Lakshmi Engineering & Warehousing Ltd
Incorporated in 1973, Lakshmi Automatic Loom Works Ltd manufactures spares and accessories for C-type automatic weaving machines, circular knitting machines, and parts for machine tools apart from providing warehouse rental services[1]
- Market Cap ₹ 138 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 2,062
- High / Low ₹ 2,787 / 1,681
- Stock P/E 82.6
- Book Value ₹ 340
- Dividend Yield 0.48 %
- ROCE 11.4 %
- ROE 7.50 %
- Face Value ₹ 100
Pros
Cons
- Stock is trading at 6.06 times its book value
- The company has delivered a poor sales growth of 7.05% over past five years.
- Promoter holding is low: 37.4%
- Company has a low return on equity of 7.05% over last 3 years.
- Earnings include an other income of Rs.1.34 Cr.
- Debtor days have increased from 41.9 to 50.4 days.
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Peer comparison
Industrials Capital Goods Industrial Manufacturing Industrial Products
Quarterly Results
Figures in Rs. Crores
Profit & Loss
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.63 | 2.68 | 7.17 | 7.45 | 8.17 | 12.70 | 10.20 | 11.82 | 12.71 | 14.79 | 12.80 | 14.34 | |
| 5.27 | 5.13 | 5.64 | 5.51 | 6.48 | 7.66 | 6.29 | 8.02 | 9.62 | 11.56 | 11.12 | 10.48 | |
| Operating Profit | -1.64 | -2.45 | 1.53 | 1.94 | 1.69 | 5.04 | 3.91 | 3.80 | 3.09 | 3.23 | 1.68 | 3.86 |
| OPM % | -45.18% | -91.42% | 21.34% | 26.04% | 20.69% | 39.69% | 38.33% | 32.15% | 24.31% | 21.84% | 13.12% | 26.92% |
| 5.38 | 4.80 | 1.58 | 0.84 | 0.78 | 0.58 | 1.15 | 1.39 | 1.54 | 1.77 | 1.19 | 1.34 | |
| Interest | 0.02 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.22 | 0.63 | 0.79 | 0.73 | 0.91 | 0.79 | 0.88 | 1.35 |
| Depreciation | 0.39 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.36 | 0.47 | 0.62 | 0.89 | 0.94 | 0.98 | 1.16 | 1.19 | 1.50 |
| Profit before tax | 3.33 | 1.99 | 2.75 | 2.36 | 1.78 | 4.37 | 3.38 | 3.52 | 2.74 | 3.05 | 0.80 | 2.35 |
| Tax % | 21.62% | 50.75% | 83.27% | 26.69% | 29.21% | 23.34% | 25.15% | 26.14% | 22.26% | 24.26% | -5.00% | 28.51% |
| 2.61 | 0.98 | 0.46 | 1.73 | 1.26 | 3.35 | 2.54 | 2.60 | 2.13 | 2.31 | 0.84 | 1.67 | |
| EPS in Rs | 43.50 | 16.33 | 7.67 | 28.83 | 21.00 | 47.86 | 36.29 | 38.88 | 31.85 | 34.54 | 12.56 | 24.97 |
| Dividend Payout % | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 25.73% | 31.41% | 34.75% | 79.64% | 0.00% |
| Compounded Sales Growth | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 18% |
| 5 Years: | 7% |
| 3 Years: | 4% |
| TTM: | 12% |
| Compounded Profit Growth | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 6% |
| 5 Years: | -7% |
| 3 Years: | -8% |
| TTM: | 92% |
| Stock Price CAGR | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 27% |
| 5 Years: | 28% |
| 3 Years: | 35% |
| 1 Year: | -10% |
| Return on Equity | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 13% |
| 5 Years: | 9% |
| 3 Years: | 7% |
| Last Year: | 8% |
Balance Sheet
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Capital | 6.10 | 6.10 | 6.10 | 6.10 | 6.40 | 6.69 | 6.69 | 6.69 | 6.69 | 6.69 | 6.69 | 6.69 |
| Reserves | -4.29 | -3.31 | -2.85 | -1.11 | 1.88 | 6.87 | 9.38 | 11.90 | 13.35 | 14.98 | 15.06 | 16.08 |
| 8.60 | 8.60 | 6.58 | 6.66 | 3.61 | 4.92 | 4.94 | 4.43 | 5.92 | 5.07 | 10.05 | 10.10 | |
| 4.72 | 4.73 | 3.03 | 3.44 | 4.81 | 5.95 | 5.87 | 5.75 | 5.88 | 6.11 | 6.58 | 8.28 | |
| Total Liabilities | 15.13 | 16.12 | 12.86 | 15.09 | 16.70 | 24.43 | 26.88 | 28.77 | 31.84 | 32.85 | 38.38 | 41.15 |
| 3.86 | 3.62 | 3.67 | 8.28 | 8.14 | 15.03 | 14.47 | 15.07 | 17.99 | 18.96 | 19.53 | 28.84 | |
| CWIP | 0.10 | 0.11 | 0.35 | 0.01 | 0.61 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.06 | 0.40 | 0.65 | 5.19 | 0.00 |
| Investments | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 11.17 | 12.39 | 8.84 | 6.80 | 7.95 | 9.40 | 12.40 | 13.64 | 13.45 | 13.24 | 13.66 | 12.31 | |
| Total Assets | 15.13 | 16.12 | 12.86 | 15.09 | 16.70 | 24.43 | 26.88 | 28.77 | 31.84 | 32.85 | 38.38 | 41.15 |
Cash Flows
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.55 | 1.49 | -0.67 | 1.74 | 2.95 | 5.23 | -3.22 | 0.14 | 8.50 | 2.40 | 5.03 | ||
| 1.73 | 0.73 | 2.54 | -1.57 | -1.71 | -6.98 | 3.62 | 0.92 | -8.59 | -0.06 | -7.29 | ||
| -0.23 | 0.06 | -2.07 | 0.03 | -1.25 | 1.90 | -0.61 | -1.19 | 0.10 | -2.38 | 2.26 | ||
| Net Cash Flow | 2.04 | 2.28 | -0.20 | 0.20 | -0.01 | 0.16 | -0.21 | -0.12 | 0.01 | -0.05 | 0.00 | |
| Free Cash Flow | 1.79 | 1.52 | -1.71 | -1.93 | 1.21 | -0.41 | -3.51 | -1.34 | 4.31 | 0.43 | -0.17 | |
| CFO/OP | -12% | -102% | 41% | 126% | 204% | 125% | -61% | 28% | 293% | 93% | 332% |
Ratios
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debtor Days | 97.53 | 92.61 | 56.00 | 49.97 | 55.84 | 34.78 | 65.13 | 56.82 | 43.08 | 33.32 | 41.92 | 50.40 |
| Inventory Days | 208.11 | 296.56 | 273.75 | 292.96 | 291.18 | 138.11 | 266.02 | 188.52 | 246.71 | 225.81 | 303.53 | 333.80 |
| Days Payable | 25.61 | 91.25 | 68.44 | 67.24 | 57.42 | 42.75 | 80.42 | 72.20 | 81.11 | 64.96 | 49.95 | 53.03 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 280.03 | 297.92 | 261.31 | 275.70 | 289.61 | 130.14 | 250.72 | 173.14 | 208.68 | 194.16 | 295.50 | 331.17 |
| Working Capital Days | 251.38 | 215.19 | -3.56 | -56.34 | -4.02 | -83.06 | -25.76 | 11.43 | -96.20 | -87.12 | -115.20 | -105.38 |
| ROCE % | 24.92% | 17.80% | 18.47% | 21.69% | 16.48% | 32.93% | 20.41% | 19.26% | 14.90% | 13.13% | 5.84% | 11.44% |
Insights
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Documents
Announcements
- Intimation Of Record Date Pursuant To Regulation 42 Of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 - Reg. 2h
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Change in Management
29 May - Audited FY2026 results approved; ₹10 dividend recommended; AGM on 10 Aug 2026.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Dividend Updates
29 May - Board recommended dividend of ₹10 per share for FY2026, approved on 29.05.2026.
- Corporate Action-Board to consider Dividend 29 May
- Intimation Of Book Closure And Cut-Off Dates - Reg. 29 May
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Business Division[1][2]
a) Warehousing Rental Services: The company offers warehousing rental services at its Hosur Unit 1, leasing building space to corporate tenants.
b) Engineering Services: At Unit 2, they manufacture and sell accessories and spares for weaving and knitting machines, machine tools, and other textile machinery. It caters to export-oriented units with parts for machine tools and tool holders, as well as domestic textile machinery manufacturers with spares and accessories.
The company began commercial production of weaving machines in 1977 and circular knitting machines in 1993. Over 12,000 'C' type Lakshmi-Ruti automatic weaving machines and 500 high-performance circular knitting machines manufactured by the company are operational across India.[3]