On the stock market since 1999, it operates in the world of technology. It has 4,319 employees. Now — the numbers.
The company closed last year at a loss: costs ran above sales. The picture changes only if spending is reined in.
Average growth of 14% a year over the last 4 years. Red columns mark years that ended in a loss.
Before the clock runs out, either sales must climb sharply or new money must come in. For now, time is on the company’s side.
The stock trades 39% below its peak. The market has trimmed its expectations for the company.
Over the last 3 years, sales grew about 12% a year on average.
The company sells $47.2B a year; the problem isn’t sales — it’s costs running above that number.
It pays out $0.10 per share each year — regular cash for whoever holds the stock.
A loss of $1.4B against $47.2B in annual sales.
The weight of investors positioned for a fall can be felt in the market.
On our five-subject report card, SIFY sits behind the class. A low grade doesn’t mean “doomed” — it means “big claim, small proof.”
The takeaway: SIFY has solid sales but closed last year at a loss. The road back to profit runs through spending discipline.