Mercantile Vent.

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

INR

23.10

0.00 (0.00%)

BSENSE

Dec 05

BSE+NSE Vol: 1.49 k

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        "title": "Mercantile Ventures Sees Shift in Market Assessment Amid Mixed Financial and Technical Signals",
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        "description": "Mercantile Ventures, a key player in the diversified commercial services sector, has experienced a notable revision in its market evaluation. This shift reflects a complex interplay of technical trends, valuation metrics, financial performance, and broader market context, offering investors a nuanced perspective on the stock’s current standing."
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        "description": "As of 19 November 2025, the valuation grade for Mercantile Vent. has moved from fair to attractive, indicating a positive shift in its perceived value. The company is currently assessed as undervalued, with a PE ratio of 25.00, a price to book value of 0.89, and an EV to EBITDA ratio of 279.03. These ratios suggest that the stock may be trading at a discount compared to its intrinsic value.\n\nIn comparison to its peers, Mercantile Vent. stands out with a PE ratio that is lower than Bajaj Finance's 34.23 and Bajaj Finserv's 33.86, both classified as expensive. Additionally, its PEG ratio of 1.35 is more favorable than that of Bajaj Finance, which has a PEG of 1.86. Despite recent underperformance against the Sensex over the past week and month, the company's year-to-date return of 11.43% outpaces the Sensex's 9.02%, reinforcing the attractiveness of its current valuation...."
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        "description": "Answer:\nThe historical performance of Mercantile Vent. shows significant fluctuations in key financial metrics over the years.\n\nBreakdown:\nMercantile Vent. has experienced a steady increase in net sales, rising from 34.40 Cr in Mar'19 to 72.19 Cr in Mar'25. Total operating income followed a similar trend, reaching 72.19 Cr in Mar'25, up from 34.40 Cr in Mar'19. However, total expenditure has also increased, from 31.85 Cr in Mar'19 to 70.83 Cr in Mar'25, leading to an operating profit (PBDIT) that peaked at 18.53 Cr in Mar'22 but fell to 14.23 Cr in Mar'25. Profit before tax showed volatility, with a high of 16.45 Cr in Mar'22 and a loss of 6.34 Cr in Mar'24, before recovering to 13.09 Cr in Mar'25. The profit after tax mirrored this trend, with a loss of 7.76 Cr in Mar'24 followed by a profit of 16.27 Cr in Mar'25. The company's total assets increased from 269.68 Cr in Mar'20 to 390.59 Cr in Mar'25, while t..."
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        "description": "As of 13-Nov, Mercantile Ventures Ltd is experiencing a price increase, with its current price at 27.75, reflecting a change of 0.29 or 1.06% upward. Today's price summary indicates that the stock has outperformed its sector by 1.08%, and the delivery volume has risen by 4.56% compared to the 5-day average, suggesting increased investor participation. Although the stock is currently above its 200-day moving average, it remains below the 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, and 100-day moving averages. In terms of returns, the stock has shown a year-to-date increase of 20.60% and a one-year increase of 14.48%, indicating strong long-term performance despite recent short-term declines of 4.28% over the past week and 7.04% over the past month.\n\nIn the broader market context, the Sensex has increased by 1.40% over the past week and 2.61% over the past month, highlighting that Mercantile Ventures Ltd's recent short-term perfo..."
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        "description": "As of 10 November 2025, the valuation grade for Mercantile Vent. has moved from fair to expensive, indicating a shift towards overvaluation. The company is currently assessed as overvalued, with a PE ratio of 27.49, an EV to EBIT ratio of 308.29, and a ROE of 3.47%. In comparison, Bajaj Finance, another peer, has a much higher PE ratio of 38.76, while Life Insurance stands out with a significantly lower PE ratio of 11.14, highlighting the disparity in valuation within the sector.\n\nThe company's performance against the Sensex shows a year-to-date return of 22.56%, which is notably higher than the Sensex's return of 6.91%, suggesting that while Mercantile Vent. has performed well recently, its current valuation does not justify the price given the high ratios relative to its peers. Overall, the combination of high valuation ratios and the recent grade change suggests that Mercantile Vent. is overvalued in the..."
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        "description": "As of 7 November 2025, the valuation grade for Mercantile Vent. has moved from expensive to fair. Based on the analysis, the company appears to be fairly valued at this time. The PE ratio stands at 27.58, while the EV to EBITDA ratio is notably high at 309.30, indicating a premium valuation relative to earnings. Additionally, the Price to Book Value is 0.96, suggesting that the stock is trading close to its book value.\n\nWhen comparing Mercantile Vent. to its peers, Bajaj Finance is categorized as very expensive with a PE ratio of 38.09, while HDFC Life Insurance is rated fair with a PE of 85.3. This positions Mercantile Vent. competitively within the diversified commercial services sector. The stock has shown strong performance year-to-date with a return of 22.95%, significantly outperforming the Sensex's 6.50% during the same period...."
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        "description": "As of 7 November 2025, the valuation grade for Mercantile Vent. has moved from expensive to fair. The company is currently fairly valued based on its financial metrics. Key ratios include a PE ratio of 27.58, an EV to EBITDA ratio of 309.30, and a PEG ratio of 1.49. \n\nIn comparison to its peers, Bajaj Finance is considered very expensive with a PE ratio of 38.09, while HDFC Life Insurance is also fairly valued with a PE of 85.3. Notably, Mercantile Vent. has shown strong performance with a year-to-date return of 22.95%, significantly outpacing the Sensex's return of 6.50% over the same period...."
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News and Views

Mercantile Ventures Sees Shift in Market Assessment Amid Mixed Financial and Technical Signals

2025-12-02 08:39:11

Mercantile Ventures, a key player in the diversified commercial services sector, has experienced a notable revision in its market evaluation. This shift reflects a complex interplay of technical trends, valuation metrics, financial performance, and broader market context, offering investors a nuanced perspective on the stock’s current standing.

How has been the historical performance of Mercantile Vent.?

2025-12-01 23:18:44

Revenue and Profit Trends

Over the seven-year period ending March 2025, Mercantile Vent.'s net sales have shown a steady increase, rising from ₹34.40 crores in March 2019 to ₹72.19 crores in March 2025. This represents more than a doubling of revenue, reflecting the company's expanding operational scale. Total operating income mirrored this trend, with no other operating income reported during this period.

Operating profit before depreciation, interest, and tax (PBDIT) excluding other income has seen variability, peaking at ₹4.41 crores in March 2021 before declining to ₹1.36 crores in March 2025. However, when factoring in other income, which notably surged to ₹12.87 crores in March 2025, the overall operating profit (PBDIT) improved significantly to ₹14.23 crores, in...

Why is Mercantile Vent. falling/rising?

2025-11-28 00:28:44

Recent Price Movement and Market Context

Mercantile Ventures’ share price demonstrated a significant recovery on 27 November, opening with a gap up of 6.9% and reaching an intraday high of ₹25.55, also representing a 6.9% gain. This performance outpaced its sector peers by 5.04%, signalling a strong relative momentum. The stock’s rise is particularly noteworthy given its recent underperformance; over the past month, it declined by 14.32%, contrasting with the Sensex’s modest 1.11% gain during the same period.

Despite the recent dip, the stock has delivered a year-to-date return of 9.47%, closely tracking the Sensex’s 9.70% gain. Over the last year, Mercantile Ventures outperformed the benchmark with a 9.14% return compared to the Sensex’s 6.84%, highlighting its resili...

Is Mercantile Vent. overvalued or undervalued?

2025-11-20 08:05:59

As of 19 November 2025, the valuation grade for Mercantile Vent. has moved from fair to attractive, indicating a positive shift in its perceived value. The company is currently assessed as undervalued, with a PE ratio of 25.00, a price to book value of 0.89, and an EV to EBITDA ratio of 279.03. These ratios suggest that the stock may be trading at a discount compared to its intrinsic value. In comparison to its peers, Mercantile Vent. stands out with a PE ratio that is lower than Bajaj Finance's 34.23 and Bajaj Finserv's 33.86, both classified as expensive. Additionally, its PEG ratio of 1.35 is more favorable than that of Bajaj Finance, which has a PEG of 1.86. Despite recent underperformance against the Sensex over the past week and month, the company's year-to-date return of 11.43% outpaces the Sensex's 9.02%, reinforcing the attractiveness of its current valuation....

How has been the historical performance of Mercantile Vent.?

2025-11-19 22:43:01

Answer: The historical performance of Mercantile Vent. shows significant fluctuations in key financial metrics over the years. Breakdown: Mercantile Vent. has experienced a steady increase in net sales, rising from 34.40 Cr in Mar'19 to 72.19 Cr in Mar'25. Total operating income followed a similar trend, reaching 72.19 Cr in Mar'25, up from 34.40 Cr in Mar'19. However, total expenditure has also increased, from 31.85 Cr in Mar'19 to 70.83 Cr in Mar'25, leading to an operating profit (PBDIT) that peaked at 18.53 Cr in Mar'22 but fell to 14.23 Cr in Mar'25. Profit before tax showed volatility, with a high of 16.45 Cr in Mar'22 and a loss of 6.34 Cr in Mar'24, before recovering to 13.09 Cr in Mar'25. The profit after tax mirrored this trend, with a loss of 7.76 Cr in Mar'24 followed by a profit of 16.27 Cr in Mar'25. The company's total assets increased from 269.68 Cr in Mar'20 to 390.59 Cr in Mar'25, while t...

Why is Mercantile Vent. falling/rising?

2025-11-13 22:47:48

As of 13-Nov, Mercantile Ventures Ltd is experiencing a price increase, with its current price at 27.75, reflecting a change of 0.29 or 1.06% upward. Today's price summary indicates that the stock has outperformed its sector by 1.08%, and the delivery volume has risen by 4.56% compared to the 5-day average, suggesting increased investor participation. Although the stock is currently above its 200-day moving average, it remains below the 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, and 100-day moving averages. In terms of returns, the stock has shown a year-to-date increase of 20.60% and a one-year increase of 14.48%, indicating strong long-term performance despite recent short-term declines of 4.28% over the past week and 7.04% over the past month. In the broader market context, the Sensex has increased by 1.40% over the past week and 2.61% over the past month, highlighting that Mercantile Ventures Ltd's recent short-term perfo...

Is Mercantile Vent. overvalued or undervalued?

2025-11-11 08:10:56

As of 10 November 2025, the valuation grade for Mercantile Vent. has moved from fair to expensive, indicating a shift towards overvaluation. The company is currently assessed as overvalued, with a PE ratio of 27.49, an EV to EBIT ratio of 308.29, and a ROE of 3.47%. In comparison, Bajaj Finance, another peer, has a much higher PE ratio of 38.76, while Life Insurance stands out with a significantly lower PE ratio of 11.14, highlighting the disparity in valuation within the sector. The company's performance against the Sensex shows a year-to-date return of 22.56%, which is notably higher than the Sensex's return of 6.91%, suggesting that while Mercantile Vent. has performed well recently, its current valuation does not justify the price given the high ratios relative to its peers. Overall, the combination of high valuation ratios and the recent grade change suggests that Mercantile Vent. is overvalued in the...

Is Mercantile Vent. overvalued or undervalued?

2025-11-10 08:10:43

As of 7 November 2025, the valuation grade for Mercantile Vent. has moved from expensive to fair. Based on the analysis, the company appears to be fairly valued at this time. The PE ratio stands at 27.58, while the EV to EBITDA ratio is notably high at 309.30, indicating a premium valuation relative to earnings. Additionally, the Price to Book Value is 0.96, suggesting that the stock is trading close to its book value. When comparing Mercantile Vent. to its peers, Bajaj Finance is categorized as very expensive with a PE ratio of 38.09, while HDFC Life Insurance is rated fair with a PE of 85.3. This positions Mercantile Vent. competitively within the diversified commercial services sector. The stock has shown strong performance year-to-date with a return of 22.95%, significantly outperforming the Sensex's 6.50% during the same period....

Is Mercantile Vent. overvalued or undervalued?

2025-11-09 08:09:11

As of 7 November 2025, the valuation grade for Mercantile Vent. has moved from expensive to fair. The company is currently fairly valued based on its financial metrics. Key ratios include a PE ratio of 27.58, an EV to EBITDA ratio of 309.30, and a PEG ratio of 1.49. In comparison to its peers, Bajaj Finance is considered very expensive with a PE ratio of 38.09, while HDFC Life Insurance is also fairly valued with a PE of 85.3. Notably, Mercantile Vent. has shown strong performance with a year-to-date return of 22.95%, significantly outpacing the Sensex's return of 6.50% over the same period....

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