Lakshmi Engineering and Warehousing Ltd., trading as Lakshmi Auto, witnessed its share price decline by 0.80% to ₹2,137 on January 1, 2026, down from the previous closing price of ₹2,202.45. The stock has been under pressure over the past week, falling 3.26% during this period. Despite the recent decline, the company's shares have delivered exceptional long-term returns, with a remarkable 5,176.54% gain over five years and 213.11% returns over three years, significantly outperforming the Nifty 50's 44.32% three-year return.
The company reported robust financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, with total income rising to ₹4.21 crore, representing a significant quarter-on-quarter growth of 23.09% from ₹3.42 crore in the previous quarter. This marks the highest quarterly revenue growth in the last three years. The company also posted a net profit of ₹0.58 crore during the quarter, with profit after tax growing by an impressive 142.49%. However, annual revenue for FY2025 declined by 13.86% to ₹14.02 crore compared to ₹16.28 crore in the previous fiscal year.
Lakshmi Auto currently trades at a Price-to-Earnings ratio of 169.46 and Price-to-Book ratio of 6.61, indicating premium valuations in the engineering sector. The company maintains a market capitalization of ₹142.91 crore, positioning it as a small-cap entity within the engineering sector where it ranks 92nd by market cap. The stock's 52-week high stands at ₹2,787 while the 52-week low is ₹1,805, showing significant volatility throughout the year. The company's book value per share is ₹325.23, and it maintains a dividend yield of 0.47%.
As of September 2025, promoters hold 37.14% stake in Lakshmi Auto, with no pledged shares. Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) maintain a 13.38% holding, while the remaining 49.48% is held by other investors including the public. The company has maintained a consistent dividend policy, paying out dividends six times since its incorporation in 1973. The most recent dividend of 10% (₹10 per share) was paid on September 11, 2025. The company's management team includes key executives such as CEO R D Anandakumar, Vice Chairperson Aishwarya Pathy, and CFO K P Krishnakumar.
Incorporated in 1973, Lakshmi Engineering and Warehousing Ltd. operates in the engineering sector with key revenue segments including rental income, engineering services, and fabrication & yarn conversion charges. The company's operational efficiency metrics show mixed results, with EBITDA margin declining to 22.23% in FY2025 from 31.78% in the previous year. Despite recent stock price weakness, the company's strong quarterly performance and consistent dividend payments reflect underlying business stability. The stock continues to be actively traded on both BSE and NSE exchanges, with investors closely monitoring its performance in the engineering sector.
