Analyst Summary
Craftsman Automation Ltd operates in the Engineering - General segment, NSE: CRAFTSMAN | BSE: 543276, current market price is ₹7,570.00, market cap is 18,059 Cr.. At a glance, stock P/E is 51.4, ROE is 9.41 %, ROCE is 11.7 %, book value is 1,270, dividend yield is 0.07 %. The latest intrinsic value estimate is ₹2,900.66, around 61.7% below the current price, so expectations may already be running ahead of this modelled fair value. On operating trend, latest reported sales are about ₹5,690 Cr versus the prior period change of 27.8%, while latest net profit is about ₹201 Cr with a prior-period change of -40.4%. The 52-week range shown on this page is 8,220/4,420, which helps frame where the current quote sits within its recent trading band. Business context: About the Company - Qualitative AnalysisCraftsman Automation Ltd. is a Public Limited Listed company incorporated on 18/07/1986 and has its registered office in the State of Tamil Nadu, India. Company's Corporate Identification Number(CIN)…
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Investment Snapshot
Weights: Health 30% · Earnings Quality 25% · Momentum 20% · Industry Rank 15% · Smart Money 10%. Scores are computed from reported financials and recalculated daily. Not investment advice.
Share Price and Basic Stock Data
Last Updated: April 26, 2026, 1:19 am
| PEG Ratio | 4.06 |
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Competitors
| Stock Name ⇩ | Market Cap ⇩ | Current Price ⇩ | High / Low ⇩ | Stock P/E ⇩ | Book Value ⇩ | Dividend Yield ⇩ | ROCE ⇩ | ROE ⇩ | Face Value ⇩ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craftsman Automation Ltd | 18,059 Cr. | 7,570 | 8,220/4,420 | 51.4 | 1,270 | 0.07 % | 11.7 % | 9.41 % | 5.00 |
| Ircon International Ltd | 14,128 Cr. | 150 | 226/114 | 23.0 | 68.7 | 1.76 % | 11.6 % | 11.3 % | 2.00 |
| Engineers India Ltd | 13,651 Cr. | 243 | 255/164 | 17.6 | 48.1 | 1.65 % | 25.0 % | 23.2 % | 5.00 |
| Azad Engineering Ltd | 13,499 Cr. | 2,090 | 2,205/1,359 | 110 | 229 | 0.00 % | 12.2 % | 8.58 % | 2.00 |
| Va Tech Wabag Ltd | 9,305 Cr. | 1,493 | 1,680/1,033 | 26.9 | 373 | 0.27 % | 19.7 % | 14.6 % | 2.00 |
| Industry Average | 4,322.58 Cr | 498.45 | 43.15 | 118.92 | 0.30% | 37.92% | 17.38% | 6.04 |
Quarterly Result
| Metric | Dec 2022 | Mar 2023 | Jun 2023 | Sep 2023 | Dec 2023 | Mar 2024 | Jun 2024 | Sep 2024 | Dec 2024 | Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 749 | 980 | 1,038 | 1,179 | 1,130 | 1,105 | 1,151 | 1,214 | 1,576 | 1,749 | 1,784 | 2,002 | 2,057 |
| Expenses | 591 | 792 | 823 | 942 | 910 | 898 | 954 | 1,021 | 1,377 | 1,506 | 1,519 | 1,700 | 1,745 |
| Operating Profit | 158 | 188 | 214 | 238 | 220 | 207 | 197 | 193 | 199 | 244 | 265 | 302 | 312 |
| OPM % | 21% | 19% | 21% | 20% | 19% | 19% | 17% | 16% | 13% | 14% | 15% | 15% | 15% |
| Other Income | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 7 | -6 | -5 | -3 | 9 | 24 |
| Interest | 30 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 49 | 41 | 58 | 68 | 66 | 77 | 79 |
| Depreciation | 54 | 60 | 68 | 67 | 70 | 72 | 72 | 76 | 103 | 95 | 102 | 109 | 115 |
| Profit before tax | 80 | 92 | 107 | 134 | 109 | 94 | 81 | 82 | 31 | 76 | 94 | 125 | 142 |
| Tax % | 35% | 12% | 25% | 22% | 26% | 25% | 26% | 25% | 59% | 12% | 26% | 28% | 25% |
| Net Profit | 52 | 80 | 81 | 104 | 81 | 71 | 59 | 62 | 13 | 67 | 70 | 91 | 107 |
| EPS in Rs | 24.43 | 36.76 | 35.25 | 44.75 | 34.61 | 29.50 | 22.30 | 25.86 | 5.42 | 27.99 | 29.18 | 38.09 | 44.90 |
Last Updated: February 2, 2026, 11:32 am
Profit & Loss - Annual Report
Last Updated: February 27, 2026, 2:55 am
| Metric | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 1,102 | 1,479 | 1,818 | 1,492 | 1,560 | 2,217 | 3,183 | 4,452 | 5,690 | 7,592 |
| Expenses | 874 | 1,185 | 1,375 | 1,095 | 1,122 | 1,683 | 2,499 | 3,573 | 4,857 | 6,469 |
| Operating Profit | 228 | 294 | 443 | 398 | 438 | 534 | 684 | 879 | 833 | 1,123 |
| OPM % | 21% | 20% | 24% | 27% | 28% | 24% | 21% | 20% | 15% | 15% |
| Other Income | 11 | 12 | 14 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 18 | 0 | 25 |
| Interest | 90 | 112 | 141 | 149 | 107 | 84 | 120 | 175 | 217 | 291 |
| Depreciation | 113 | 149 | 176 | 196 | 192 | 206 | 222 | 278 | 347 | 421 |
| Profit before tax | 37 | 44 | 140 | 56 | 149 | 252 | 355 | 445 | 270 | 437 |
| Tax % | -117% | 28% | 30% | 28% | 35% | 35% | 29% | 24% | 26% | |
| Net Profit | 80 | 32 | 97 | 40 | 97 | 163 | 251 | 337 | 201 | 334 |
| EPS in Rs | 1,387.02 | 313.39 | 48.39 | 19.88 | 46.08 | 77.19 | 117.56 | 144.11 | 81.56 | 140.16 |
| Dividend Payout % | 0% | 3% | 5% | 0% | 0% | 5% | 10% | 8% | 6% |
Growth
Last Updated: September 5, 2025, 3:06 pm
Balance Sheet
Last Updated: December 4, 2025, 2:41 am
| Month | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Sep 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3,018 |
| Borrowings | 777 | 847 | 985 | 1,058 | 806 | 800 | 1,240 | 1,755 | 2,358 | 3,311 |
| Other Liabilities | 469 | 556 | 657 | 527 | 576 | 739 | 1,190 | 1,293 | 1,902 | 1,925 |
| Total Liabilities | 1,818 | 1,999 | 2,325 | 2,307 | 2,352 | 2,675 | 3,807 | 4,706 | 7,116 | 8,266 |
| Fixed Assets | 1,228 | 1,323 | 1,589 | 1,546 | 1,510 | 1,544 | 2,124 | 2,567 | 3,670 | 4,020 |
| CWIP | 11 | 24 | 91 | 89 | 32 | 42 | 97 | 179 | 345 | 453 |
| Investments | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 13 |
| Other Assets | 576 | 648 | 642 | 669 | 807 | 1,086 | 1,583 | 1,956 | 3,090 | 3,780 |
| Total Assets | 1,818 | 1,999 | 2,325 | 2,307 | 2,352 | 2,675 | 3,807 | 4,706 | 7,116 | 8,266 |
Cash Flow
| Month | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Free Cash Flow
| Month | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Cash Flow | -549.00 | -553.00 | -542.00 | 397.00 | -368.00 | -266.00 | 683.00 | 878.00 | 831.00 |
Free Cash Flow = Income Generated from Operational Activities - Borrowings - Capital Work in Progress (CWIP)
Consistent positive free cash flow is crucial for businesses as it indicates their ability to generate cash from their core operations. It provides financial flexibility, allowing companies to invest in growth opportunities, pay dividends to shareholders, reduce debt, and weather economic downturns more effectively.
Financial Efficiency Indicators
| Month | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 123 | 157 | |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | -11 | 50 | 38 | 75 | 85 | 107 | 94 | 84 | 59 |
| Working Capital Days | 22 | 20 | 10 | 43 | -14 | 1 | 23 | 14 | 2 |
| ROCE % | 11% | 18% | 12% | 14% | 18% | 21% | 20% | 12% |
Mutual Fund Holdings
| Fund Name | No of Shares | AUM (%) | Amount Invested (Cr) | Previous Number of Shares | Previous Date | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nippon India Small Cap Fund | 623,007 | 0.69 | 468.88 | 454,042 | 2026-03-23 04:57:46 | 37.21% |
| Axis Small Cap Fund | 448,509 | 1.3 | 337.55 | 513,083 | 2025-10-30 03:33:54 | -12.59% |
| Invesco India Contra Fund | 270,195 | 1.02 | 203.35 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| HSBC Small Cap Fund | 259,376 | 1.27 | 195.21 | 121,107 | 2026-02-23 05:27:57 | 114.17% |
| Nippon India Multi Cap Fund | 220,705 | 0.33 | 166.1 | 258,673 | 2026-01-24 17:28:29 | -14.68% |
| Invesco India Smallcap Fund | 196,702 | 1.52 | 148.04 | 85,716 | 2025-10-30 03:33:54 | 129.48% |
| Invesco India Midcap Fund | 145,175 | 1.01 | 109.26 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Axis Multicap Fund | 125,929 | 1.01 | 94.77 | 119,822 | 2025-12-14 07:56:40 | 5.1% |
| Aditya Birla Sun Life Multi-Cap Fund | 115,201 | 1.32 | 86.7 | 117,795 | 2025-10-30 03:33:54 | -2.2% |
| Edelweiss Balanced Advantage Fund | 113,007 | 0.65 | 85.05 | 74,898 | 2025-10-30 03:33:54 | 50.88% |
Key Financial Ratios
| Month | Mar 25 | Mar 24 | Mar 23 | Mar 22 | Mar 21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FaceValue | 5.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
| Basic EPS (Rs.) | 83.68 | 144.11 | 117.56 | 77.19 | 48.32 |
| Diluted EPS (Rs.) | 83.68 | 144.11 | 117.56 | 77.19 | 48.32 |
| Cash EPS (Rs.) | 229.21 | 290.80 | 175.53 | 174.57 | 137.14 |
| Book Value[Excl.RevalReserv]/Share (Rs.) | 1197.29 | 829.38 | 680.82 | 537.76 | 459.01 |
| Book Value[Incl.RevalReserv]/Share (Rs.) | 1197.29 | 829.38 | 680.82 | 537.76 | 459.01 |
| Revenue From Operations / Share (Rs.) | 2384.95 | 2107.83 | 1506.91 | 1049.72 | 738.61 |
| PBDIT / Share (Rs.) | 359.51 | 424.28 | 329.62 | 256.42 | 212.27 |
| PBIT / Share (Rs.) | 214.07 | 292.79 | 272.69 | 158.89 | 121.15 |
| PBT / Share (Rs.) | 112.59 | 210.15 | 167.76 | 119.01 | 70.36 |
| Net Profit / Share (Rs.) | 83.77 | 159.32 | 118.60 | 77.04 | 46.02 |
| NP After MI And SOA / Share (Rs.) | 81.55 | 144.16 | 117.61 | 77.22 | 46.02 |
| PBDIT Margin (%) | 15.07 | 20.12 | 21.87 | 24.42 | 28.73 |
| PBIT Margin (%) | 8.97 | 13.89 | 18.09 | 15.13 | 16.40 |
| PBT Margin (%) | 4.72 | 9.97 | 11.13 | 11.33 | 9.52 |
| Net Profit Margin (%) | 3.51 | 7.55 | 7.87 | 7.33 | 6.23 |
| NP After MI And SOA Margin (%) | 3.41 | 6.83 | 7.80 | 7.35 | 6.23 |
| Return on Networth / Equity (%) | 6.81 | 18.36 | 18.03 | 14.35 | 10.02 |
| Return on Capital Employeed (%) | 10.80 | 19.47 | 22.45 | 19.77 | 16.32 |
| Return On Assets (%) | 2.73 | 6.47 | 6.52 | 6.09 | 4.13 |
| Long Term Debt / Equity (X) | 0.57 | 0.67 | 0.65 | 0.32 | 0.45 |
| Total Debt / Equity (X) | 0.71 | 0.93 | 0.83 | 0.63 | 0.61 |
| Asset Turnover Ratio (%) | 0.96 | 1.05 | 0.99 | 0.87 | 0.66 |
| Current Ratio (X) | 1.21 | 1.16 | 1.20 | 1.05 | 0.98 |
| Quick Ratio (X) | 0.65 | 0.48 | 0.52 | 0.41 | 0.46 |
| Inventory Turnover Ratio (X) | 4.80 | 2.69 | 2.36 | 2.07 | 1.85 |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (NP) (%) | 12.21 | 7.80 | 3.19 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (CP) (%) | 4.38 | 4.08 | 2.15 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Earning Retention Ratio (%) | 87.79 | 92.20 | 96.81 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Cash Earning Retention Ratio (%) | 95.62 | 95.92 | 97.85 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Interest Coverage Ratio (X) | 3.96 | 5.13 | 3.14 | 6.43 | 4.18 |
| Interest Coverage Ratio (Post Tax) (X) | 2.04 | 2.93 | 2.13 | 2.93 | 1.91 |
| Enterprise Value (Cr.) | 13525.80 | 10684.63 | 8022.46 | 5648.41 | 3543.17 |
| EV / Net Operating Revenue (X) | 2.38 | 2.40 | 2.52 | 2.55 | 2.27 |
| EV / EBITDA (X) | 15.77 | 11.92 | 11.52 | 10.43 | 7.90 |
| MarketCap / Net Operating Revenue (X) | 2.04 | 2.05 | 2.15 | 2.24 | 1.92 |
| Retention Ratios (%) | 87.78 | 92.19 | 96.80 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Price / BV (X) | 4.06 | 5.51 | 4.98 | 4.38 | 3.09 |
| Price / Net Operating Revenue (X) | 2.04 | 2.05 | 2.15 | 2.24 | 1.92 |
| EarningsYield | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 |
About the Company - Qualitative Analysis
| INDUSTRY | ADDRESS | CONTACT |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering - General | 123/4, Sangothipalayam Road, Arasur Post, Coimbatore Tamil Nadu 641407 | Contact not found |
| Management | |
|---|---|
| Name | Position Held |
| Mr. Srinivasan Ravi | Chairman & Managing Director |
| Mr. Ravi Gauthamram | Whole Time Director |
| Mrs. Vijaya Sampath | Independent Director |
| Mr. Tamraparni Srinivasan Venkata Rajagopal | Independent Director |
| Mr. Sundararaman Kalyanaraman | Independent Director |
| Mrs. Rajeswari Karthigeyan | Independent Director |
FAQ
What is the intrinsic value of Craftsman Automation Ltd and is it undervalued?
As of 30 April 2026, Craftsman Automation Ltd's intrinsic value is ₹2900.66, which is 61.68% lower than the current market price of ₹7,570.00, suggesting the stock is overvalued. This is calculated using the PE ratio method factoring in ROE (9.41 %), book value (₹1,270), dividend yield (0.07 %), and 5-year EPS CAGR.
What is the current share price and 52-week range of Craftsman Automation Ltd?
Craftsman Automation Ltd is trading at ₹7,570.00 as of 30 April 2026, with a FY2026-2027 high of ₹8,220 and low of ₹4,420. The stock is currently near its 52-week high. Market cap stands at ₹18,059 Cr..
How does Craftsman Automation Ltd's P/E ratio compare to its industry?
Craftsman Automation Ltd has a P/E ratio of 51.4, which is above the industry average of 43.15. The premium over industry average may reflect growth expectations or speculative interest.
Is Craftsman Automation Ltd financially healthy?
Key indicators for Craftsman Automation Ltd: ROCE of 11.7 % is moderate. Dividend yield is 0.07 %.
Is Craftsman Automation Ltd profitable and how is the profit trend?
Craftsman Automation Ltd reported a net profit of ₹201 Cr in Mar 2025 on revenue of ₹5,690 Cr. Compared to ₹163 Cr in Mar 2022, the net profit shows an improving trend.
Does Craftsman Automation Ltd pay dividends?
Craftsman Automation Ltd has a dividend yield of 0.07 % at the current price of ₹7,570.00. The company pays dividends, though the yield is modest.

