Artson Ltd
Incorporated in 1978, Artson Engineering Ltd does supply of equipment, steel structure and site services for mechanical works[1]
- Market Cap ₹ 652 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 176
- High / Low ₹ 220 / 127
- Stock P/E 187
- Book Value ₹ 1.27
- Dividend Yield 0.00 %
- ROCE 24.6 %
- ROE 125 %
- Face Value ₹ 1.00
Pros
- Company has reduced debt.
Cons
- Stock is trading at 141 times its book value
- Though the company is reporting repeated profits, it is not paying out dividend
- Company has low interest coverage ratio.
- The company has delivered a poor sales growth of -6.97% over past five years.
- Earnings include an other income of Rs.19.5 Cr.
- Company has high debtors of 216 days.
- Company's cost of borrowing seems high
* 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
Sector: Infrastructure Developers & Operators Industry: Engineering - Turnkey Services
Quarterly Results
Figures in Rs. Crores
Profit & Loss
Figures in Rs. Crores
Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
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79 | 65 | 110 | 101 | 132 | 158 | 163 | 150 | 173 | 131 | 128 | 114 | |
81 | 62 | 106 | 96 | 129 | 153 | 152 | 146 | 166 | 142 | 114 | 116 | |
Operating Profit | -2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 7 | -11 | 14 | -2 |
OPM % | -3% | 5% | 4% | 4% | 2% | 3% | 7% | 3% | 4% | -8% | 11% | -2% |
0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19 | |
Interest | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Depreciation | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Profit before tax | -8 | -2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 6 | -5 | -4 | -21 | 2 | 5 |
Tax % | 0% | 0% | 0% | -378% | 76% | 1,508% | 112% | 11% | 15% | 12% | -163% | 27% |
-8 | -2 | 2 | 27 | 1 | -2 | -1 | -6 | -5 | -24 | 6 | 3 | |
EPS in Rs | -2.26 | -0.54 | 0.46 | 7.36 | 0.35 | -0.46 | -0.20 | -1.54 | -1.36 | -6.37 | 1.64 | 0.94 |
Dividend Payout % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Compounded Sales Growth | |
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10 Years: | 6% |
5 Years: | -7% |
3 Years: | -13% |
TTM: | -11% |
Compounded Profit Growth | |
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10 Years: | 14% |
5 Years: | 46% |
3 Years: | 39% |
TTM: | -42% |
Stock Price CAGR | |
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10 Years: | 18% |
5 Years: | 51% |
3 Years: | 28% |
1 Year: | -6% |
Return on Equity | |
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10 Years: | % |
5 Years: | % |
3 Years: | % |
Last Year: | 125% |
Balance Sheet
Figures in Rs. Crores
Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
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Equity Capital | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Reserves | -67 | -70 | -66 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | -4 | -3 | -19 | -3 | 1 |
61 | 61 | 63 | 20 | 26 | 33 | 58 | 54 | 53 | 59 | 64 | 49 | |
73 | 69 | 111 | 75 | 78 | 106 | 96 | 121 | 87 | 112 | 86 | 121 | |
Total Liabilities | 70 | 64 | 112 | 102 | 110 | 144 | 160 | 175 | 141 | 156 | 151 | 175 |
9 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 17 | 14 | |
CWIP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
61 | 58 | 108 | 98 | 105 | 139 | 150 | 165 | 129 | 144 | 134 | 161 | |
Total Assets | 70 | 64 | 112 | 102 | 110 | 144 | 160 | 175 | 141 | 156 | 151 | 175 |
Cash Flows
Figures in Rs. Crores
Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
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11 | 1 | 11 | 1 | -0 | 3 | -13 | 16 | 14 | -4 | -4 | 20 | |
-0 | 1 | -0 | 0 | -2 | -2 | -5 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -1 | 7 | |
-10 | -2 | -4 | -11 | -4 | -5 | -8 | 7 | -16 | 7 | 5 | -23 | |
Net Cash Flow | 1 | -0 | 6 | -9 | -6 | -5 | -26 | 21 | -4 | 0 | -0 | 5 |
Ratios
Figures in Rs. Crores
Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
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Debtor Days | 46 | 90 | 202 | 103 | 76 | 81 | 71 | 155 | 121 | 149 | 129 | 216 |
Inventory Days | 283 | 242 | 129 | 148 | 165 | 83 | 96 | 59 | 47 | 245 | 182 | 122 |
Days Payable | 474 | 327 | 270 | 423 | 416 | 360 | 380 | 459 | 354 | 551 | 401 | 305 |
Cash Conversion Cycle | -145 | 5 | 61 | -173 | -175 | -196 | -213 | -245 | -187 | -157 | -91 | 32 |
Working Capital Days | -139 | -154 | -84 | -34 | 3 | -11 | 86 | 73 | 67 | 67 | 123 | 127 |
ROCE % | -85% | 71% | 38% | 20% | 32% | 9% | 12% | -22% | 23% | 25% |
Documents
Announcements
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Newspaper Publication
25 Apr - Newspaper publication of Audited financial statements for the financial year ended 31st March 2025 - Enclosed.
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Integrated Filing (Financial)
25 Apr - Artson Limited FY25 audited results: Rs.479.78L profit, Rs.11,355L revenue, going concern affirmed, unmodified audit opinion.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Change in Management
24 Apr - Director Deepak Natarajan resigns effective 28 April 2025 after stepping down from holding company.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Cessation
24 Apr - Director Deepak Natarajan resigns effective 28 April 2025 due to holding company step down.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Resignation of Director
24 Apr - Director Deepak Natarajan resigns effective 28 April 2025 due to stepping down from holding company.
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Business Overview:[1]
AEL is a subsidiary of Tata Projects Ltd. It is a design, EPC company in the oil, gas and hydrocarbon processing industry, and is also engaged in structural fabrication works. Company specializez in tankages, piping and other mechanical packages. It used to bid for engineering procurement and construction (EPC) projects but has temporarily paused bidding for the same. However, AEL continues to secure EPC orders from TPL. Currently, company is focussing more on ship building and manufacturing activities