Craftsman Automation Ltd
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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- Market Cap ₹ 12,679 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 5,315
- High / Low ₹ 7,121 / 3,700
- Stock P/E 59.8
- Book Value ₹ 1,198
- Dividend Yield 0.21 %
- ROCE 11.7 %
- ROE 9.40 %
- Face Value ₹ 5.00
Pros
- Company is expected to give good quarter
Cons
- Dividend payout has been low at 7.83% 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.
Peer comparison
Sector: Auto Ancillaries Industry: Auto Ancillaries
Part of BSE 500 Nifty 500 BSE SmallCap BSE Allcap BSE Consumer Discretionary
Quarterly Results
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
Profit & Loss
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
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1,102 | 1,479 | 1,818 | 1,492 | 1,560 | 2,217 | 3,183 | 4,452 | 5,690 | |
874 | 1,185 | 1,375 | 1,095 | 1,122 | 1,683 | 2,499 | 3,573 | 4,858 | |
Operating Profit | 228 | 294 | 443 | 398 | 438 | 534 | 684 | 879 | 833 |
OPM % | 21% | 20% | 24% | 27% | 28% | 24% | 21% | 20% | 15% |
11 | 12 | 14 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 18 | 1 | |
Interest | 90 | 112 | 141 | 149 | 107 | 84 | 120 | 175 | 217 |
Depreciation | 113 | 149 | 176 | 196 | 192 | 206 | 222 | 278 | 347 |
Profit before tax | 37 | 44 | 140 | 56 | 149 | 252 | 355 | 445 | 270 |
Tax % | -117% | 28% | 30% | 28% | 35% | 35% | 29% | 24% | 26% |
80 | 32 | 97 | 40 | 97 | 163 | 251 | 337 | 201 | |
EPS in Rs | 1,387.02 | 313.39 | 48.39 | 19.88 | 46.08 | 77.19 | 117.56 | 144.11 | 81.56 |
Dividend Payout % | 0% | 3% | 5% | 0% | 0% | 5% | 10% | 8% | 6% |
Compounded Sales Growth | |
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10 Years: | % |
5 Years: | 31% |
3 Years: | 37% |
TTM: | 28% |
Compounded Profit Growth | |
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10 Years: | % |
5 Years: | 37% |
3 Years: | 9% |
TTM: | -30% |
Stock Price CAGR | |
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10 Years: | % |
5 Years: | % |
3 Years: | 32% |
1 Year: | 20% |
Return on Equity | |
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10 Years: | % |
5 Years: | 15% |
3 Years: | 15% |
Last Year: | 9% |
Balance Sheet
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
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Equity Capital | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
Reserves | 566 | 587 | 673 | 712 | 959 | 1,125 | 1,366 | 1,647 | 2,845 |
777 | 847 | 985 | 1,058 | 806 | 800 | 1,240 | 1,755 | 2,358 | |
469 | 556 | 657 | 527 | 576 | 739 | 1,190 | 1,293 | 1,902 | |
Total Liabilities | 1,818 | 1,999 | 2,325 | 2,307 | 2,352 | 2,675 | 3,807 | 4,706 | 7,116 |
1,228 | 1,323 | 1,589 | 1,546 | 1,510 | 1,544 | 2,124 | 2,567 | 3,670 | |
CWIP | 11 | 24 | 91 | 89 | 32 | 42 | 97 | 179 | 345 |
Investments | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 11 |
576 | 648 | 642 | 669 | 807 | 1,086 | 1,583 | 1,956 | 3,090 | |
Total Assets | 1,818 | 1,999 | 2,325 | 2,307 | 2,352 | 2,675 | 3,807 | 4,706 | 7,116 |
Cash Flows
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
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257 | 283 | 360 | 306 | 362 | 327 | 608 | 513 | 283 | |
-319 | -210 | -359 | -138 | -95 | -209 | -683 | -625 | -1,668 | |
78 | -60 | -18 | -128 | -296 | -120 | 73 | 148 | 1,393 | |
Net Cash Flow | 16 | 12 | -17 | 40 | -28 | -2 | -2 | 36 | 8 |
Ratios
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
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Debtor Days | 57 | 50 | 42 | 48 | 56 | 49 | 61 | 47 | 59 |
Inventory Days | 217 | 168 | 203 | 222 | 221 | 187 | 160 | 157 | |
Days Payable | 285 | 172 | 175 | 193 | 163 | 155 | 120 | 157 | |
Cash Conversion Cycle | -11 | 50 | 38 | 75 | 85 | 107 | 94 | 88 | 59 |
Working Capital Days | 22 | 20 | 10 | 43 | 53 | 60 | 52 | 52 | 57 |
ROCE % | 11% | 18% | 12% | 14% | 18% | 21% | 20% | 12% |
Documents
Announcements
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Earnings Call Transcript
12 May - Letter dated 19th April, 2025 and 8th May, 2025, we are enclosing herewith transcript of the Earnings conference call organized on 8th May, 2025 on …
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Analyst / Investor Meet - Outcome
9 May - Disclosure of routine analyst meeting with LIC Mutual Fund on 9th May 2025, no sensitive info shared.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Analyst / Investor Meet - Outcome
8 May - Audio recording of Q4 and FY 2025 earnings call available on company website.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Newspaper Publication
8 May - Pursuant to Regulation 47 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, the newspaper advertisement published by the Company relating to Audited Financial Results for the quarter and …
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Investor Presentation
8 May - Earnings Conference Call Intimation dated 19th April, 2025, we are enclosing herewith revised annual Investor Presentation for the financial year ended 31st March, 2025
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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]