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      {
        "title": "Why is Centum Electron falling/rising?",
        "link": "https://www.marketsmojo.com/news/stocks-in-action/why-is-centum-electron-fallingrising-3756775",
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        "date": "2025-12-12 00:50:25",
        "description": "    <div class=\"article-news-new\">\n        <div class=\"article-container\">\n\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n\n<p><strong>Strong Outperformance Against Market Benchmarks</strong></p>\n<p>Centum Electronics has demonstrated remarkable resilience and growth over various time frames, substantially outperforming the broader market indices. Over the past week, the stock surged by 5.51%, while the Sensex declined by 0.52%, highlighting the stock’s relative strength amid a generally subdued market environment. Even on a year-to-date basis, Centum Electronics has delivered a 12.65% return compared to the Sensex’s 8.55%, reinforcing its appeal to investors seeking consistent growth.</p>\n<p>More impressively, the stock’s one-year return stands at 43.99%, vastly exceeding the Sensex’s 4.04% gain and the BSE500’s modest 0.62% return. This exceptional performance over the last year underscores the company’s ability to genera..."
      },
      {
        "title": "Centum Electron’s Evaluation Revised Amid Mixed Financial and Technical Signals",
        "link": "https://www.marketsmojo.com/news/stock-recommendation/centum-electron-downgraded-to-hold-by-marketsmojo-amid-mixed-financial-signals-3735315",
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        "date": "2025-11-28 10:04:56",
        "description": "Centum Electron, a small-cap player in the Industrial Manufacturing sector, has experienced a revision in its market evaluation reflecting a nuanced view of its financial health and market positioning. This adjustment follows a detailed analysis of the company’s quality, valuation, financial trends, and technical indicators, providing investors with a clearer understanding of its current standing."
      },
      {
        "title": "Why is Centum Electron falling/rising?",
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        "date": "2025-11-17 22:05:15",
        "description": "As of 17-Nov, Centum Electronics Ltd is experiencing a price increase, with the current price at 2,566.45, reflecting a rise of 99.95 or 4.05%. The stock has shown strong performance today, outperforming its sector by 3.68% and achieving a consecutive gain over the last two days, with a total return of 7.78% during this period. Despite opening with a loss of 4.48%, the stock reached an intraday high of Rs 2,570, indicating positive momentum. Over the past week, the stock has gained 6.51%, and year-to-date, it has risen by 21.02%, significantly outperforming the benchmark Sensex, which has increased by 8.72% during the same timeframe. Notably, investor participation has risen, with a delivery volume increase of 20.5% compared to the 5-day average, suggesting growing interest in the stock.\n\nBroader Market Context: In the short term, Centum Electronics has outperformed the Sensex, which has only gained 1.69% o..."
      },
      {
        "title": "How has been the historical performance of Centum Electron?",
        "link": "https://www.marketsmojo.com/news/stocks-in-action/how-has-been-the-historical-performance-of-centum-electron-3695200",
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        "description": "Answer:\nThe historical performance of Centum Electron shows a fluctuating trend in key financial metrics over the years, with notable changes in sales, profits, and overall financial health.\n\nBreakdown:\nCentum Electron's net sales have shown a steady increase from INR 779.94 crore in March 2022 to INR 1,155.41 crore in March 2025, reflecting a positive growth trajectory. However, the total expenditure has also risen, reaching INR 1,058.71 crore in March 2025, which has impacted the operating profit, which stood at INR 105.41 crore for the same period. Despite the growth in sales and operating profit, the company reported a profit after tax of -1.93 crore in March 2025, continuing a trend of negative net profits since March 2022. The total assets of Centum Electron increased to INR 1,220.53 crore in March 2025, up from INR 919.80 crore in March 2022, while total liabilities also rose to INR 1,220.53 crore, i..."
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        "title": "How has been the historical performance of Centum Electron?",
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        "date": "2025-11-12 23:43:07",
        "description": "Answer:\nThe historical performance of Centum Electron shows a fluctuating trend in key financial metrics over the years, with notable changes in revenue and profitability.\n\nBreakdown:\nCentum Electron's net sales have increased from 779.94 Cr in Mar'22 to 1,155.41 Cr in Mar'25, reflecting a strong upward trend. Total operating income followed a similar trajectory, rising from 779.94 Cr in Mar'22 to 1,155.41 Cr in Mar'25. However, the company's total expenditure also increased, from 766.05 Cr in Mar'22 to 1,058.71 Cr in Mar'25, leading to an operating profit (PBDIT) of 105.41 Cr in Mar'25, up from 21.91 Cr in Mar'22. Despite this improvement, the profit before tax showed a modest increase to 13.60 Cr in Mar'25 from a loss of 47.63 Cr in Mar'22. The profit after tax remained negative at -1.93 Cr in Mar'25, although it improved from -48.90 Cr in Mar'22. The company's total assets grew from 919.80 Cr in Mar'22 t..."
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        "title": "Are Centum Electron latest results good or bad?",
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        "date": "2025-11-12 19:27:04",
        "description": "Centum Electronics reported its financial results for Q2 FY26, highlighting a complex operational landscape. The company achieved a revenue of ₹290.62 crores, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 11.85% compared to ₹259.83 crores in Q2 FY25. This indicates a reasonably consistent demand across its core markets, particularly in the defence electronics sector, which benefits from government policy support.\n\nHowever, the net profit for the quarter was ₹4.23 crores, which represents a significant year-on-year improvement from a loss of ₹0.31 crores in Q2 FY25. Despite this return to profitability, the sequential comparison shows a decline of 5.58% from the previous quarter, raising concerns about the sustainability of this profit level. The operating margin fell to 6.23%, down 240 basis points from the prior quarter, indicating challenges in operational efficiency or unfavorable shifts in the product mix.\n\nThe c..."
      },
      {
        "title": "Centum Electronics Reports Profit Surge Amidst Operational Challenges and Cash Flow Concerns",
        "link": "https://www.marketsmojo.com/news/stocks-in-action/centum-electronics-financial-trend-declines-from-flat-to-negative-amid-cash-flow-challenges-3692396",
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        "date": "2025-11-12 11:00:22",
        "description": "Centum Electronics reported a flat performance for the quarter ending September 2025, despite a remarkable increase in profit after tax to Rs 4.23 crore. However, the company faces challenges with low operating cash flow and a weak operating profit to net sales ratio, while maintaining strong long-term market performance."
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      {
        "title": "Centum Electronics Q2 FY26: Profitability Returns But Margin Pressures Persist",
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        "date": "2025-11-12 10:03:59",
        "description": "Centum Electronics Ltd., a Bangalore-based defence and aerospace electronics manufacturer, posted a net profit of ₹4.23 crores in Q2 FY26, marking a dramatic turnaround from the loss-making quarters witnessed earlier in FY25. However, the sequential decline of 5.58% from Q1 FY26's ₹4.48 crores and persistent margin compression raise concerns about the sustainability of this recovery. With a market capitalisation of ₹3,534.79 crores, the stock trades at a steep valuation of 160 times trailing earnings, leaving little room for disappointment as operational challenges continue to weigh on profitability."
      },
      {
        "title": "Why is Centum Electron falling/rising?",
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        "date": "2025-11-06 21:54:31",
        "description": "As of 06-Nov, Centum Electronics Ltd's stock price is currently at Rs 2,363.60, reflecting a decline of Rs 99.55, or 4.04%. The stock has been underperforming, having fallen consecutively for the last four days, resulting in an overall return of -8.04% over the past week. Today's trading saw the stock reach an intraday low of Rs 2,363.60, with a weighted average price indicating that more volume was traded closer to this low. Additionally, delivery volume has significantly decreased by 70.24% compared to the five-day average, suggesting a drop in investor participation. Despite a strong year-to-date return of 11.46% and a remarkable 32.79% increase over the past year, the stock's recent performance contrasts sharply with its historical growth, which includes a staggering 271.11% increase over three years.\n\nIn the broader market context, the Sensex has only declined by 1.30% over the past week, indicating th..."
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News and Views

Why is Centum Electron falling/rising?

2025-12-12 00:50:25

Strong Outperformance Against Market Benchmarks

Centum Electronics has demonstrated remarkable resilience and growth over various time frames, substantially outperforming the broader market indices. Over the past week, the stock surged by 5.51%, while the Sensex declined by 0.52%, highlighting the stock’s relative strength amid a generally subdued market environment. Even on a year-to-date basis, Centum Electronics has delivered a 12.65% return compared to the Sensex’s 8.55%, reinforcing its appeal to investors seeking consistent growth.

More impressively, the stock’s one-year return stands at 43.99%, vastly exceeding the Sensex’s 4.04% gain and the BSE500’s modest 0.62% return. This exceptional performance over the last year underscores the company’s ability to genera...

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Centum Electron’s Evaluation Revised Amid Mixed Financial and Technical Signals

2025-11-28 10:04:56

Centum Electron, a small-cap player in the Industrial Manufacturing sector, has experienced a revision in its market evaluation reflecting a nuanced view of its financial health and market positioning. This adjustment follows a detailed analysis of the company’s quality, valuation, financial trends, and technical indicators, providing investors with a clearer understanding of its current standing.

Read More

Why is Centum Electron falling/rising?

2025-11-17 22:05:15

As of 17-Nov, Centum Electronics Ltd is experiencing a price increase, with the current price at 2,566.45, reflecting a rise of 99.95 or 4.05%. The stock has shown strong performance today, outperforming its sector by 3.68% and achieving a consecutive gain over the last two days, with a total return of 7.78% during this period. Despite opening with a loss of 4.48%, the stock reached an intraday high of Rs 2,570, indicating positive momentum. Over the past week, the stock has gained 6.51%, and year-to-date, it has risen by 21.02%, significantly outperforming the benchmark Sensex, which has increased by 8.72% during the same timeframe. Notably, investor participation has risen, with a delivery volume increase of 20.5% compared to the 5-day average, suggesting growing interest in the stock. Broader Market Context: In the short term, Centum Electronics has outperformed the Sensex, which has only gained 1.69% o...

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How has been the historical performance of Centum Electron?

2025-11-13 00:11:40

Answer: The historical performance of Centum Electron shows a fluctuating trend in key financial metrics over the years, with notable changes in sales, profits, and overall financial health. Breakdown: Centum Electron's net sales have shown a steady increase from INR 779.94 crore in March 2022 to INR 1,155.41 crore in March 2025, reflecting a positive growth trajectory. However, the total expenditure has also risen, reaching INR 1,058.71 crore in March 2025, which has impacted the operating profit, which stood at INR 105.41 crore for the same period. Despite the growth in sales and operating profit, the company reported a profit after tax of -1.93 crore in March 2025, continuing a trend of negative net profits since March 2022. The total assets of Centum Electron increased to INR 1,220.53 crore in March 2025, up from INR 919.80 crore in March 2022, while total liabilities also rose to INR 1,220.53 crore, i...

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How has been the historical performance of Centum Electron?

2025-11-12 23:43:07

Answer: The historical performance of Centum Electron shows a fluctuating trend in key financial metrics over the years, with notable changes in revenue and profitability. Breakdown: Centum Electron's net sales have increased from 779.94 Cr in Mar'22 to 1,155.41 Cr in Mar'25, reflecting a strong upward trend. Total operating income followed a similar trajectory, rising from 779.94 Cr in Mar'22 to 1,155.41 Cr in Mar'25. However, the company's total expenditure also increased, from 766.05 Cr in Mar'22 to 1,058.71 Cr in Mar'25, leading to an operating profit (PBDIT) of 105.41 Cr in Mar'25, up from 21.91 Cr in Mar'22. Despite this improvement, the profit before tax showed a modest increase to 13.60 Cr in Mar'25 from a loss of 47.63 Cr in Mar'22. The profit after tax remained negative at -1.93 Cr in Mar'25, although it improved from -48.90 Cr in Mar'22. The company's total assets grew from 919.80 Cr in Mar'22 t...

Read More

Are Centum Electron latest results good or bad?

2025-11-12 19:27:04

Centum Electronics reported its financial results for Q2 FY26, highlighting a complex operational landscape. The company achieved a revenue of ₹290.62 crores, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 11.85% compared to ₹259.83 crores in Q2 FY25. This indicates a reasonably consistent demand across its core markets, particularly in the defence electronics sector, which benefits from government policy support. However, the net profit for the quarter was ₹4.23 crores, which represents a significant year-on-year improvement from a loss of ₹0.31 crores in Q2 FY25. Despite this return to profitability, the sequential comparison shows a decline of 5.58% from the previous quarter, raising concerns about the sustainability of this profit level. The operating margin fell to 6.23%, down 240 basis points from the prior quarter, indicating challenges in operational efficiency or unfavorable shifts in the product mix. The c...

Read More

Centum Electronics Reports Profit Surge Amidst Operational Challenges and Cash Flow Concerns

2025-11-12 11:00:22

Centum Electronics reported a flat performance for the quarter ending September 2025, despite a remarkable increase in profit after tax to Rs 4.23 crore. However, the company faces challenges with low operating cash flow and a weak operating profit to net sales ratio, while maintaining strong long-term market performance.

Read More

Centum Electronics Q2 FY26: Profitability Returns But Margin Pressures Persist

2025-11-12 10:03:59

Centum Electronics Ltd., a Bangalore-based defence and aerospace electronics manufacturer, posted a net profit of ₹4.23 crores in Q2 FY26, marking a dramatic turnaround from the loss-making quarters witnessed earlier in FY25. However, the sequential decline of 5.58% from Q1 FY26's ₹4.48 crores and persistent margin compression raise concerns about the sustainability of this recovery. With a market capitalisation of ₹3,534.79 crores, the stock trades at a steep valuation of 160 times trailing earnings, leaving little room for disappointment as operational challenges continue to weigh on profitability.

Read More

Why is Centum Electron falling/rising?

2025-11-06 21:54:31

As of 06-Nov, Centum Electronics Ltd's stock price is currently at Rs 2,363.60, reflecting a decline of Rs 99.55, or 4.04%. The stock has been underperforming, having fallen consecutively for the last four days, resulting in an overall return of -8.04% over the past week. Today's trading saw the stock reach an intraday low of Rs 2,363.60, with a weighted average price indicating that more volume was traded closer to this low. Additionally, delivery volume has significantly decreased by 70.24% compared to the five-day average, suggesting a drop in investor participation. Despite a strong year-to-date return of 11.46% and a remarkable 32.79% increase over the past year, the stock's recent performance contrasts sharply with its historical growth, which includes a staggering 271.11% increase over three years. In the broader market context, the Sensex has only declined by 1.30% over the past week, indicating th...

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