Reported Earnings • May 31
Full year 2026 earnings released: EPS: ₹38.59 (vs ₹34.98 in FY 2025) Full year 2026 results: EPS: ₹38.59. Revenue: ₹24.4b (up 14% from FY 2025). Net income: ₹205.6m (down 4.3% from FY 2025). Profit margin: 0.8% (down from 1.0% in FY 2025). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Announcement • May 30
Competent Automobiles Company Limited Recommends Final Dividend for the Year Ended 31 March 2026 Competent Automobiles Company Limited at its board of directors meeting held on May 30, 2026, recommended of final dividend @10% i.e. INR 1.00 per equity share of INR 10.00 each for the year ended 31 March 2026. Announcement • May 22
Competent Automobiles Company Limited to Report Q4, 2026 Results on May 30, 2026 Competent Automobiles Company Limited announced that they will report Q4, 2026 results at 12:15 PM, Indian Standard Time on May 30, 2026 Buy Or Sell Opportunity • May 04
Now 21% overvalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 8.1% to ₹364. The fair value is estimated to be ₹301, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 9.0% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 10%. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Apr 02
Now 20% overvalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 4.5% to ₹363. The fair value is estimated to be ₹302, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 9.0% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 10%. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Mar 09
Now 22% overvalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 7.3% to ₹369. The fair value is estimated to be ₹303, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 9.0% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 10%. Reported Earnings • Feb 14
Third quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: ₹12.56 (vs ₹7.66 in 3Q 2025) Third quarter 2026 results: EPS: ₹12.56 (up from ₹7.66 in 3Q 2025). Revenue: ₹8.35b (up 20% from 3Q 2025). Net income: ₹77.2m (up 64% from 3Q 2025). Profit margin: 0.9% (up from 0.7% in 3Q 2025). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 10% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 21% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Announcement • Feb 05
Competent Automobiles Company Limited to Report Q3, 2026 Results on Feb 12, 2026 Competent Automobiles Company Limited announced that they will report Q3, 2026 results on Feb 12, 2026 Reported Earnings • Nov 16
Second quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: ₹2.46 (vs ₹5.91 in 2Q 2025) Second quarter 2026 results: EPS: ₹2.46 (down from ₹5.91 in 2Q 2025). Revenue: ₹5.37b (up 18% from 2Q 2025). Net income: ₹15.1m (down 58% from 2Q 2025). Profit margin: 0.3% (down from 0.8% in 2Q 2025). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 7% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 30% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Announcement • Nov 08
Competent Automobiles Company Limited to Report Q2, 2026 Results on Nov 14, 2025 Competent Automobiles Company Limited announced that they will report Q2, 2026 results on Nov 14, 2025 Upcoming Dividend • Sep 12
Upcoming dividend of ₹1.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 19 September 2025. Payment date: 27 October 2025. Payout ratio is a comfortable 2.9% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 0.2%. Lower than top quartile of Indian dividend payers (1.2%). Lower than average of industry peers (7.6%). Announcement • Aug 18
Competent Automobiles Company Limited, Annual General Meeting, Sep 27, 2025 Competent Automobiles Company Limited, Annual General Meeting, Sep 27, 2025. Declared Dividend • Aug 18
Dividend of ₹1.00 announced Dividend of ₹1.00 is the same as last year. Ex-date: 19th September 2025 Payment date: 27th October 2025 Dividend yield will be 0.2%, which is about the same as the industry average. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is well covered by both earnings (3% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (13% cash payout ratio). The dividend has not increased over the past 10 years but has been stable with no material reductions to payments, indicating a long track record of dividend stability. The company's earnings per share (EPS) would need to decline by 97% to shift the payout ratio to a potentially unsustainable range, which is more than the 13% EPS decline seen over the last 5 years. Reported Earnings • Aug 16
First quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: ₹4.36 (vs ₹9.36 in 1Q 2025) First quarter 2026 results: EPS: ₹4.36 (down from ₹9.36 in 1Q 2025). Revenue: ₹4.45b (down 6.1% from 1Q 2025). Net income: ₹26.8m (down 53% from 1Q 2025). Profit margin: 0.6% (down from 1.2% in 1Q 2025). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has remained flat but the company’s share price has increased by 29% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Announcement • Aug 09
Competent Automobiles Company Limited to Report Q1, 2026 Results on Aug 14, 2025 Competent Automobiles Company Limited announced that they will report Q1, 2026 results on Aug 14, 2025 Reported Earnings • May 24
Full year 2025 earnings released: EPS: ₹34.98 (vs ₹44.85 in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: EPS: ₹34.98 (down from ₹44.85 in FY 2024). Revenue: ₹21.5b (up 1.4% from FY 2024). Net income: ₹215.0m (down 22% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 1.0% (down from 1.3% in FY 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 6% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 36% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Announcement • May 16
Competent Automobiles Company Limited to Report Q4, 2025 Results on May 23, 2025 Competent Automobiles Company Limited announced that they will report Q4, 2025 results on May 23, 2025 Announcement • Feb 04
Competent Automobiles Company Limited to Report Q3, 2025 Results on Feb 12, 2025 Competent Automobiles Company Limited announced that they will report Q3, 2025 results on Feb 12, 2025 Announcement • Dec 19
Competent Automobiles Company Limited Appoints Dinesh Kumar as Company Secretary & Compliance Officer Competent Automobiles Company Limited announced that Mr. Dinesh Kumar has been appointed as company secretary & compliance officer of the company under the category of Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) in the meeting of the board of directors of the company held on 18 December 2024, in place of Mr. Ravi Arora, who has resigned with effect from 20 November 2024. Mr. Dinesh Kumar, aged about 52 years is a fellow member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, Associate Member of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India and Commerce & Law Graduate. He has around 23 years of experience in the field of Corporate Laws and Secretarial Matters involving conducting the Board Meetings, Committee Meetings, Annual General Meetings, SEBI Regulatory Compliances, Preparation of Annual Report and Loan documentation, etc. He had earlier worked with Jay Bharat Maruti Limited; Lloyd Insulations (India) Limited; Unitech Limited; and Chadha Sugars Private Limited. His last assignment was with Punj Lloyd Limited where he has worked for about 8 years. Reported Earnings • Nov 14
Second quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: ₹5.91 (vs ₹7.58 in 2Q 2024) Second quarter 2025 results: EPS: ₹5.91 (down from ₹7.58 in 2Q 2024). Revenue: ₹4.56b (down 3.1% from 2Q 2024). Net income: ₹36.3m (down 22% from 2Q 2024). Profit margin: 0.8% (down from 1.0% in 2Q 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 16% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 39% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Announcement • Nov 01
Competent Automobiles Company Limited to Report Q2, 2025 Results on Nov 12, 2024 Competent Automobiles Company Limited announced that they will report Q2, 2025 results on Nov 12, 2024 Announcement • Sep 28
Competent Automobiles Company Limited Approves Board Changes Competent Automobiles Company Limited announced that at the AGM held on September 28, 2024, approved to appoint Mr. Sandeep Murada as an Independent Director of the Company. To appoint Mr. Nirbhay Mehta as an Independent Director of the Company. To appoint Mr. Siddhant Kapoor as an Independent Director of the Company. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 13
Upcoming dividend of ₹1.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 20 September 2024. Payment date: 28 October 2024. Payout ratio is a comfortable 2.2% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 0.2%. Lower than top quartile of Indian dividend payers (1.0%). In line with average of industry peers (0.1%). Announcement • Sep 02
Competent Automobiles Company Limited, Annual General Meeting, Sep 28, 2024 Competent Automobiles Company Limited, Annual General Meeting, Sep 28, 2024, at 11:00 Indian Standard Time. Announcement • Aug 28
Competent Automobiles Company Limited Announces Resignation of Ramesh Chander Murada as Independent Director Competent Automobiles Company Limited announced that Mr. Ramesh Chander Murada, Independent Director of the Company has resigned as Director of the company with immediate effect due to his deteriorating health and age. He was Chairman of Audit Committee and Stakeholders' Relationship Committee. Apart from above, he does not hold any Directorship in any other listed entity. Reported Earnings • Aug 15
First quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: ₹9.36 (vs ₹9.38 in 1Q 2024) First quarter 2025 results: EPS: ₹9.36 (down from ₹9.38 in 1Q 2024). Revenue: ₹4.75b (flat on 1Q 2024). Net income: ₹57.5m (flat on 1Q 2024). Profit margin: 1.2% (in line with 1Q 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 18% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 37% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Announcement • Aug 02
Competent Automobiles Company Limited to Report Q1, 2025 Results on Aug 10, 2024 Competent Automobiles Company Limited announced that they will report Q1, 2025 results at 3:30 PM, Indian Standard Time on Aug 10, 2024 Reported Earnings • Jun 04
Full year 2024 earnings released: EPS: ₹45.60 (vs ₹40.24 in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: EPS: ₹45.60 (up from ₹40.24 in FY 2023). Revenue: ₹21.2b (up 22% from FY 2023). Net income: ₹275.6m (up 12% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 1.3% (down from 1.4% in FY 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 18% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 46% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Announcement • May 23
Competent Automobiles Company Limited to Report Fiscal Year 2024 Results on May 30, 2024 Competent Automobiles Company Limited announced that they will report fiscal year 2024 results on May 30, 2024 Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Apr 22
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 22% After last week's 22% share price gain to ₹558, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 12.7x. Average trailing P/E is 46x in the Specialty Retail industry in India. Total returns to shareholders of 314% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Feb 10
Third quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: ₹12.26 (vs ₹10.38 in 3Q 2023) Third quarter 2024 results: EPS: ₹12.26 (up from ₹10.38 in 3Q 2023). Revenue: ₹6.71b (up 30% from 3Q 2023). Net income: ₹75.3m (up 18% from 3Q 2023). Profit margin: 1.1% (down from 1.2% in 3Q 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 21% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 47% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Announcement • Feb 02
Competent Automobiles Company Limited to Report Q3, 2024 Results on Feb 09, 2024 Competent Automobiles Company Limited announced that they will report Q3, 2024 results on Feb 09, 2024 Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Nov 20
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 17% After last week's 17% share price gain to ₹410, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 9.8x. Average trailing P/E is 51x in the Specialty Retail industry in India. Total returns to shareholders of 218% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Nov 09
Second quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: ₹7.58 (vs ₹7.46 in 2Q 2023) Second quarter 2024 results: EPS: ₹7.58 (up from ₹7.46 in 2Q 2023). Revenue: ₹4.73b (up 19% from 2Q 2023). Net income: ₹46.6m (up 1.5% from 2Q 2023). Profit margin: 1.0% (down from 1.2% in 2Q 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 25% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 46% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Nov 01
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 15% After last week's 15% share price gain to ₹367, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 8.8x. Average trailing P/E is 44x in the Specialty Retail industry in India. Total returns to shareholders of 215% over the past three years. Recent Insider Transactions • Sep 27
Independent Director recently sold ₹4.4m worth of stock On the 22nd of September, Raman Sehgal sold around 14k shares on-market at roughly ₹325 per share. This transaction amounted to 14% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. This was the only on-market transaction from insiders over the last 12 months. Upcoming Dividend • Aug 14
Upcoming dividend of ₹1.00 per share at 0.3% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 21 August 2023. Payment date: 27 September 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 2.5% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 0.3%. Lower than top quartile of Indian dividend payers (1.4%). In line with average of industry peers (0.2%). Reported Earnings • Aug 06
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: ₹40.24 (vs ₹31.66 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: ₹40.24 (up from ₹31.66 in FY 2022). Revenue: ₹17.3b (up 39% from FY 2022). Net income: ₹247.3m (up 27% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 1.4% (down from 1.6% in FY 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 8% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 40% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Announcement • Aug 04
Competent Automobiles Company Limited to Report Q1, 2024 Results on Aug 14, 2023 Competent Automobiles Company Limited announced that they will report Q1, 2024 results on Aug 14, 2023 Announcement • Aug 01
Competent Automobiles Company Limited, Annual General Meeting, Aug 28, 2023 Competent Automobiles Company Limited, Annual General Meeting, Aug 28, 2023, at 11:00 Indian Standard Time. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jul 17
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 23% After last week's 23% share price gain to ₹337, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 8.4x. Average trailing P/E is 38x in the Specialty Retail industry in India. Total returns to shareholders of 222% over the past three years. New Risk • Jul 11
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of Indian stocks, typically moving 7.2% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Interest payments are not well covered by earnings (2.7x net interest cover). Earnings have declined by 29% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (7.2% average weekly change). Market cap is less than US$100m (₹1.78b market cap, or US$21.6m). Reported Earnings • Jun 01
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: ₹40.25 (vs ₹31.66 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: ₹40.25 (up from ₹31.66 in FY 2022). Revenue: ₹17.4b (up 40% from FY 2022). Net income: ₹247.3m (up 27% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 1.4% (down from 1.6% in FY 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 8% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 32% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Announcement • May 23
Competent Automobiles Company Limited to Report Q4, 2023 Results on May 30, 2023 Competent Automobiles Company Limited announced that they will report Q4, 2023 results on May 30, 2023 Reported Earnings • Feb 12
Third quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: ₹10.38 (vs ₹10.34 in 3Q 2022) Third quarter 2023 results: EPS: ₹10.38 (up from ₹10.34 in 3Q 2022). Revenue: ₹5.18b (up 37% from 3Q 2022). Net income: ₹63.8m (flat on 3Q 2022). Profit margin: 1.2% (down from 1.7% in 3Q 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 23% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 13% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Announcement • Jan 31
Competent Automobiles Company Limited to Report Q3, 2023 Results on Feb 11, 2023 Competent Automobiles Company Limited announced that they will report Q3, 2023 results on Feb 11, 2023 Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Dec 26
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 21% share price decline to ₹217, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 6x. Average trailing P/E is 33x in the Specialty Retail industry in India. Total returns to shareholders of 37% over the past three years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Dec 09
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 19% share price gain to ₹228, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 6.3x. Average trailing P/E is 36x in the Specialty Retail industry in India. Total returns to shareholders of 37% over the past three years. Board Change • Nov 16
Insufficient new directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 1 experienced director. 5 highly experienced directors. Independent Director Raman Sehgal was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2019. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Reported Earnings • Nov 13
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: ₹7.46 (vs ₹6.83 in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: EPS: ₹7.46 (up from ₹6.83 in 2Q 2022). Revenue: ₹3.97b (up 22% from 2Q 2022). Net income: ₹45.9m (up 9.3% from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 1.2% (down from 1.3% in 2Q 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 33% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 5% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Announcement • Nov 10
Competent Automobiles Company Limited (BSE:531041) acquired 6.44% stake in Raj Chopra & Company Private Limited. Competent Automobiles Company Limited (BSE:531041) acquired 6.44% stake in Raj Chopra & Company Private Limited on November 9, 2022.
Competent Automobiles Company Limited (BSE:531041) completed the acquisition of 6.44% stake in Raj Chopra & Company Private Limited on November 9, 2022. Announcement • Nov 03
Competent Automobiles Company Limited to Report Q2, 2023 Results on Nov 11, 2022 Competent Automobiles Company Limited announced that they will report Q2, 2023 results on Nov 11, 2022 Board Change • Nov 01
Insufficient new directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 1 experienced director. 5 highly experienced directors. Independent Director Raman Sehgal was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2019. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Board Change • Oct 02
Insufficient new directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 1 experienced director. 5 highly experienced directors. Independent Director Raman Sehgal was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2019. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 05
Upcoming dividend of ₹1.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 12 September 2022. Payment date: 20 October 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 3.2% but the company is paying out more than the cash it is generating. Trailing yield: 0.5%. Lower than top quartile of Indian dividend payers (1.6%). Higher than average of industry peers (0.2%). Reported Earnings • Aug 30
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: ₹31.66 (vs ₹28.20 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: ₹31.66 (up from ₹28.20 in FY 2021). Revenue: ₹12.5b (up 3.3% from FY 2021). Net income: ₹194.6m (up 12% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 1.6% (up from 1.4% in FY 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 21% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 19% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Announcement • Aug 28
Competent Automobiles Company Limited, Annual General Meeting, Sep 20, 2022 Competent Automobiles Company Limited, Annual General Meeting, Sep 20, 2022, at 11:00 Indian Standard Time. Agenda: To receive, consider and adopt the Audited Financial Statement of the Company for the Financial Year ended on 31 March, 2022 together with reports of the Directors and the Auditors thereon; to declare dividend on equity shares; to appoint a Director in place of Mr. Kanwal Krishan Mehta, who retires by rotation and being eligible, offers himself for re-appointment; and to consider other matters. Announcement • Jul 04
Competent Automobiles Company Limited Announces Resignation of Siddhant Mehra as Chief Financial Officer Competent Automobiles Company Limited announced that Mr. Siddhant Mehra, Chief Financial Officer has resigned from the post of Chief Financial Officer of the Company respectively with effect from July 2, 2022 due to his personal reason. The company has accepted his resignation and had relieved him from his duties and responsibilities with effect from July 2, 2022 at the closing/end of business hour. Accordingly, he ceases to be a 'Key Managerial Personal ' of the company under regulation 30 (5) for determining the materiality of any event or transacting for making the require disclosure to the Stock Exchange with effect from July 2, 2022. Reported Earnings • May 25
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: ₹31.66 (vs ₹28.20 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: ₹31.66 (up from ₹28.20 in FY 2021). Revenue: ₹12.5b (up 3.6% from FY 2021). Net income: ₹194.6m (up 12% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 1.6% (up from 1.4% in FY 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 21% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 3% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Announcement • May 24
Competent Automobiles Company Limited Proposes Dividend Payment Competent Automobiles Company Limited approved at its board meeting held on May 23, 2022 the Dividend @ 10% i. e. INR 1 per equity share subject t o approval of members at AGM. Reported Earnings • Feb 13
Third quarter 2022 earnings: Revenues and EPS in line with analyst expectations Third quarter 2022 results: EPS: ₹10.34 (up from ₹9.74 in 3Q 2021). Revenue: ₹3.80b (down 15% from 3Q 2021). Net income: ₹63.6m (up 6.2% from 3Q 2021). Profit margin: 1.7% (up from 1.3% in 3Q 2021). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 13% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 3% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Announcement • Feb 12
Competent Automobiles Company Limited Appoints Krishan Kumar Mishra as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer The board of directors of Competent Automobiles Company Limited in its meeting held on February 10, 2022, approved appointment of Mr. Krishan Kumar Mishra as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company with immediate effect. Mr. Krishan Kumar Mishra is an Associate member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and Commerce graduate. He is a seasoned professional with around 12 years of total experience in the area of Secretarial, Listing and Compliance with organizations like Arcotech Ltd, Kwality Group, and few others in the past. Reported Earnings • Nov 12
Second quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS ₹6.83 (vs ₹7.89 in 2Q 2021) The company reported a soft second quarter result with weaker earnings and profit margins, although revenues improved. Second quarter 2022 results: Revenue: ₹3.27b (up 13% from 2Q 2021). Net income: ₹42.0m (down 14% from 2Q 2021). Profit margin: 1.3% (down from 1.7% in 2Q 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 36% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 4% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 09
Upcoming dividend of ₹1.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 16 September 2021. Payment date: 24 October 2021. Trailing yield: 0.5%. Lower than top quartile of Indian dividend payers (1.5%). Lower than average of industry peers (1.0%). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 31
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 20% share price gain to ₹231, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 8x. Average trailing P/E is 16x in the Specialty Retail industry in India. Total loss to shareholders of 5.8% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Aug 15
First quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS ₹3.94 (vs ₹3.16 in 1Q 2021) The company reported a solid first quarter result with improved earnings and revenues, although profit margins were weaker. First quarter 2022 results: Revenue: ₹1.89b (up 61% from 1Q 2021). Net income: ₹24.2m (up 25% from 1Q 2021). Profit margin: 1.3% (down from 1.6% in 1Q 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 47% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 3% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 10
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 16% share price decline to ₹211, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 7.5x. Average trailing P/E is 18x in the Specialty Retail industry in India. Total loss to shareholders of 11% over the past three years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jul 27
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 23% share price gain to ₹229, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 8.1x. Average trailing P/E is 17x in the Specialty Retail industry in India. Total returns to shareholders of 1.0% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Jul 04
Full year 2021 earnings released: EPS ₹28.20 (vs ₹63.13 in FY 2020) The company reported a soft full year result with weaker earnings and profit margins, although revenues improved. Full year 2021 results: Revenue: ₹12.1b (up 4.0% from FY 2020). Net income: ₹173.3m (down 55% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 1.4% (down from 3.3% in FY 2020). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 51% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 6% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • May 31
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 15% share price gain to ₹181, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 9.1x. Average trailing P/E is 16x in the Specialty Retail industry in India. Total loss to shareholders of 27% over the past three years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • May 14
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 17% share price gain to ₹163, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 8.2x. Average trailing P/E is 15x in the Specialty Retail industry in India. Total loss to shareholders of 38% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Feb 15
Third quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS ₹9.74 (vs ₹5.00 in 3Q 2020) The company reported a strong third quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Third quarter 2021 results: Revenue: ₹4.44b (up 8.3% from 3Q 2020). Net income: ₹59.9m (up 95% from 3Q 2020). Profit margin: 1.3% (up from 0.7% in 3Q 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 51% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 18% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Is New 90 Day High Low • Feb 12
New 90-day high: ₹155 The company is up 23% from its price of ₹126 on 14 November 2020. The Indian market is up 22% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. However, it underperformed the Specialty Retail industry, which is up 41% over the same period. Announcement • Feb 03
Competent Automobiles Company Limited to Report Q3, 2021 Results on Feb 12, 2021 Competent Automobiles Company Limited announced that they will report Q3, 2021 results on Feb 12, 2021 Is New 90 Day High Low • Jan 27
New 90-day high: ₹151 The company is up 27% from its price of ₹118 on 29 October 2020. The Indian market is up 22% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. However, it underperformed the Specialty Retail industry, which is up 29% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 28
New 90-day high: ₹142 The company is up 16% from its price of ₹122 on 29 September 2020. The Indian market is up 20% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Specialty Retail industry, which is up 23% over the same period. Reported Earnings • Nov 19
Second quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS ₹7.89 The company reported a soft second quarter result with weaker earnings and profit margins, although revenues were improved. Second quarter 2021 results: Revenue: ₹2.90b (up 17% from 2Q 2020). Net income: ₹48.5m (down 85% from 2Q 2020). Profit margin: 1.7% (down from 13% in 2Q 2020). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 31% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 14% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Announcement • Sep 08
Competent Automobiles Company Limited to Report Q1, 2021 Results on Sep 15, 2020 Competent Automobiles Company Limited announced that they will report Q1, 2021 results on Sep 15, 2020 Announcement • Jul 24
Competent Automobiles Company Limited to Report Q4, 2020 Results on Jul 30, 2020 Competent Automobiles Company Limited announced that they will report Q4, 2020 results on Jul 30, 2020 
