Persistent Systems (BOM:533179) Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based): -88.15% (As of Aug. 02, 2026)

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BOM:533179 Persistent Systems Ltd BOM:533179
91 GF Score
Price ₹5,528.00
GF Value ₹6,772.71
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Persistent Systems Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based)?

Persistent Systems BOM:533179 +0.30% 91 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is -88.15% as of Aug. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:533179 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹6,772.71 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) = (Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) - Current Price) / Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based).

Note: Discounted Earnings model is only suitable for predictable companies (Business Predictability Rank higher than 1-Star). If the company's Predictability Rank is 1-Star or Not Rated, result may not be accurate due to the low predictability of business and the data will not be stored into our database.

As of today (2026-08-02), Persistent Systems's Predictability Rank is 3.5-Stars. Persistent Systems's intrinsic value calculated from the Discounted Earnings model is ₹2938.08 and current share price is ₹5528.00. Consequently,

Persistent Systems's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) using Discounted Earnings model is -88.15%.


BOM:533179 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Persistent Systems's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based), along with its competitors' market caps and Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) 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.


Persistent Systems Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Persistent Systems's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Persistent Systems's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) falls into.


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Persistent Systems Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) Calculation

Persistent Systems's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) for today is calculated as

Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based)=(Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based)-Current Price)/Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based)
=(2938.08-5528.00)/2938.08
=-88.15 %

* 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.

The intrinsic value is calculated from the Discounted Earnings model with default parameters. The calculation method is the same as Discounted Cash Flow model except earnings are used in the calculation instead of free cash flow.

What does a Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of -88.15% mean?
Persistent Systems (BOM:533179) has a Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of -88.15% as of Aug. 02, 2026. Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF Earnings price. View historical data on Persistent Systems.
Is Persistent Systems' Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) too high?
Persistent Systems' current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is -88.15%. Overall, Persistent Systems has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Persistent Systems' Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) compare to IBM and ACN?
Persistent Systems' Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of -88.15% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) for a Software company?
A good Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) depends on the Software industry context. However, Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) mean?
A high Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF Earnings price. View historical data on Persistent Systems. Persistent Systems's current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is -88.15%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Persistent Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Persistent Systems (BOM:533179) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹6,772.71, compared to a current price of ₹5,528.00 — trading 18.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is -88.15%. Persistent Systems' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) calculated?
Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Persistent Systems (BOM:533179), the current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is -88.15% as of Aug. 02, 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 Persistent Systems (BOM:533179) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Persistent Systems stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹5,528.00 is trading 18.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹6,772.71. GuruFocus considers Persistent Systems to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:533179:

  • Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based): -88.15%
  • GF Value™: ₹6,772.71 vs. price of ₹5,528.00 (18.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:533179 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Persistent Systems Business Description

Other Exchanges PERSISTENT:India
Address 402 Senapati Bapat Road, Bhageerath, Pune, MH, IND, 411 016
Persistent Systems Ltd is an India-based provider of software solutions organized in three segments based on the end market: Software, Hi-Tech, and Emerging Industries; Banking, Financial Services and Insurance; and Healthcare & Life Sciences. Its solutions include cloud life cycle management, Internet of Things, unified endpoint management, endpoint detection and response, and Big Data analytics. The firm also offers product engineering services, platform-based cloud solutions, and Internet Protocol-based products. The majority of the firm's revenue gets derived from the Software, Hi-Tech, and Emerging Industries segments.
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