Vijay Kedia’s loses Rs 2,61,87,084 from this multibagger robotic & automation stock: Company reports net revenue of Rs 162.56 crore & net loss of Rs 11.65 crore

The stock is up by 13 per cent from its 52-week low of Rs 349.20 per share and gave multibagger returns of 1,175 per cent in 5 years.

On Thursday, shares of this multibagger robotic & automation company plunged 5.61 per cent to Rs 394.40 per share from its previous closing of Rs 41.785 per share with an intraday high of Rs 407.10 per share and an intraday low of Rs 388 per share. The stock’s 52-week high is Rs 845.80 per share and its 52-week low is Rs 349.20 per share. The company has a market cap of Rs 444 crore.

The buzzing stock name is Affordable Robotic & Automation Ltd.

Affordable Robotic & Automation Limited (ARAPL), a Pune-based company (BSE: 541402), provides automation solutions across various industries including automotive, general, and government sectors. They design, manufacture, and install robotic welding systems, automated parking solutions, and automated warehousing systems. Their offerings include robotic applications for various tasks, project management for welding automation, and different automated car parking systems with annual maintenance options.

The company reported a 7 per cent year-on-year growth in revenue, driven by strong demand in its automation and robotics segments. This revenue growth was outpaced by a 12 per cent increase in EBITDA, which was attributed to enhanced operational efficiencies and strategic cost management, leading to an improved EBITDA margin. Despite an increase in material costs due to higher activity and competitive market dynamics, management opted for a slightly lower margin of 2 per cent in FY 2025 to maintain competitiveness and expand market share. The company is actively pursuing strategies like value engineering, improved sourcing, and increased internal automation to enhance future margin profiles. Furthermore, notable reductions were achieved in employee-related and other discretionary expenses, underscoring a commitment to prudent cost management.

Profit After Tax (PAT) for the period stood at Rs 598.60 lakh, a slight decrease from the previous year. This was primarily due to higher finance costs, resulting from strategic investments aimed at capacity enhancement and working capital, positioning the company for future scalability. As of May 27, 2025, the company's confirmed order book is approximately Rs 80 Crore with an additional Rs 20 Crore in the pipeline under advanced stages of discussion. The company anticipates continued robust traction across its key verticals and maintains an optimistic outlook for future opportunities, supported by a strong project pipeline, ongoing investments in technology and talent, and a healthy balance sheet.

According to the consolidated annual results (FY25), reports net revenue of Rs 162.56 crore & net loss of Rs 11.65 crore. An ace investor, Vijay Kedia owns 11,16,720 shares or 9.93 per cent stake in the company as of information available on BSE. The stock is up by 13 per cent from its 52-week low of Rs 349.20 per share and gave multibagger returns of 1,175 per cent in 5 years.

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