Keynote Financial Services Ltd
Incorporated in 1993, Keynote Financial Services Ltd is in the business of Investment banking, Corporate advisory, ESOP advisory, etc.[1]
- Market Cap ₹ 152 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 273
- High / Low ₹ 382 / 220
- Stock P/E 16.8
- Book Value ₹ 269
- Dividend Yield 0.37 %
- ROCE 9.27 %
- ROE 11.1 %
- Face Value ₹ 10.0
Pros
- Company is almost debt free.
- Stock is trading at 1.02 times its book value
- Debtor days have improved from 56.3 to 35.1 days.
Cons
- Tax rate seems low
- Company has a low return on equity of 11.6% over last 3 years.
- Earnings include an other income of Rs.2.95 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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Quarterly Results
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
Profit & Loss
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
| Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | TTM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.23 | 15.88 | 22.73 | 24.71 | 20.21 | 13.36 | 11.20 | 22.67 | 31.51 | 15.93 | 49.23 | 30.69 | 24.74 | |
| 13.99 | 9.25 | 13.16 | 10.36 | 10.16 | 13.04 | 13.75 | 7.65 | 11.20 | 15.12 | 13.07 | 17.54 | 19.38 | |
| Operating Profit | 6.24 | 6.63 | 9.57 | 14.35 | 10.05 | 0.32 | -2.55 | 15.02 | 20.31 | 0.81 | 36.16 | 13.15 | 5.36 |
| OPM % | 30.85% | 41.75% | 42.10% | 58.07% | 49.73% | 2.40% | -22.77% | 66.25% | 64.46% | 5.08% | 73.45% | 42.85% | 21.67% |
| 1.33 | 0.18 | 0.48 | 0.15 | -0.21 | 0.69 | 0.17 | 0.08 | 0.23 | 0.02 | 0.39 | 0.05 | 2.95 | |
| Interest | 2.26 | 3.52 | 2.62 | 2.68 | 1.86 | 1.13 | 1.22 | 1.09 | 1.18 | 0.25 | 0.29 | 0.73 | 0.81 |
| Depreciation | 0.95 | 0.75 | 0.94 | 4.37 | 0.71 | 0.77 | 0.76 | 0.73 | 0.69 | 0.63 | 0.78 | 0.91 | 1.09 |
| Profit before tax | 4.36 | 2.54 | 6.49 | 7.45 | 7.27 | -0.89 | -4.36 | 13.28 | 18.67 | -0.05 | 35.48 | 11.56 | 6.41 |
| Tax % | 30.96% | 33.46% | 30.66% | 22.68% | 21.46% | 20.22% | -3.21% | 15.06% | 13.87% | 3,320.00% | 21.67% | 7.01% | |
| 3.02 | 1.69 | 4.50 | 5.77 | 5.71 | -1.06 | -4.22 | 11.27 | 16.08 | -1.63 | 26.79 | 14.57 | 8.45 | |
| EPS in Rs | 4.30 | 2.41 | 6.41 | 8.22 | 8.14 | -1.51 | -6.01 | 16.06 | 22.91 | -2.32 | 38.17 | 26.17 | 15.19 |
| Dividend Payout % | 18.44% | 32.96% | 12.38% | 9.65% | 19.51% | -52.55% | -13.20% | 4.94% | 3.46% | -34.17% | 2.08% | 3.82% |
| Compounded Sales Growth | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 7% |
| 5 Years: | 22% |
| 3 Years: | -1% |
| TTM: | -43% |
| Compounded Profit Growth | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 23% |
| 5 Years: | 40% |
| 3 Years: | -3% |
| TTM: | -66% |
| Stock Price CAGR | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 19% |
| 5 Years: | 32% |
| 3 Years: | 42% |
| 1 Year: | -19% |
| Return on Equity | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 9% |
| 5 Years: | 13% |
| 3 Years: | 12% |
| Last Year: | 11% |
Balance Sheet
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
| Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Sep 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Capital | 5.57 | 5.57 | 5.57 | 5.57 | 5.57 | 5.57 | 5.57 | 5.57 | 5.57 | 5.57 | 5.57 | 5.57 | 5.57 |
| Reserves | 55.95 | 56.97 | 60.78 | 66.55 | 71.56 | 72.61 | 67.70 | 79.38 | 94.98 | 92.55 | 118.72 | 132.82 | 143.93 |
| 9.85 | 20.65 | 11.85 | 13.30 | 13.47 | 20.25 | 21.73 | 26.44 | 27.71 | 2.49 | 0.70 | 1.66 | 1.44 | |
| 50.27 | 15.17 | 22.77 | 65.02 | 14.41 | 9.10 | 24.16 | 9.24 | 11.16 | 9.19 | 14.94 | 11.73 | 9.97 | |
| Total Liabilities | 121.64 | 98.36 | 100.97 | 150.44 | 105.01 | 107.53 | 119.16 | 120.63 | 139.42 | 109.80 | 139.93 | 151.78 | 160.91 |
| 24.32 | 23.35 | 22.87 | 18.62 | 17.96 | 18.17 | 17.43 | 16.74 | 16.21 | 16.63 | 16.84 | 17.74 | 17.43 | |
| CWIP | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.21 | 0.45 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Investments | 0.92 | 6.08 | 17.68 | 24.13 | 34.63 | 33.62 | 27.99 | 44.29 | 62.39 | 59.57 | 83.56 | 101.58 | 97.30 |
| 96.40 | 68.93 | 60.42 | 107.69 | 52.42 | 55.74 | 73.74 | 59.60 | 60.61 | 33.15 | 39.53 | 32.46 | 46.18 | |
| Total Assets | 121.64 | 98.36 | 100.97 | 150.44 | 105.01 | 107.53 | 119.16 | 120.63 | 139.42 | 109.80 | 139.93 | 151.78 | 160.91 |
Cash Flows
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
| Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -10.19 | -4.29 | 17.43 | -11.78 | 5.44 | -4.24 | 16.39 | -9.44 | -12.64 | 20.78 | 5.59 | 6.80 | |
| 7.71 | -2.86 | -6.89 | 7.25 | -0.59 | 4.61 | 0.90 | -15.80 | 21.92 | -2.83 | -4.25 | -5.92 | |
| -2.00 | -2.88 | -1.39 | -3.50 | -2.58 | 1.33 | -0.43 | 3.98 | -0.49 | -26.01 | -2.63 | -0.35 | |
| Net Cash Flow | -4.48 | -10.02 | 9.15 | -8.03 | 2.27 | 1.69 | 16.87 | -21.25 | 8.79 | -8.05 | -1.29 | 0.53 |
| Free Cash Flow | -8.76 | -4.42 | 16.97 | -11.86 | 5.39 | -5.22 | 16.38 | -9.49 | -13.01 | 19.51 | 5.05 | 5.14 |
| CFO/OP | -130% | -52% | 201% | -70% | 67% | -678% | -643% | -58% | -61% | 2,604% | 24% | 90% |
Ratios
Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone
| 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 | 141.99 | 115.84 | 99.24 | 704.00 | 113.78 | 103.54 | 129.38 | 16.91 | 28.03 | 64.61 | 69.17 | 35.08 |
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| Cash Conversion Cycle | 141.99 | 115.84 | 99.24 | 704.00 | 113.78 | 103.54 | 129.38 | 16.91 | 28.03 | 64.61 | 69.17 | 35.08 |
| Working Capital Days | -167.80 | 124.35 | -164.27 | 1.18 | -20.77 | -337.68 | -477.76 | -38.32 | 107.26 | 157.64 | 87.19 | 116.31 |
| ROCE % | 6.69% | 8.01% | 11.33% | 12.38% | 10.85% | 0.25% | -3.25% | 13.93% | 16.57% | 0.17% | 31.71% | 9.27% |
Insights
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Documents
Announcements
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Board Meeting Intimation for To Consider And Approve The Audited Financial Results (Standalone And Consolidated) Of The Company For The Quarter And Year Ended March 31, 2026, As per Regulation 33 Of The ('Listing Regulations').
21 May - Board to meet on May 29, 2026, for audited FY26 results and possible final dividend.
- Compliances-Certificate under Reg. 74 (5) of SEBI (DP) Regulations, 2018 7 Apr
- Closure of Trading Window 27 Mar
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Announcement Under Regulation 30 LODR- Newspaper Publication.
26 Feb - Newspaper Publication for opening of Special Window for Transfer and Dematerialisation of Physical Shares.
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Announcement Under Regulation 30 (LODR)
23 Feb - 23 Feb 2026: Maple Leaf amalgamation with Bela Properties approved; INC-28 filing in process.
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Business Overview:[1]
Company is a Category 1 Merchant Banker and a full service Investment Bank and Brokerage house offering financial services