Tata Consultancy Services Ltd
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd
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Technical Indicators
Key Insights
Strengths
2- Company has a good return on equity (ROE) track record: 3 Years ROE 51.9%
- Company has been maintaining a healthy dividend payout of 77.5%
Weaknesses
2- Stock is trading at 7.93 times its book value
- The company has delivered a poor sales growth of 10.2% over past five years.
Growth Rate
AI Analysis — Bull vs Bear
TCS is India's largest IT services company with a market cap of ₹8.85 lakh crore, trading at a PE of 17.1x and 8.0x book value. The company has delivered consistent but moderate profit growth of 8-9% CAGR over 3, 5, and 10-year periods, while maintaining an exceptionally high ROE of 52% and a dividend payout of 77.5%.
- Exceptional return on equity of 52% over the last year and 3-year average, indicating highly efficient capital deployment
- Consistent profit compounding at 8-9% across 3, 5, and 10-year timeframes demonstrates earnings stability and predictability
- Healthy dividend payout ratio of 77.5% rewards shareholders with regular income, supported by a 0.51% dividend yield
- TTM sales growth of 8% and profit growth of 9% show continued momentum in the current period
- 10-year compounded sales growth of 9% and profit growth of 8% reflect a durable long-term business franchise
- PE ratio of 17.1x is lower than historical averages for large-cap Indian IT, suggesting the stock has de-rated from peak multiples
- 5-year ROE of 49% and 10-year ROE of 43% demonstrate a sustained track record of high profitability across business cycles
- Stock is trading at 8.0x price-to-book value, which is expensive relative to the broader market and limits margin of safety
- Stock price CAGR of -19% over 1 year indicates significant recent underperformance and negative price momentum
- 3-year stock CAGR of -11% shows prolonged shareholder value erosion despite steady earnings growth
- 5-year compounded sales growth of only 10.2% is modest for a company commanding premium valuations
- 5-year stock CAGR of -6% suggests the market has been repricing the company's growth prospects downward over an extended period
- 3-year compounded sales growth of just 6% indicates a deceleration from the 10-year average of 9%
- Dividend yield of only 0.51% provides limited income cushion despite the high payout ratio, reflecting the elevated stock price relative to earnings distributed
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AI News Digest
- Employee data threat alerts Aug 10
TCS investigated threat alerts concerning employee data; no breach confirmed but the incident raises cybersecurity risk awareness. No material impact disclosed.
- Q1 FY27 revenue up 13.9% YoY Jul 15
Revenue rose 13.9% YoY to ₹72,275 crore with net profit of ₹13,420 crore. TCV of $9.5 billion including $800 million AI-led SKF deal; annual AI revenue reached $2.6 billion.
- Vodafone UK AI partnership Aug 13
TCS partnered with Vodafone Business to drive AI-led digital transformation in the UK, leveraging Vodafone's £11 billion network investment across healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing.
- Gemini centers expanding globally Aug 11
TCS and Google Cloud launched ninth Gemini Experience Center in Mexico City with 3,000+ AI agents, following Kolkata launch in July. Plans to reach 10 global centers by end of 2026.
- Physical AI mainstream in manufacturing Jul 22
TCS study found 77% of manufacturers expect warehouse transformation through Physical AI, signaling strong long-term AI investment commitment from clients.
- JFK Terminal One tech partner Jul 15
TCS partnered with New Terminal One at JFK Airport as technology and innovation partner for a $19 billion transformation project.
- NVIDIA-powered Industrial AI Lab Jul 15
TCS launched Autonomous Engineering Lab powered by NVIDIA in Bengaluru for rapid prototyping and validation of AI-led mobility and industrial solutions.
- Multiple NSE block trades Jul 17
TCS recorded block trades across July-August totalling over ₹190 crore, including ₹134.78 crore (548,709 shares) on Jul 29 and ₹18.72 crore on Aug 6, reflecting institutional activity.
- August investor meetings scheduled Aug 4
TCS announced analyst and institutional investor meetings in August 2026 in Singapore and Mumbai, with a prior meeting held Jul 30 in Mumbai.
- ₹12 interim dividend declared Jul 15
Board declared interim dividend of ₹12 per share for Q1 FY27. Operating margins stood at 24%, impacted by wage hikes.
TL;DR: TCS is executing strongly with 13.9% YoY revenue growth, $2.6 billion in AI revenue, and aggressive expansion of AI partnerships with Google Cloud, NVIDIA, and Vodafone. The deal pipeline remains robust at $9.5 billion TCV. Key risks are limited to a minor unconfirmed data threat and margin pressure from wage hikes. The trend is clearly positive with AI monetization accelerating and global client diversification deepening.
Quarterly Results
| Jun 2023 | Sep 2023 | Dec 2023 | Mar 2024 | Jun 2024 | Sep 2024 | Dec 2024 | Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2026 | Jun 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 59,381 | 59,692 | 60,583 | 61,237 | 62,613 | 64,259 | 63,973 | 64,479 | 63,437 | 65,799 | 67,087 | 70,698 | 72,275 |
| Expenses | 44,383 | 43,946 | 44,195 | 44,073 | 45,951 | 47,528 | 46,939 | 47,499 | 46,562 | 47,821 | 48,818 | 51,422 | 53,719 |
| Operating Profit | 14,998 | 15,746 | 16,388 | 17,164 | 16,662 | 16,731 | 17,034 | 16,980 | 16,875 | 17,978 | 18,269 | 19,276 | 18,556 |
| OPM % | 25% | 26% | 27% | 28% | 27% | 26% | 27% | 26% | 27% | 27% | 27% | 27% | 26% |
| Other Income | 1,397 | 1,006 | -96 | 1,157 | 962 | 729 | 1,243 | 1,028 | 1,660 | -268 | -2,273 | 757 | 900 |
| Interest | 163 | 159 | 230 | 226 | 173 | 162 | 234 | 227 | 195 | 229 | 538 | 265 | 273 |
| Depreciation | 1,243 | 1,263 | 1,233 | 1,246 | 1,220 | 1,266 | 1,377 | 1,379 | 1,361 | 1,413 | 1,380 | 1,406 | 1,239 |
| PBT | 14,989 | 15,330 | 14,829 | 16,849 | 16,231 | 16,032 | 16,666 | 16,402 | 16,979 | 16,068 | 14,078 | 18,362 | 17,944 |
| Tax % | 26% | 26% | 25% | 26% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 24% | 24% | 24% | 25% | 25% |
| Net Profit | 11,120 | 11,380 | 11,097 | 12,502 | 12,105 | 11,955 | 12,444 | 12,293 | 12,819 | 12,131 | 10,720 | 13,784 | 13,420 |
| EPS in Rs | 30.26 | 31 | 30.56 | 34.37 | 33.28 | 32.92 | 34.22 | 33.79 | 35.27 | 33.37 | 29.45 | 37.92 | 36.9 |
Profit & Loss
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | TTM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 94,648 | 1,08,646 | 1,17,966 | 1,23,104 | 1,46,463 | 1,56,949 | 1,64,177 | 1,91,754 | 2,25,458 | 2,40,893 | 2,55,324 | 2,67,021 | 2,75,859 |
| Expenses | 70,167 | 77,969 | 85,655 | 90,588 | 1,06,957 | 1,14,840 | 1,17,631 | 1,38,697 | 1,66,199 | 1,76,597 | 1,87,917 | 1,94,623 | 2,01,780 |
| Operating Profit | 24,482 | 30,677 | 32,311 | 32,516 | 39,506 | 42,109 | 46,546 | 53,057 | 59,259 | 64,296 | 67,407 | 72,398 | 74,079 |
| OPM % | 26% | 28% | 27% | 26% | 27% | 27% | 28% | 28% | 26% | 27% | 26% | 27% | 27% |
| Other Income | 3,720 | 3,084 | 4,221 | 3,642 | 4,311 | 4,592 | 1,916 | 4,018 | 3,449 | 3,464 | 3,962 | -124 | -884 |
| Interest | 104 | 33 | 32 | 52 | 198 | 924 | 637 | 784 | 779 | 778 | 796 | 1,227 | 1,305 |
| Depreciation | 1,799 | 1,888 | 1,987 | 2,014 | 2,056 | 3,529 | 4,065 | 4,604 | 5,022 | 4,985 | 5,242 | 5,560 | 5,438 |
| PBT | 26,298 | 31,840 | 34,513 | 34,092 | 41,563 | 42,248 | 43,760 | 51,687 | 56,907 | 61,997 | 65,331 | 65,487 | 66,452 |
| Tax % | 24% | 24% | 24% | 24% | 24% | 23% | 26% | 26% | 26% | 26% | 25% | 24% | — |
| Net Profit | 20,060 | 24,338 | 26,357 | 25,880 | 31,562 | 32,447 | 32,562 | 38,449 | 42,303 | 46,099 | 48,797 | 49,454 | 50,055 |
| EPS in Rs | 50.68 | 61.58 | 66.71 | 67.46 | 83.87 | 86.19 | 87.67 | 105 | 115 | 127 | 134 | 136 | 138 |
| Div. Payout % | 78% | 35% | 35% | 37% | 36% | 85% | 43% | 41% | 100% | 58% | 94% | 81% | — |
Balance Sheet
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Capital | 196 | 197 | 197 | 191 | 375 | 375 | 370 | 366 | 366 | 362 | 362 | 362 |
| Reserves | 50,439 | 70,875 | 86,017 | 84,937 | 89,071 | 83,751 | 86,063 | 88,773 | 90,058 | 90,127 | 94,394 | 1,06,878 |
| Borrowings | 358 | 245 | 289 | 247 | 62 | 8,174 | 7,795 | 7,818 | 7,688 | 8,021 | 9,392 | 11,283 |
| Other Liabilities | 22,325 | 16,974 | 15,830 | 19,751 | 24,393 | 27,827 | 35,764 | 43,967 | 44,747 | 46,962 | 54,501 | 62,644 |
| Total Liabilities | 73,318 | 88,291 | 1,02,333 | 1,05,126 | 1,13,901 | 1,20,127 | 1,29,992 | 1,40,924 | 1,42,859 | 1,45,472 | 1,58,649 | 1,81,167 |
| Fixed Assets | 11,638 | 11,774 | 11,701 | 11,973 | 12,290 | 20,928 | 21,021 | 21,298 | 20,515 | 19,604 | 23,053 | 31,343 |
| CWIP | 2,766 | 1,670 | 1,541 | 1,278 | 963 | 906 | 926 | 1,205 | 1,234 | 1,564 | 1,546 | 2,665 |
| Investments | 1,662 | 22,822 | 41,980 | 36,008 | 29,330 | 26,356 | 29,373 | 30,485 | 37,163 | 31,762 | 30,964 | 33,988 |
| Other Assets | 57,252 | 52,025 | 47,111 | 55,867 | 71,318 | 71,937 | 78,672 | 87,936 | 83,947 | 92,542 | 1,03,086 | 1,13,171 |
| Total Assets | 73,318 | 88,291 | 1,02,333 | 1,05,126 | 1,13,901 | 1,20,127 | 1,29,992 | 1,40,924 | 1,42,859 | 1,45,472 | 1,58,649 | 1,81,167 |
Cash Flow
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating | 19,369 | 19,109 | 25,223 | 25,067 | 28,593 | 32,369 | 38,802 | 39,949 | 41,965 | 44,338 | 48,908 | 52,094 |
| Investing | -1,807 | -5,010 | -16,895 | 3,104 | 1,645 | 8,968 | -7,956 | -738 | 548 | 6,091 | -2,144 | -11,886 |
| Financing | -17,168 | -9,666 | -11,026 | -26,885 | -27,897 | -39,915 | -32,634 | -33,581 | -47,878 | -48,536 | -47,438 | -42,133 |
| Net Cash Flow | 394 | 4,433 | -2,698 | 1,286 | 2,341 | 1,422 | -1,788 | 5,630 | -5,365 | 1,893 | -674 | -1,925 |
| Free Cash Flow | 16,426 | 17,144 | 23,270 | 23,263 | 26,461 | 29,281 | 35,663 | 36,985 | 38,902 | 41,688 | 44,994 | 48,013 |
| CFO/OP | 110 | 87 | 103 | 100 | 98 | 91 | 103 | 97 | 93 | 88 | 96 | 92 |
Ratios
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debtor Days | 79 | 81 | 70 | 74 | 68 | 71 | 67 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 84 | 93 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 79 | 81 | 70 | 74 | 68 | 71 | 67 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 84 | 93 |
| Working Capital Days | 33 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 70 | 64 | 59 | 33 | 30 | 34 | 34 | 38 |
| ROCE % | 50% | 51% | 44% | 39% | 47% | 47% | 49% | 54% | 59% | 64% | 65% | 63% |
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Company Information
Tata Consultancy Services is the flagship company and a part of Tata group. It is an IT services, consulting and business solutions organization that has been partnering with many of the world's largest businesses in their transformation journeys for over 50 years. TCS offers a consulting-led, cognitive powered, integrated portfolio of business, technology and engineering services and solutions. [1]