Artson Ltd
Incorporated in 1978, Artson Engineering Ltd does supply of equipment, steel structure and site services for mechanical works[1]
- Market Cap ₹ 575 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 156
- High / Low ₹ 217 / 127
- Stock P/E 116
- Book Value ₹ 0.71
- Dividend Yield 0.00 %
- ROCE 24.6 %
- ROE 124 %
- Face Value ₹ 1.00
Pros
- Company has reduced debt.
- Company is expected to give good quarter
Cons
- Stock is trading at 220 times its book value
- Company has low interest coverage ratio.
- The company has delivered a poor sales growth of -6.97% over past five years.
- Earnings include an other income of Rs.19.2 Cr.
- Company has high debtors of 216 days.
- Company's cost of borrowing seems high
* The pros and cons are machine generated. Pros / cons are based on a checklist to highlight important points. Please exercise caution and do your own analysis.
Peer comparison
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Quarterly Results
Figures in Rs. Crores
Profit & Loss
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | TTM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | 65 | 110 | 101 | 132 | 158 | 163 | 150 | 173 | 131 | 128 | 114 | 162 | |
| 81 | 62 | 106 | 96 | 129 | 153 | 152 | 146 | 166 | 142 | 114 | 116 | 162 | |
| Operating Profit | -2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 7 | -11 | 14 | -2 | -0 |
| OPM % | -3% | 5% | 4% | 4% | 2% | 3% | 7% | 3% | 4% | -8% | 11% | -2% | -0% |
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 19 | |
| Interest | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Depreciation | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Profit before tax | -8 | -2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 6 | -5 | -4 | -21 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| Tax % | 0% | 0% | 0% | -378% | 76% | 1,508% | 112% | 11% | 15% | 12% | -163% | 27% | |
| -8 | -2 | 2 | 27 | 1 | -2 | -1 | -6 | -5 | -24 | 6 | 3 | 5 | |
| EPS in Rs | -2.26 | -0.54 | 0.46 | 7.36 | 0.35 | -0.46 | -0.20 | -1.54 | -1.36 | -6.37 | 1.64 | 0.94 | 1.34 |
| Dividend Payout % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Compounded Sales Growth | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 6% |
| 5 Years: | -7% |
| 3 Years: | -13% |
| TTM: | 61% |
| Compounded Profit Growth | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 14% |
| 5 Years: | 46% |
| 3 Years: | 39% |
| TTM: | 395% |
| Stock Price CAGR | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 12% |
| 5 Years: | 36% |
| 3 Years: | 21% |
| 1 Year: | -19% |
| Return on Equity | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | % |
| 5 Years: | % |
| 3 Years: | % |
| Last Year: | 124% |
Balance Sheet
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Sep 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Capital | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Reserves | -67 | -70 | -66 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | -4 | -3 | -19 | -3 | 1 | -1 |
| 61 | 61 | 63 | 20 | 26 | 33 | 58 | 54 | 53 | 59 | 64 | 49 | 49 | |
| 73 | 69 | 111 | 75 | 78 | 106 | 96 | 121 | 87 | 112 | 86 | 121 | 93 | |
| Total Liabilities | 70 | 64 | 112 | 102 | 110 | 144 | 160 | 175 | 141 | 156 | 151 | 175 | 144 |
| 9 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 17 | 14 | 14 | |
| CWIP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 61 | 58 | 108 | 98 | 105 | 139 | 150 | 165 | 129 | 144 | 134 | 161 | 127 | |
| Total Assets | 70 | 64 | 112 | 102 | 110 | 144 | 160 | 175 | 141 | 156 | 151 | 175 | 144 |
Cash Flows
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1 | 11 | 1 | -0 | 3 | -13 | 16 | 14 | -4 | -4 | 20 | |
| -0 | 1 | -0 | 0 | -2 | -2 | -5 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -1 | 7 | |
| -10 | -2 | -4 | -11 | -4 | -5 | -8 | 7 | -16 | 7 | 5 | -23 | |
| Net Cash Flow | 1 | -0 | 6 | -9 | -6 | -5 | -26 | 21 | -4 | 0 | -0 | 5 |
Ratios
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debtor Days | 46 | 90 | 202 | 103 | 76 | 81 | 71 | 155 | 121 | 149 | 129 | 216 |
| Inventory Days | 283 | 242 | 129 | 148 | 165 | 83 | 96 | 59 | 47 | 245 | 182 | 302 |
| Days Payable | 474 | 327 | 270 | 423 | 416 | 360 | 380 | 459 | 354 | 551 | 401 | 756 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | -145 | 5 | 61 | -173 | -175 | -196 | -213 | -245 | -187 | -157 | -91 | -239 |
| Working Capital Days | -233 | -271 | -160 | -45 | -21 | -45 | -3 | -30 | -29 | -53 | -18 | 10 |
| ROCE % | -85% | 71% | 38% | 20% | 32% | 9% | 12% | -22% | 23% | 25% |
Documents
Announcements
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Newspaper Publication
3 Dec - Newspaper publication regarding the opening of special window for re-lodgment of the transfer requests of physical shares - details enclosed.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Award_of_Order_Receipt_of_Order
24 Nov - Purchase order from Tata Projects Ltd for INR 6.47 Crore; supply of finished structures; 4-month execution.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Joint Venture
1 Nov - Board approved (1 Nov 2025) unincorporated JV with Malabar Cements; access ~45m waterfront on ~7-acre land.
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Board Meeting Outcome for Outcome Of Board Meeting
1 Nov - Artson approved unincorporated JV with Malabar Cements on Nov 1, 2025; access to ~45m waterfront, 7-acre land.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Newspaper Publication
17 Oct - Newspaper Publication - The extract of the statement of Unaudited Financial Results of the Company for the 2nd quarter ended 30th September 2025 - details …
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Business Overview:[1]
AEL is a subsidiary of Tata Projects Ltd. It is a design, EPC company in the oil, gas and hydrocarbon processing industry, and is also engaged in structural fabrication works. Company specializez in tankages, piping and other mechanical packages. It used to bid for engineering procurement and construction (EPC) projects but has temporarily paused bidding for the same. However, AEL continues to secure EPC orders from TPL. Currently, company is focussing more on ship building and manufacturing activities