Star Cement (540575) Stock Overview
Manufactures and supplies cement and clinker products in India and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 5/6 |
| Financial Health | 5/6 |
| Dividends | 3/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | ₹194.00 |
| 52 Week High | ₹308.10 |
| 52 Week Low | ₹193.55 |
| Beta | -0.0071 |
| 1 Month Change | -7.18% |
| 3 Month Change | -9.85% |
| 1 Year Change | -32.65% |
| 3 Year Change | 20.24% |
| 5 Year Change | 77.01% |
| Change since IPO | 49.17% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Aug 11
540575: Future Board Decisions And Earnings Outlook Will Support Strong Margins
Analysts have trimmed their price target for Star Cement from about ₹302 to roughly ₹268 as they now factor in lower revenue growth, softer profit margins and a slightly higher discount rate, partly offset by a higher future P/E assumption. What’s in the News for Star Cement Star Cement has scheduled a board meeting on Aug 07, 2026 to consider and approve the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026.
Narrative Update • Jun 12
540575: Leadership Transitions And Forthcoming Results Are Expected To Support Confidence
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Star Cement slightly, from ₹367.59 to ₹363.08. This reflects small adjustments to assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E multiples.Narrative Update • May 29
540575: Upcoming Board Meeting And Leadership Changes Will Support Confidence
Analysts have slightly reduced their fair value estimate for Star Cement to ₹367.59 from ₹372.73, reflecting updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E expectations. What's in the News A board meeting is scheduled for May 22, 2026, at 13:30 IST to consider and approve the audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended March 31, 2026 (Key Developments).Recent updates
Narrative Update • Aug 11
540575: Future Board Decisions And Earnings Outlook Will Support Strong Margins
Analysts have trimmed their price target for Star Cement from about ₹302 to roughly ₹268 as they now factor in lower revenue growth, softer profit margins and a slightly higher discount rate, partly offset by a higher future P/E assumption. What’s in the News for Star Cement Star Cement has scheduled a board meeting on Aug 07, 2026 to consider and approve the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026.Narrative Update • Jun 12
540575: Leadership Transitions And Forthcoming Results Are Expected To Support Confidence
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Star Cement slightly, from ₹367.59 to ₹363.08. This reflects small adjustments to assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E multiples.Narrative Update • May 29
540575: Upcoming Board Meeting And Leadership Changes Will Support Confidence
Analysts have slightly reduced their fair value estimate for Star Cement to ₹367.59 from ₹372.73, reflecting updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E expectations. What's in the News A board meeting is scheduled for May 22, 2026, at 13:30 IST to consider and approve the audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended March 31, 2026 (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • May 04
540575: Upcoming Earnings Review Will Highlight Risk From High Implied Fair Value
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for Star Cement essentially steady at ₹197.16, with only minor tweaks to inputs such as discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions driving this small recalibration. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Kept essentially unchanged at ₹197.16, with only a rounding-level difference from the prior figure.Narrative Update • Apr 19
540575: Upcoming Earnings Review Will Highlight Pressure From Lower Forward P/E
Analysts have trimmed their price target for Star Cement from ₹200.61 to ₹197.16, reflecting updated views on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled for February 6, 2026 to consider, approve and take on record the unaudited standalone financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 05
540575: Upcoming Q3 Results And Slightly Higher Returns Will Support Confidence
Analysts have slightly adjusted their price target for Star Cement from ₹375 to about ₹373, reflecting refreshed assumptions on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E multiple. What's in the News A board meeting is scheduled on Feb 06, 2026 to consider and approve the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended Dec 31, 2025 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 21
540575: Upcoming Earnings Update And Forward P/E Assumptions Will Guide Fair Outlook
Analysts have lifted their price target on Star Cement by about ₹5, citing updated assumptions that include slightly higher revenue growth at 10.06%, a profit margin estimate of 8.48%, a forward P/E of 29.92, and a largely unchanged discount rate of 14.81%. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled on Feb 06, 2026 to consider and approve the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and nine months ended Dec 31, 2025 (company filing).Narrative Update • Mar 07
540575: Upcoming Q3 Review And Revised Outlook Will Support Long Term Confidence
Analysts have lifted their price target on Star Cement from ₹355.11 to ₹375.00, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and an adjusted future P/E outlook. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled on Feb 06, 2026, to consider and approve the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended Dec 31, 2025 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 21
540575: Future P/E Reset And Earnings Review Will Shape Fairly Balanced Outlook
Analysts have reduced their price target on Star Cement from ₹260 to about ₹195.65, citing updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E levels. What's in the News A board meeting is scheduled on Feb 06, 2026 to consider, approve, and take on record the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended Dec 31, 2025 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 07
540575: Upcoming Earnings Review Will Reinforce Confidence In Long Term Prospects
Narrative Update on Star Cement Analysts have lifted their price target on Star Cement to ₹355.11, with the change largely tied to updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E multiples in their models. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled for February 6, 2026 to consider and approve the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Jan 24
540575: Upcoming Earnings Review Will Support A Stronger Long Term Outlook
Analysts have made a small cut to their price target for Star Cement to reflect slightly higher discount rate assumptions and a modestly adjusted fair value estimate. They continue to factor in updated views on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations.Narrative Update • Jan 09
540575: Future P/E Repricing Will Drive Upside Despite Cautious Forecasts
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Star Cement from ₹211.00 to ₹260.00, citing updated assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E that they believe more accurately reflect the company’s risk and earnings profile. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled on Nov 04, 2025, to review and approve unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the second quarter and half year ended Sep 30, 2025, along with limited review reports (company filing).Narrative Update • Dec 26
540575: Upcoming Fundraising Plans Will Support A Stronger Long Term Outlook
Analysts have nudged their price target on Star Cement slightly higher to reflect a modest increase in long term fair value. This is supported by marginally stronger revenue growth assumptions and a steadier future valuation multiple, partly offset by a slight reduction in projected profit margins and a marginally higher discount rate.Narrative Update • Dec 12
540575: Upcoming Fundraising Plans Will Support A Positive Long Term Outlook
Analysts have modestly trimmed their price target on Star Cement from ₹360 to about ₹357 per share, citing slightly lower forecasts for revenue growth and profit margins, alongside a marginally higher discount rate and a small reduction in expected future valuation multiples. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled for October 14, 2025, to evaluate multiple options for raising funds, including bonds, debentures, non convertible debt, equity shares, warrants, and other instruments, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals (company filing) Extraordinary shareholders meeting via postal ballot on November 17, 2025, to seek approval for raising funds through issuance of securities (company filing) Board meeting on November 4, 2025, to consider and approve unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the second quarter and half year ended September 30, 2025, along with limited review reports (company filing) Valuation Changes Consensus Analyst Price Target, represented by fair value, has fallen slightly from ₹360.0 to about ₹356.5 per share.Narrative Update • Nov 05
540575: Profit Margins Will Remain Strong Amid Stable Revenue and Fundraising Plans
Analysts have maintained their price target for Star Cement at ₹302.09 per share, citing stable expectations for revenue growth and profit margins. This decision comes despite minor adjustments to assumptions such as the discount rate and future price-to-earnings ratio.Narrative Update • Oct 22
Analysts Lift Star Cement Price Target as Profit Margins Improve Despite Lower Revenue Outlook
Analysts have slightly increased their price target for Star Cement from ₹301.18 to ₹302.09. They cite modest improvements in projected profit margins, even though the revenue growth outlook has been marginally reduced.Narrative Update • Oct 08
North-East Cement Demand Will Face Challenges And Opportunities
Analysts have increased their price target for Star Cement from ₹286.18 to ₹301.18, citing updated evaluations of the company’s profit margin and anticipated performance metrics. What's in the News An upcoming Board Meeting is scheduled for August 8, 2025.Narrative Update • Aug 30
North-East Cement Demand Will Face Challenges And Opportunities
Despite virtually unchanged net profit margin and forward P/E, Star Cement's consensus analyst price target has been upgraded from ₹266.55 to ₹286.18. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled to consider and approve unaudited standalone and consolidated Q1 FY26 financial results.Narrative Update • Aug 16
North-East Cement Demand Will Face Challenges And Opportunities
Driven by a modest improvement in net profit margin with the future P/E remaining steady, Star Cement's consensus analyst price target has been revised upward from ₹251.82 to ₹266.55. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled to review and approve unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for Q1 ended June 30, 2025.
New Narrative • Feb 19
Clinker Capacity Expansion And WHRS Will Drive Future Efficiencies
Expansion in clinker capacity and waste heat recovery systems will improve operational efficiency, boosting revenue and EBITDA margins.Shareholder Returns
| 540575 | IN Basic Materials | IN Market | |
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| 7D | -3.0% | -2.8% | -1.0% |
| 1Y | -32.7% | -13.9% | 1.2% |
Return vs Industry: 540575 underperformed the Indian Basic Materials industry which returned -13.1% over the past year.
Return vs Market: 540575 underperformed the Indian Market which returned 2% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| 540575 volatility | |
|---|---|
| 540575 Average Weekly Movement | 2.6% |
| Basic Materials Industry Average Movement | 4.3% |
| Market Average Movement | 5.9% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in IN Market | 9.0% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in IN Market | 3.6% |
Stable Share Price: 540575 has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the Indian market.
Volatility Over Time: 540575's weekly volatility (3%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2,274 | Tushar Bhajanka | www.starcement.co.in |
Star Cement Limited manufactures and supplies cement and clinker products in India and internationally. The company offers ordinary Portland, Portland pozzolana, and antirust and weather shield products under the Star Cement brand. It also generates power, as well as provides fleet services.
Star Cement Limited Fundamentals Summary
| 540575 fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | ₹78.41b |
| Earnings (TTM) | ₹3.70b |
| Revenue (TTM) | ₹38.07b |
21.2x
P/E Ratio2.1x
P/S RatioIs 540575 overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| 540575 income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | ₹38.07b |
| Cost of Revenue | ₹10.90b |
| Gross Profit | ₹27.18b |
| Other Expenses | ₹23.48b |
| Earnings | ₹3.70b |
Last Reported Earnings
Jun 30, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 9.15 |
| Gross Margin | 71.38% |
| Net Profit Margin | 9.71% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 18.9% |
How did 540575 perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
1.0%
Current Dividend Yield11%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/08/19 10:57 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/08/19 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Star Cement Limited is covered by 16 analysts. 13 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Manish Valecha | Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers Limited |
| null null | Antique Stockbroking Ltd. |
| Milind Raginwar | BOB Capital Markets Ltd. |