Central Depository Services (India) (NSE:CDSL) GF Score: 97/100 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 13% Above Median

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NSE:CDSL Central Depository Services (India) Ltd NSE:CDSL
97 GF Score
Price ₹1,428.50
GF Value ₹1,635.18
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Central Depository Services (India) GF Score?

Central Depository Services (India) NSE:CDSL -1.11% 97 GF Score is 97 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 86.00. GuruFocus rates NSE:CDSL with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,635.18 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Central Depository Services (India) has the GF Score of 97, which implies that the company might have Highest outperformance potential.

The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.

GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:

1. Financial Strength : 10/10
2. Profitability Rank : 10/10
3. Growth Rank : 10/10
4. GF Value Rank : 7/10
5. Momentum Rank : 5/10

Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.

Based on research and backtesting result, GuruFocus believes Central Depository Services (India) might have Highest outperformance potential.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.


Central Depository Services (India)  (NSE:CDSL) GF Score Explanation

Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:

GF Score Performance Potential and All-in-One Screener Examples (1)
91 - 100Highest outperformance potential
81 - 90Good outperformance potential
71 - 80Likely to have average performance
51 - 70Poor future performance potential
0 - 50Worst future performance potential, or not enough data

(1) These are some simple examples. You can access our GF Score filter under All-in-One Screener’s Fundamental tab.


Central Depository Services (India) GF Score Related Terms


NSE:CDSL vs MS, GS, SCHW: GF Score Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Central Depository Services (India)'s GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Score 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) GF Score vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Central Depository Services (India)'s GF Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Central Depository Services (India)'s GF Score falls into.


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What does a GF Score of 97 mean?
Central Depository Services (India) (NSE:CDSL) has a GF Score of 97 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Central Depository Services (India) and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 86.00. Over the past decade, Central Depository Services (India)'s GF Score has ranged from 21.00 to 100.00.
Is Central Depository Services (India)'s GF Score too high?
Central Depository Services (India)'s current GF Score of 97 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 86.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.00 to a high of 100.00. 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 GF Score compare to MS and GS?
Central Depository Services (India)'s GF Score of 97 can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets industry. Historically, Central Depository Services (India)'s own GF Score has ranged from 21.00 to 100.00 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 GF Score for a Capital Markets company?
A good GF Score depends on the Capital Markets industry context. However, GF Score 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 GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Central Depository Services (India) and its competitors. Central Depository Services (India)'s current GF Score is 97, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 86.00. 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 ₹1,635.18, compared to a current price of ₹1,428.50 — trading 12.6% below its estimated fair value. The current GF Score is 97, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 86.00. Central Depository Services (India)'s overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Depository Services (India) (NSE:CDSL), the current GF Score is 97 as of Jul. 15, 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 ₹1,428.50 is trading 12.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,635.18. GuruFocus considers Central Depository Services (India) to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:CDSL:

  • GF Score: 97 (13% above median its 10-year median of 86.00)
  • GF Value™: ₹1,635.18 vs. price of ₹1,428.50 (12.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Address N.M Joshi Marg, Unit No. A-2501, A Wing, Marathon Futurex, Mafatlal Mills Compound, Lower Parel East, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400013
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.
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