Artson Ltd
Incorporated in 1978, Artson Engineering Ltd does supply of equipment, steel structure and site services for mechanical works[1]
- Market Cap ₹ 527 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 143
- High / Low ₹ 217 / 125
- Stock P/E
- 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 202 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.
- 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 | 176 | |
| 81 | 62 | 106 | 96 | 129 | 153 | 152 | 146 | 166 | 142 | 114 | 116 | 183 | |
| Operating Profit | -2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 7 | -11 | 14 | -2 | -7 |
| OPM % | -3% | 5% | 4% | 4% | 2% | 3% | 7% | 3% | 4% | -8% | 11% | -2% | -4% |
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 0 | |
| Interest | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
| 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 | -19 |
| 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 | -14 | |
| 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 | -3.70 |
| Dividend Payout % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Compounded Sales Growth | |
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| 10 Years: | 6% |
| 5 Years: | -7% |
| 3 Years: | -13% |
| TTM: | 102% |
| Compounded Profit Growth | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 14% |
| 5 Years: | 46% |
| 3 Years: | 39% |
| TTM: | -424% |
| Stock Price CAGR | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 14% |
| 5 Years: | 29% |
| 3 Years: | 26% |
| 1 Year: | -2% |
| Return on Equity | |
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| 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 | |
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| 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 |
| Free Cash Flow | 10 | 1 | 11 | 1 | -3 | 2 | -18 | 14 | 12 | -7 | -7 | 18 |
| CFO/OP | -493% | 17% | 283% | 26% | -17% | 22% | -113% | 384% | 214% | 30% | -34% | -709% |
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 | |
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| 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% |
Insights
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Documents
Announcements
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Announcement Under R. 30 - Agreement With Tata Projects Limited
2d - Converted Rs.9,58,68,023 payables to Tata Projects Ltd into long-term loan on 31-Mar-2026.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Change in Directorate
25 Mar - Board approved CEO re-appointment, added director, independent director re-appointed; in-principle Rs.10.00 Crore loan approval; postal ballot notice.
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Board Meeting Outcome for Outcome Of Board Meeting
25 Mar - Board approved 25 Mar 2026: appointed Neeraj Agrawal; reappointed Jyotisman Dasgupta and CEO Shashank Jha; approved Rs10 crore loan
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Board Comments On Fine Levied By BSE
25 Mar - BSE fined Artson Limited INR 11,800 for delayed board-meeting intimation; paid 18 Feb 2026, noted 25 Mar 2026.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Award_of_Order_Receipt_of_Order
19 Mar - Received Rs 42.22 Crore contract from Anuppur Thermal Energy for prefabricated steel structures; 6-month execution.
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Business Overview:[1]
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