Cartrade Tech Ltd
CarTrade Tech Ltd is a multi-channel auto platform provider company with coverage and presence across vehicle types and Value Added Services. The company operates various brands such as CarWale, CarTrade, Shriram Automall, BikeWale, CarTradeExchange, Adroit Auto, and AutoBiz. The platform connects new and used automobile customers, vehicle dealers, vehicle OEMs, and other businesses to buy and sell different types of vehicles. The company offers a variety of solutions across automotive transactions for buying, selling, marketing, financing, and other activities.[1]
- Market Cap ₹ 10,337 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 2,176
- High / Low ₹ 2,219 / 818
- Stock P/E 66.6
- Book Value ₹ 468
- Dividend Yield 0.00 %
- ROCE 7.61 %
- ROE 6.28 %
- Face Value ₹ 10.0
Pros
- Company is almost debt free.
- Company has delivered good profit growth of 55.9% CAGR over last 5 years
Cons
- Stock is trading at 4.65 times its book value
- Though the company is reporting repeated profits, it is not paying out dividend
- Company has a low return on equity of 2.85% over last 3 years.
- Earnings include an other income of Rs.80.2 Cr.
- Working capital days have increased from 104 days to 346 days
* 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.
Quarterly Results
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
Profit & Loss
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | TTM | |
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33 | 78 | 243 | 298 | 250 | 313 | 364 | 490 | 641 | 673 | |
195 | 131 | 213 | 258 | 210 | 446 | 330 | 410 | 491 | 501 | |
Operating Profit | -162 | -53 | 30 | 40 | 40 | -133 | 34 | 80 | 151 | 172 |
OPM % | -499% | -68% | 12% | 14% | 16% | -43% | 9% | 16% | 24% | 26% |
18 | 20 | 24 | 20 | 32 | 46 | 64 | 3 | 70 | 80 | |
Interest | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
Depreciation | 1 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 25 | 29 | 37 | 41 | 40 |
Profit before tax | -146 | -37 | 35 | 39 | 47 | -119 | 61 | 36 | 168 | 201 |
Tax % | 0% | 0% | 27% | 20% | -120% | 2% | 33% | 44% | 14% | |
-146 | -37 | 26 | 31 | 103 | -121 | 40 | 20 | 145 | 169 | |
EPS in Rs | -461.48 | -107.09 | 48.39 | 63.43 | 258.07 | -28.33 | 7.26 | 3.05 | 28.38 | 32.75 |
Dividend Payout % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Compounded Sales Growth | |
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10 Years: | % |
5 Years: | 17% |
3 Years: | 27% |
TTM: | 23% |
Compounded Profit Growth | |
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10 Years: | % |
5 Years: | 56% |
3 Years: | 46% |
TTM: | 96% |
Stock Price CAGR | |
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10 Years: | % |
5 Years: | % |
3 Years: | 48% |
1 Year: | 144% |
Return on Equity | |
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10 Years: | % |
5 Years: | 2% |
3 Years: | 3% |
Last Year: | 6% |
Balance Sheet
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
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Equity Capital | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 |
Reserves | 948 | 1,185 | 1,193 | 1,224 | 1,638 | 1,933 | 1,997 | 2,023 | 2,173 |
31 | 35 | 68 | 77 | 93 | 77 | 86 | 112 | 131 | |
39 | 28 | 159 | 163 | 189 | 220 | 210 | 326 | 353 | |
Total Liabilities | 1,021 | 1,252 | 1,424 | 1,467 | 1,924 | 2,276 | 2,340 | 2,508 | 2,705 |
792 | 789 | 1,010 | 1,016 | 1,022 | 1,041 | 1,042 | 1,489 | 1,497 | |
CWIP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Investments | 165 | 405 | 287 | 295 | 645 | 884 | 985 | 510 | 614 |
65 | 58 | 127 | 157 | 255 | 351 | 312 | 509 | 594 | |
Total Assets | 1,021 | 1,252 | 1,424 | 1,467 | 1,924 | 2,276 | 2,340 | 2,508 | 2,705 |
Cash Flows
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
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-50 | 35 | 17 | 35 | 63 | 48 | 16 | 171 | ||
-222 | -20 | -8 | -341 | -281 | -17 | 13 | -138 | ||
269 | -5 | -11 | 308 | 229 | -39 | -33 | -27 | ||
Net Cash Flow | -3 | 9 | -2 | 2 | 12 | -7 | -4 | 7 |
Ratios
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
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Debtor Days | 197 | 99 | 54 | 57 | 69 | 48 | 52 | 55 | 49 |
Inventory Days | 0 | ||||||||
Days Payable | 417 | ||||||||
Cash Conversion Cycle | 197 | 99 | 54 | -359 | 69 | 48 | 52 | 55 | 49 |
Working Capital Days | 148 | 108 | -25 | 35 | 35 | -19 | -10 | -24 | 346 |
ROCE % | -5% | 2% | 3% | -6% | 3% | 4% | 8% |
Documents
Announcements
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Analyst / Investor Meet - Outcome
28 Jul - CarTrade Tech concluded Q1 FY26 earnings call; presentation and audio recording uploaded online.
- Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Investor Presentation 28 Jul
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Press Release / Media Release
28 Jul - Q1 FY26 revenue ₹198.5 cr (+27%), PAT ₹47.06 cr (+106%), highest ever quarterly performance.
- Outcome Of Board Meeting Of Cartrade Tech Limited ('The Company') 28 Jul
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Board Meeting Outcome for Outcome Of Board Meeting FY26Q1
28 Jul - CarTrade Tech reports Q1 FY26 unaudited consolidated profit Rs 47.06 Cr, revenue Rs 173.04 Cr, approved by Board.
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Multi-Channel Auto platform [1]
Consumer Group: The company provides Online Platforms for customers, dealers, and OEMs, to buy and sell new and used vehicles seamlessly. Powered by tech-enabled ERP and CRM solutions. Carwale, Bikewale, Cartrade