Black Box Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 2/6
Black Box has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 32.4%, while the IT industry saw earnings growing at 21.1% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 4.3% per year. Black Box's return on equity is 16.9%, and it has net margins of 3.4%.
Key information
32.42%
Earnings growth rate
30.65%
EPS growth rate
| IT Industry Growth | 24.33% |
| Revenue growth rate | 4.30% |
| Return on equity | 16.90% |
| Net Margin | 3.44% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
500463: Planned Fundraising Will Highlight Limited Upside Versus Current Pricing
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for Black Box unchanged at ₹837.5 per share, making only minor adjustments to the discount rate and future P/E assumptions. They describe this as fine tuning rather than a major shift in their valuation view.
Black Box Stock Will Ride Data Center Pipeline And Brazil Expansion Catalysts
Catalysts About Black Box Black Box provides digital infrastructure, networking solutions and managed services for enterprises, public sector clients and large data center operators. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?500463: Planned Fundraising And Investor Day Will Reinforce Limited Upside Risk
Analysts have lifted their price target for Black Box from ₹572.50 to ₹837.50, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profitability, and a higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News Black Box has scheduled a Board Meeting on May 26, 2026, to consider and approve audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026.
Supply Constraints And Project Risks Will Challenge Long Term Digital Infrastructure Expectations
Catalysts About Black Box Black Box provides digital infrastructure solutions and services across data centers, networking, cybersecurity and managed services for enterprises and public sector clients. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?500463: Upcoming Fundraising Plans Will Highlight Limited Upside To Current Pricing
Analysts have kept the fair value estimate for Black Box steady at ₹572.5, with a slightly lower discount rate and modestly adjusted long term revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions helping to shape this updated price target narrative. What's in the News The board has scheduled a meeting for May 26, 2026 to consider and approve the audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026.500463: Upcoming Board Meeting Will Expose Limited Upside To Current Pricing
Analysts have kept Black Box's fair value estimate steady at ₹572.5, while making only marginal tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions. This signals that their price target and core outlook remain essentially unchanged.500463: Upcoming Board Meeting And Refined Assumptions Will Shape Fair Outlook
The analyst price target for Black Box has shifted modestly lower to ₹572.5 from ₹585, with analysts pointing to slightly adjusted assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and forward P/E to justify the new level. What's in the News A board meeting is scheduled for February 11, 2026, at 19:45 Indian Standard Time to review and approve the draft unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and period ended December 31, 2025 (company filing).500463: Upcoming Board Review And Margin Outlook Will Shape Bullish Performance
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Black Box by ₹12, reflecting updated assumptions that combine slightly lower revenue growth expectations with higher profit margin estimates and a reduced future P/E multiple. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled for Feb 11, 2026, at 19:45 Indian Standard Time to review draft unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and period ended Dec 31, 2025 (company filing).500463: Global Collaboration And Earnings Review Will Influence Performance Outlook
Analysts have slightly lowered their price target for Black Box from $602 to $597, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth and profit margins in their latest models. What's in the News A board meeting is scheduled for November 12, 2025, to consider and approve Black Box's unaudited financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2025.Hybrid IT Solutions And 5G Expansion Will Power Digital Future
Analysts have lowered their price target for Black Box from $647 to $602, citing slight moderation in profit margin projections and a slightly lower future P/E. However, revenue growth expectations remain strong.Securing Major Cybersecurity Orders Will Position Company For Future Success
Despite an improved revenue growth outlook for Black Box, a notable decline in the future P/E ratio has contributed to a decrease in the consensus analyst price target from ₹663.50 to ₹627.00. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled to consider and approve draft unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025.
Set To Seize Opportunities As Global IT Spending Reaches $57 Trillion By 2025
Black Box's strategy to deepen relationships with Fortune 500 clients should enhance revenue, net margins, and operational efficiencies.Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Black Box makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | 63,219 | 2,175 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 61,755 | 2,132 | 355 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 60,176 | 2,196 | 355 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 59,303 | 2,151 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 59,669 | 2,048 | 355 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 59,027 | 1,852 | 623 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 60,564 | 1,700 | 623 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 61,336 | 1,508 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 62,816 | 1,377 | 623 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 64,832 | 1,199 | 909 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 64,994 | 868 | 909 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 64,873 | 322 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 62,876 | 237 | 909 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 60,479 | 163 | 461 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 57,636 | 239 | 461 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 55,466 | 570 | 461 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 53,702 | 727 | 461 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 51,491 | 584 | 411 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 50,028 | 799 | 411 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 48,754 | 1,038 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 46,740 | 781 | 411 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 47,022 | 1,332 | 430 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 47,187 | 378 | 430 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 47,593 | 319 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 49,939 | -800 | 510 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 49,773 | -981 | 411 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 39,543 | -401 | 411 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 28,923 | -710 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 18,527 | -788 | 411 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 8,290 | 280 | 131 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 7,885 | 227 | 131 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 7,640 | 193 | 131 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 7,335 | 149 | 131 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 7,159 | 119 | 200 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 7,072 | 106 | 200 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 7,311 | 116 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 7,796 | 103 | 207 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 8,016 | -63 | 265 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 8,519 | -132 | 265 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 8,734 | -330 | 265 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 8,814 | -346 | 265 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 9,040 | 254 | 615 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 9,015 | 265 | 609 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: 500463 has a large one-off loss of ₹628.5M impacting its last 12 months of financial results to 31st March, 2026.
Growing Profit Margin: 500463's current net profit margins (3.4%) are higher than last year (3.4%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: 500463's earnings have grown significantly by 32.4% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: 500463's earnings growth over the past year (6.2%) is below its 5-year average (32.4% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: 500463 earnings growth over the past year (6.2%) did not outperform the IT industry 14.8%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: 500463's Return on Equity (16.9%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/11 18:44 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/10 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
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Analyst Sources
Black Box Limited is covered by 7 analysts. 2 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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| Deep Shah | 360 ONE Capital Market Private Limited |
| null null | 360 ONE Capital Market Private Limited |
| Priya Rohira | Axis Capital Limited |