% | -38.77% |
| 4 Years | -57.90% | 43.89% | -101.79% |
| 5 Years | -53.04% | 62.34% | -115.38% |
However, longer-term returns reveal significant capital destruction. Over three years, the stock declined 0.88% whilst the Sensex gained 37.89%, resulting in negative alpha of 38.77 percentage points. The four-year and five-year returns are even more dismal, with the stock down 57.90% and 53.04% respectively, underperforming the Sensex by over 100 percentage points in both periods. This pattern suggests that recent price appreciation may represent a technical bounce or speculative interest rather than a fundamental re-rating.
The stock's beta of 1.01 indicates it moves roughly in line with the broader market, though its high volatility of 55.21% (versus Sensex volatility of 11.44%) reflects the elevated risk profile typical of micro-cap stocks. The risk-adjusted return of 0.25 over one year compares unfavourably to the Sensex's risk-adjusted return of 0.86, highlighting that investors are not being adequately compensated for the elevated risk they assume by holding Xelpmoc shares.
Investment Thesis: Speculative Positioning Without Fundamental Support
Xelpmoc's proprietary investment score of 40 out of 100 places it firmly in "SELL" territory, upgraded from "STRONG SELL" in October 2025 but remaining in negative recommendation territory. The company's quality grade of "Below Average" reflects its weak long-term financial performance, with five-year sales growth of negative 24.28% and five-year EBIT growth of negative 226.87%. The valuation assessment of "Risky" acknowledges the disconnect between market price and fundamental value, whilst the financial trend remains "Flat" and technicals show "Mildly Bullish" momentum.
Key Strengths & Risk Factors
Key Strengths
- Debt-Free Balance Sheet: Zero long-term borrowings provide financial flexibility and eliminate solvency concerns.
- No Promoter Pledging: Absence of pledged shares indicates promoter confidence in personal holdings.
- Recent Revenue Growth: Q3 FY26 sales increased 47.37% QoQ and 34.94% YoY, showing some operational momentum.
- Investment Portfolio: ₹63.08 crores in investments as of March 2025 provides asset backing and potential liquidity.
- Attractive End-Markets: Positioning in AI-first solutions and data science represents high-growth sectors.
- Recent Stock Momentum: 55.93% six-month return demonstrates strong price appreciation.
- Above Moving Averages: Stock trading above all key technical levels suggests positive technical setup.
Key Concerns
- Persistent Losses: Continuous net losses across multiple quarters with no clear path to profitability.
- Negative Operating Margins: Operating margin of negative 155.36% reflects severe operational inefficiency.
- Cost Structure Imbalance: Employee costs exceed revenue by 60.71%, creating structural deficit.
- Capital Destruction: Negative ROE of 9.83% and ROCE of 12.18% indicate value erosion for shareholders.
- Declining Revenues: Five-year sales growth of negative 24.28% shows long-term deterioration.
- Zero Institutional Interest: Complete absence of FII and MF holdings signals fundamental concerns.
- Promoter Dilution: Promoter stake declined from 52.24% to 49.67% over past year.
- Elevated Valuation: P/BV of 2.70x appears unjustified given persistent losses.
- Micro-Cap Liquidity: Low trading volumes and market cap of ₹210 crores limit liquidity.
Outlook: What to Watch
Positive Catalysts
- Achievement of quarterly operational breakeven (PBDIT positive)
- Sustained revenue growth above ₹2.00 crores per quarter
- Reduction in employee cost-to-revenue ratio below 100%
- Entry of institutional investors (FII or mutual fund participation)
- Stabilisation of promoter shareholding above 50%
Red Flags
- Further deterioration in quarterly net losses beyond ₹2.50 crores
- Continued promoter dilution below 45% shareholding
- Decline in quarterly revenue below ₹0.70 crores
- Reduction in cash and current assets affecting liquidity
- Introduction of debt to fund operations signalling cash burn concerns
The Verdict: Avoid – Fundamental Risks Outweigh Speculative Appeal
Score: 35/100
For Fresh Investors: Avoid initiating positions. Xelpmoc's persistent operational losses, negative margins, and structural cost imbalances present unacceptable risk for fundamental investors. The company has failed to demonstrate a viable path to profitability despite multiple quarters of effort, and the absence of institutional investor interest underscores widespread concerns about business model sustainability. Recent stock price appreciation appears disconnected from fundamentals and driven by speculative positioning rather than earnings improvement.
For Existing Holders: Consider exiting positions on technical strength. Whilst the stock has delivered strong six-month returns of 55.93%, this performance is not supported by underlying business fundamentals. The company's continued cash burn, declining promoter stake, and weak competitive positioning suggest limited upside potential and significant downside risk. Long-term holders have experienced capital destruction, with five-year returns of negative 53.04%, and there is insufficient evidence of a sustainable turnaround to justify continued holding.
Fair Value Estimate: ₹50-60 per share (55-65% downside from current levels), based on book value of ₹43.50 with a conservative 1.2-1.4x multiple reflecting the company's below-average quality grade and persistent losses. Current market price of ₹140.60 appears significantly overvalued relative to fundamental metrics.
Note: ROCE = (EBIT - Other income)/(Capital Employed - Cash - Current Investments)
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