Competent Automobiles Company Ltd
Incorporated in 1985, Competent Automobiles Company Ltd is an Authorized Dealer of Maruti Suzuki India Limited[1]
- Market Cap ₹ 231 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 375
- High / Low ₹ 444 / 320
- Stock P/E 9.26
- Book Value ₹ 629
- Dividend Yield 0.27 %
- ROCE 8.58 %
- ROE 6.62 %
- Face Value ₹ 10.0
Pros
- Stock is trading at 0.60 times its book value
Cons
- Company has a low return on equity of 7.12% over last 3 years.
- Dividend payout has been low at 1.69% of profits over last 3 years
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Peer comparison
Consumer Discretionary Automobile and Auto Components Automobiles Auto Dealer
Quarterly Results
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
Profit & Loss
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 917 | 1,034 | 1,227 | 1,228 | 1,222 | 1,149 | 1,191 | 1,236 | 1,716 | 2,117 | 2,131 | 2,239 | |
| 891 | 1,005 | 1,195 | 1,193 | 1,183 | 1,105 | 1,136 | 1,181 | 1,653 | 2,037 | 2,049 | 2,155 | |
| Operating Profit | 26 | 29 | 32 | 36 | 39 | 44 | 54 | 55 | 63 | 80 | 83 | 84 |
| OPM % | 3% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 4% | 5% | 4% | 4% | 4% | 4% | 4% |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 82 | 4 | 32 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | |
| Interest | 5 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 17 | 24 | 32 | 31 |
| Depreciation | 6 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 19 | 24 | 29 | 30 |
| Profit before tax | 16 | 19 | 19 | 101 | 24 | 43 | 26 | 27 | 34 | 39 | 31 | 31 |
| Tax % | 28% | 32% | 36% | 19% | 35% | 9% | 33% | 28% | 28% | 29% | 28% | 27% |
| 12 | 13 | 12 | 82 | 16 | 39 | 17 | 19 | 25 | 28 | 23 | 23 | |
| EPS in Rs | 18.89 | 20.88 | 19.69 | 133.62 | 25.72 | 63.13 | 28.20 | 31.66 | 40.34 | 44.84 | 36.71 | 36.97 |
| Dividend Payout % | 5% | 5% | 5% | 1% | 4% | 2% | 4% | 3% | 3% | 2% | 3% | 0% |
| Compounded Sales Growth | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 8% |
| 5 Years: | 13% |
| 3 Years: | 9% |
| TTM: | 5% |
| Compounded Profit Growth | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 7% |
| 5 Years: | 8% |
| 3 Years: | 1% |
| TTM: | 11% |
| Stock Price CAGR | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 10% |
| 5 Years: | 17% |
| 3 Years: | 16% |
| 1 Year: | -8% |
| Return on Equity | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 8% |
| 5 Years: | 7% |
| 3 Years: | 7% |
| Last Year: | 7% |
Balance Sheet
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
| 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 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Reserves | 85 | 97 | 109 | 190 | 206 | 244 | 261 | 279 | 307 | 336 | 360 | 380 |
| 33 | 69 | 58 | 71 | 109 | 185 | 166 | 204 | 229 | 323 | 399 | 380 | |
| 73 | 67 | 60 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 35 | 27 | 40 | 49 | |
| Total Liabilities | 197 | 239 | 232 | 292 | 347 | 457 | 452 | 509 | 576 | 693 | 806 | 815 |
| 42 | 43 | 30 | 56 | 64 | 199 | 194 | 191 | 187 | 243 | 266 | 270 | |
| CWIP | 12 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Investments | 12 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 58 | 61 | 63 | 60 |
| 133 | 150 | 166 | 200 | 242 | 210 | 205 | 282 | 330 | 388 | 476 | 484 | |
| Total Assets | 197 | 239 | 232 | 292 | 347 | 457 | 452 | 509 | 576 | 693 | 806 | 815 |
Cash Flows
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | -19 | 40 | -35 | -45 | 66 | 86 | 6 | 12 | -18 | 71 | ||
| -11 | -29 | -7 | 69 | -18 | -46 | -6 | 0 | -52 | -54 | -49 | ||
| -2 | 30 | -21 | -2 | 34 | -24 | -43 | 29 | 13 | 61 | 15 | ||
| Net Cash Flow | 24 | -18 | 12 | 32 | -29 | -4 | 38 | 35 | -27 | -11 | 37 | |
| Free Cash Flow | 31 | -26 | 33 | 32 | -65 | 19 | 80 | 2 | -7 | -89 | 52 | |
| CFO/OP | 169% | -40% | 150% | -40% | -90% | 169% | 170% | 27% | 32% | -13% | 98% |
Ratios
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
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| Debtor Days | 9 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 18 | 3 | 14 | 16 | 9 | 11 | 16 | 14 |
| Inventory Days | 27 | 31 | 16 | 18 | 35 | 43 | 17 | 23 | 26 | 36 | 38 | 28 |
| Days Payable | 9 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 28 | 37 | 22 | 25 | 52 | 44 | 29 | 38 | 34 | 46 | 52 | 42 |
| Working Capital Days | -4 | -4 | 3 | 9 | 20 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 2 |
| ROCE % | 18% | 17% | 16% | 14% | 12% | 7% | 8% | 8% | 10% | 10% | 9% | 9% |
Insights
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Documents
Announcements
- Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Newspaper Publication 1d
- Financial Results (Standalone & Consolidated) For The Quarter And Year Ended 31St March 2026 2d
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Board Meeting Outcome for Outcome Of Board Meeting Held On 30Th May, 2026
2d - Board approved FY26 audited results, unmodified audit opinion, and 10% final dividend of Re.1 per share.
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Board Meeting Intimation for Intimation Of Board Meeting Under Regulation 29 Of The SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015
22 May - Board meeting on 30 May 2026 to approve FY26 audited results, statements, and dividend proposal.
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Compliances-Reg.24(A)-Annual Secretarial Compliance
21 May - Submitted Annual Secretarial Compliance Report for year ended 31 March 2026.
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Business Overview:[1][2]
CACL is a part of Delhi based Competent group. It is an authorised Maruti and Nexa dealer in Delhi, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. Company has 24 showrooms, 8 e-outlets and 15 workshops, and has received approvals to open showrooms in New Delhi and HP.