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PERSISTENT

Persistent Systems

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Persistent Systems (PERSISTENT) Stock Analysis & Case Study

Is PERSISTENT a good buy? The data-driven verdict.

Persistent Systems (PERSISTENT) trades at ₹4,860,on the numbers it worth a closer look, a Downstox Snapshot Score of 58/100.

On the numbers, Persistent Systems (PERSISTENT) worth a closer look, a Downstox Snapshot Score of 58/100, weighing premium at 39.7× earnings, ROE of 27.3%, a 54% model probability of trading higher in a year. Below: the full bull case, bear case, sector-relative valuation, and a probability-weighted price target for 20272031.

Last updated . Data snapshot for research, not investment advice.

PERSISTENT fundamentals at a glance, PE, PB, ROE, ROCE, market cap, dividend yield

Market cap
₹76,699 Cr
Current price
₹4,860
P/E ratio
39.7×
P/B ratio
9.78×
Book value
₹497
Dividend yield
0.72%
ROCE
34.4%
ROE
27.3%
Piotroski F-Score
4/9

Is PERSISTENT overvalued? PERSISTENT P/E vs its IT

PERSISTENT's P/E of 39.7× sits above the IT peer median of 16.2×, so on earnings it screens richer than peers, while its 0.72% dividend yield is below the peer median of 4.03%.

PERSISTENT P/E
39.7×
Peer median P/E
16.2×
PERSISTENT div yield
0.72%
Peer median yield
4.03%

PERSISTENT share price target 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030, 2031, a probability view

Unlike a single guessed number, this is a probability-weighted range from a 10,000-path Monte-Carlo simulation on 2.0y of PERSISTENT history (10%/yr drift, 35%/yr volatility).

YearLow (P10)Median target (P50)High (P90)Upside vs today
PERSISTENT 2027₹3,194₹5,014₹7,881+4%
PERSISTENT 2028₹2,733₹5,194₹9,991+8%
PERSISTENT 2029₹2,456₹5,418₹11,991+12%
PERSISTENT 2030₹2,225₹5,575₹14,094+15%
PERSISTENT 2031₹2,118₹5,737₹16,332+19%

Median (P50) is the central estimate; the P10–P90 band is the 80% confidence range. Probabilities, not promises.

What is the probability PERSISTENT goes up, or doubles?

54%
Higher in 1 year
Modelled chance the price is above today in 12 months
59%
Higher in 5 years
Modelled chance the price is above today in 5 years
26%
Doubles in 5 years
Modelled chance of reaching ₹9,658 within 5 years

The bull case for PERSISTENT

  • High return on equity (27.3%), the business compounds shareholder capital efficiently, the hallmark of a quality franchise.
  • Strong ROCE (34.4%) shows the core business earns well above its cost of capital.
  • Upside scenario: the model's optimistic (P90) 3-year path reaches ₹11,991.

The bear case & risks

  • At 39.7× earnings the stock carries a premium to the market, strong growth is already in the price, so any miss tends to be punished.
  • A steep 9.8× price-to-book means most of the value is intangible/expectations, not assets on the books.
  • Downside scenario: the model's pessimistic (P10) 3-year path falls to ₹2,456.

PERSISTENT volatility & expected range, how bumpy is the ride?

Over the last 2.0 years PERSISTENT compounded at 10%/year with annualized volatility of 35%. That volatility implies a 1-year 80% range of ₹3,194₹7,881, the honest backbone behind any single price target.

PERSISTENT price forecast, the full 60-month probability fan

Spot Price · Today
₹0
Based on 2.0 years of daily NSE data ·0.0% annualised volatility
5-yr median forecast
₹0
P(price ↑ in 5y)
0%
1-Year Forecast
2027
₹0
Median (P50)
3.8%
80% range₹3,194–₹7,881
P(price ↑)54%
P(price 2×)3%
3-Year Forecast
2029
₹0
Median (P50)
12.2%
80% range₹2,456–₹11,991
P(price ↑)57%
P(price 2×)18%
5-Year Forecast
2031
₹0
Median (P50)
18.8%
80% range₹2,118–₹16,332
P(price ↑)59%
P(price 2×)26%

PERSISTENT price probability fan

Each band shows where 10,000 simulated paths land. The wider the fan, the more uncertainty.

Probability Fan
PERSISTENT simulated paths · 60 months · 10,000 trials
P10–P90 (80%)P25–P75 (50%)Median (P50)

Probability of key outcomes

What are the odds PERSISTENT hits common targets within the simulated horizon?

0%
P(↑ 1Y)
Above today's price in 1 year
0%
P(↑ 5Y)
Above today's price in 5 years
0%
P(2×)
Doubles within 5 years
0%
P(↓)
Falls below today in 5 years

Full multi-horizon detail on the PERSISTENT price target & forecast page.

PERSISTENT Piotroski F-Score: 4/9, how financially strong is it?

4/9

The Piotroski F-Score grades financial strength on nine profitability, leverage and efficiency checks. PERSISTENT scores 4/9,mixed financial health.

PERSISTENT MTF margin & leverage, Upstox, Zerodha, Groww, Dhan

Margin Trading Facility lets you buy PERSISTENT with part of the capital. Lower margin % = higher leverage. Rates compared across brokers (no competitor publishes this):

BrokerMargin requiredApprox. leverage
Upstox31.5%3.2×
Zerodha26.8%3.7×
DhanCHEAPEST24.5%4.1×

Compare every broker on the PERSISTENT MTF page.

PERSISTENT vs peers,IT comparison

StockP/EDiv yieldMarket cap
PERSISTENT (this stock)39.7×0.72%₹76,699 Cr
TCS14.7×3.01%₹7.69L Cr
INFY14.4×4.51%₹4.32L Cr
HCLTECH17.7×4.78%₹3.07L Cr
WIPRO14.4×6.11%₹1.89L Cr
TECHM28.1×3.55%₹1.41L Cr

About Persistent Systems: sector, index & market-cap context

Persistent Systems (PERSISTENT) is a mid-cap NSE-listed company in the IT sector, and a constituent of the Nifty 100 index group, with a market capitalisation of ₹76,699 Cr. See more Nifty 100 stocks.

How the PERSISTENT Snapshot Score & forecast are built

The Downstox Snapshot Score is a transparent, rules-based read of Persistent Systems's public fundamentals plus a statistical forecast, not an analyst opinion. It rewards low-to-fair valuation, high ROE/ROCE, a strong Piotroski F-Score, a dividend, low volatility and a favourable probability of upside; it penalises rich valuations, weak capital efficiency, a low F-Score and high volatility. The price target is a 10,000-path Monte-Carlo simulation on real historical volatility, a distribution, not a single guess. The bull and bear cases are generated from the same data, so you always see both sides.

This is information, not investment advice. Do your own due diligence and consult a SEBI-registered adviser before investing.

PERSISTENT analysis, FAQs

Is Persistent Systems (PERSISTENT) a good buy?

On the numbers, Persistent Systems (PERSISTENT) worth a closer look, a Downstox Snapshot Score of 58/100, weighing premium at 39.7× earnings, ROE of 27.3%, a 54% model probability of trading higher in a year. This is a data snapshot for research, not investment advice.

Is PERSISTENT overvalued or undervalued?

PERSISTENT trades at 39.7× earnings versus a peer median of 16.2×, so it screens richer than its IT peers.

What is the PERSISTENT share price target for 2031?

PERSISTENT's probability-weighted 2031 median target is ₹5,737, with an 80% range of ₹2,118₹16,332 (10,000-path Monte-Carlo).

What is the probability PERSISTENT doubles in 5 years?

The modelled probability of PERSISTENT reaching ₹9,658 (2×) within 5 years is 26%.

What is the bull case for PERSISTENT?

High return on equity (27.3%), the business compounds shareholder capital efficiently, the hallmark of a quality franchise. Strong ROCE (34.4%) shows the core business earns well above its cost of capital.

What are the risks in PERSISTENT?

At 39.7× earnings the stock carries a premium to the market, strong growth is already in the price, so any miss tends to be punished. A steep 9.8× price-to-book means most of the value is intangible/expectations, not assets on the books.

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