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Tata Elxsi Limited (TATAELXSI)

Mid Cap

IT stocks · Mid cap · NSE

Tata Elxsi is a global provider of design and technology services across Transportation, Media, Communications, and Healthcare & Medical Devices. It offers integrated services from research to deployment, leveraging digital technologies like IoT, Cloud, Mobility, VR, and AI to help clients reimagine products and services.

₹3,558
-22.00 · -0.61%
Quote04 Sept, 03:59 pm IST
Fundamentals05 Sept 2026 · screener
Score05 Sept, 10:20 pm IST · v4.3-runtime-valuation
Tags02 May 2026
Coverage14/14 · 100%
Valuation2026-07-20 · Rf 6.8% · IT P/E 22.6 (n=200)
Data confidence
Fresh enough for analysis
Investor decision lenses

One read, four checks

75+ is strong, 60-74 is usable, 45-59 is mixed, and below 45 needs caution. These are research lenses, not buy/sell instructions.

Mixed fundamentals, management trust is supportive, price trend is neutral, and recent execution is weak.

Suggested next step
Research, do not rush
The four lenses are not strongly aligned. Compare peers and wait for a cleaner setup.
U-Score
FAIR VALUE
55

Fundamental lens: valuation, quality, growth, balance sheet, and cash flow.

Trust
Healthy Trust
82

low confidence · 0/1 claims checked

Technical
Neutral
46

Timing lens: price trend and sector relative strength.

Result consistency
mixed
53

Rolling lens: recent quarterly delivery, not the latest single-result score.

Latest result

Quarter ended 30 Jun 2026

Average · 32/100

margin compression · Rev +14% YoY · PAT +19% YoY

Filed 14 Jul 2026
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MetricThis quarterYoYQoQ
Revenue₹1,021 Cr+14.5%+2.7%
EBITDA₹216 Cr+15.5%-11.8%
Operating margin21.0%+0 bps-400 bps
PAT₹171 Cr+18.8%-22.3%
PAT margin16.8%+61 bps-538 bps

NDF means not disclosed in the current structured filing feed. It is intentionally not treated as zero.

Business & thesis

Growth engines, tailwinds/headwinds, and risk radar from management commentary

Business and thesis

Where growth can come from, and what can break the case

Thesis under stressReviewed 2026-07-15T04:11:21.616Z
Management commentary snapshot

Q1 FY27 revenue crosses Rs. 1,000 Cr, up 14.5% YoY, driven by strong deal execution. PAT grew 18.2% YoY but declined 22.6% QoQ, with EBITDA margin contracting to 21.2% from 24.6% QoQ.

While YoY revenue growth remains healthy, significant QoQ declines in PBT and PAT, coupled with margin contraction, indicate pressure from ongoing investments in AI and talent. Management's focus on future-proofing with AI is strategic, but its impact on near-term profitability needs close monitoring.

Current business mix

Operating Revenue by Vertical (SDS)

Latest issuer-disclosed distribution across 4 reported categories.

Businessmix
Transportation55.3%
Media and Communications33.4%
Healthcare & Life Sciences9.2%
Others2.1%
Growth engines

Transportation Business Momentum

Driven by accelerated OEM engagements and strategic wins in off-road and aerospace segments.

Media & Communications Expansion

Continued ramp-up of key engagements and expanded programs with global operators, broadcasters, and device OEMs.

Design-led and AI-enabled Engineering

Increasing relevance of capabilities in chosen industries, enhancing customer value creation.

Strategic Long-Term Deals

Aided strong QoQ growth in Media and Communications through strategic long-term deals and ramp-ups.

Tailwinds

AI-Powered Mobility Shift

Scaling offerings to help Auto OEMs pivot to connected, multi-powertrain, and AI-powered mobility.

Industry Reshaped by AI

FY27 is a year of future focus, preparing for a world reshaped by AI with targeted investments.

New AI-Native Platforms

Launched AnaTel for healthcare software development and ViTel for Med-Tech material intelligence, co-developed with partners.

Headwinds

Muted Healthcare Industry

Healthcare and Life Science grew 1.7% QoQ amidst a muted industry environment.

Investments Impacting Margins

Targeted investments in specialized talent, AI platforms, tools, and infrastructure are being made, impacting current margins.

Risk radar

Talent Attrition

Attrition increased to 16.0% in Q1FY27 from 15.8% in Q4FY26.

Execution of AI Strategy

Failure to effectively execute on significant investments in AI platforms and talent could hinder future growth and profitability.

Client Concentration

Top 5 clients contribute 49.2% and Top 10 clients contribute 59.7% of revenue, posing concentration risk.

Management accountability

What management said, and what results must prove

Management accountability

What management said, and what results must prove

Issuer guidance and extracted claims are tracked against later reported outcomes. Treat these as management statements, not IndiaPulse forecasts.

Analyst reading lens
Compare BOTH

YoY comparison provides a clear view of underlying business growth and market traction, especially in a services business. QoQ is critical for assessing sequential momentum, the immediate impact of operational decisions, and the trajectory of margins and profitability in an IT services context.

Sector KPIs management disclosed

Revenue from Operations

Rs. 1,021.1 Cr, 2.8% QoQ, 14.5% YoY

Revenue Growth (Constant Currency)

1.3% QoQ, 6.5% YoY

EBITDA Margin

21.2% (Q1FY27) vs 24.6% (Q4FY26) vs 20.9% (Q1FY26)

PAT

Rs. 170.6 Cr, -22.6% QoQ, 18.2% YoY

Management forward view

Future Focus on AI

FY27 marks a year of future focus, preparing and equipping the company for a world reshaped by AI.

Strategic AI Investments

Making targeted investments in specialized talent, AI-powered platforms, tools, and infrastructure to pivot to a Domain + AI future.

Sustainable Growth & Margin Protection

Focussed on sustainable growth, deepening customer engagements, winning strategic long-term deals, and protecting/improving industry-leading margins.

Thesis monitor

Numbers and claims to verify in the next filings

CheckpointCurrent evidenceWhat to verify next
EBITDA Margin21.2%Stabilization or improvement in margins, indicating effective absorption of AI investments and operational efficiencies.
Headcount Growth11,336 (Q1FY27, declined QoQ)Resumption of headcount growth, signaling strong demand and successful talent acquisition for new AI-led initiatives.
Attrition Rate16.0%Reduction in attrition, indicating improved talent retention amidst competitive market conditions and internal investments.
Healthcare & Life Sciences Growth1.7% QoQAcceleration in growth for this segment, indicating recovery from the muted industry environment and traction for new AI-native platforms.

Verification checkpoints are IndiaPulse research interpretation, not investment advice.

Show extracted source claims
project executionnot yet verifiablequantified

A 50 M Euro multi-year SDV and software engineering deal with a European Automotive leader will ramp up in Q1’26 and beyond.

Timeframe: Q1’26 and beyondDirection: increaseConfidence: high

"that will ramp up in Q1’26 and beyond"

project executionnot yet verifiablequantified

A 50 M Euro multi-year SDV and software engineering deal with a European Automotive leader will ramp up in Q1’26 and beyond.

Timeframe: Q1’26 and beyondDirection: increaseConfidence: high

"that will ramp up in Q1’26 and beyond"

Technical timing lens

Trend score and candlestick chart

46Neutral

SMA20 +1.8% / mo · MACD − · near 52W low

Stock trend: 39
Sector RS: 57
Sector 3M: +0.1% vs Nifty -1.5%

Technical chart

TATAELXSIdaily · 1Y · AUTO-19.1%
Latest close ₹3558.00 on 2026-09-04
Bar
-1.8%
RSI
40
MACD hist
-11.36
52W pos
8%
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Up bar
Down bar
EMA 20
EMA 50
Volume + 20D avg
Result date
RSI(14)
MACD / signal

Daily technical trend read

Bearish setup

Trend is weak — long-term trend down. RSI 40.

  • Price below SMA200 (long-term downtrend) — short-term bounces likely countertrend.
  • SMA20 rising (~1.8% over last month) — short-term momentum positive.
  • RSI(14) at 40 — falling, no extreme reading.
  • MACD below signal, histogram expanding negatively — bearish momentum building.
  • 40% off 52W high · 6% above 52W low.

Mechanical read from the price + indicator series above. Not a recommendation — technical setups can reverse without warning, especially around earnings and macro events.

Nifty 500 leadership

Relative Strength & Trend Stage

5
RS percentile
Stage 4 Downtrend
1M return
-5.9%
3M return
-16.4%
6M return
-17.8%
1Y return
-37.7%
RS 1D
0
RS 20D
-2
Sector rank
#14
Industry rank
#17
Stage evidence
  • Price is 13.4% below the 30-week proxy.
  • The 50-DMA is below the 30-week proxy and its slope is falling -5.5%.
  • Both 3-month and 6-month returns are negative.
50-DMA
price below
200-DMA
price below
Sector
lagging
Industry
neutral
Relative-strength line vs Nifty 500 (base 100)
264 observations
04 Sept 2026Value 61.47-0.61%
57698092104Aug 25Dec 25Apr 26Sept 2661
RS vs Nifty 50061

Valuation & score drivers

U-Score 55 · FAIR VALUE · pillar breakdown, sector model, fair-value anchor

55U-SCORE
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Fundamental score breakdown

FAIR VALUE
Valuation0/30
Growth14/25
Quality20/20
Balance Sheet10/15
Cash Flow5/10
Piotroski
8/9 (+5)
Penalties
1
Raw sum
55

Why this score?

Top U-Score contributors and drags from the latest stored fundamentals.

55/100 · FAIR VALUE

Positive drivers

  • Piotroski is strong at 8/9.
  • Quality contributes 20/20 to the score.
  • Balance sheet contributes 10/15 to the score.

Main drags

  • Fair-value margin of safety is negative at -542.1%.
  • Valuation is weaker at 0/30; verify the latest quarterly trend.
  • Cash flow is weaker at 5/10; verify the latest quarterly trend.
Sector valuation model

Execution business valuation: EV/EBITDA plus order and working-capital risk

Capital-intensive execution stories need cash-flow and balance-sheet checks alongside valuation.

Execution EV/EBITDA
Primary lens
EV/EBITDA and PE against execution quality and margin stability.
Secondary checks
Order book, receivables, working capital, debt, operating cash flow.
Main risk check
Order wins matter only if they convert into cash and margins.
PE
217.0
PB
78.2
EV/EBITDA
108.7
ROE
39.3%
ROCE
60.0%
FCF Yield
0.5%
Debt/Equity
0.0
MoS
-542.1%
Score movement

Stored run vs live recompute

This shows the stored score trend when snapshots exist, and also compares the latest stored nightly score with a live recompute from current fundamentals and price.

Stored run: 05 Sept 2026
v4.3-runtime-valuation
Final score
55
Previous: 55
Verdict
FAIR VALUE
Previous: FAIR VALUE
Margin of safety
-542.1%
Previous: -542.1%

Score history

12 stored score snapshots. Latest stored move: +4 points.

05 Sept 2026
v4.3-runtime-valuation
52
54
55
55
55
55
55
55
51
51
51
55

Factor attribution

No pillar movement versus the latest stored run. Historical score trend will appear after snapshot storage is enabled.

Modelled fair value

Graham Number
₹129.5
-2647.6% MoS
Growth-justified P/E
33.8
Growth-justified Value
₹554.14
-542.1% MoS
PEG
8.48

Trust score

Does management behaviour match later outcomes? Claim delivery, forensic breakdown, evidence depth

Trust Score
82Healthy Trust · low confidenceTrust Lite

Trust asks: does management behaviour match later outcomes? Higher is better, but confidence and evidence depth matter as much as the number.

Healthy Trust: Claim history is still being built. It ranks around the 94th percentile of the scored universe and 89th percentile within IT. Main check: results consistency is weak at 53/100.

High Trust Lite: Promoter pledge is zero. Key concern: 2 latest quarters had PAT decline worse than 25% YoY.

Computed 05 Sept 2026
management-trust-v1
77 docs text-extracted · 32 concalls text-extracted
Score band
Healthy Trust

Generally investable credibility. Look for weak sub-scores before increasing position size.

Relative rank
94th percentile

overall median 67 · IT: 89th pctile, median 69 · Mid: 83rd pctile, median 76

Evidence depth
Financial-only

77 documents have extracted text, but claim history is not strong enough yet.

Claim delivery
Outcome history still building

1 claims extracted · No contradicted claim yet

How to read this Trust Score

Healthy Trust · low confidence
What it measures
Reliability of management and financial delivery, using financial behaviour only.
Confidence
Treat this as an early read until more concalls and outcomes are matched.
Investor use
Can support position sizing if valuation and trend also agree.

Read Trust alongside U-Score, result consistency, and technical trend. A cheap stock with weak Trust needs a larger margin of safety; a high Trust score does not make an expensive stock attractive by itself.

Forensic breakdown

Read low sub-scores as due-diligence warnings, not automatic sell signals.

Promoter
78
strong · holding, pledge, alignment
Cash flow
77
strong · profit to cash conversion
Balance sheet
96
strong · leverage and solvency
Discipline
98
strong · capital discipline
Results
53
watch · quarterly consistency

Trust positives

  • Promoter pledge is zero.
  • FCF yield is positive at 0.5%.
  • 7 years of positive FCF.
  • Debt/equity is 0.00.

Trust risks

  • 2 latest quarters had PAT decline worse than 25% YoY.

Trust Lite uses financial behaviour only. Prefer claim-tested Trust when enough concall claims have later outcomes.

Financials

Full fundamentals table and 10-year revenue / profit / ROE history

Fundamentals

Valuation

P/E
217.00
P/B
78.20
EV/EBITDA
108.67
Market Cap
22168.00Cr

Profitability

ROE
39.30%
ROCE
60.00%
ROA
21.89%
Dividend Y
2.11%

Growth (CAGR)

Revenue 5Y
17.00%
EPS 5Y
16.00%
Revenue 3Y
16.00%
EPS 3Y
43.00%

Balance Sheet

Debt/Equity
0.00
Interest Coverage
178.00×
Altman Z
10.06
Book Value
45.50

Cash Flow

FCF Yield
0.51%
FCF Positive Y
7/5
OCF
143.00 Cr
EPS TTM
16.38

Shareholding

Promoter Hold
43.90%
Promoter Pledge
0.00%
Momentum 52W
8%

Financial History

Updated 5/9/2026

Revenue

₹ Cr
No data

Net Profit

₹ Cr
No data

Return on Equity

%
No data

Peers

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