Sterling Tools

Market Cap: Micro Cap
Industry: Auto Components & Equipments
ISIN: INE334A01023
NSEID: STERTOOLS
BSEID: 530759

INR

276.30

-5.2 (-1.85%)

BSENSE

Dec 05

BSE+NSE Vol: 44.3 k

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        "title": "Sterling Tools Sees Revision in Market Assessment Amidst Financial Challenges",
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        "description": "Sterling Tools, a microcap player in the Auto Components & Equipments sector, has experienced a revision in its market evaluation reflecting ongoing financial and technical challenges. The recent assessment highlights shifts across key analytical parameters, signalling caution for investors amid persistent negative results and subdued market performance."
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        "description": "    <div class=\"article-news-new\">\n        <div class=\"article-container\">\n\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n\n<p><strong>Extended Downtrend Against Market Benchmarks</strong></p>\n<p>The stock’s recent performance starkly contrasts with the broader market’s positive trajectory. Over the past week, Sterling Tools has declined by 7.25%, while the Sensex gained 0.79%. This divergence extends over longer periods, with the stock falling 12.74% in the last month compared to a 0.95% rise in the Sensex. Year-to-date, Sterling Tools has plummeted by 52.24%, whereas the benchmark index has advanced by 9.08%. Over the last year, the stock’s decline deepens to 55.39%, while the Sensex has appreciated by 10.47%. Even over three and five years, the stock’s gains of 10.67% and 43.45% respectively lag well behind the Sensex’s 39.39% and 94.23% returns.</p>\n<p>This persistent underperformance highlights the stock’s vulnerabilit..."
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        "title": "Is Sterling Tools overvalued or undervalued?",
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        "description": "As of 12 November 2025, the valuation grade for Sterling Tools has moved from very attractive to attractive, indicating a shift in perceived value. The company is currently considered overvalued based on its financial metrics. Key ratios include a PE Ratio of 26.51, an EV to EBITDA of 12.30, and a Price to Book Value of 2.09. \n\nWhen compared to peers, Sterling Tools has a higher PE Ratio than Simm. Marshall, which stands at 16.93, and significantly higher than Sky Industries at 14.18. This suggests that Sterling Tools may be priced at a premium relative to its more attractively valued competitors. Additionally, the company's recent stock performance has lagged behind the Sensex, with a year-to-date return of -47.23% compared to the Sensex's 8.10%, reinforcing the notion that it may be overvalued in the current market context...."
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        "title": "Sterling Tools Adjusts Valuation Amidst Competitive Landscape and Market Challenges",
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        "date": "2025-11-13 08:01:49",
        "description": "Sterling Tools, a microcap in the auto components sector, has recently adjusted its valuation metrics, showing a PE ratio of 26.51 and a dividend yield of 0.82%. Despite facing competition from peers with attractive valuations, the company has struggled, posting a significant stock return decline over the past year."
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        "description": "Answer:\nThe historical performance of Sterling Tools shows a consistent upward trend in net sales and profitability over the years.\n\nBreakdown:\nSterling Tools has demonstrated significant growth in net sales, increasing from 355.48 Cr in Mar'21 to 1,026.30 Cr in Mar'25. This growth is accompanied by a rise in total operating income, which reached 1,026.30 Cr in Mar'25, up from 509.58 Cr in Mar'22. The company's total expenditure also rose, amounting to 916.73 Cr in Mar'25, leading to an operating profit (PBDIT) of 121.22 Cr for the same period. Profit before tax has shown a steady increase, reaching 76.64 Cr in Mar'25, while profit after tax rose to 58.29 Cr. The earnings per share (EPS) improved from 6.53 in Mar'21 to 16.1 in Mar'25, reflecting enhanced shareholder value. On the balance sheet, total assets increased to 786.48 Cr in Mar'25, with total liabilities at 137.45 Cr, indicating a healthy financial..."
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        "description": "Sterling Tools' latest financial results for Q2 FY26 present a complex scenario characterized by contrasting trends in profitability and revenue. The company reported a net profit of ₹17.19 crores, reflecting a significant sequential improvement of 91.21% from the previous quarter, primarily driven by margin expansion and an increase in other income. However, this positive development is overshadowed by a persistent decline in net sales, which amounted to ₹207.91 crores for the quarter, representing a year-on-year contraction of 26.79%. This decline marks the continuation of a troubling trend, as the company has now faced three consecutive quarters of significant revenue decreases.\n\nDespite the sequential improvement in profitability, the underlying operational challenges remain evident. The operating margin was stable at 11.36%, indicating effective cost management amidst declining sales volumes. The PAT m..."
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        "date": "2025-11-12 11:01:15",
        "description": "Sterling Tools, a microcap in the Auto Components sector, reported a challenging quarter ending September 2025, with significant declines in net sales and profits. Despite operational strength indicated by cash flow, the company faces market challenges, having underperformed against the Sensex year-to-date while showing long-term resilience."
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        "description": "As of 11-Nov, Sterling Tools Ltd. is experiencing a price increase, with its current price at Rs 304.00, reflecting a rise of Rs 12.65 or 4.34%. The stock has outperformed its sector by 3.56% today and has shown a consecutive gain over the last two days, accumulating a total return of 6.03% during this period. Despite this positive movement, the stock has had a challenging year-to-date performance, down 47.59%, and has underperformed against the benchmark Sensex over various periods, including a 1-month decline of 2.66%. Additionally, the stock has been highly volatile today, with an intraday volatility of 6.07%, and there has been a notable decrease in investor participation, with delivery volume falling by 43.72% compared to the 5-day average.\n\nIn the broader market context, while the Sensex has gained 0.49% over the past week, Sterling Tools has seen a slight decline of 0.64% in the same timeframe, indic..."
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        "description": "Sterling Tools Ltd., a micro-cap fasteners manufacturer serving the automotive sector, reported a dramatic 91.21% quarter-on-quarter recovery in net profit for Q2 FY26, posting ₹17.19 crores compared to ₹8.99 crores in Q1 FY26. However, the year-on-year picture remains troubling, with profits declining 1.60% from ₹17.47 crores in Q2 FY25. The company's shares, trading at ₹304.00 with a market capitalisation of ₹1,041 crores, have tumbled 44.39% over the past year, significantly underperforming both the broader market and the auto components sector."
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      "caption": "Disclosures under Reg. 29(1) & 29(2) of SEBI (SAST) Regulations 2011",
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      "caption": "Disclosures under Reg. 29(1) & 29(2) of SEBI (SAST) Regulations 2011",
      "datetime": "21-Nov-2025",
      "details": "The Exchange has received the disclosure under Regulation 29(1) & 29(2) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares & Takeovers) Regulations 2011 for Atul Aggarwal",
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News and Views

Sterling Tools Sees Revision in Market Assessment Amidst Financial Challenges

2025-11-30 10:24:53

Sterling Tools, a microcap player in the Auto Components & Equipments sector, has experienced a revision in its market evaluation reflecting ongoing financial and technical challenges. The recent assessment highlights shifts across key analytical parameters, signalling caution for investors amid persistent negative results and subdued market performance.

Why is Sterling Tools falling/rising?

2025-11-22 00:52:28

Extended Downtrend Against Market Benchmarks

The stock’s recent performance starkly contrasts with the broader market’s positive trajectory. Over the past week, Sterling Tools has declined by 7.25%, while the Sensex gained 0.79%. This divergence extends over longer periods, with the stock falling 12.74% in the last month compared to a 0.95% rise in the Sensex. Year-to-date, Sterling Tools has plummeted by 52.24%, whereas the benchmark index has advanced by 9.08%. Over the last year, the stock’s decline deepens to 55.39%, while the Sensex has appreciated by 10.47%. Even over three and five years, the stock’s gains of 10.67% and 43.45% respectively lag well behind the Sensex’s 39.39% and 94.23% returns.

This persistent underperformance highlights the stock’s vulnerabilit...

Is Sterling Tools overvalued or undervalued?

2025-11-13 08:10:49

As of 12 November 2025, the valuation grade for Sterling Tools has moved from very attractive to attractive, indicating a shift in perceived value. The company is currently considered overvalued based on its financial metrics. Key ratios include a PE Ratio of 26.51, an EV to EBITDA of 12.30, and a Price to Book Value of 2.09. When compared to peers, Sterling Tools has a higher PE Ratio than Simm. Marshall, which stands at 16.93, and significantly higher than Sky Industries at 14.18. This suggests that Sterling Tools may be priced at a premium relative to its more attractively valued competitors. Additionally, the company's recent stock performance has lagged behind the Sensex, with a year-to-date return of -47.23% compared to the Sensex's 8.10%, reinforcing the notion that it may be overvalued in the current market context....

Sterling Tools Adjusts Valuation Amidst Competitive Landscape and Market Challenges

2025-11-13 08:01:49

Sterling Tools, a microcap in the auto components sector, has recently adjusted its valuation metrics, showing a PE ratio of 26.51 and a dividend yield of 0.82%. Despite facing competition from peers with attractive valuations, the company has struggled, posting a significant stock return decline over the past year.

How has been the historical performance of Sterling Tools?

2025-11-12 23:47:51

Answer: The historical performance of Sterling Tools shows a consistent upward trend in net sales and profitability over the years. Breakdown: Sterling Tools has demonstrated significant growth in net sales, increasing from 355.48 Cr in Mar'21 to 1,026.30 Cr in Mar'25. This growth is accompanied by a rise in total operating income, which reached 1,026.30 Cr in Mar'25, up from 509.58 Cr in Mar'22. The company's total expenditure also rose, amounting to 916.73 Cr in Mar'25, leading to an operating profit (PBDIT) of 121.22 Cr for the same period. Profit before tax has shown a steady increase, reaching 76.64 Cr in Mar'25, while profit after tax rose to 58.29 Cr. The earnings per share (EPS) improved from 6.53 in Mar'21 to 16.1 in Mar'25, reflecting enhanced shareholder value. On the balance sheet, total assets increased to 786.48 Cr in Mar'25, with total liabilities at 137.45 Cr, indicating a healthy financial...

Are Sterling Tools latest results good or bad?

2025-11-12 19:28:35

Sterling Tools' latest financial results for Q2 FY26 present a complex scenario characterized by contrasting trends in profitability and revenue. The company reported a net profit of ₹17.19 crores, reflecting a significant sequential improvement of 91.21% from the previous quarter, primarily driven by margin expansion and an increase in other income. However, this positive development is overshadowed by a persistent decline in net sales, which amounted to ₹207.91 crores for the quarter, representing a year-on-year contraction of 26.79%. This decline marks the continuation of a troubling trend, as the company has now faced three consecutive quarters of significant revenue decreases. Despite the sequential improvement in profitability, the underlying operational challenges remain evident. The operating margin was stable at 11.36%, indicating effective cost management amidst declining sales volumes. The PAT m...

Sterling Tools Faces Financial Struggles Amidst Market Volatility and Declining Metrics

2025-11-12 11:01:15

Sterling Tools, a microcap in the Auto Components sector, reported a challenging quarter ending September 2025, with significant declines in net sales and profits. Despite operational strength indicated by cash flow, the company faces market challenges, having underperformed against the Sensex year-to-date while showing long-term resilience.

Why is Sterling Tools falling/rising?

2025-11-11 22:24:42

As of 11-Nov, Sterling Tools Ltd. is experiencing a price increase, with its current price at Rs 304.00, reflecting a rise of Rs 12.65 or 4.34%. The stock has outperformed its sector by 3.56% today and has shown a consecutive gain over the last two days, accumulating a total return of 6.03% during this period. Despite this positive movement, the stock has had a challenging year-to-date performance, down 47.59%, and has underperformed against the benchmark Sensex over various periods, including a 1-month decline of 2.66%. Additionally, the stock has been highly volatile today, with an intraday volatility of 6.07%, and there has been a notable decrease in investor participation, with delivery volume falling by 43.72% compared to the 5-day average. In the broader market context, while the Sensex has gained 0.49% over the past week, Sterling Tools has seen a slight decline of 0.64% in the same timeframe, indic...

Sterling Tools Q2 FY26: Sharp Recovery Masks Deeper Revenue Concerns

2025-11-11 20:18:02

Sterling Tools Ltd., a micro-cap fasteners manufacturer serving the automotive sector, reported a dramatic 91.21% quarter-on-quarter recovery in net profit for Q2 FY26, posting ₹17.19 crores compared to ₹8.99 crores in Q1 FY26. However, the year-on-year picture remains troubling, with profits declining 1.60% from ₹17.47 crores in Q2 FY25. The company's shares, trading at ₹304.00 with a market capitalisation of ₹1,041 crores, have tumbled 44.39% over the past year, significantly underperforming both the broader market and the auto components sector.

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Announcement

Report On Re-Lodgement Of Transfer Request Of Physical Shares

01-Dec-2025 | Source : BSE

Please find attached report dated 1st December 2025 received from Registrar and Share Transfer Agent of the Company on re-lodgement of transfer request of physical shares.

Disclosures under Reg. 29(1) & 29(2) of SEBI (SAST) Regulations 2011

21-Nov-2025 | Source : BSE

The Exchange has received the disclosure under Regulation 29(1) & 29(2) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares & Takeovers) Regulations 2011 for Ayesha Aggarwal

Disclosures under Reg. 29(1) & 29(2) of SEBI (SAST) Regulations 2011

21-Nov-2025 | Source : BSE

The Exchange has received the disclosure under Regulation 29(1) & 29(2) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares & Takeovers) Regulations 2011 for Atul Aggarwal