Crayons Advertising Ltd
Incorporated in 1986, Crayons Advertising Ltd is in the business of advertising, branding
, and communication.[1]
- Market Cap ₹ 69.5 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 28.4
- High / Low ₹ 70.0 / 23.6
- Stock P/E 18.5
- Book Value ₹ 49.5
- Dividend Yield 0.00 %
- ROCE 5.55 %
- ROE 3.16 %
- Face Value ₹ 10.0
Pros
- Stock is trading at 0.58 times its book value
- Company's working capital requirements have reduced from 102 days to 77.8 days
Cons
- Though the company is reporting repeated profits, it is not paying out dividend
- Company has a low return on equity of 9.62% over last 3 years.
- Earnings include an other income of Rs.6.97 Cr.
* 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
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Half Yearly Results
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
Profit & Loss
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
| Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 234 | 234 | 313 | |
| 212 | 226 | 308 | |
| Operating Profit | 22 | 8 | 5 |
| OPM % | 9% | 3% | 2% |
| 4 | 5 | 7 | |
| Interest | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Depreciation | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Profit before tax | 23 | 10 | 6 |
| Tax % | 27% | 27% | 34% |
| 18 | 11 | 4 | |
| EPS in Rs | 7.18 | 4.48 | 1.54 |
| Dividend Payout % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
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| TTM: | 34% |
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| TTM: | -65% |
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| 3 Years: | -45% |
| 1 Year: | -38% |
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| 3 Years: | 10% |
| Last Year: | 3% |
Balance Sheet
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
| Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
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| Equity Capital | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Reserves | 82 | 92 | 96 |
| 5 | 5 | 14 | |
| 83 | 91 | 100 | |
| Total Liabilities | 195 | 214 | 235 |
| 6 | 7 | 13 | |
| CWIP | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Investments | 8 | 11 | 14 |
| 180 | 192 | 207 | |
| Total Assets | 195 | 214 | 235 |
Cash Flows
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
| Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
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| -22 | 8 | -5 | |
| -14 | -6 | -3 | |
| 28 | 0 | 10 | |
| Net Cash Flow | -8 | 1 | 2 |
| Free Cash Flow | -28 | 2 | -11 |
| CFO/OP | -96% | 87% | 36% |
Ratios
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
| Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
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| Debtor Days | 151 | 161 | 131 |
| Inventory Days | |||
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| Cash Conversion Cycle | 151 | 161 | 131 |
| Working Capital Days | 114 | 113 | 78 |
| ROCE % | 9% | 6% |
Insights
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Documents
Announcements
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Sale or disposal
16 June 2026 - Wholly owned subsidiary Crayons Global Media LLC dissolved effective 11 June 2026; no operations or revenue.
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Disclosure under SEBI Takeover Regulations
9 June 2026 - Promoters disclosed no encumbrances on shares for year ended 31 March 2026.
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Updates
5 June 2026 - Crayons Advertising submitted press release for audited results for half year and year ended 31 March 2026.
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Outcome of Board Meeting
29 May 2026 - Board approved FY26 audited standalone and consolidated results; DGGI service tax demand of Rs1,776.54 lakh under appeal.
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Updates
24 April 2026 - Crayons Advertising confirms it is not a Large Corporate; FY2026-27 initial disclosure not applicable.
Annual reports
Concalls
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Jan 2026TranscriptPPT
Business Overview:[1][2]
CAL is a fully integrated, independent Indian agency that offers ad-tech solutions, brand strategy, print, digital media, outdoor advertising, events, and virtual activations. It aims to be a comprehensive solutions provider, offering a wide range of services from creative development to media buying and digital marketing.