When schools and universities are again starting offline lessons, Some education stocks and related are here to consider.
Many parents are showing interest, especially for younger students, who can substitute real teachers and the in-person learning experience. Which makes an advantage to boost tech companies that are linked to well-established underlying firms.
Now NEP 2020 (The National Education Policy) was adopted by the Cabinet chaired by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, paving the door for large-scale, transformational reforms in both school and higher education.
Another crucial factor that has contributed to the education sector’s rise is the rising use of the internet. It is now possible to teach many parts of the country with the wider availability of the internet.
It is also accessible to someone on the other end at the same time. Which aids in the delivery of education even more.
Information Technology Sector: Education Stocks
Following are 5 Education stocks are from the Indian Stock Market listed in the Information Technology Sector.
1. NIIT
NIIT Limited is one Education Stocks listed in the sector Information Technology, Nifty Smallcap 100. The Company located in Gurgaon, India, is an Indian multinational skill and talent development business.
In 1981 The company was found to assist the fledgling IT industry with its human resource issues. The stock returned 380.0 percent over three years in comparison to 94.85 percent for the Nifty Smallcap 100.
NIIT Ltd, founded with a market capitalization of Rs 4,649.07 crore in 1981, is a Small Cap business in the Services sector “Education Stocks”.
The Company NIIT Ltd. offers a wide range of programs in a variety of industries. Technology, Banking & Finance, Digital Marketing, Data Sciences & Analytics, Professional Life Skills, Business Process Excellence, and Multi-sectoral Vocational Skills are some of the topics covered.
Financial Indicators (Consolidated) as of 24.10.2021
| Market Cap as of 09-2021 | 4,171.56 Cr |
| Earning Per Share(EPS) Trading twelve months Ending 06-2021 | 12.39 |
| Price Earning Ratio(PE) Trading twelve months Ending 06-2021 | 25.21 |
| Industry PE Trading twelve months Ending 06-2021 | 30.69 |
| Book Value/Share Trading twelve months Ending 06-2021 | 108.1 |
| Price to Book Value Calculated using Price 312.25 | 2.89 |
| Dividend Yield Period Ending 03-2021 | 0.80 |
| No. of Shares Subscribed (133,596,772) | 13.36 Cr |
| Face Value as of 06-2021 | 2 |
2. Aptech Education
Aptech Limited has been well known in its variety of areas, including IT training, media & entertainment, retail & aviation, beauty & wellness, banking & finance, and the preschool segment, among others, since its inception in 1986 and with a present presence of over 800 centers globally.
Aptech Limited has two primary business streams – Individual Training and Enterprise Business Group – that have trained students, professionals, universities, and corporations.
The stock Aptech Ltd. returned 93.58 percent over three years in comparison to 94.85 percent for the Nifty Smallcap 100.
Aptech Ltd., founded in the year 2000, is a Small Cap business in the Services sector with a market capitalization of Rs 1,260.72 crore.
Financial Indicators (Consolidated) as of 24.10.2021
| Market Cap as of 09-2021 | 1271.74 Cr |
| Earning Per Share(EPS) Trading twelve months Ending 06-2021 | 4.56 |
| Price Earning Ratio(PE) Trading twelve months Ending 06-2021 | 68.32 |
| Industry PE Trading twelve months Ending 06-2021 | 30.69 |
| Book Value/Share Trading twelve months Ending 06-2021 | 38.74 |
| Price to Book Value Calculated using Price 311.4 | 8.04 |
| Dividend Yield Period Ending 03-2021 | 0.72 |
| No. of Shares Subscribed (40,839,294) | 4.08 Cr. |
| Face Value as of 06-2021 | 10 |
3. Zee Learn
Zee Learn Limited provides education across India. Through Zee Company has a variety of operations, In India, the company is represented by a number of schools and vocational educational institutes.
The stock returned -63.91 percent over three years in comparison to 94.85 percent for the Nifty Smallcap 100. This Company “Zee Learn Ltd” is a Small Cap company in the Learning & Education industry with a market capitalization of Rs 454.90 crore, founded in 2010.
Zee Learn Ltd. makes money from two different sources. The first one, fundamental education which includes preschools, elementary and secondary schools, as well as higher education.
“Kidzee”, the preschool network is the most well-known brand within, which has over 2000 locations.
Financial Indicators (Consolidated) as of 24.10.2021
| Market Cap as of 09-2021 | 444.46 Cr. |
| Earning Per Share(EPS) Trading twelve months Ending 06-2021 | -0.35 |
| Price Earning Ratio(PE) Trading twelve months Ending 06-2021 | – |
| Industry PE Trading twelve months Ending 06-2021 | – |
| Book Value/Share Trading twelve months Ending 06-2021 | 14.09 |
| Price to Book Value Calculated using Price 312.25 | 0.97 |
| Dividend Yield Period Ending 03-2021 | 32.61 Cr. |
| No. of Shares Subscribed (133,596,772) | 32.61 Cr. |
| Face Value as of 06-2021 | 1 |
4. MPS
MPS is one of the educational stocks which works in the Content Solutions and Platform Solutions business. It also offers eLearning solutions, as well as computer programming, data processing hosting, and other associated services. Since 2005, MPS is a debt-free company.
The company’s yearly sales growth rate of 22.98 percent surpassed its three-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.09 percent.
In comparison to the Nifty Smallcap 100, the stock returned 39.21% while Nifty Smallcap 100 returned 94.85% over three years.
Financial Indicators (Consolidated) as of 24.10.2021
| Market Cap as of 09-2021 | 75.49 Cr. |
| Earning Per Share(EPS) Trading twelve months Ending 06-2021 | -0.01 |
| Price Earning Ratio(PE) Trading twelve months Ending 06-2021 | – |
| Industry PE Trading twelve months Ending 06-2021 | 34.92 |
| Book Value/Share Trading twelve months Ending 06-2021 | 1.17 |
| Price to Book Value Calculated using Price 0.2 | 0.17 |
| No. of Shares Subscribed (3,774,436,655 Shares) | 377.44 Cr. |
| Face Value as of 06-2021 | 1 |
5. Career Point
Career Point Revenue increased by 176.53 percent year over year. The stock returned 99.47 percent over three years in comparison to 94.85 percent for the Nifty Smallcap 100. Sales have decreased by 47.91 percent.
Career Point Ltd. is a Small Cap company in the Learning & Education stocks sector, founded in the year 2000, with a market capitalization of Rs 259.80 crore. In three years, the company’s revenue has decreased for the first time.
Financial Indicators (Consolidated) as of 24.10.2021
| Market Cap as of 09-2021 | 259.7 Cr. |
| Earning Per Share(EPS) Trading twelve months Ending 06-2021 | -0.47 |
| Price Earning Ratio(PE) Trading twelve months Ending 06-2021 | – |
| Industry PE Trading twelve months Ending 06-2021 | – |
| Book Value/Share Trading twelve months Ending 06-2021 | 249.69 |
| Price to Book Value Calculated using Price 249.69 | 0.57 |
| Dividend Yield Period Ending 03-2021 | 0.70 |
| No. of Shares Subscribed (18,192,939 Shares) | 1.82 |
| Face Value as of 06-2021 | 10 |
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