Craftsman Automation Ltd

Craftsman Automation Ltd

₹ 5,581 5.12%
22 May 1:37 p.m.
About

Craftsman Automation started the journey in the year 1986 as a small scale industry in the southern Indian city of Coimbatore, has grown to become a leader in precision manufacturing in diverse fields.
The co. manufactures several components and sub-assemblies on a supply and job-work basis according to client specifications in the automotive, industrial, and engineering segments. Headquartered in Coimbatore with 12 plants including 10 satellite units across India. [1]
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Key Points

Market Position
The company is a leading player in machining critical engine and transmission components for M&HCV and tractors. It is one of the most reputed players in the automotive Aluminium space, a leading player in the automated storage market, and one of the leading brands in the conventional storage market. [1] [2]

  • Market Cap 13,313 Cr.
  • Current Price 5,581
  • High / Low 7,121 / 3,700
  • Stock P/E 142
  • Book Value 1,173
  • Dividend Yield 0.21 %
  • ROCE 8.11 %
  • ROE 4.31 %
  • Face Value 5.00

Pros

  • Company's working capital requirements have reduced from 36.5 days to 20.1 days

Cons

  • Stock is trading at 4.77 times its book value
  • Company has low interest coverage ratio.
  • Company has a low return on equity of 10.8% over last 3 years.
  • Dividend payout has been low at 11.6% of profits over last 3 years
  • Promoter holding has decreased over last 3 years: -11.1%

* 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.

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Quarterly Results

Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated

Mar 2022 Jun 2022 Sep 2022 Dec 2022 Mar 2023 Jun 2023 Sep 2023 Dec 2023 Mar 2024 Jun 2024 Sep 2024 Dec 2024 Mar 2025
654 676 771 748 786 756 824 805 822 862 906 929 1,151
501 512 601 589 618 592 652 648 674 714 774 814 990
Operating Profit 154 163 170 158 168 163 173 157 148 148 132 115 161
OPM % 24% 24% 22% 21% 21% 22% 21% 20% 18% 17% 15% 12% 14%
5 1 2 5 4 3 5 2 5 4 9 13 6
Interest 24 25 23 30 39 36 37 39 43 46 38 52 57
Depreciation 54 53 55 54 53 58 57 59 63 62 65 69 73
Profit before tax 81 86 94 79 80 73 84 61 48 45 38 8 37
Tax % 36% 35% 35% 35% 12% 25% 26% 26% 26% 27% 25% 33% 25%
51 56 61 51 70 54 63 45 35 32 29 5 27
EPS in Rs 24.32 26.31 28.69 24.25 33.29 25.60 29.68 21.45 16.78 13.54 11.99 2.22 11.52
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Profit & Loss

Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated

Mar 2014 Mar 2015 Mar 2016 Mar 2017 Mar 2018 Mar 2019 Mar 2020 Mar 2021 Mar 2022 Mar 2023 Mar 2024 Mar 2025
588 775 885 1,093 1,471 1,810 1,483 1,546 2,206 2,980 3,208 3,848
434 579 661 870 1,196 1,395 1,088 1,112 1,681 2,321 2,566 3,292
Operating Profit 154 195 225 223 275 414 395 434 526 659 642 556
OPM % 26% 25% 25% 20% 19% 23% 27% 28% 24% 22% 20% 14%
9 1 6 11 15 13 3 13 13 12 15 32
Interest 53 62 76 90 109 131 149 107 84 117 155 193
Depreciation 58 83 102 112 136 158 196 192 206 215 236 268
Profit before tax 51 51 52 32 45 138 54 148 248 339 266 128
Tax % 17% -2% 25% -133% 29% 32% 32% 34% 35% 30% 26% 27%
43 53 39 75 32 94 37 97 160 238 198 94
EPS in Rs 739.61 913.55 676.99 1,311.36 319.35 46.81 18.21 45.80 75.94 112.53 93.52 39.27
Dividend Payout % 1% 1% 2% 1% 16% 5% 0% 0% 5% 10% 12% 13%
Compounded Sales Growth
10 Years: 17%
5 Years: 21%
3 Years: 20%
TTM: 20%
Compounded Profit Growth
10 Years: 6%
5 Years: 18%
3 Years: -16%
TTM: -52%
Stock Price CAGR
10 Years: %
5 Years: %
3 Years: 31%
1 Year: 23%
Return on Equity
10 Years: 11%
5 Years: 12%
3 Years: 11%
Last Year: 4%

Balance Sheet

Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated

Mar 2014 Mar 2015 Mar 2016 Mar 2017 Mar 2018 Mar 2019 Mar 2020 Mar 2021 Mar 2022 Mar 2023 Mar 2024 Mar 2025
Equity Capital 6 6 6 6 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 12
Reserves 372 423 512 584 607 691 722 968 1,132 1,361 1,535 2,787
551 582 521 777 847 985 1,041 806 800 1,078 1,610 1,956
259 312 455 465 499 563 548 577 742 880 1,023 1,346
Total Liabilities 1,187 1,323 1,494 1,832 1,963 2,249 2,320 2,362 2,684 3,329 4,179 6,101
724 785 990 1,228 1,259 1,491 1,546 1,511 1,544 1,626 2,085 2,786
CWIP 13 54 40 11 24 91 89 32 42 82 165 267
Investments 4 4 12 11 11 9 26 28 28 403 403 1,219
447 480 453 583 668 659 660 791 1,070 1,219 1,527 1,829
Total Assets 1,187 1,323 1,494 1,832 1,963 2,249 2,320 2,362 2,684 3,329 4,179 6,101

Cash Flows

Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated

Mar 2014 Mar 2015 Mar 2016 Mar 2017 Mar 2018 Mar 2019 Mar 2020 Mar 2021 Mar 2022 Mar 2023 Mar 2024 Mar 2025
306 356 322 566 397 666
-138 -92 -206 -705 -573 -1,826
-128 -296 -120 131 186 1,164
Net Cash Flow 40 -32 -4 -8 9 5

Ratios

Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated

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 87 68 57 59 51 43 48 56 49 45 46 50
Inventory Days 323 290 226 209 186 162 197 220 220 162 192 156
Days Payable 300 270 266 289 232 172 177 195 165 139 153 175
Cash Conversion Cycle 109 88 17 -21 5 33 67 81 104 68 85 31
Working Capital Days 78 52 11 20 20 10 35 51 59 42 48 20
ROCE % 12% 12% 13% 10% 11% 17% 12% 14% 18% 21% 15% 8%

Shareholding Pattern

Numbers in percentages

Jun 2022Sep 2022Dec 2022Mar 2023Jun 2023Sep 2023Dec 2023Mar 2024Jun 2024Sep 2024Dec 2024Mar 2025
59.48% 58.77% 58.77% 58.77% 54.99% 54.99% 54.99% 54.99% 48.70% 48.70% 48.70% 48.70%
3.91% 4.26% 9.33% 8.79% 12.10% 12.68% 12.52% 12.55% 15.76% 16.61% 16.99% 15.64%
15.41% 16.34% 15.84% 16.55% 17.20% 17.28% 17.23% 16.00% 21.45% 21.53% 21.00% 22.72%
21.19% 20.60% 16.04% 15.87% 15.72% 15.04% 15.26% 16.45% 14.08% 13.14% 13.30% 12.94%
No. of Shareholders 65,90369,76379,03276,21476,64179,17682,69585,91479,49872,49474,06172,908

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