LMW Ltd (LMW) Share Analysis – Quality, Valuation Zone, Price Trend & DeciZen Rating

BSE: 500252 | NSE: LMW | Textile - Machinery | Small Cap

LMW Share Price

11,944.70 -456.00 -3.68%
as on 30-Mar'26 16:59

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MW stock performance -

Key Ratios
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P/E Ratio (SA):
85.83
Market Cap:
12,760.5 Cr.
52-wk low:
11,729.5
52-wk high:
18,190

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10 Year X-Ray of LMW: Login to view analysis.

Analysis of Financial Track Record

Data adjusted to bonus, split, extra-ordinary income, rights issue and change in financial year end
Data adjusted to bonus, split, extra-ordinary income, rights issue and change in financial year end

Data adjusted to bonus, split, extra-ordinary income, rights issue and change in financial year end.

Financial track record gives insight into the company's performance on key parameters over the past ten years. MoneyWorks4me’s proprietary colour codes make it easy for retail investors to gauge the company’s past performance.
LMW Ltd has performed well in some of the past ten years indicating its past ten year financial track record is somewhat good

Value Creation

Value Creation Index Colour Code Guide

Mar'16Mar'17Mar'18Mar'19Mar'20Mar'21Mar'22Mar'23Mar'24Mar'25TTM
ROCE % 23.8%17.5%18.4%16.9%3.9%4.3%12.6%22.7%19.3%10.4%-
Value Creation
Index
0.70.30.40.3-0.7-0.7-0.10.70.4-0.2-

Growth Parameters

Growth Parameters Colour Code Guide

Sales 2,5362,2132,4972,6361,5701,6903,0724,5334,5972,9093,017
Sales YoY Gr.--12.7%12.8%5.6%-40.4%7.6%81.8%47.6%1.4%-36.7%-
Adj EPS 191.8164.1182.2180.831.552.7169282.6334.1130.5139.2
YoY Gr.--14.5%11%-0.8%-82.6%67.3%220.8%67.3%18.3%-61%-
BVPS (₹) 1,334.41,404.31,571.51,582.31,550.41,666.41,858.32,153.62,492.82,6892,771.7
Adj Net
Profit
21618020019333.656.3181302357139149
Cash Flow from Ops. 10013216512586.315647732414026.3-
Debt/CF from Ops. 0000000000-

CAGR

CAGR Colour Code Guide

9 Years 5 Years 3 Years 1 Years
Sales 1.5%13.1%-1.8%-36.7%
Adj EPS -4.2%32.9%-8.3%-61%
BVPS8.1%11.6%13.1%7.9%
Share Price 13.6% 12% 6.2% -25.3%

Key Financial Parameters

Performance Ratio Colour Code Guide

Mar'16Mar'17Mar'18Mar'19Mar'20Mar'21Mar'22Mar'23Mar'24Mar'25TTM
Return on
Equity %
15.611.812.211.323.39.614.114.455.1
Op. Profit
Mgn %
12.611.610.710.21.53.97.58.99.44.86.2
Net Profit
Mgn %
8.58.187.32.13.35.96.77.84.84.9
Debt to
Equity
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Working Cap
Days
123178177172258232199170146179147
Cash Conv.
Cycle
181816121791513101987

Recent Performance Summary

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Latest Financials - LMW Ltd.

Standalone Consolidated
TTM EPS (₹) 139.2 107.5
TTM Sales (₹ Cr.) 3,017 3,078
BVPS (₹.) 2,771.7 2,662.4
Reserves (₹ Cr.) 2,950 2,834
P/BV 4.31 4.49
PE 85.83 111.09
From the Market
52 Week Low / High (₹) 11729.45 / 18190.00
All Time Low / High (₹) 52.50 / 19031.15
Market Cap (₹ Cr.) 12,761
Equity (₹ Cr.) 10.7
Face Value (₹) 10
Industry PE 70.7

Management X-Ray of LMW:

Shareholding Pattern

Promoter's Holding & Share Pledging

Pledged *0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
* Pledged shares as % of Promoter's holding (%)

Valuation of LMW - Standalone Basis

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Key Ratios of LMW

Adj EPS (Rs.)

Sales (Cr.)

ROE (%)

ROCE (%)

Profit And Loss

(All Figures are in Crores.)
PARTICULARSMar'16Mar'17Mar'18Mar'19Mar'20Mar'21Mar'22Mar'23Mar'24Mar'25
Sales2,5362,2132,4972,6361,5701,6903,0724,5334,5972,909
Operating Expenses 2,2171,9582,2312,3671,5471,6242,8434,1304,1672,771
Manufacturing Costs254223260287210202332475505385
Material Costs1,5201,3011,5111,5699381,0361,9632,9172,9351,798
Employee Cost 239241260266231230303366395355
Other Costs 204193200245168156244372332234
Operating Profit 3192562662682465229403430138
Operating Profit Margin (%) 12.6%11.5%10.6%10.2%1.5%3.9%7.5%8.9%9.3%4.7%
Other Income 9891109106948381156142124
Interest 1011000000
Depreciation 837571505052567392107
Exceptional Items -5-5-4-37-2-22-1700132
Profit Before Tax 3282662992876474237485480287
Tax 10876889719275713510949
Profit After Tax 2201912111894547180350371238
PAT Margin (%) 8.7%8.6%8.5%7.2%2.9%2.8%5.8%7.7%8.1%8.2%
Adjusted EPS (₹)195.4174.0193.0177.242.144.4168.2327.9347.7223.1
Dividend Payout Ratio (%)20%20%21%20%24%23%24%30%22%13%

Balance Sheet

(All Figures are in Crores.)
PARTICULARSMar'16Mar'17Mar'18Mar'19Mar'20Mar'21Mar'22Mar'23Mar'24Mar'25

Equity and Liabilities

Shareholders Fund 1,5031,5381,7221,6901,6561,7801,9852,3002,6622,872
Share Capital 11111111111111111111
Reserves 1,4921,5271,7111,6801,6461,7701,9752,2892,6522,861
Minority Interest0000000000
Debt0000000000
Long Term Debt0000000000
Short Term Debt0000000000
Trade Payables295327420381341434569728560546
Others Liabilities 8658657695235177181,3161,146981924
Total Liabilities 2,6632,7302,9112,5942,5142,9323,8704,1744,2044,341

Fixed Assets

Gross Block4665286498148768849501,1951,3431,460
Accumulated Depreciation6566134166212225268332413509
Net Fixed Assets 401462515648664659681863930951
CWIP 832112301152394
Investments 153126148189201351521581706901
Inventories299332306308274324497644558528
Trade Receivables208195263204119185323308181195
Cash Equivalents flag 9569079705236197634616928981,291
Others Assets 6397046877106076401,3811,064922471
Total Assets 2,6632,7302,9112,5942,5142,9323,8704,1744,2044,341

Cash Flow

(All Figures are in Crores.)
PARTICULARSMar'16Mar'17Mar'18Mar'19Mar'20Mar'21Mar'22Mar'23Mar'24Mar'25
Cash Flow From Operating Activity 1001321651258615647732414026
PBT 3282662992876474237485480287
Adjustment 5-4-16-29-29-22-4-33-26-139
Changes in Working Capital -121-42-37-6282142311-75-195-104
Tax Paid -112-88-81-71-31-38-66-53-119-18
Cash Flow From Investing Activity -6668-2030-70-144-445-245-6168
Capex -113-118-127-171-75-21-72-249-144-123
Net Investments -6650-51-43-58-111-40-520
Others 5212110725149-65-2614588170
Cash Flow From Financing Activity -52-195-47-215-45-11-11-43-105-80
Net Proceeds from Shares 0000000000
Net Proceeds from Borrowing 0000000000
Interest Paid -1-0-1-1-0-0-0000
Dividend Paid -42-45-38-44-37-11-11-43-105-80
Others -9-150-8-170-8-0-0-0-0-0
Net Cash Flow -18598-61-2912136-2614

Finance Ratio

PARTICULARSMar'16Mar'17Mar'18Mar'19Mar'20Mar'21Mar'22Mar'23Mar'24Mar'25
Ratios
ROE (%)15.9312.5312.9711.092.692.769.5416.3414.978.61
ROCE (%)23.8117.5418.3916.853.874.3212.5922.6619.3410.37
Asset Turnover Ratio1.140.90.910.960.610.620.91.131.10.68
PAT to CFO Conversion(x)0.450.690.780.661.913.322.650.930.380.11
Working Capital Days
Receivable Days28303332383330251924
Inventory Days39474643686549464868
Payable Days73879093140136938180112

LMW Ltd Stock News

LMW Ltd FAQs

The current trading price of LMW on 30-Mar-2026 16:59 is ₹11,944.7.
Market capitalization or market cap is determined by multiplying the current market price of a company's shares with the total number of shares outstanding. As of 29-Mar-2026 the market cap of LMW stood at ₹12,760.5.
The latest P/E ratio of LMW as of 29-Mar-2026 is 85.83.
The latest P/B ratio of LMW as of 29-Mar-2026 is 4.31.
The 52-week high of LMW is ₹18,190 and the 52-week low is ₹11,729.5.
The TTM revenue is Trailing Twelve Months sales. The TTM revenue/sales of LMW is ₹3,017 ( Cr.) .

About LMW Ltd

LMW Limited (formerly Lakshmi Machine Works Limited), is a leading Textile Machinery Manufacturer in India and one among the three in the world to produce the entire range of Spinning Machinery. In 1962, LMW was founded to provide Indian textile mills with the latest Spinning Technology. It caters to the domestic market as well as exports products to the Asian and Oceanic regions. 

LMW diversified into CNC Machine Tools and is a brand leader in manufacturing customised products. LMW Foundry makes Precision Castings for industries world over. LMW has added the Advanced Technology Centre to manufacture components for the Aerospace Industry.

The company has built a reputation in the machine tools sector, offering high-precision turning and machining centres. LMW also manufactures high-precision foundry castings that are used in diverse industries in India and across the globe. For its advanced technology centre vertical, the company collaborates closely with global aircraft manufacturers/Tier 1 suppliers and leading domestic players, showcasing its disciplined dedication to meeting stringent global quality benchmarks.

Business area of the company

LMW is engaged in the manufacturing and selling of textile spinning machinery, CNC Machine Tools, Heavy castings and parts and components for Aero space industry. The company caters to both domestic and international markets. 

Business Division

  • Textile Machinery Division: Among the limited manufacturers globally that provide a complete range of textile spinning machinery.
  • Machine Tool Division: India’s most comprehensive assortment of machine tools, providing state-of-theart Turning Centres, Machining Centres, and Turnmill Centres designed to meet manufacturing requirements.
  • Foundry Division: It serves as the constant support system for the TMD and MTD, while also producing precision castings for prominent international clients.
  • Advanced Technology Centre: Designs and manufactures high-quality components and sub-assemblies for the global aerospace sector.

Product Ranges

Turning

  • Smart Series
  • S Turn I
  • LX Series
  • LL Series
  • LF Series
  • LR Series
  • LTV Series

Milling

  • JD Series
  • JG Series
  • J Series
  • JV Series
  • JU Series
  • JH Series

Turnmill

  • S Turn Series
  • LL Series
  • LR Series
  • LTV Series

Awards

2014-15

  • TMMA, Apex Award for the year 2013-14
  • EEPC, Star Performer, Large Enterprises Regional Award for the year 2012-13
  • TMMA R & D Award for Ring Frame LRJ9

2015-16

  • EEPC Regional Export Award (Star Performer - Large Enterprise) for outstanding export performance during the year 2013-14
  • TMMA Segment Export Award under the category of Textile Machinery for the year 2014-15.
  • TMMA R&D Award for Card LC363 for the year 2014-15

2016-17

  • Star Performer Award for the year 2014-15 at the 47th EEPC India National Award.
  • Star Performer Award for the year 2015-16 at the 48th EEPC India National Award.
  • TMMA’s APEX Export Award for Textile Machinery & Parts during 2015-16.

2017-18

  • EEPC India Regional Award for outstanding export performance for the year 2015-16 (Star Performer - Large Enterprise).
  • TMMA R&D Award - Speed Frame LF 4200.
  • I - Mark recognition for good design - Mini Ring Frame LMR 9.

2018-19

  • TMMA Special Export Award 2017-18 - Spinning Machinery Sector
  • EEPC Southern Regional Award 2016-17 Star Performer - Large Enterprise
  • R&D Award from TMMA - for Draw frame LDF 3

2019-20

  • EEPC Regional Award under category “Star Performer-Large Enterprises” for the year 2017-18
  • TMMA “Segment Export Award” under the category Textile Machinery Sector for the year 2018-19
  • Gargi Huttenes-Albertus Green Foundry Award from Indian Institute of Foundrymen, Coimbatore Chapter

2020-21

  • TMMA - Best R&D Award for the product ‘Draw Frame LDB 3’.
  • CII Industrial innovation awards 2020 under the category ‘Top 25 innovative company’.
  • CII Industrial innovation awards 2020 under the category ‘Most innovative company’.

2021-22

  • TMMA - Segment Export Award under the category Textile Machinery Sector during 2020-21.
  • Best Metal Cutting Brand Award 2021 from The Economic Times.

2022-23

  • Textile Machinery Manufacturers' Association (TMMA) - Research and Development award 2021-22 in Textile Machinery sector for innovation in Speed frame LF4280 SX.
  • TMMA - Research and Development award 2021-22 in Textile Machinery sector for innovation in Comber LK69 S.
  • Par Excellence award for Foundry Division from Quality Circle Forum of India.
  • GreenCo Platinum certification for Foundry Division from Confederation of Indian Industry.
  • Star performer award from EEPC India Southern Region.
  • Apex Export Award for the year 2021-22 from TMMA.

2023-24

  • CII recognition of the Company as one among the Top 50 innovative companies in India.
  • Textile Machinery Manufacturers Association’s Segment Export Award for the year 2022-23.
  • Textile Machinery Manufacturers Association’s R&D Award for the products Card LC631S and LC636S.

2024-25

  • Textile Machinery Manufacturers Association, Research and Development award for 2023-24 for Ring Frame Auto Piecer (RAP).
  • Textile Machinery Manufacturers Association, Research and Development award for 2023-24 for Draw Frame LDF3 2S.
  • Textile Machinery Manufacturers Association, Segment Export Award for 2023-24.
  • Engineering Export Promotion Council of India, Star Performer Award in the category of Large Enterprises for the years 2019-20 and 2020-21.
  • Indian Institute of Foundrymen, Best Foundry Award for the year 2023-24.
  • Quality Circle Forum of India, Excellence Awards at National Level 5S competition.
  • The Company’s Foundry Division is certified with the GreenCo Platinum certification by the Confederation of Indian Industry.

Milestone

  • 1962: LMW established.
  • 1966: First drawframe & speed frame machines manufactured.
  • 1968: First ring frame machine manufactured (Ringframe DJ5).
  • 1972: First Comber manufactured (Comber LE7/4).
  • 1977: LMW commences overseas despatches and first card manufactured (Card C1/2).
  • 1978: LMW becomes a complete spinning system solution provider.
  • 1983: LMW’s TMD Unit-2 commissioned.
  • 1984: Started manufacturing Rotor LM1/2.
  • 1994: RLM joint venture.
  • 2008: Establishment of wholly owned subsidy in China.
  • 2011: Acquisition of RLM.
  • 2012: Golden Jubilee Year.
  • 2015: LMW becomes 2nd largest supplier of Ring Spinning machine in China.
  • 2016: Launch of TQM.
  • 2016-17: Partnered with Japanese consultants for aligning operational systems and process with global best practices for developing more efficient and accurate Mother machines.
  • 2016-17: Introduced high-speed Vertical Machining Centres which improved component accuracies and reduced the manufacturing cycle time.
  • 2016-17: Launched the e-service solutions which facilitated in becoming closer to the customer – and provided faster service.
  • 2019: Commenced the assembly of Machine Tools at its Machine Tool Division facility located in Coimbatore in the state of Tamil Nadu, for DMG Mori Company, Japan and supply the same to Mori Seiki India.
  • 2020: The company launched SpinConnect, a solution that allows the customer and LMW to check, control and alter multiple operational parameters to improve machine efficiency from anywhere in the world.
  • 2021: Incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary company named ‘LMW Aerospace Industries’ to enable selective focus upon company's aerospace related activities.
  • 2022: Incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary company namely ‘LMW Middle East FZE’ located at Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
  • 2024: Received in-principal approval for incorporation of a Wholly Owned Subsidiary company in the United Arab Emirates for an investment amount not exceeding $25 million.
  • 2025: Received approval for additional investment in wholly owned subsidiary -- LMW Holding, DIFC, United Arab Emirates.
  • 2025: Signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Tamil Nadu (GoTN) through its Nodal Agency ‘Guidance’.

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