S T C

NSE: STCINDIA · Trading & Distributors

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Snapshot

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Growth · Profitability · Valuation · Strength · Conviction

Company Overview

Business

The State Trading Corporation of India Ltd. is a government-owned trading entity that facilitates the import and export of a diverse range of commodities. Its portfolio includes agricultural products like rice and sugar, as well as industrial materials such as fertilizers, coal, hydrocarbons, and minerals.

Business Model

The company operates as a trading house, generating revenue through the procurement and distribution of essential commodities across international and domestic markets. It leverages its scale to manage supply chain logistics for bulk goods and industrial raw materials.

Growth Outlook

Growth is primarily driven by the company's role in ensuring national food security and meeting industrial demand for raw materials through strategic international sourcing. Future performance remains tied to government trade policies and global commodity price fluctuations.

Key Risks

  • Commodity Price Volatility. Fluctuations in global market prices for agricultural and industrial commodities can significantly impact profit margins.
  • Regulatory and Policy Risk. As a state-owned entity, the company is highly susceptible to changes in government trade policies, import/export restrictions, and subsidy frameworks.
  • Supply Chain and Logistics Risk. Dependence on complex international logistics networks exposes the company to disruptions in shipping, port operations, and global supply chains.
  • Counterparty Credit Risk. The trading business involves significant credit exposure to international and domestic buyers, creating potential for defaults.

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Key Metrics

P/E

1.1x

Q3 FY26 · consolidated

1.1 vs 9.9x5Y avg

EV/EBITDA

29.2x

Q3 FY26 · consolidated

29.2 vs 4.8x5Y avg

EBITDA MARGIN

-477.0%

TTM · consolidated

-434.7 ppYoY

NET PROFIT MARGIN

237.9%

Q4 FY22 · consolidated

+1580.8 ppYoY

DEBT TO EQUITY

-0.3x

Q4 FY26 · consolidated

+0.13xYoY

Peers · Trading & Distributors

CompanyMkt Cap (Cr)P/EEV/EBITDARev Gr YoYEBITDA MgnROEROCE1Y Return
S T CSTCINDIA
6311.1029.17-477.0%-14.6%-15.1%-14.4%
Yamuna SyndicateYSL
7627.31188.8615.4%6.2%8.6%0.3%-34.3%
SMT EngineeringSMTEL
74931.9820.23671.5%25.3%29.9%39.9%+1728.0%
Filtron EngineerFILTRON
618369.393658.1268.0%-2.8%-2.7%
Oswal Agro MillsOSWALAGRO
543-24.4625.04-88.1%98.4%-2.3%1.4%-52.4%
Polo Queen Ind.PQIF
526116.0053.30-5.7%7.0%1.3%2.5%-86.0%

As of Q3 FY26

Financials