{"id":294052,"date":"2026-10-08T10:50:38","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T05:20:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=294052"},"modified":"2026-10-08T10:50:38","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T05:20:38","slug":"digital-infrastructure-stocks-strong-roadmap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/digital-infrastructure-stocks-strong-roadmap\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Digital Infrastructure Stocks With a Strong Future Roadmap: Anant Raj, ESDS Software Solution and Signpost India"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"border-left:4px solid #1F4E79;background:#EBF3FB;padding:10px 16px;font-style:italic;\"><em>Anant Raj Rs 612.15, P\/E 37.91. ESDS Rs 1,359.00, P\/E 131.60. Signpost India Rs 267.45, P\/E 19.32. Closing prices of 7 Oct 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#F0F9FF;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;border-radius:6px;padding:14px 18px;margin:18px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0;color:#1F4E79;font-size:14px;\"><strong>Quick Answer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\">Digital infrastructure stocks with the clearest long-term roadmaps today include Anant Raj in real estate development and data centres, ESDS Software Solution in cloud hosting and data centre services and Signpost India in outdoor advertising at airports, metros and city sites. FY26 revenue growth was 22.8% at Anant Raj, 27.6% at ESDS and 26.7% at Signpost India. P\/E stands at 37.91 for Anant Raj (industry 32.59), 131.60 for ESDS (industry 17.45) and 19.32 for Signpost India (industry 37.10). Demand cycles, input costs and valuation decide how much of that growth the market keeps paying for, so each company&#8217;s risks need equal attention.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Digital infrastructure stocks give investors exposure to data centres, cloud hosting and outdoor advertising sites that carry data and messages to users. Results depend on capacity use, contract wins and advertiser spending, which is why cash flow matters as much as headline growth.<\/p>\n<p>This list covers three cloud and digital asset stocks: Anant Raj for real estate development and data centres, ESDS Software Solution for cloud hosting and data centre services and Signpost India for outdoor advertising at airports, metros and city sites. Every figure comes from the latest reported financials and the 7 October 2026 market close. Companies without complete current figures were left out.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&#038;utm_medium=digital-infrastructure-stocks-strong-roadmap\"><strong>Click Here &#8211; Get Free Investment Predictions<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 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Infrastructure Stocks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/digital-infrastructure-stocks-strong-roadmap\/#Digital_Infrastructure_Stocks_at_a_Glance\" title=\"Digital Infrastructure Stocks at a Glance\">Digital Infrastructure Stocks at a Glance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/digital-infrastructure-stocks-strong-roadmap\/#Why_Do_Digital_Infrastructure_Stocks_Have_a_Strong_Roadmap_in_India\" title=\"Why Do Digital Infrastructure Stocks Have a Strong Roadmap in India?\">Why Do Digital Infrastructure Stocks Have a Strong Roadmap in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/digital-infrastructure-stocks-strong-roadmap\/#Anant_Raj_Real_Estate_and_Data_Centres_Anchor_the_Roadmap\" title=\"Anant Raj: Real Estate and Data Centres Anchor the Roadmap\">Anant Raj: Real Estate and Data Centres Anchor the Roadmap<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/digital-infrastructure-stocks-strong-roadmap\/#ESDS_Software_Solution_Cloud_Hosting_and_Data_Centres_Drive_the_Pipeline\" title=\"ESDS Software Solution: Cloud Hosting and Data Centres Drive the Pipeline\">ESDS Software Solution: Cloud Hosting and Data Centres Drive the Pipeline<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/digital-infrastructure-stocks-strong-roadmap\/#Signpost_India_Outdoor_Advertising_at_Airports_and_Metros_Builds_the_Next_Leg\" title=\"Signpost India: Outdoor Advertising at Airports and Metros Builds the Next Leg\">Signpost India: Outdoor Advertising at Airports and Metros Builds the Next Leg<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/digital-infrastructure-stocks-strong-roadmap\/#Best_Digital_Infrastructure_Stocks_in_India_Anant_Raj_vs_ESDS_vs_Signpost_India_on_Key_Financials\" title=\"Best Digital Infrastructure Stocks in India: Anant Raj vs ESDS vs Signpost India on Key Financials\">Best Digital Infrastructure Stocks in India: Anant Raj vs ESDS vs Signpost India on Key Financials<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/digital-infrastructure-stocks-strong-roadmap\/#How_to_Evaluate_Data_Centre_Cloud_and_Outdoor_Media_Stocks_to_Buy_Before_You_Invest\" title=\"How to Evaluate Data Centre, Cloud and Outdoor Media Stocks to Buy Before You Invest\">How to Evaluate Data Centre, Cloud and Outdoor Media Stocks to Buy Before You Invest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/digital-infrastructure-stocks-strong-roadmap\/#Risks_to_Consider_Before_Investing_in_Digital_Infrastructure_Stocks\" title=\"Risks to Consider Before Investing in Digital Infrastructure Stocks\">Risks to Consider Before Investing in Digital Infrastructure Stocks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/digital-infrastructure-stocks-strong-roadmap\/#Final_Take_Which_Stock_Has_the_Strongest_Roadmap\" title=\"Final Take: Which Stock Has the Strongest Roadmap?\">Final Take: Which Stock Has the Strongest Roadmap?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/digital-infrastructure-stocks-strong-roadmap\/#FAQs_on_Digital_Infrastructure_Stocks\" title=\"FAQs on Digital Infrastructure Stocks\">FAQs on Digital Infrastructure Stocks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/digital-infrastructure-stocks-strong-roadmap\/#Which_are_the_best_digital_infrastructure_stocks_in_India_with_a_strong_roadmap\" title=\"Which are the best digital infrastructure stocks in India with a strong roadmap?\">Which are the best digital infrastructure stocks in India with a strong roadmap?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/digital-infrastructure-stocks-strong-roadmap\/#Is_Anant_Raj_a_good_stock_to_buy_now\" title=\"Is Anant Raj a good stock to buy now?\">Is Anant Raj a good stock to buy now?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/digital-infrastructure-stocks-strong-roadmap\/#What_is_the_PE_ratio_of_Anant_Raj_ESDS_and_Signpost_India\" title=\"What is the P\/E ratio of Anant Raj, ESDS and Signpost India?\">What is the P\/E ratio of Anant Raj, ESDS and Signpost India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/digital-infrastructure-stocks-strong-roadmap\/#Which_of_these_digital_infrastructure_stocks_has_the_highest_return_on_equity\" title=\"Which of these digital infrastructure stocks has the highest return on equity?\">Which of these digital infrastructure stocks has the highest return on equity?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/digital-infrastructure-stocks-strong-roadmap\/#What_are_the_risks_of_investing_in_digital_infrastructure_stocks\" title=\"What are the risks of investing in digital infrastructure stocks?\">What are the risks of investing in digital infrastructure stocks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/digital-infrastructure-stocks-strong-roadmap\/#How_did_Anant_Raj_ESDS_and_Signpost_India_perform_in_Q1_FY27\" title=\"How did Anant Raj, ESDS and Signpost India perform in Q1 FY27?\">How did Anant Raj, ESDS and Signpost India perform in Q1 FY27?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/digital-infrastructure-stocks-strong-roadmap\/#Do_digital_infrastructure_stocks_pay_dividends\" title=\"Do digital infrastructure stocks pay dividends?\">Do digital infrastructure stocks pay dividends?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/digital-infrastructure-stocks-strong-roadmap\/#How_can_I_invest_in_digital_infrastructure_stocks_in_India\" title=\"How can I invest in digital infrastructure stocks in India?\">How can I invest in digital infrastructure stocks in India?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Digital_Infrastructure_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>What Are Digital Infrastructure Stocks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Digital infrastructure stocks are shares of companies that own data centres, host cloud services or run outdoor advertising networks. Results depend on capacity use, long contracts, advertiser demand and operating margin, so full capacity and steady customers separate the stronger names.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Digital_Infrastructure_Stocks_at_a_Glance\"><\/span><strong>Digital Infrastructure Stocks at a Glance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The table compares size, valuation, return on equity and debt for the three digital infrastructure stocks as of the 7 October 2026 close.<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x:auto;\">\n<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;background:#F0F4F8;\">Company<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;background:#F0F4F8;\">CMP (Rs)<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;background:#F0F4F8;\">Market Cap (Rs Cr)<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;background:#F0F4F8;\">P\/E<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;background:#F0F4F8;\">Industry P\/E<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;background:#F0F4F8;\">ROE<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;background:#F0F4F8;\">Debt to Equity<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/anantraj\/anant-raj-ltd-share-price-today\">Anant Raj<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">612.15<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">22,008<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">37.91<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">32.59<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">9.59%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">0.12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/esds\/esds-software-solution-ltd-share-price-today\">ESDS Software Solution<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">1,359.00<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">15,903<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">131.60<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">17.45<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">22.12%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">0.18<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/signpost\/signpost-india-ltd-share-price-today\">Signpost India<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">267.45<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">1,422<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">19.32<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">37.10<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">24.37%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">0.71<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>Among cloud and digital asset stocks, Signpost India trades below the industry P\/E, while Anant Raj and ESDS trade at a premium to the industry multiple.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Do_Digital_Infrastructure_Stocks_Have_a_Strong_Roadmap_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Why Do Digital Infrastructure Stocks Have a Strong Roadmap in India?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Digital infrastructure stocks have a strong roadmap in India because data use is rising, firms are moving to the cloud and rising air and metro travel supports outdoor advertising. Three drivers stand out.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Rising data use:<\/strong> More apps and artificial intelligence need data centre capacity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cloud adoption:<\/strong> Firms and governments move workloads to the cloud.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Passenger growth:<\/strong> More travellers see airport and metro advertising.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Anant_Raj_Real_Estate_and_Data_Centres_Anchor_the_Roadmap\"><\/span><strong>Anant Raj: Real Estate and Data Centres Anchor the Roadmap<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Anant Raj&#8217;s roadmap rests on real estate development and data centres, with new data centre capacity and a large land bank supporting growth.<\/p>\n<p>Revenue grew from Rs 501.24 crore in FY22 to Rs 2,579.08 crore in FY26, a 414.5% rise, and FY26 revenue was 22.8% higher than FY25. FY26 net profit rose 31.3% to Rs 553.66 crore. Over four years, net profit rose from Rs 48.47 crore in FY22 to Rs 553.66 crore. In Q1 FY27, revenue grew 8.0% to Rs 650.75 crore, and net profit rose 17.2% to Rs 146.13 crore. Operating margin was 28.79% in FY26 and 32.11% in Q1 FY27 against 27.12% a year earlier.<\/p>\n<p>Debt to equity is 0.12 and return on equity is 9.59%. FY26 operating cash flow was negative at Rs 434.78 crore against capital expenditure of Rs 358.28 crore. At a P\/E of 37.91 against an industry P\/E of 32.59, the stock trades above its industry multiple.<\/p>\n<p>What to watch: Return on equity of 9.59% is modest. The P\/E of 37.91 sits above the industry P\/E of 32.59, so earnings delivery matters for the valuation; operating cash flow was negative in FY26.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ESDS_Software_Solution_Cloud_Hosting_and_Data_Centres_Drive_the_Pipeline\"><\/span><strong>ESDS Software Solution: Cloud Hosting and Data Centres Drive the Pipeline<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>ESDS&#8217;s roadmap rests on cloud hosting and data centre services, with government and enterprise cloud demand supporting revenue.<\/p>\n<p>Revenue grew from Rs 198.69 crore in FY22 to Rs 480.65 crore in FY26, a 141.9% rise, and FY26 revenue was 27.6% higher than FY25. FY26 net profit rose 117.3% to Rs 120.82 crore. In Q1 FY27, revenue grew 7.5% to Rs 135.17 crore, and net profit rose 14.0% to Rs 29.28 crore. Operating margin was 51.39% in FY26 and 43.03% in Q1 FY27 against 43.01% a year earlier.<\/p>\n<p>Debt to equity is 0.18 and return on equity is 22.12%. FY26 operating cash flow was Rs 1,367.71 crore against capital expenditure of Rs 125.89 crore. At a P\/E of 131.60 against an industry P\/E of 17.45, the stock trades above its industry multiple.<\/p>\n<p>What to watch: Q1 FY27 net profit growth of 14.0% is well below the 117.3% of FY26. The P\/E of 131.60 sits above the industry P\/E of 17.45, so earnings delivery matters for the valuation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Signpost_India_Outdoor_Advertising_at_Airports_and_Metros_Builds_the_Next_Leg\"><\/span><strong>Signpost India: Outdoor Advertising at Airports and Metros Builds the Next Leg<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signpost India&#8217;s roadmap rests on outdoor advertising at airports, metros and city sites, with rising passenger traffic supporting media sales.<\/p>\n<p>FY26 revenue was Rs 580.87 crore, 26.7% higher than FY25. FY26 net profit rose 107.1% to Rs 70.21 crore. In Q1 FY27, revenue grew 10.3% to Rs 153.07 crore, and net profit rose 22.2% to Rs 18.66 crore. Operating margin was 26.31% in FY26 and 23.07% in Q1 FY27 against 23.87% a year earlier.<\/p>\n<p>Debt to equity is 0.71 and return on equity is 24.37%. FY26 operating cash flow was Rs 22.04 crore against capital expenditure of Rs 55.96 crore. Signpost India paid a dividend of Rs 0.5 per share for FY26, a yield of 0.19%. At a P\/E of 19.32 against an industry P\/E of 37.10, the stock trades below its industry multiple.<\/p>\n<p>What to watch: FY26 capex of Rs 55.96 Cr was above operating cash flow of Rs 22.04 Cr, and FY25 net profit of Rs 33.90 Cr was lower than the Rs 44.06 Cr of FY24. Debt to equity of 0.71 deserves tracking.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Digital_Infrastructure_Stocks_in_India_Anant_Raj_vs_ESDS_vs_Signpost_India_on_Key_Financials\"><\/span><strong>Best Digital Infrastructure Stocks in India: Anant Raj vs ESDS vs Signpost India on Key Financials<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Among the best digital infrastructure stocks in India, ESDS leads on FY26 operating margin; Signpost India leads on Q1 FY27 revenue growth and return on equity; Anant Raj leads on five-year revenue growth. The table puts the numbers side by side.<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x:auto;\">\n<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;background:#F0F4F8;\">Metric<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;background:#F0F4F8;\">Anant Raj<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;background:#F0F4F8;\">ESDS<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;background:#F0F4F8;\">Signpost India<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">FY26 revenue (Rs Cr)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">2,579.08<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">480.65<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">580.87<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">FY26 revenue growth<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">22.8%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">27.6%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">26.7%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">FY26 net profit (Rs Cr)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">553.66<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">120.82<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">70.21<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">FY26 net profit growth<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">31.3%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">117.3%<\/td>\n<td 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solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">Debt to equity<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">0.12<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">0.18<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">0.71<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">Dividend yield<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">0.16%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">0.00%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">0.19%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">FY26 operating cash flow (Rs Cr)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">-434.78<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">1,367.71<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #DDDDDD;padding:8px 10px;text-align:left;\">22.04<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>Digital infrastructure earnings follow capacity use and contract wins, so full-year numbers and quarterly trends together give a better view.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Evaluate_Data_Centre_Cloud_and_Outdoor_Media_Stocks_to_Buy_Before_You_Invest\"><\/span><strong>How to Evaluate Data Centre, Cloud and Outdoor Media Stocks to Buy Before You Invest<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A short checklist keeps the research consistent when you screen digital infrastructure stocks and shortlist data centre, cloud and outdoor media stocks to buy.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Compare each stock&#8217;s P\/E with its industry P\/E, which differs by stock.<\/li>\n<li>Track operating margin across several quarters, because input costs can move faster than prices.<\/li>\n<li>Check whether revenue growth is turning into profit growth, not only sales.<\/li>\n<li>Read operating cash flow against capital expenditure to see how growth is funded.<\/li>\n<li>Watch debt to equity and interest cover before sizing a position.<\/li>\n<li>Spread exposure across companies and business lines instead of one demand cycle.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\"><strong>Check the Univest Screener for live data on these digital infrastructure stocks<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks_to_Consider_Before_Investing_in_Digital_Infrastructure_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>Risks to Consider Before Investing in Digital Infrastructure Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cash flow:<\/strong> Anant Raj&#8217;s FY26 operating cash flow was negative at Rs 434.78 Cr.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Valuation:<\/strong> ESDS trades at 131.60 times earnings against an industry multiple of 17.45.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capex:<\/strong> Signpost India&#8217;s FY26 capex of Rs 55.96 Cr was above its operating cash flow of Rs 22.04 Cr.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Debt:<\/strong> Signpost India has debt to equity of 0.71.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><em>Download the <a href=\"http:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/univest-stocks-investment\/id6443753518\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest iOS App<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.univest.capp&#038;hl=en_IN\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest Android App<\/a> to track Anant Raj, ESDS and Signpost India live.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Take_Which_Stock_Has_the_Strongest_Roadmap\"><\/span><strong>Final Take: Which Stock Has the Strongest Roadmap?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These three data centre, cloud and outdoor media stocks cover real estate and data centres, cloud hosting, and outdoor advertising. ESDS leads on FY26 operating margin; Signpost India leads on Q1 FY27 revenue growth and return on equity; Anant Raj leads on five-year revenue growth.<\/p>\n<p>Across cloud and digital asset stocks, each roadmap still has to turn growth into steady profit, so independent research and position sizing matter. Investors should consult a SEBI-registered advisor before acting on any of the data centre, cloud and outdoor media stocks to buy discussed here.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#CC0000;border-radius:8px;padding:16px 20px;margin:24px 0;\">\n<p style=\"color:#FFFFFF;font-size:13px;line-height:1.7;margin:0;\"><strong style=\"color:#FFFFFF;\">Disclaimer:<\/strong> Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_Digital_Infrastructure_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>FAQs on Digital Infrastructure Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_are_the_best_digital_infrastructure_stocks_in_India_with_a_strong_roadmap\"><\/span><strong>Which are the best digital infrastructure stocks in India with a strong roadmap?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Anant Raj, ESDS Software Solution and Signpost India stand out for their roadmaps in data centres, cloud hosting and outdoor advertising. FY26 revenue growth was 22.8% at Anant Raj, 27.6% at ESDS and 26.7% at Signpost India, and return on equity ranges from 9.59% to 24.37%.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Anant_Raj_a_good_stock_to_buy_now\"><\/span><strong>Is Anant Raj a good stock to buy now?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Anant Raj has a debt to equity ratio of 0.12, a return on equity of 9.59% and a P\/E of 37.91 against an industry P\/E of 32.59. Cash flow, valuation and capex move results. This article is not investment advice, so consult a SEBI-registered advisor before deciding.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_PE_ratio_of_Anant_Raj_ESDS_and_Signpost_India\"><\/span><strong>What is the P\/E ratio of Anant Raj, ESDS and Signpost India?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The P\/E ratio is 37.91 for Anant Raj (industry 32.59), 131.60 for ESDS (industry 17.45) and 19.32 for Signpost India (industry 37.10). Only Anant Raj and ESDS trade at or above the industry multiple.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_of_these_digital_infrastructure_stocks_has_the_highest_return_on_equity\"><\/span><strong>Which of these digital infrastructure stocks has the highest return on equity?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Signpost India has the highest return on equity at 24.37%, followed by ESDS Software Solution at 22.12% and Anant Raj at 9.59%.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_risks_of_investing_in_digital_infrastructure_stocks\"><\/span><strong>What are the risks of investing in digital infrastructure stocks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The main risks are negative operating cash flow at one firm, a very high valuation at another, capex ahead of cash flow and debt. ESDS trades at 131.60 times earnings against an industry multiple of 17.45.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_did_Anant_Raj_ESDS_and_Signpost_India_perform_in_Q1_FY27\"><\/span><strong>How did Anant Raj, ESDS and Signpost India perform in Q1 FY27?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Anant Raj reported revenue of Rs 650.75 crore, up 8.0% year on year, and net profit rose 17.2% to Rs 146.13 crore. ESDS Software Solution reported revenue of Rs 135.17 crore, up 7.5% year on year, and net profit rose 14.0% to Rs 29.28 crore. Signpost India reported revenue of Rs 153.07 crore, up 10.3% year on year, and net profit rose 22.2% to Rs 18.66 crore.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_digital_infrastructure_stocks_pay_dividends\"><\/span><strong>Do digital infrastructure stocks pay dividends?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Dividend payouts differ across the three companies. The dividend yield is 0.16% for Anant Raj, 0.00% for ESDS and 0.19% for Signpost India, based on dividends declared for FY26.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_invest_in_digital_infrastructure_stocks_in_India\"><\/span><strong>How can I invest in digital infrastructure stocks in India?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> You can buy digital infrastructure stocks through a demat and trading account on NSE or BSE after checking each company&#8217;s financials, margins and valuation. 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