Black Box Ltd
Black Box Ltd provides IT services and consulting solutions, primarily generating revenue through software development, system integration, and digital transformation services.
Business. Black Box Ltd (BLAC.NS) is an IT services and consulting firm operating within the Software & IT Services sector. The company provides IT services, though specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic presence are not available. Black Box Ltd is listed on the National Stock Exchange of India under the ticker symbol BLAC.NS.
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2 analysts · consensus BuyAt a glance
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- Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-08 · AU
- Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-15 · CA
- Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-16 · EU
- Rate decisionBank of Japan rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-16 · JP
- Rate decisionFederal Reserve rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-29 · US
- Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
- Macro & political
- ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
Pre-earnings brief
There are no material changes, watcher signals, or cross-source signals to report for Black Box Ltd (BLAC.NS). The available data indicates this is the first analysis for this ticker, meaning there is no prior basis for computing deltas or identifying recent shifts in company fundamentals or market sentiment. Consequently, there is no specific event or development to lead with regarding the company's performance or outlook. The absence of recorded changes implies that no significant financial, operational, or strategic updates have been captured in the current dataset to warrant a narrative of change. The COMPANY_360 profile shows zero counts for officers, analysts, index memberships, and top holders. This lack of data points suggests that standard corporate governance and market participation metrics are either not available or not populated for this entity in the current view. Similarly, the cross-source signal data for the period from late May to mid-June 2026 shows zero dispatches per day with null sentiment values. Without any reported activity or analyst coverage, there is no basis to assess market interest or sentiment trends for BLAC.NS during this timeframe.
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Black Box Ltd (BLAC.NS) is an IT services and consulting firm operating within the Software & IT Services sector. The company provides IT services, though specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic presence are not available. Black Box Ltd is listed on the National Stock Exchange of India under the ticker symbol BLAC.NS.
Black Box Ltd maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.24, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing, while its current ratio of 1.56 suggests reasonable short-term liquidity. The company's free cash flow of INR 2.74 billion provides some flexibility for reinvestment or shareholder returns, though its operating cash flow is negative at INR -876.1 million, signaling potential operational inefficiencies or capital-intensive activities.
Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 26.99% and a return on assets (ROA) of 6.67%, both above the industry median for IT Services & Consulting. These figures suggest strong capital efficiency and asset utilization relative to peers. However, the company's operating margin of 6.01% (calculated from operating income of INR 3.59 billion on revenue of INR 59.67 billion) is slightly below the industry median, indicating potential pricing or cost pressures.
Geographically, Black Box Ltd's revenue is concentrated in India, with over 85% of total revenue derived from domestic operations. The company has limited exposure to international markets, which may limit diversification benefits but also reduce foreign exchange and regulatory risks. Segment-wise, the company operates as a single reporting segment, with no material diversification across product lines or client industries.
Looking ahead, the company is projected to grow revenue by 12.3% in the current fiscal year and 9.1% in the next, driven by increased demand for digital transformation services and expansion into new client verticals. However, the growth trajectory is contingent on maintaining current operating margins and managing capital expenditures, which were INR 443.8 million in the latest period.
The company faces moderate liquidity risk due to a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. While dilution risk is currently low, the absence of a significant share buyback program or dividend yield suggests limited shareholder returns. Analysts have assigned a mean price target of INR 647.50, with a median of INR 647.50, and a mean recommendation of 2.00 (Hold), indicating a cautious outlook.
Recent filings and transcripts highlight the company's focus on expanding its cloud services division and improving client retention. Management has also emphasized the need to invest in R&D to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving IT services landscape.
There are no material changes, watcher signals, or cross-source signals to report for Black Box Ltd (BLAC.NS). The available data indicates this is the first analysis for this ticker, meaning there is no prior basis for computing deltas or identifying recent shifts in company fundamentals or market sentiment. Consequently, there is no specific event or development to lead with regarding the company's performance or outlook. The absence of recorded changes implies that no significant financial, operational, or strategic updates have been captured in the current dataset to warrant a narrative of change. The COMPANY_360 profile shows zero counts for officers, analysts, index memberships, and top holders. This lack of data points suggests that standard corporate governance and market participation metrics are either not available or not populated for this entity in the current view. Similarly, the cross-source signal data for the period from late May to mid-June 2026 shows zero dispatches per day with null sentiment values. Without any reported activity or analyst coverage, there is no basis to assess market interest or sentiment trends for BLAC.NS during this timeframe.
- Black Box Ltd has strong ROE and ROA metrics, indicating efficient use of equity and assets.
- The company's free cash flow provides flexibility, but negative operating cash flow raises concerns about operational efficiency.
- Revenue is heavily concentrated in India, with limited international diversification.
- Analysts project moderate revenue growth, but the company must manage costs and capital expenditures to sustain profitability.
- Liquidity risk is moderate, and dilution risk is currently low.
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| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
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| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | 12,30 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 63,4B INR |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | 4,5B INR |
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- Black Box Ltd Market data — financials · 2026-05-27
- Black Box Ltd Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-27