* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Central Depository Services (India) FCF Margin % Chart
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Central Depository Services (India)'s FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Central Depository Services (India) FCF Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Central Depository Services (India)'s FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Depository Services (India)'s FCF Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Central Depository Services (India) (NSE:CDSL) has a FCF Margin % of 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Central Depository Services (India) and its competitors. Over the past decade, Central Depository Services (India)'s FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.52 to 50.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Depository Services (India) ranks #210 out of 774 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 27.1%.
Is Central Depository Services (India)'s FCF Margin % too high?
Central Depository Services (India)'s current FCF Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.52 to a high of 50.76. Based on the distribution chart, Central Depository Services (India) ranks #210 out of 774 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Central Depository Services (India) has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Depository Services (India)'s FCF Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Central Depository Services (India) ranks #210 out of 774 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Central Depository Services (India) in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.23. Historically, Central Depository Services (India)'s own FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.52 to 50.76 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Capital Markets company?
The median FCF Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 1.23, based on 774 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Central Depository Services (India) and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Depository Services (India)'s current FCF Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Depository Services (India) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Depository Services (India) (NSE:CDSL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,628.53, compared to a current price of ₹1,317.00 — trading 19.1% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 0.00%. Central Depository Services (India)'s overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Depository Services (India) (NSE:CDSL), the current FCF Margin % is 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Central Depository Services (India) (NSE:CDSL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Depository Services (India) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,317.00 is trading 19.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,628.53.
GuruFocus considers Central Depository Services (India) to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:CDSL:
FCF Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: ₹1,628.53 vs. price of ₹1,317.00 (19.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:CDSL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Central Depository Services (India) Business Description
Central Depository Services (India) Ltd is a securities depository in India. It offers dematerialization for a wide range of securities, including equity shares, preference shares, mutual fund units, debt instruments, and government securities. In addition, it is involved in centralized record keeping of KYC documents of investors, and providing repository services to policyholders to store their receipts and policies in electronic form. The group operates in three segments: Depository, Data Entry, and Storage and Repository. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Depository segment, which provides various services to investors, including dematerialization, rematerialization, holding, transfer, and pledge of securities in electronic form, as well as e-voting services to companies.
97GF Score
Get the complete analysis for NSE:CDSL
FCF Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
NSE:CDSL has been successfully added to your 
