Mercantile Vent.

Market Cap: Micro Cap
Industry: Diversified Commercial Services
ISIN: INE689O01013
NSEID:
BSEID: 538942
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INR

18.51

-2.1 (-10.19%)

BSENSE

Mar 23

BSE+NSE Vol: 14.25 k

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News and Views

Markets Rally, But Mercantile Ventures Ltd Sinks to 52-Week Low in Stock-Specific Sell-Off

2026-03-23 13:47:33

Despite a broader market rally, Mercantile Ventures Ltd has plunged to a fresh 52-week low of Rs 18.21 on 23 Mar 2026, marking a sharp 6.84% decline on the day and extending its losing streak to two consecutive sessions with a cumulative drop of 12.61%.

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Mercantile Ventures Ltd Downgraded to Strong Sell Amid Technical Weakness and Fundamental Concerns

2026-03-23 08:05:02

Mercantile Ventures Ltd, a micro-cap player in the diversified commercial services sector, has seen its investment rating downgraded from Sell to Strong Sell as of 20 March 2026. This shift reflects deteriorating technical indicators, subdued financial trends, and persistent concerns over the company’s quality metrics and valuation, signalling caution for investors amid a challenging market backdrop.

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Mercantile Ventures Ltd is Rated Sell

2026-03-16 10:10:47

Mercantile Ventures Ltd is rated 'Sell' by MarketsMOJO, with this rating last updated on 04 Mar 2026. However, the analysis and financial metrics discussed here reflect the stock's current position as of 16 March 2026, providing investors with the most up-to-date view of the company’s fundamentals, returns, and market performance.

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Mercantile Ventures Ltd Upgraded to Sell on Technical Improvements Despite Lingering Fundamental Concerns

2026-03-05 08:18:33

Mercantile Ventures Ltd has seen its investment rating upgraded from Strong Sell to Sell, reflecting a nuanced shift in its technical outlook amid persistent fundamental weaknesses. The revised assessment, effective from 4 March 2026, incorporates changes across quality, valuation, financial trends, and technical parameters, signalling cautious optimism tempered by long-term concerns.

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Mercantile Ventures Ltd Downgraded to Strong Sell Amid Technical and Fundamental Concerns

2026-03-02 08:06:33

Mercantile Ventures Ltd has been downgraded from a Sell to a Strong Sell rating as of 27 Feb 2026, reflecting deteriorating technical indicators and persistent fundamental weaknesses despite some recent positive financial results. The downgrade is driven primarily by a shift to bearish technical trends, weak long-term financial performance, and valuation concerns, signalling caution for investors in this diversified commercial services company.

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Mercantile Ventures Ltd is Rated Strong Sell

2026-02-28 10:10:25

Mercantile Ventures Ltd is rated Strong Sell by MarketsMOJO, with this rating last updated on 27 February 2026. However, the analysis and financial metrics discussed here reflect the stock’s current position as of 28 February 2026, providing investors with the latest insights into the company’s performance and outlook.

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Mercantile Ventures Ltd is Rated Sell

2026-02-17 10:10:54

Mercantile Ventures Ltd is rated 'Sell' by MarketsMOJO, with this rating last updated on 5 February 2026. However, the analysis and financial metrics discussed here reflect the stock's current position as of 17 February 2026, providing investors with an up-to-date perspective on the company’s fundamentals, valuation, financial trend, and technical outlook.

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Are Mercantile Ventures Ltd latest results good or bad?

2026-02-07 19:20:50

Mercantile Ventures Ltd's latest financial results for Q2 FY26 indicate a complex performance landscape. The company reported consolidated net profit of ₹1.41 crores, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 74.07%. Net sales reached ₹23.51 crores, which represents a significant year-on-year increase of 31.78% and a sequential improvement of 11.53% from the previous quarter. This growth in revenue is attributed to the company's expanding manpower supply services and property leasing operations. However, the operational metrics reveal challenges. The operating margin, excluding other income, was recorded at 2.34%, which, while showing a sequential improvement from a negative margin in the prior quarter, marks a decline from the 3.76% margin achieved in the same quarter last year. This margin compression is largely due to rising employee costs, which constituted over 50% of net sales in the latest quarter. Addit...

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