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 ₹ 21,426 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 8,982
- High / Low ₹ 9,750 / 4,896
- Stock P/E 54.5
- Book Value ₹ 1,368
- Dividend Yield 0.13 %
- ROCE 14.2 %
- ROE 12.8 %
- Face Value ₹ 5.00
Pros
- Company is expected to give good quarter
Cons
- Company has a low return on equity of 13.3% over last 3 years.
- Promoter holding has decreased over last 3 years: -10.1%
* 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.
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 | Mar 2026 | |
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| 1,102 | 1,479 | 1,818 | 1,492 | 1,560 | 2,217 | 3,183 | 4,452 | 5,690 | 8,069 | |
| 874 | 1,185 | 1,375 | 1,095 | 1,122 | 1,683 | 2,499 | 3,573 | 4,857 | 6,832 | |
| Operating Profit | 228 | 294 | 443 | 398 | 438 | 534 | 684 | 879 | 833 | 1,238 |
| OPM % | 21% | 20% | 24% | 27% | 28% | 24% | 21% | 20% | 15% | 15% |
| 11 | 12 | 14 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 18 | 0 | 50 | |
| Interest | 90 | 112 | 141 | 149 | 107 | 84 | 120 | 175 | 217 | 309 |
| Depreciation | 113 | 149 | 176 | 196 | 192 | 206 | 222 | 278 | 347 | 444 |
| Profit before tax | 37 | 44 | 140 | 56 | 149 | 252 | 355 | 445 | 270 | 534 |
| Tax % | -117% | 28% | 30% | 28% | 35% | 35% | 29% | 24% | 26% | 28% |
| 80 | 32 | 97 | 40 | 97 | 163 | 251 | 337 | 201 | 384 | |
| EPS in Rs | 1,387.02 | 313.39 | 48.39 | 19.88 | 46.08 | 77.19 | 117.56 | 144.11 | 81.56 | 160.96 |
| Dividend Payout % | 0% | 3% | 5% | 0% | 0% | 5% | 10% | 8% | 6% | 7% |
| Compounded Sales Growth | |
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| 10 Years: | % |
| 5 Years: | 39% |
| 3 Years: | 36% |
| TTM: | 42% |
| Compounded Profit Growth | |
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| 10 Years: | % |
| 5 Years: | 32% |
| 3 Years: | 17% |
| TTM: | 85% |
| Stock Price CAGR | |
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| 10 Years: | % |
| 5 Years: | 42% |
| 3 Years: | 38% |
| 1 Year: | 85% |
| Return on Equity | |
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| 10 Years: | 13% |
| 5 Years: | 14% |
| 3 Years: | 13% |
| Last Year: | 13% |
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 | Mar 2026 | |
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| Equity Capital | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
| Reserves | 566 | 587 | 673 | 712 | 959 | 1,125 | 1,366 | 1,647 | 2,845 | 3,252 |
| 777 | 847 | 985 | 1,058 | 806 | 800 | 1,240 | 1,755 | 2,358 | 3,623 | |
| 469 | 556 | 657 | 527 | 576 | 739 | 1,190 | 1,293 | 1,902 | 2,091 | |
| Total Liabilities | 1,818 | 1,999 | 2,325 | 2,307 | 2,352 | 2,675 | 3,807 | 4,706 | 7,116 | 8,978 |
| 1,228 | 1,323 | 1,589 | 1,546 | 1,510 | 1,544 | 2,124 | 2,567 | 3,670 | 4,676 | |
| CWIP | 11 | 24 | 91 | 89 | 32 | 42 | 97 | 179 | 345 | 382 |
| Investments | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 14 |
| 576 | 648 | 642 | 669 | 807 | 1,086 | 1,583 | 1,956 | 3,090 | 3,906 | |
| Total Assets | 1,818 | 1,999 | 2,325 | 2,307 | 2,352 | 2,675 | 3,807 | 4,706 | 7,116 | 8,978 |
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 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 257 | 283 | 360 | 306 | 362 | 327 | 608 | 513 | 283 | 522 | |
| -319 | -210 | -359 | -138 | -95 | -209 | -683 | -625 | -1,643 | -1,313 | |
| 78 | -60 | -18 | -128 | -296 | -120 | 73 | 148 | 1,393 | 827 | |
| Net Cash Flow | 16 | 12 | -17 | 40 | -28 | -2 | -2 | 36 | 34 | 36 |
| Free Cash Flow | -64 | 71 | -0 | 167 | 266 | 117 | 268 | -115 | -706 | -647 |
| CFO/OP | 114% | 100% | 87% | 82% | 88% | 68% | 100% | 75% | 43% | 50% |
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 | Mar 2026 | |
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| Debtor Days | 57 | 50 | 42 | 48 | 56 | 49 | 61 | 47 | 59 | 50 |
| Inventory Days | 217 | 168 | 203 | 222 | 221 | 187 | 160 | 157 | 145 | |
| Days Payable | 285 | 172 | 175 | 193 | 163 | 155 | 123 | 157 | 121 | |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | -11 | 50 | 38 | 75 | 85 | 107 | 94 | 84 | 59 | 74 |
| Working Capital Days | 22 | 20 | 10 | 43 | -14 | 1 | 23 | 14 | 2 | 17 |
| ROCE % | 11% | 18% | 12% | 14% | 18% | 21% | 20% | 12% | 14% |
Insights
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Documents
Announcements
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Analyst / Investor Meet - Outcome
1d - Audio recording of 8 May 2026 earnings call for Q4 and FY26 results available online.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Newspaper Publication
1d - Pursuant to Regulation 47 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, the newspaper advertisement published by the Company relating to Audited financial results for the quarter …
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Investor Presentation
1d - Read with Part A of Schedule III of the SEBI(LODR) Regulations, 2015 and our Earnings Conference Call intimation letter dated 27th April, 2026, we are …
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The 40Th AGM Of The Company Will Be Held On Thursday, The 23Rd July, 2026, Through Video Conferencing (VC) Or Other Audio-Visual Means (OAVM) Without A Common Venue
2d - FY26 audited results approved; Rs11.25 dividend, CMD/WTD reappointments, AGM on 23 July 2026.
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Outcome Of The Board Meeting Held On 7Th May, 2026, Pursuant To Regulation 30 Of The SEBI (LODR), Regulations, 2015 - Re-Appointment Of Cost Auditors
2d - FY26 audited results approved; 225% final dividend, CMD/WTD reappointments, AGM on 23 July 2026.
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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]