Sundaram Clayton
- P/E
- Not meaningful: last twelve months’ earnings are mostly a one-off item
Key Fundamentals
MicrocapAuto ComponentsConsumer DiscretionaryPrice-based figures as of · EPS basis: Consolidated · TTM
- ROCE
- −3.34%
- Debt to Equity
- 1.00
- EPS (TTM)
- ₹113.77
- Book Value
- ₹587.59
- Market Cap
- —
- P/E (TTM)
- Not meaningful: last twelve months’ earnings are mostly a one-off item
- P/B
- 1.86
- ROE
- −17.00%
- Dividend Yield
- 0.42%
- EBITDA
- ₹127 Cr
- 52W High
- ₹1,600.00
- 52W Low
- ₹993.10
- Day Range
- ₹1,072.50 – ₹1,185.00
- Volume
- 85,736
Peer Comparison
Consumer Discretionary › Automobiles › Auto Components › Auto Components & Equipments
| ₹159.49 | 38.43 | ₹1,68,660 Cr | 3.98 | 0.37% | 11.20% | 13.40% | ₹1,31,135 Cr | ₹4,556 Cr | |
| ₹50,925.00 | 63.56 | ₹1,48,351 Cr | 10.11 | 0.54% | 14.60% | 21.50% | ₹21,088 Cr | ₹2,363 Cr | |
| ₹1,812.80 | 122.74 | ₹86,739 Cr | 7.65 | 0.48% | 12.00% | 12.60% | ₹17,543 Cr | ₹715 Cr | |
| ₹1,196.90 | 57.49 | ₹67,494 Cr | 10.13 | 0.24% | 19.30% | 19.60% | ₹20,725 Cr | ₹1,291 Cr | |
| ₹893.70 | 74.48 | ₹56,293 Cr | 8.70 | 0.38% | 11.70% | 15.10% | ₹4,514 Cr | ₹746 Cr | |
| ₹3,507.20 | 42.47 | ₹55,555 Cr | 8.92 | 0.99% | 20.80% | 27.90% | ₹10,192 Cr | ₹1,292 Cr | |
| ₹2,250.50 | 71.81 | ₹42,644 Cr | 5.62 | 0.16% | 9.95% | 17.10% | ₹23,754 Cr | ₹1,109 Cr | |
| Sundaram Clayton (this company) | ₹1,095.80 | — | ₹2,364 Cr | 1.86 | 0.42% | −17.00% | −3.34% | ₹2,106 Cr | ₹251 Cr |
| Median 8 companies | ₹1,504.85 | 63.56 | ₹61,893 Cr | 8.18 | 0.40% | 11.85% | 16.10% | ₹19,134 Cr | ₹1,200 Cr |
Comparable companies in the same industry. Market cap, P/E and P/B use the latest price; other metrics are as reported in filings. A dash means the figure is not published for that company.
Tapetide Score
Data-driven rating, 0–100, as of . How it works →
Overall score
Data confidence 100/100
Category scores
- Quality
- 40
- Weak
- Returns, margins, earnings quality 22% weight
- Valuation
- 78
- Strong
- Cheap vs sector & own history 24% weight
- Growth
- 19
- Poor
- Sales & profit trajectory 9% weight
- Financial Health
- 29
- Poor
- Solvency, leverage, coverage 9% weight
- Momentum
- 18
- Poor
- Trend strength, vol-adjusted 12% weight
- Ownership
- 35
- Poor
- FII/DII/promoter flows 24% weight
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Key Insights
No strengths listed
Weaknesses
4- Company has low interest coverage ratio.
- Company has a low return on equity of -17.8% over last 3 years.
- Company might be capitalizing the interest cost
- Earnings include an other income of Rs.536 Cr.
Technical Indicators
| Group | Signal | Bearish | Neutral | Bullish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Strong Bearish | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| Oscillators | Bearish | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| Moving Averages | Strong Bearish | 8 | 0 | 2 |
Oscillators
Bearish
Overall
Strong Bearish
Moving Averages
Strong Bearish
Key readings
- RSI (14)
- 45.87
- Neutral
- MACD (12,26,9)
- −38.86
- Bullish
- SMA (50)
- 1,196.03
- Bearish
- SMA (200)
- 1,295.60
- Bearish
As of
Growth Rate
From the financial statements below. 5Y, 3Y: compound annual growth to Mar 2026; 1Y: fiscal year to Mar 2026 against Mar 2025; TTM: four quarters to Jun 2026 against Jun 2025.
Revenue
| 5Y | +12.43% |
|---|---|
| 3Y | −0.44% |
| 1Y | −10.31% |
| TTM | −3.88% |
Net profit
| 5Y | Turned to profit |
|---|---|
| 3Y | Turned to profit |
| 1Y | Turned to profit |
| TTM | Turned to profit |
Operating cash flow
| 5Y | Turned negative |
|---|---|
| 3Y | Turned negative |
| 1Y | Outflow narrowed by ₹41 Cr |
| TTM | — |
TTM: Reported once a year, so there is no trailing-twelve-month figure.
Operating margin· change in pp
| 5Y | −7.18 pp |
|---|---|
| 3Y | −0.81 pp |
| 1Y | +0.94 pp |
| TTM | +0.23 pp |
Revenue by year
| Mar 2017 | ₹14,730 Cr |
|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | ₹17,903 Cr |
| Mar 2021 | ₹1,128 Cr |
| Mar 2022 | ₹1,692 Cr |
| Mar 2023 | ₹2,053 Cr |
| Mar 2024 | ₹1,415 Cr |
| Mar 2025 | ₹2,259 Cr |
| Mar 2026 | ₹2,026 Cr |
Net profit by year
| Mar 2017 | ₹547 Cr |
|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | ₹629 Cr |
| Mar 2021 | −₹48.00 Cr |
| Mar 2022 | −₹17.00 Cr |
| Mar 2023 | −₹108 Cr |
| Mar 2024 | −₹120 Cr |
| Mar 2025 | −₹11.00 Cr |
| Mar 2026 | ₹252 Cr |
AI Analysis — Bull vs Bear
Sundaram Clayton Ltd trades at a market cap of ~₹3,003 Cr with a PE of 11.9x. The company has reported negative ROE of -17.8% over the past 3 years, compounded profit decline of -83% over 3 years, and its earnings include a significant other income component of ₹536 Cr, raising questions about core operating profitability.
- PE ratio of 11.9x is modest relative to the Consumer Discretionary sector, suggesting limited valuation premium already priced in
- FY26 consolidated net profit recovered to ₹252 Cr versus a loss of ₹10.65 Cr in FY25, indicating a turnaround in bottom line
- Consolidated revenue of ₹2,026 Cr in FY26 demonstrates a sizeable operating base with 5-year sales CAGR of 12%
- Company resumed dividend payments at ₹4.75 per share in FY25, signalling management confidence in cash flow stability
- Price-to-book of 2.33x is not excessively stretched for an auto-component manufacturer with hard assets
- FY26 operating profit improved to ₹105.87 Cr from ₹94.64 Cr in FY25, showing sequential margin recovery
- Other income of ₹534.94 Cr in FY26 (up from ₹220.62 Cr in FY25) provided substantial profit buffer, likely from subsidiary dividends or asset monetisation
- 3-year average ROE of -17.8% indicates persistent destruction of shareholder value
- Compounded profit has declined at -83% CAGR over 3 years, reflecting deep earnings erosion
- Low interest coverage ratio with finance costs of ₹107.85 Cr in FY26 against operating profit of only ₹105.87 Cr — operating earnings barely cover interest
- TTM sales declined 10% and stock price fell 34% over 1 year, signalling both fundamental and market weakness
- Earnings quality is poor — other income of ₹536 Cr significantly exceeds core operating profit, making profitability unsustainable without non-recurring items
- Operating profit margin remains thin at ~5.2% in FY26, leaving little cushion for input cost inflation
- Dividend yield of only 0.33% provides minimal income support for investors during the downturn
- Company might be capitalising interest costs, which could understate true operating expenses and overstate asset values
This is AI-generated analysis, not financial advice. Do your own due diligence.
AI News Digest
TL;DR: Recent news flow for Sundaram Clayton is purely procedural with no material positive or negative catalysts. The company maintains a healthy 53% export mix and clean promoter holding structure with no encumbrance. No operational headwinds or growth triggers are evident from current disclosures. Investors should watch the July 28 AGM for any forward guidance or capital allocation signals.
- BRSR filed, 53% export turnover Jul 2
Sundaram Clayton filed its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for FY 2025-26, reporting exports at 53% of turnover and identifying GHG emission reduction and water management as key material issues.
- AGM scheduled July 28, 2026 Jul 2
The company will hold its 9th AGM via video conferencing on July 28, 2026, to approve financial statements and re-appoint auditors.
- No promoter share encumbrance Jun 17
Promoter VS Trust confirmed zero encumbrance on Sundaram Clayton shares in FY 2025-26 or earlier under SEBI regulations.
Quarterly Results
₹ Cr| Particulars | Jun 2023 | Sep 2023 | Dec 2023 | Mar 2024 | Jun 2024 | Sep 2024 | Dec 2024 | Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2026 | Jun 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 521 | 297 | 551 | 555 | 580 | 563 | 529 | 587 | 512 | 495 | 501 | 518 | 592 |
| Expenses | 493 | 273 | 558 | 540 | 571 | 547 | 492 | 556 | 495 | 480 | 465 | 479 | 580 |
| Operating Profit | 28 | 24 | −7 | 15 | 10 | 16 | 38 | 31 | 16 | 15 | 36 | 39 | 12 |
| OPM % | 5% | 8% | −1.4% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 2.8% | 7% | 5% | 3.2% | 3% | 7% | 8% | 2% |
| Other Income | −3 | 3 | 22.75 | 7 | 5 | 0 | −4 | 221 | 4 | 4 | −3 | 530 | 4 |
| Interest | 21 | 11 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 21 |
| Depreciation | 37 | 21 | 43 | 39 | 38 | 40 | 45 | 49 | 46 | 51 | 49 | 60 | 48 |
| PBT | −33 | −6 | −53 | −39 | −50 | −51 | −39 | 179 | −52 | −58 | −45 | 483 | −53 |
| Tax % | 8% | 75% | 19% | 22% | 12% | 6% | 13% | 20% | 11% | 10% | 16% | 12% | 12% |
| Net Profit | −36 | −10 | −63 | −47 | −56 | −54 | −44 | 144 | −58 | −64 | −52 | 426 | −59 |
| EPS (₹) | — | −4.88 | −31.09 | −23.4 | −27.6 | −26.79 | −20.03 | 65.11 | −26.2 | −29.19 | −23.55 | 193 | −26.91 |
Profit & Loss
₹ Cr| Particulars | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 14,730 | 17,903 | 1,128 | 1,692 | 2,053 | 1,415 | 2,259 | 2,026 | 2,106 |
| Expenses | 13,726 | 16,393 | 988 | 1,499 | 1,928 | 1,384 | 2,163 | 1,920 | 2,004 |
| Operating Profit | 1,004 | 1,510 | 140 | 193 | 124 | 31 | 97 | 106 | 102 |
| OPM % | 7% | 8% | 12% | 11% | 6% | 2.2% | 4.3% | 5% | 4.8% |
| Other Income | 170 | 148 | −2 | −14 | −7 | 32 | 219 | 536 | 536 |
| Interest | 88 | 372 | 47 | 46 | 60 | 57 | 104 | 108 | 103 |
| Depreciation | 377 | 447 | 80 | 131 | 144 | 103 | 173 | 206 | 208 |
| PBT | 709 | 839 | 11 | 3 | −86 | −97 | 39 | 327 | 327 |
| Tax % | 23% | 25% | 529% | 724% | 25% | 23% | 127% | 23% | — |
| Net Profit | 547 | 629 | −48 | −17 | −108 | −120 | −11 | 252 | 251 |
| EPS (₹) | — | — | — | — | — | −59.38 | −4.83 | 114 | 114 |
| Div. Payout % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | Not meaningful for this period: the ratio divides by a base close to zero, so it is left blank rather than shown as a very large number. | Not meaningful for this period: the ratio divides by a base close to zero, so it is left blank rather than shown as a very large number. | 4% | — |
Balance Sheet
₹ Cr| Particulars | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Capital | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
| Reserves | 1,857 | 2,141 | 420 | 547 | 764 | 590 | 960 | 1,284 |
| Borrowings | 1,665 | 7,593 | 941 | 990 | 1,107 | 1,426 | 1,493 | 1,298 |
| Other Liabilities | 3,759 | 4,982 | 732 | 778 | 531 | 648 | 652 | 689 |
| Total Liabilities | 7,291 | 14,726 | 2,103 | 2,325 | 2,412 | 2,674 | 3,116 | 3,282 |
| Fixed Assets | 2,943 | 3,751 | 736 | 1,390 | 1,471 | 1,474 | 2,154 | 2,211 |
| CWIP | 101 | 396 | 737 | 64 | 78 | 330 | 48 | 49 |
| Investments | 1,241 | 484 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 26 | 26 | 31 |
| Other Assets | 3,006 | 10,096 | 620 | 860 | 853 | 844 | 888 | 990 |
| Total Assets | 7,291 | 14,726 | 2,103 | 2,325 | 2,412 | 2,674 | 3,116 | 3,282 |
Cash Flow
₹ Cr| Particulars | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating | 838 | 324 | 111 | 105 | 126 | 46 | −45 | −4 |
| Investing | −818 | −1,379 | −46 | −99 | −186 | −278 | −261 | 376 |
| Financing | −61 | 805 | −107 | 97 | 40 | 151 | 318 | −354 |
| Net Cash Flow | −40 | −250 | −42 | 103 | −20 | −81 | 12 | 18 |
| Free Cash Flow | 80 | −954 | 64 | 5 | −61 | −227 | −490 | 249 |
| CFO/EBITDA | 98 | 44 | 82 | 63 | 124 | 228 | 11 | 25 |
Ratios
| Particulars | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debtor Days | 21 | 27 | 72 | 58 | 45 | 76 | 51 | 66 |
| Inventory Days | 55 | 44 | 202 | 165 | 133 | 179 | 115 | 164 |
| Days Payable | 83 | 94 | 179 | 154 | 129 | 214 | 102 | 163 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | −7 | −23 | 94 | 69 | 49 | 40 | 64 | 67 |
| Working Capital Days | −20 | −35 | −41 | −24 | −15 | −132 | −50 | −33 |
| ROCE % | — | 16% | — | 4% | −1% | −2% | −2% | −3% |
Insights
BetaAI-extracted from concalls & annual reports · figures as reported, with sources
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57 extracted metrics across FY17–FY27.
Documents
- 28 May 2026
- 22 Jan 2026
- 23 Apr 2025
- 19 Mar 2025
- 9 Oct 2024
- General announcements 5 Oct 2026
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Company Information
Incorporated in 1962, Sundaram Clayton Ltd is in the business of manufacturing automotive components
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