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Craftsman Automation

CRAFTSMAN NSE

Key Fundamentals

SmallcapAuto ComponentsAutomobiles
Market Cap
₹27,117 Cr
Volatility
Moderate
P/E Ratio
54.22
EBITDA
₹1,299 Cr
Return on Equity
11.76%
Debt to Equity
1.11
Book Value
₹2,010.7
EPS
₹118.71
52W High
₹11,999
52W Low
₹6,324

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Key Insights

Strengths

1
  • Company is expected to give good quarter

Weaknesses

3
  • Stock is trading at 7.50 times its book value
  • Promoter holding has decreased over last quarter: -6.29%
  • Company has a low return on equity of 13.1% over last 3 years.

Growth Rate

Revenue Growth
42.26% higher than 3Y
Net Income Growth
91.14% higher than 3Y
Cash Flow Change
84.12% higher than 3Y
ROE
67.28% higher than 3Y
ROCE
38.72% higher than 3Y
EBITDA Margin (Avg.)
6.46% higher than 3Y

AI Analysis — Bull vs Bear

6d ago
AI opinion · based on fundamentals
Risk high

Craftsman Automation has a market capitalisation of about ₹28,077 crore and trades at a P/E of 60.2x and a P/B of 5.32x (a separate data point puts it at 7.85x book). Sales have compounded at 36-39% over 3-5 years and TTM profit is up 103%, but ROE has stayed between 12% and 14% across every period shown. The stock has returned 58% over the past year, and promoter holding fell 6.29 percentage points in the latest quarter.

Bull Case 8
  • TTM sales growth of 38%, alongside 3-year sales CAGR of 36% and 5-year sales CAGR of 39%, shows sustained high top-line expansion across multiple time frames
  • TTM profit growth of 103% indicates a sharp recent earnings recovery, far above the 3-year profit CAGR of 16%
  • 5-year profit CAGR of 32% shows the company has grown earnings at a strong pace over a longer cycle, not just in the recent year
  • The stock has compounded at 38% over 5 years and 32% over 3 years, reflecting a long record of wealth creation rather than a one-off move
  • 1-year stock return of 58% points to strong market momentum and investor interest
  • ROE has held in a narrow 12-14% band across 1, 3, 5 and 10-year periods (13% over 10 years), indicating steady, if modest, capital efficiency through cycles
  • A market capitalisation of about ₹28,077 crore places the company among the larger listed auto component makers, which may support liquidity and institutional participation
  • Near-term sentiment is supported by expectations of a good upcoming quarter, which fits with the 103% TTM profit growth trend
Bear Case 8
  • A P/E of 60.2x implies an earnings yield of only about 1.7%, leaving the valuation heavily dependent on continued high earnings growth
  • Price-to-book of 5.32x (7.85x per another data point) looks rich next to an ROE of only 12-13%, meaning investors are paying a steep premium for modest returns on equity
  • Promoter holding fell 6.29 percentage points in the last quarter, a large one-quarter reduction in insider ownership
  • 3-year profit CAGR of 16% lags 3-year sales CAGR of 36% by a wide margin, suggesting margin compression or rising costs such as interest, depreciation or dilution
  • 3-year average ROE of 13.1% and last-year ROE of 12% are low for a company trading at over 60x earnings, and ROE slipped from 14% (5-year) to 12% (last year)
  • The 1-year stock return of 58% well exceeds the 3-year profit CAGR of 16%, suggesting much of the recent rally came from valuation re-rating rather than long-term earnings growth
  • Dividend yield of 0.11% offers almost no income cushion if the valuation multiple contracts
  • The 103% TTM profit jump may partly reflect a low base; with only 16% profit CAGR over 3 years, it is unclear how sustainable this growth rate is

This is AI-generated analysis, not financial advice. Do your own due diligence.

AI News Digest

1d ago
Neutral 2
  • ₹21.24 crore block trade flagged Sep 22

    A large-trade signal flagged about 19,482 Craftsman Automation shares changing hands on the NSE at ₹10,903.00 each, worth ₹21.24 crore in total. This came from real-time trade scanning, not a confirmed exchange disclosure, and no buyer, seller or broker has been identified.

  • One-on-one with Allianz Global Investors Sep 2

    Craftsman Automation held a virtual one-on-one meeting with Allianz Global Investors on September 2, 2026. The company said no unpublished price-sensitive information was discussed.

TL;DR: News flow for Craftsman Automation was light and neutral, with no operating, earnings or sector-specific updates in the period. The ₹21.24 crore block trade at ₹10,903 per share and the Allianz Global Investors meeting suggest institutional investors are interested, but the buyer and seller in the trade are unknown and the meeting was a routine interaction with no new disclosures. No headwinds or clear positives showed up, so these items don't point to a trend either way. The next signals to watch are quarterly results, auto-sector demand and any filings that show who was behind the block trade.

Quarterly Results

Particulars Jun 2023Sep 2023Dec 2023Mar 2024Jun 2024Sep 2024Dec 2024Mar 2025Jun 2025Sep 2025Dec 2025Mar 2026Jun 2026
Sales
1,038
1,179
1,130
1,105
1,151
1,214
1,576
1,749
1,784
2,002
2,057
2,226
2,432
Expenses
823
942
910
898
954
1,021
1,377
1,506
1,519
1,700
1,745
1,868
2,048
Operating Profit
214
238
220
207
197
193
199
244
265
302
312
359
384
OPM %
21%
20%
19%
19%
17%
16%
13%
14%
15%
15%
15%
16%
16%
Other Income
4
5
4
6
5
7
-6
-5
-3
9
24
19
24
Interest
42
42
44
46
49
41
58
68
66
77
79
86
86
Depreciation
68
67
70
72
72
76
103
95
102
109
115
118
120
PBT
107
134
109
94
81
82
31
76
94
125
142
173
201
Tax %
25%
22%
26%
25%
26%
25%
59%
12%
26%
28%
25%
33%
25%
Net Profit
81
104
81
71
59
62
13
67
70
91
107
116
151
EPS in Rs
35.25
44.75
34.61
29.5
22.3
25.86
5.42
27.99
29.18
38.09
44.9
48.8
57.56
Figures in ₹ Crores

Profit & Loss

Particulars Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025Mar 2026TTM
Sales
1,102
1,479
1,818
1,492
1,560
2,217
3,183
4,452
5,690
8,069
8,717
Expenses
874
1,185
1,375
1,095
1,122
1,683
2,499
3,573
4,857
6,832
7,360
Operating Profit
228
294
443
398
438
534
684
879
833
1,238
1,357
OPM %
21%
20%
24%
27%
28%
24%
21%
20%
15%
15%
16%
Other Income
11
12
14
3
10
8
13
18
0
50
76
Interest
90
112
141
149
107
84
120
175
217
309
329
Depreciation
113
149
176
196
192
206
222
278
347
444
462
PBT
37
44
140
56
149
252
355
445
270
534
642
Tax %
-117%
28%
30%
28%
35%
35%
29%
24%
26%
28%
—
Net Profit
80
32
97
40
97
163
251
337
201
384
465
EPS in Rs
1,387
313
48.39
19.88
46.08
77.19
118
144
81.56
161
189
Div. Payout %
0%
3%
5%
0%
0%
5%
10%
8%
6%
7%
—
Figures in ₹ Crores

Balance Sheet

Particulars Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025Mar 2026
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
Borrowings
777
847
985
1,058
806
800
1,240
1,755
2,358
3,623
Other Liabilities
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
Fixed Assets
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
Other Assets
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
Figures in ₹ Crores

Cash Flow

Particulars Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025Mar 2026
Operating
257
283
360
306
362
327
608
513
283
522
Investing
-319
-210
-359
-138
-95
-209
-683
-625
-1,643
-1,302
Financing
78
-60
-18
-128
-296
-120
73
148
1,393
827
Net Cash Flow
16
12
-17
40
-28
-2
-2
36
34
47
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
Figures in ₹ Crores

Ratios

Particulars Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025Mar 2026
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
1
ROCE %
—
11%
18%
12%
14%
18%
21%
20%
12%
14%

Insights

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Shareholding Pattern

Others1.96%Promot.42.41%Public5.45%FIIs17.28%DIIs32.90%As ofJun 2026

Documents

Frequently Asked Questions about Craftsman Automation

What does Craftsman Automation Ltd do?
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 acco...
Where is Craftsman Automation Ltd (CRAFTSMAN) listed?
Craftsman Automation Ltd trades as CRAFTSMAN on the NSE and under code 543276 on the BSE.
Which sector does Craftsman Automation Ltd belong to?
Craftsman Automation Ltd is classified under the Automobiles sector, in the Auto Components industry.
What is the market capitalisation of Craftsman Automation Ltd?
Craftsman Automation Ltd has a market capitalisation of ₹27,117 Cr, which places it in the Large Cap band.
What is the PE ratio of Craftsman Automation Ltd?
Craftsman Automation Ltd trades at a PE ratio of 54.22, on earnings per share of ₹118.71, against a book value of ₹2,010.7 per share.
What is the 52-week high and low of Craftsman Automation Ltd?
Over the last 52 weeks Craftsman Automation Ltd has traded between ₹6,324 and ₹11,999.
Does Craftsman Automation Ltd pay dividends?
Craftsman Automation Ltd has a dividend yield of 0.11%.
What is the Return on Equity (ROE) of Craftsman Automation Ltd?
Craftsman Automation Ltd reported a return on equity of 11.76%. Its debt-to-equity ratio is 1.11.

Company Information

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] [2]

Website craftsmanautomation.com
CEO Mr. Srinivasan Ravi
Employees 2,893
Listed 2021-03-25
Face Value ₹ 5
Issued Size 2,38,55,583

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