In Week of Mar 28, 2026, Craftsman Automation Ltd (Auto & Auto Ancl - CV) is outperforming Nifty 500 with +5.4% relative strength. Fundamentals: Average.
Weekly presence in the outperformers list. Green = beating Nifty 500 by 10%+ that week.
Based on Q3 FY26 earnings • Updated Feb 22, 2026
What: Shoolagiri plant moving from operational losses to profitability by Q2 2027
Impact: +₹350 Cr revenue
“Startup of new plant in Shoolagiri incurred operational losses during the quarter as the company proved out all parts. Production has commenced and is expected to ramp up by Q2 2027.”
What: Moving from sub-50% to optimal utilization with double-digit margins
Impact: +₹225 Cr revenue
“Alloy wheel utilization remains below 50% of installed capacity due to high variety of parts, BIS approvals, and customer validation. The company anticipates reaching optimal plant utilization with double-digit margins by Q3 2027.”
What: Moving from 7% to 10% EBITDA margin by year-end
Impact: +₹175 Cr revenue
“The company targets a 10% EBITDA level by year-end, up from approximately 7% in the current year. Sunbeam benefits from a plant in Gujarat and strategic positioning for the 2-wheeler segment.”
Earnings deceleration risks from management commentary
Trigger: Delays in approvals/validation
Impact: -200 bps margin impact
Management view: Alloy wheel utilization remains below 50% of installed capacity due to high variety of parts, BIS approvals, and customer validation.
Monitor: Capacity utilization %
Trigger: Extended startup period
Impact: -150 bps margin impact
Management view: The startup of a new plant in Shoolagiri incurred operational losses during the quarter as the company proved out all parts.
Monitor: Aluminum segment margins
Key quotes from recent conference calls
“Craftsman is looking at a standalone capex of around INR 1,000 crores this year. — Management”
“While commodity prices have been volatile, Craftsman maintains its margin through gross margin and value addition strategies. Import volatility due to rupee depreciation is being passed through to customers, with short-term minor corrections. — Management”
“The commercial vehicle segment shows positive signs and tractor sales are performing well. Future growth will be driven by the shift to higher engine and gearbox capacities, aligning with global trends towards heavier-duty vehicles with increased horsepower. — Management”
“We are seeing that this growth is going to continue in the coming quarters also in the coming years. — Management”
Forward-looking targets from management for Next 2-4 quarters
Capex Plan
₹1000 Cr
Key Milestones
• Aluminum plant ramp-up by Q2 2027
• Alloy wheel optimal utilization by Q3 2027
• Sunbeam 10% EBITDA by year-end
Revenue, profit and margin growth rates
| Metric | YoY | 3Y CAGR | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | +31% | +37% | Stable |
| PAT (Net Profit) | +723% | +7% | Inflection Up |
| OPM | 15.0% | +200 bps | Stable |
The above analysis is parsed from publicly available earnings call transcripts. This is educational research only — not investment advice. Last updated Feb 22, 2026.
Based on publicly available financial data. This is educational research, not investment advice.
Craftsman Automation Ltd's latest quarterly results (Dec 2025) show
Craftsman Automation Ltd's profit is growing with an turning around (inflection up) trend.
Craftsman Automation Ltd's revenue growth trend is stable.
Craftsman Automation Ltd's operating margin is stable.
Craftsman Automation Ltd's long-term compounding rates
Craftsman Automation Ltd's earnings growth is turning around (inflection up) with positive momentum on a sequential basis.
Craftsman Automation Ltd's trailing twelve month (TTM) performance
Craftsman Automation Ltd appears significantly overvalued based on our fair value analysis.
Craftsman Automation Ltd's current PE ratio is 47.0x.
Craftsman Automation Ltd's current PE is 47.0x.
Craftsman Automation Ltd's price-to-book ratio is 5.5x.
Craftsman Automation Ltd is rated Average with a fundamental score of 48.88/100. This score is calculated from objective financial metrics
Craftsman Automation Ltd has a debt-to-equity ratio of N/A.
Craftsman Automation Ltd's return ratios over recent years
Craftsman Automation Ltd's operating cash flow is positive (FY2025).
Craftsman Automation Ltd's current dividend yield is 0.07%.
Craftsman Automation Ltd's shareholding pattern (Dec 2025)
Craftsman Automation Ltd's promoter holding has remained stable recently.
Craftsman Automation Ltd has been outperforming Nifty 500 for 2 consecutive weeks, indicating early-stage outperformance.
Craftsman Automation Ltd is a re-entry — it briefly dropped off the outperformance list but has now returned. Re-entries can signal renewed strength.
Craftsman Automation Ltd has 3 key growth catalysts identified from recent earnings analysis
Craftsman Automation Ltd has 2 key risks worth monitoring
In Q3 FY26, Craftsman Automation Ltd's management highlighted
Craftsman Automation Ltd's management has provided the following forward guidance for Next 2-4 quarters
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Craftsman Automation Ltd's forward outlook based on current data signals
The above FAQs are generated from publicly available earnings data and conference call transcripts. This is educational research only. Sector Alpha is not SEBI registered and does not provide investment advice.
