Ace Software Exports Ltd
Incorporated in 1994, Ace Software Exports Limited is engaged in document management, digital publishing, data conversion, and technology consulting.[1]
- Market Cap ₹ 189 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 123
- High / Low ₹ 302 / 107
- Stock P/E 65.0
- Book Value ₹ 44.1
- Dividend Yield 0.00 %
- ROCE 5.84 %
- ROE 4.27 %
- Face Value ₹ 10.0
Pros
- Company is almost debt free.
- Company's working capital requirements have reduced from 181 days to 117 days
Cons
- Stock is trading at 2.79 times its book value
- Though the company is reporting repeated profits, it is not paying out dividend
- The company has delivered a poor sales growth of 9.48% over past five years.
- Company has a low return on equity of 2.61% over last 3 years.
- Earnings include an other income of Rs.2.81 Cr.
- Promoter holding has decreased over last 3 years: -6.16%
* The pros and cons are machine generated. Pros / cons are based on a checklist to highlight important points. Please exercise caution and do your own analysis.
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Quarterly Results
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
Profit & Loss
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
| Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | TTM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.70 | 5.92 | 8.05 | 8.43 | 8.71 | 8.00 | 7.35 | 8.40 | 8.07 | 8.20 | 8.21 | 11.56 | 14.46 | |
| 4.70 | 5.60 | 7.30 | 7.53 | 8.26 | 8.45 | 10.15 | 9.32 | 9.20 | 8.21 | 8.72 | 10.05 | 13.27 | |
| Operating Profit | 0.00 | 0.32 | 0.75 | 0.90 | 0.45 | -0.45 | -2.80 | -0.92 | -1.13 | -0.01 | -0.51 | 1.51 | 1.19 |
| OPM % | 0.00% | 5.41% | 9.32% | 10.68% | 5.17% | -5.62% | -38.10% | -10.95% | -14.00% | -0.12% | -6.21% | 13.06% | 8.23% |
| 0.84 | 0.71 | 0.71 | 0.71 | 1.12 | 1.43 | 0.98 | 0.42 | 0.74 | 0.35 | 5.69 | 1.95 | 2.81 | |
| Interest | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.07 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.14 | 0.11 |
| Depreciation | 0.21 | 0.62 | 0.27 | 0.31 | 0.28 | 0.24 | 0.22 | 0.18 | 0.19 | 0.24 | 0.31 | 0.29 | 0.28 |
| Profit before tax | 0.61 | 0.38 | 1.17 | 1.23 | 1.28 | 0.73 | -2.05 | -0.69 | -0.58 | 0.10 | 4.86 | 3.03 | 3.61 |
| Tax % | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.85% | 16.26% | 6.25% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.12% | 23.10% | |
| 0.61 | 0.39 | 1.15 | 1.03 | 1.20 | 0.72 | -2.05 | -0.69 | -0.58 | 0.10 | 4.66 | 2.33 | 2.90 | |
| EPS in Rs | 0.46 | 0.29 | 0.86 | 0.77 | 0.90 | 0.54 | -1.53 | -0.51 | -0.43 | 0.07 | 2.56 | 1.28 | 1.59 |
| Dividend Payout % | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Compounded Sales Growth | |
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| 10 Years: | 7% |
| 5 Years: | 9% |
| 3 Years: | 13% |
| TTM: | 40% |
| Compounded Profit Growth | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 28% |
| 5 Years: | 24% |
| 3 Years: | 62% |
| TTM: | 2% |
| Stock Price CAGR | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 31% |
| 5 Years: | 80% |
| 3 Years: | 135% |
| 1 Year: | -29% |
| Return on Equity | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 1% |
| 5 Years: | 1% |
| 3 Years: | 3% |
| Last Year: | 4% |
Balance Sheet
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
| Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Sep 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Capital | 4.68 | 4.68 | 4.68 | 4.68 | 4.68 | 4.68 | 4.68 | 4.68 | 4.68 | 4.68 | 6.40 | 12.69 | 12.77 |
| Reserves | 10.52 | 10.90 | 12.06 | 14.39 | 15.43 | 16.01 | 12.76 | 12.98 | 12.81 | 13.06 | 20.96 | 65.37 | 67.53 |
| 0.05 | 0.00 | 0.05 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.27 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.05 | |
| 0.55 | 1.25 | 0.92 | 0.91 | 1.61 | 1.14 | 1.24 | 1.15 | 1.05 | 0.99 | 2.10 | 1.07 | 2.17 | |
| Total Liabilities | 15.80 | 16.83 | 17.71 | 19.98 | 21.72 | 21.83 | 18.95 | 18.82 | 18.54 | 18.73 | 29.46 | 79.13 | 82.52 |
| 1.99 | 1.85 | 3.95 | 4.50 | 4.30 | 3.75 | 3.55 | 3.64 | 3.43 | 4.17 | 3.25 | 2.99 | 2.91 | |
| CWIP | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Investments | 7.01 | 6.01 | 6.64 | 9.21 | 10.67 | 10.41 | 5.62 | 5.51 | 7.38 | 6.74 | 19.52 | 46.38 | 64.54 |
| 6.80 | 8.97 | 7.12 | 6.27 | 6.75 | 7.67 | 9.78 | 9.67 | 7.73 | 7.82 | 6.69 | 29.76 | 15.07 | |
| Total Assets | 15.80 | 16.83 | 17.71 | 19.98 | 21.72 | 21.83 | 18.95 | 18.82 | 18.54 | 18.73 | 29.46 | 79.13 | 82.52 |
Cash Flows
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
| Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
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| -0.02 | -0.01 | 1.67 | 1.14 | -0.07 | -0.95 | -3.20 | -0.60 | 1.56 | 0.03 | 0.75 | 1.66 | |
| -0.23 | 0.35 | -1.43 | -1.02 | -0.42 | 1.59 | 2.62 | 0.39 | -1.48 | -0.09 | -6.62 | -26.02 | |
| -0.13 | -0.07 | 0.04 | -0.06 | -0.01 | 0.00 | 0.26 | -0.27 | -0.01 | 0.00 | 6.01 | 48.41 | |
| Net Cash Flow | -0.38 | 0.28 | 0.27 | 0.07 | -0.50 | 0.64 | -0.32 | -0.48 | 0.07 | -0.06 | 0.15 | 24.06 |
| Free Cash Flow | -1.61 | -1.30 | 0.24 | 1.44 | 0.24 | -0.64 | -3.23 | -0.80 | 1.81 | -0.95 | 0.62 | 1.63 |
| CFO/OP | 12% | 240% | 152% | -9% | 200% | 116% | 62% | -142% | 0% | -241% | 151% |
Ratios
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
| Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
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| Debtor Days | 0.00 | 1.85 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.51 | 4.56 | 4.97 | 0.43 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 14.67 | 30.31 |
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| Cash Conversion Cycle | 0.00 | 1.85 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.51 | 4.56 | 4.97 | 0.43 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 14.67 | 30.31 |
| Working Capital Days | 170.85 | 151.06 | 85.24 | 57.15 | 65.79 | 130.94 | 252.77 | 231.17 | 259.62 | 263.51 | 162.72 | 117.14 |
| ROCE % | 3.40% | 1.36% | 6.05% | 7.08% | 6.58% | 0.39% | -12.86% | -3.84% | -5.75% | 0.57% | -1.73% | 5.84% |
Insights
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Documents
Announcements
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Updates on Acquisition
12 May - Ace Software acquired remaining 49.62% of QeLearn for ₹8.90 crore, making it wholly owned subsidiary.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Monitoring Agency Report
11 May - Brickwork report for March 31, 2026 shows no deviation in Ace Software's rights issue proceeds.
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Compliances-Certificate under Reg. 74 (5) of SEBI (DP) Regulations, 2018
21 Apr - Submitted Regulation 74(5) demat certificate for quarter ended March 31, 2026.
- Closure of Trading Window 31 Mar
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Newspaper Publication
27 Feb - Newspaper advertisement regarding change in Registrar and Share transfer agent of the company
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Business overview[1]
The Company is engaged in document management, digital publishing, data conversion, and technology consulting, serving clients in the U.S. and Australia. Through its subsidiaries, it also provides product engineering, digital transformation, data analytics, AI/ML, application and cloud development, BIM, 3D modelling, SaaS solutions, and other IT-enabled services to global clients.