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INTELLECT - INTELLECT DESIGN ARENA LIMITED Share Price

IT - Software
Sharesguru Stock Score

INTELLECT

66/100

High Scoring Large Cap stocks have outperformed low scoring stocks by 90% over last 4 years

₹671.70-13.60(-1.98%)
Market Closed as of Apr 9, 2026, 15:30 IST
Pros

Growth: Good revenue growth. With 38.8% growth over past three years, the company is going strong.

Technicals: Bullish SharesGuru indicator.

Past Returns: In past three years, the stock has provided 16.9% return compared to 10.9% by NIFTY 50.

Profitability: Recent profitability of 12% is a good sign.

Size: Market Cap wise it is among the top 20% companies of india.

Balance Sheet: Strong Balance Sheet.

Buy Backs: Company has bought back it's stock in the past which is a good thing.

Insider Trading: There's significant insider buying recently.

Cons

Smart Money: Smart money looks to be reducing their stake in the stock.

Price to Sales Ratio

Revenue (Last 12 mths)

Net Income (Last 12 mths)

Sharesguru Stock Score

INTELLECT

66/100

High Scoring Large Cap stocks have outperformed low scoring stocks by 90% over last 4 years

Valuation

Market Cap9.57 kCr
Price/Earnings (Trailing)26.3
Price/Sales (Trailing)3.16
EV/EBITDA13.56
Price/Free Cashflow52.17
MarketCap/EBT19.88
Enterprise Value9.19 kCr

Fundamentals

Revenue (TTM)3.02 kCr
Rev. Growth (Yr)20.5%
Earnings (TTM)359.44 Cr
Earnings Growth (Yr)-61.3%

Profitability

Operating Margin17%
EBT Margin16%
Return on Equity12.03%
Return on Assets8.78%
Free Cashflow Yield1.92%

Growth & Returns

Price Change 1W8%
Price Change 1M1.9%
Price Change 6M-31.8%
Price Change 1Y8.1%
3Y Cumulative Return16.9%
5Y Cumulative Return-0.60%
7Y Cumulative Return17.2%
10Y Cumulative Return12.1%

Cash Flow & Liquidity

Cash Flow from Investing (TTM)-244.65 Cr
Cash Flow from Operations (TTM)431.36 Cr
Cash Flow from Financing (TTM)-63.31 Cr
Cash & Equivalents378.44 Cr
Free Cash Flow (TTM)259.53 Cr
Free Cash Flow/Share (TTM)18.67

Balance Sheet

Total Assets4.09 kCr
Total Liabilities1.11 kCr
Shareholder Equity2.99 kCr
Current Assets2.15 kCr
Current Liabilities961 Cr
Net PPE171.08 Cr
Inventory0.00
Goodwill58.02 Cr

Capital Structure & Leverage

Debt Ratio0.00
Debt/Equity0.00
Interest Coverage92.19
Interest/Cashflow Ops95.49

Dividend & Shareholder Returns

Dividend/Share (TTM)7
Dividend Yield0.85%
Shares Dilution (1Y)0.50%
Shares Dilution (3Y)2.8%
Pros

Growth: Good revenue growth. With 38.8% growth over past three years, the company is going strong.

Technicals: Bullish SharesGuru indicator.

Past Returns: In past three years, the stock has provided 16.9% return compared to 10.9% by NIFTY 50.

Profitability: Recent profitability of 12% is a good sign.

Size: Market Cap wise it is among the top 20% companies of india.

Balance Sheet: Strong Balance Sheet.

Buy Backs: Company has bought back it's stock in the past which is a good thing.

Insider Trading: There's significant insider buying recently.

Cons

Smart Money: Smart money looks to be reducing their stake in the stock.

The Good, Bad and Ugly
Growth
Measures how quickly a company is expanding through metrics like revenue growth, earnings growth, and cash flow growth over time. Strong growth can indicate future potential.
Profitability
Shows how efficiently a company turns business activities into profit, using metrics like profit margins, return on equity (ROE), and return on assets (ROA).
Size
Indicates the company's market presence through metrics like market capitalization, total assets, and revenue. Size can influence stability and market influence.
Dilution Rank
Tracks how much the company's shares have increased or decreased over time. Lower dilution means existing shareholders maintain stronger ownership stakes.
Balance Sheet
Evaluates the company's financial health by analyzing assets, debts, and equity. A strong balance sheet indicates financial stability and flexibility.
Momentum
Measures the strength and speed of price movements, showing whether the stock is gaining or losing market favor over different time periods.
Technicals
Analyzes price patterns, trading volumes, and other market indicators to identify potential trading opportunities and market trends.
Smart Money
Tracks the investment activities of institutional investors, hedge funds, and other large financial players who often have deep research capabilities.
Insider Trading
Monitors buying and selling of company shares by executives, directors, and other insiders who may have unique insights into the company's prospects.

Investor Care

Dividend Yield0.85%
Dividend/Share (TTM)7
Shares Dilution (1Y)0.50%
Earnings/Share (TTM)26.13

Financial Health

Current Ratio2.24
Debt/Equity0.00

Technical Indicators

RSI (14d)54.86
RSI (5d)94.39
RSI (21d)50.51
MACD SignalBuy
Stochastic Oscillator SignalHold
SharesGuru SignalBuy
RSI SignalHold
RSI5 SignalSell
RSI21 SignalHold
SMA 5 SignalBuy
SMA 10 SignalBuy
SMA 20 SignalBuy
SMA 50 SignalSell
SMA 100 SignalSell

Summary of Latest Earnings Report from INTELLECT DESIGN ARENA

Summary of INTELLECT DESIGN ARENA's latest earnings call, featuring management's outlook on business performance, financial results, and analyst Q&A sessions that highlight key strategic initiatives and market challenges.

Intellect Design Arena Limited's management provided a robust outlook during the Q3 FY 2025-26 earnings call, emphasizing their confidence in sustained growth. Key points from the management include:

  1. LTM Performance: For the first time, Intellect's Last Twelve Months (LTM) total income reached Rs.3,025 Cr, marking a 23% year-on-year growth. This was attributed to a deliberate growth strategy executed consistently over the past decade.

  2. Revenue Breakdown:

    • Platform revenue for the LTM stood at Rs.497 Cr, up 128% year-on-year.
    • License-linked revenue increased to Rs.1,595 Cr, reflecting a 37% increase.
    • Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) reached Rs.1,118 Cr, a growth of 60% year-on-year.
  3. EBITDA Growth: EBITDA for the last 12 months was Rs.709 Cr, showcasing a 33% year-on-year increase, with PBT growing 34%.

  4. Cash Position: As of December 2025, cash reserves stood at Rs.1,198 Cr, up 49% from Rs.804 Cr in December 2024.

  5. New Customers and Transformations: Over the past 12 months, Intellect secured 53 new customers and enabled 82 digital transformations.

  6. Growth Engines: The company identified four business engines driving growth:

    • Wholesale Banking: Rs.1,400 Cr
    • Consumer Banking: Close to Rs.1,000 Cr
    • IntellectAI: Rs.500 Cr
    • Purple Fabric: Emerging growth engine with significant potential.
  7. Future Guidance: Management maintained a growth target of 20% on an LTM basis, aiming to surpass Rs.800 Cr in revenue for Q4 FY26, with a commitment to manage costs effectively while investing in growth initiatives.

  8. Strategic Investments: 27 senior leaders were added to strengthen capabilities, with planned continual investments in SG&A and software development.

Overall, the management expressed confidence in the company's strategic direction, indicating that despite some fluctuations in quarterly performance, the long-term growth trajectory remains strong, driven by their diversified portfolio and investment in AI led solutions.

  1. Question: Can you provide clarity on how Claude AI by Anthropic is becoming competition in the US-BFSI sector?
    Answer: We don't see Claude AI as direct competition. Our Purple Fabric platform optimizes the right LLMs for each use case. While competitors may focus on assistant capabilities, we orchestrate end-to-end financial services solutions. Our unique governance and multi-agent approach manage use cases effectively, allowing us to drive better outcomes for our clients.

  2. Question: What's the current forecast for Purple Fabric revenue for nine months?
    Answer: We remain on track to achieve our forecast of Rs.200 Crs for Purple Fabric this financial year. We've witnessed consistent growth and are confident in meeting this target.

  3. Question: Regarding SG&A expenses, was there an increase related to hiring in foreign markets?
    Answer: Yes, we've been investing in our distribution capabilities strategically, which has contributed to the increase in SG&A expenses. This is part of our planned capacity addition and is reflective of our growth strategy.

  4. Question: What was the revenue contribution from Purple Fabric if the target is Rs.200 Crs this year?
    Answer: Purple Fabric is embedded within our core operations across wealth and insurance. While it may appear to have contributed less previously, we expect significant growth towards our Rs.200 Crs target by year-end.

  5. Question: Are you evaluating competitors in the Indian market with offerings similar to your AI-led solutions?
    Answer: Yes, while many players exist in the Indian market, our unique full-stack capability and comprehensive governance for digital experts differentiate us. Many competitors focus on fragmented solutions, whereas we provide a cohesive approach.

Each answer is summarized and adheres to the character limit while capturing the essence of the questions.

Share Holdings

Understand INTELLECT DESIGN ARENA ownership landscape with insights into key distribution patterns, offering investors a clear view of stakeholder dynamics.

Holding Pattern

Share Holding Details

Shareholder NameHolding %
POLARIS BANYAN HOLDING PRIVATE LIMITED22.87%
AMANSA HOLDINGS PRIVATE LIMITED7.06%
ARUN JAIN5.42%
FRANKLIN INDIA TECHNOLOGY FUND3.76%
MANJU JAIN2.56%
YOGESH ANDLAY1.83%
GOTHIC CORPORATION1.55%
ARUN JAIN HUF1.51%

Overall Distribution

Distribution across major stakeholders

Ownership Distribution

Distribution across major institutional holders

Is INTELLECT DESIGN ARENA Better than it's peers?

Detailed comparison of INTELLECT DESIGN ARENA against industry peers, highlighting key financial metrics, valuation ratios, and performance indicators to provide competitive context within the sector.

Ticker
Name
Mkt Cap
Revenue
Price %, 1M
Returns, 1Y
P/E
P/S
Rev 1-Yr
Inc 1-Yr
TCSTata Consultancy Services9.27 LCr2.65 LCr+1.30%-22.20%19.423.49--
INFYInfosys5.46 LCr1.78 LCr+2.40%-5.80%19.913.07--
HCLTECHHCL Tech3.93 LCr1.28 LCr+6.60%+3.20%23.833.07--
WIPROWipro2.14 LCr95.1 kCr+2.40%-17.70%16.072.25--
LTIMLTIMindtree1.32 LCr41.96 kCr-10.00%-4.40%27.693.14--

Sector Comparison: INTELLECT vs IT - Software

Comprehensive comparison against sector averages

Comparative Metrics

INTELLECT metrics compared to IT

CategoryINTELLECTIT
PE26.3020.99
PS3.163.08
Growth22.7 %5 %
67% metrics above sector average
Key Insights
  • 1. INTELLECT is NOT among the Top 10 largest companies in Computers - Software & Consulting.
  • 2. The company holds a market share of 0.3% in Computers - Software & Consulting.
  • 3. In last one year, the company has had an above average growth that other Computers - Software & Consulting companies.

Income Statement for INTELLECT DESIGN ARENA

Consolidated figures (in Rs. Crores) /
Description(%) Q/QMar-2025Mar-2024Mar-2023Mar-2022Mar-2021Mar-2020
Revenue From Operations-0.2%2,5002,5062,2311,8781,4971,347
Other Income31%775951401326
Total Income0.5%2,5772,5652,2831,9191,5101,373
Employee Expense13.6%1,5221,3401,144919808812
Finance costs96.9%4.192.623.194.279.1717
Depreciation and Amortization14%156137122987769
Other expenses-28.8%447627652487335464
Total Expenses1.1%2,1302,1071,9211,5081,2291,362
Profit Before exceptional items and Tax-2.4%44745836241128211
Exceptional items before tax-0002.458.485.54
Total profit before tax-2.4%44745836241329017
Current tax-34.2%1011539752594.85
Deferred tax144.7%8.05-14.76-2.3111-33.630.24
Total tax-21.2%1091389563255.09
Total profit (loss) for period3.4%33432326935026518
Other comp. income net of taxes-75%1245-33.131751-16.18
Total Comprehensive Income-5.7%3463672353673161.47
Earnings Per Share, Basic2.5%24.2923.7219.926.2519.821.21
Earnings Per Share, Diluted3.4%23.622.8519.2325.1419.551.19
Description(%) Q/QDec-2025Jun-2025Mar-2025Dec-2024Sep-2024Jun-2024
Revenue From Operations4.1%731702726610558606
Other Income-34.4%223323152917
Total Income2.6%753734749625587623
Employee Expense8.2%450416410375372365
Finance costs12.8%1.441.390.991.021.161.01
Depreciation and Amortization10.6%534841403937
Other expenses27.7%181142111116105120
Total Expenses12.9%686608564532517523
Profit Before exceptional items and Tax-47.2%671261849370100
Exceptional items before tax--30.840000.20
Total profit before tax-72%361261849370100
Current tax-46.7%173142231422
Deferred tax-1068.6%-7.180.33.520.143.371.02
Total tax-72.4%9.553246231723
Total profit (loss) for period-72%2794136715275
Other comp. income net of taxes-79.5%104524-33.7623-0.67
Total Comprehensive Income-73.2%38139160377574
Earnings Per Share, Basic-81.9%2.066.859.825.113.865.46
Earnings Per Share, Diluted-82.3%26.659.564.943.735.25
Standalone figures (in Rs. Crores) /
Description(%) Q/QMar-2025Mar-2024Mar-2023Mar-2022Mar-2021Mar-2020
Revenue From Operations-6.6%1,5691,6791,4701,2551,003741
Other Income5.5%595644361523
Total Income-6.2%1,6281,7351,5141,2911,019764
Employee Expense13.3%952840713558494462
Finance costs833.3%2.320.822.192.967.516
Depreciation and Amortization17%1048980695049
Other expenses-43.1%308541516397245263
Total Expenses-7%1,3671,4701,3121,027796789
Profit Before exceptional items and Tax-1.5%261265202264223-24.81
Exceptional items before tax-000005.06
Total profit before tax-1.5%261265202264223-19.75
Current tax-50.4%581167043510
Deferred tax146.9%9.08-16.24-1.9720-36.0812
Total tax-33.3%6710068621512
Total profit (loss) for period17%194166134202207-31.28
Other comp. income net of taxes-46.7%1731-58.971752-31.32
Total Comprehensive Income6.6%21019775219259-62.59
Earnings Per Share, Basic17.1%14.1512.239.9815.1915.63-2.37
Earnings Per Share, Diluted0%11.7811.789.6414.5515.42-2.37
Description(%) Q/QDec-2025Jun-2025Mar-2025Dec-2024Sep-2024Jun-2024
Revenue From Operations1.1%381377463387334385
Other Income-55.9%163517122914
Total Income-3.4%398412480399364399
Employee Expense2.6%236230249236237231
Finance costs-12.2%0.450.510.530.570.690.53
Depreciation and Amortization9.7%353229262524
Other expenses40.5%1057580906883
Total Expenses11.3%376338358352330338
Profit Before exceptional items and Tax-71.6%2275122463361
Exceptional items before tax--30.3400000
Total profit before tax-112.8%-8.4975122463361
Current tax-73.3%5.81926125.6414
Deferred tax-641.3%-7.08-0.094.890.113.350.73
Total tax-112.7%-1.281931128.9915
Total profit (loss) for period-115.2%-7.215590342446
Other comp. income net of taxes-304.7%-6.764.7912-17.81-11.30.65
Total Comprehensive Income-125.4%-13.9760102161347
Earnings Per Share, Basic-150.3%-0.524.026.562.491.763.37
Earnings Per Share, Diluted-152.4%-0.523.96.392.41.73.24

Balance Sheet for INTELLECT DESIGN ARENA

Consolidated figures (in Rs. Crores) /
Description(%) Q/QSep-2025Mar-2025Sep-2024Mar-2024Sep-2023Mar-2023
Cash and cash equivalents16.7%37832419720010294
Current investments-78.2%45203931127330
Loans, current26.1%4.143.491.582.522.231
Total current financial assets5.4%1,9951,8921,7091,6991,3911,287
Current tax assets-20.7%47590665653
Total current assets5.7%2,1512,0361,8051,8501,5581,455
Property, plant and equipment5.6%171162230155160151
Capital work-in-progress-92%1.071.880.040.980.364.59
Investment property174.7%5.232.542.813.081.861.78
Goodwill3.6%585634343333
Non-current investments1.1%285282284281284281
Loans, non-current-7.7%131414111011
Total non-current financial assets7.4%845787516529508477
Total non-current assets5.3%1,9431,8461,6531,5551,4971,432
Total assets5.5%4,0943,8823,4583,4053,0552,887
Borrowings, non-current-000000
Total non-current financial liabilities-91055343518
Total non-current liabilities27.2%146115105794618
Borrowings, current-0.56000.010.890
Total current financial liabilities-5.1%408430340434386452
Provisions, current4.7%1811731431389898
Current tax liabilities30%272119181815
Total current liabilities1.1%961951774875761800
Total liabilities3.9%1,1071,065879954807819
Equity share capital1.5%706969686868
Non controlling interest-3.3%303111-1111
Total equity6%2,9872,8172,5802,4512,2482,069
Total equity and liabilities5.5%4,0943,8823,4583,4053,0552,887
Standalone figures (in Rs. Crores) /
Description(%) Q/QSep-2025Mar-2025Sep-2024Mar-2024Sep-2023Mar-2023
Cash and cash equivalents69%1217237673246
Current investments-78.2%45203931127330
Loans, current27.7%3.633.061.194.2120.8
Total current financial assets-5.1%1,2351,3011,2771,4141,2281,085
Current tax assets-22.2%43550645450
Total current assets-3%1,3821,4241,3591,5461,3871,243
Property, plant and equipment0.9%112111143108112103
Capital work-in-progress112.5%1.070.440.040.840.364.56
Investment property-66.9%1.512.542.813.081.861.78
Non-current investments1.1%285282284281284281
Loans, non-current-8%4.664.986.463.092.783.45
Total non-current financial assets-2%535546457459425410
Total non-current assets0.2%1,3341,3311,3031,2001,1491,117
Total assets-1.4%2,7172,7552,6622,7462,5362,360
Borrowings, non-current-000000
Total non-current financial liabilities-52%377630488.1811
Total non-current liabilities14.7%877675481911
Borrowings, current-0000.090.080
Total current financial liabilities-11.2%278313383477417436
Provisions, current-2.6%1141171101087075
Current tax liabilities--00000
Total current liabilities-10.7%663742789940869803
Total liabilities-8.3%749817864988887814
Equity share capital1.5%706969686868
Total equity1.5%1,9671,9371,7981,7571,6491,545
Total equity and liabilities-1.4%2,7172,7552,6622,7462,5362,360

Cash Flow for INTELLECT DESIGN ARENA

Consolidated figures (in Rs. Crores) /
Description(%) Q/QMar-2025Mar-2024Mar-2023Mar-2022Mar-2021Mar-2020
Finance costs96.9%4.192.623.194.27--
Depreciation14%1561371220--
Impairment loss / reversal-0008.78--
Unrealised forex losses/gains1400%131.87.946.18--
Dividend income-000.20--
Adjustments for interest income25.6%5544290--
Share-based payments-00042--
Net Cashflows from Operations3.7%530511246505--
Dividends received-000-0.64--
Interest received-000-14.7--
Income taxes paid (refund)-2%991017215--
Other inflows (outflows) of cash-000-21.16--
Net Cashflows From Operating Activities5.1%431410174453--
Proceeds from sales of PPE3.8%0.250.220.180--
Purchase of property, plant and equipment-0.6%172173166129--
Proceeds from sales of investment property-00011--
Purchase of other long-term assets-1.8%112114370--
Interest received22.6%39322510--
Other inflows (outflows) of cash-000-28.25--
Net Cashflows From Investing Activities3.9%-244.65-254.73-177.39-399.14--
Proceeds from issuing other equity instruments-000-7.51--
Proceeds from exercise of stock options211.9%3.091.673.47-0.79--
Proceeds from borrowings-000-33.49--
Repayments of borrowings2%0.01-0.010.84-7.48--
Payments of lease liabilities6.2%18171716--
Dividends paid42.4%483435-0.82--
Interest paid-8.8%0.010.090.312.4--
Net Cashflows from Financing Activities-28.5%-63.31-49.03-49.54-52.1--
Effect of exchange rate on cash eq.72.8%0.6-0.470.24-0.25--
Net change in cash and cash eq.17.1%124106-52.31.44--
Standalone figures (in Rs. Crores) /
Description(%) Q/QMar-2025Mar-2024Mar-2023Mar-2022Mar-2021Mar-2020
Finance costs833.3%2.320.822.19-2.96--
Depreciation17%10489800--
Impairment loss / reversal-0000.08--
Unrealised forex losses/gains-126.9%-0.335.95-2.72-6.39--
Dividend income94.6%0.68-4.951.831.49--
Adjustments for interest income-14.8%-38.84-33.723-10.27--
Share-based payments-00042--
Net Cashflows from Operations6.8%346324214488--
Income taxes paid (refund)-28.8%48675013--
Other inflows (outflows) of cash-000-11.96--
Net Cashflows From Operating Activities16.9%299256164462--
Proceeds from sales of PPE-3.8%0.190.220.110--
Purchase of property, plant and equipment19.2%144121141101--
Proceeds from sales of investment property-00011--
Purchase of investment property-000262--
Purchase of other long-term assets16.2%123106350--
Dividends received-108.1%0.684.951.830.85--
Interest received0%2424215.65--
Other inflows (outflows) of cash-000-49.83--
Net Cashflows From Investing Activities-21.7%-241.56-198.31-153.86-396.32--
Proceeds from issuing other equity instruments-0007.51--
Proceeds from exercise of stock options211.9%3.091.673.470.79--
Proceeds from borrowings-000-41.96--
Repayments of borrowings16.5%0.09-0.0900--
Payments of lease liabilities-7.58004.24--
Dividends paid42.4%4834340--
Interest paid-000.32.24--
Net Cashflows from Financing Activities-39.9%-52.14-36.99-35.35-40.15--
Effect of exchange rate on cash eq.-53.1%-0.240.190.290.39--
Net change in cash and cash eq.-81.4%4.7221-24.7726--

What does INTELLECT DESIGN ARENA LIMITED do?

Computers - Software & Consulting•Information Technology•Small Cap

Intellect Design Arena Limited provides software development and related services for banking, insurance, and other financial services in India and internationally. The company offers platforms and products, such as iGTB, which provides transaction banking solutions that include digital transaction banking, contextual banking experience, PayCash-CX, corporate treasury exchange, payment solution, and virtual accounts; and iGCB, an end-to-end contextual banking suite for retail and corporate banking across core, lending, cards, and wealth and central banking. It also provides AI products, such as magic submission, risk analyst, wealth qube, WealthForce.AI, insurance, ESG EDGE, and capital markets; and digital technology for commerce, including accounts payable exchange, corporate procurement exchange, government procurement exchange, and retail solutions. In addition, the company offers Cash Cloud, a cloud-native, composable, and integrated cash management platform; iColumbus.AI that provides trade and supply chain finance digitalisation and the contextual banking experience; Xponent, a commercial and specialty underwriters' AI-powered workbench; and iKredit360, a platform on the cloud that enables banks to curate bespoke credit experiences comprising multiple channels, products, business segments, and fintech partners. Further, the company provides technology products, such as iTurmeric, canvas, contextual banking OS, and fabric data services. Intellect Design Arena Limited was incorporated in 2011 and is headquartered in Chennai, India.

Industry Group:IT - Software
Employees:6,075
Website:www.intellectdesign.com

Important Disclosure & Data Context

This is an informational page just to provide a quick 'first look' at the stock. You must do your own deeper research. Know your risk appetite. Consult a SEBI-registered financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

Performance Comparison

INTELLECT vs IT (2021 - 2026)

INTELLECT leads the IT sector while registering a 6.5% growth compared to the previous year.