
Tejas Networks stock is near 52-week low. Can 5G deals turn it around?
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Once a niche telecom equipment player, Tejas Networks is now at the heart of India’s 5G revolution. Backed by the Tata Group and expanding globally, the company has big ambitions.
Specializing in optical networking, wireless products, and broadband solutions, Tejas is betting on these key areas to drive its next phase of growth. Strengthening its position, it recently inked a ₹5.3 billion technology collaboration with NEC Corp. to develop advanced 5G and wireless solutions.
This partnership gives Tejas access to NEC’s proven 4G/5G core technology, enhancing its competitiveness in next-gen telecom innovations. Read this | Indus Towers’ Achilles heel to get less sore with Vodafone Plc’s stake sale Yet, despite these growth prospects, the stock tells a different story. Tejas Networks' share price has tumbled over 40% in the past six months, trading near its 52-week low of ₹651.
While broader market trends have played a role, weak quarterly results have been a key factor behind the decline. Tejas reported Q3 FY25 revenue of ₹26 billion, marking a 4.7% year-on-year increase. However, profitability hasn't kept pace.
Despite returning to profitability this quarter after a loss in the same period last year, operating profit declined over 30% sequentially, and net profit fell more than 40%. This reflects ongoing margin pressures. The company is also facing a working capital crunch, with trade receivables surging to ₹47 billion and inventory levels rising to ₹31.2 billion due to delayed collections and stock buildup from ongoing project execution.
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