Jyoti CNC Automation Ltd.
NSE: JYOTICNCJyoti CNC Automation Ltd.: A 30-second snapshot
Jyoti CNC Automation (₹707.35) is an infrastructure-sector CNC machinery manufacturer trading 46.82% below its 52-week high, with both price and momentum well beneath medium- and long-term moving averages. A French export-control probe on its subsidiary Huron Graffenstaden — involving bank-account seizure over alleged dual-use machinery violations — emerged in April 2026 and remains unresolved. The business generated 28.1% revenue CAGR over 5 years but earnings grew at only 10.2% over the same period, and free cash flow was positive in just 1 of available years.
P/E
45.5
Forward P/E
36.5
ROE
—
Debt / Equity
39.56
Profit Margin
+17.1%
Div. Yield
—
5Y ROE > 15%
1/5
5Y FCF > 0
1/5
Quality
41/100
News
2 headlines · 0 positive · 1 negative
Recent context
- ·In April 2026 Jyoti CNC disclosed that French authorities probed subsidiary Huron Graffenstaden for alleged dual-use machinery export-control violations; bank accounts were reportedly seized, and the stock fell sharply on the disclosure.
- ·The stock has lost 18.04% over the past 3 months and 42.71% over the past 12 months, with the RSI at 37.13, approaching but not yet at oversold territory.
- ·With only 2 analyst estimates on record and a news sample of 2 articles (1 neutral, 1 negative), the information environment is thin relative to other mid-cap NSE names in the sector.
Strengths
- +5-year revenue CAGR of 28.1% indicates sustained top-line expansion in the defence and precision-engineering segment.
- +Forward PE of 36.46 is lower than the trailing PE of 45.46, suggesting earnings-per-share growth is expected by consensus in the near term.
- +Debt trend is classified as falling, indicating recent deleveraging direction even though the absolute D/E level (39.56) is elevated.
- +Quality score of 53 ranks 2nd of 6 peers in the Infrastructure sector, ahead of ABB India (47), CG Power (45), and Cummins India (24).
Weaknesses
- −The French export-control probe on Huron Graffenstaden — including bank-account seizure — introduces material regulatory and financial risk with no disclosed resolution timeline.
- −Price is 19.7% below the 200-DMA (₹880.91) and has declined 42.71% over 12 months, reflecting sustained selling pressure that predates and extends beyond the news event.
- −FCF was positive in only 1 of available years and ROE exceeded 15% in only 1 year; consistency score of 42 reflects low earnings quality over the measurement period.
- −Earnings growth (10.2% 5y CAGR) lagging revenue growth (28.1%) by 17.9 percentage points signals that margin expansion or operating leverage has not materialised despite strong scale-up.
Open questions
- ?What is the quantified financial exposure from the Huron Graffenstaden probe — has management disclosed any contingent liability or indemnity cap?
- ?Does the persistent gap between revenue growth (28.1%) and earnings growth (10.2%) reflect temporary investment-phase costs, or a structural compression in margins that is likely to persist?
- ?How does the reported D/E of 39.56 reconcile with the balance sheet — is this figure distorted by lease liabilities, minority interest, or a data normalisation artifact?
- ?How has the order book and backlog evolved over the past 4 quarters, and is revenue visibility sufficient to support the forward PE of 36.46 embedded in current consensus?
Peer comparison: Infrastructure
Ranks 2 of 6 on quality| Symbol | Name | P/E | ROE | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JYOTICNC | Jyoti CNC Automation Ltd.You're viewing | 45.5 | — | 53 |
| Industry avg | across 5 peers | 69.5 | +18.3% | 40 |
| BEL | Bharat Electronics Ltd. | 51.8 | — | 57 |
| ABB | ABB India Ltd. | 87.0 | — | 47 |
| CGPOWER | CG Power and Industrial Solutions Ltd. | 108.7 | +19.6% | 45 |
| LT | Larsen & Toubro Ltd. | 33.4 | +16.9% | 26 |
| CUMMINSIND | Cummins India Ltd. | 66.7 | — | 24 |
Technical state
Current price
₹707.35
SMA 50
₹754.73
SMA 200
₹880.91
RSI (14)
37.1 (neutral)
From 52w high
-46.8%
1Y return
-42.7%
3M return
-18.0%
50-DMA
Below
200-DMA
Below
Algorithmic support levels
Algorithmic resistance levels
Risk flags
- highA French export-control probe targeting subsidiary Huron Graffenstaden — including bank-account seizure over alleged dual-use machinery violations — was reported in April 2026. Regulatory outcome and financial exposure remain unresolved as of the draft date.
- highPrice of ₹707.35 is 19.8% below the 50-DMA (₹754.73) and 19.7% below the 200-DMA (₹880.91). The stock has declined 42.71% over the past 12 months and sits 46.82% below its 52-week high. Nearest support levels are ₹691.90 and ₹686.75.
- highFCF was positive in only 1 of available years; ROE exceeded 15% in only 1 year; consistency score is 42. Earnings growth over 5 years (10.2% CAGR) materially lags revenue growth (28.1% CAGR), indicating margin compression or cost escalation at scale. Reported D/E of 39.56 is atypically high for an industrial manufacturer and warrants balance-sheet verification.
- lowOnly 2 analyst estimates are available and no mean rating is reported; news sample is 2 articles total. Both data sets are too sparse to draw statistical inference.
Cross-section contradictions
- 5-year revenue CAGR of 28.1% and a quality score ranking of 2nd of 6 infrastructure peers (53) suggest strong top-line momentum and relative peer positioning, yet the stock is down 42.71% over 12 months — reflecting the specific governance event (French probe) rather than a broad deterioration in business fundamentals.
- Revenue grew at 28.1% CAGR over 5 years while earnings grew at only 10.2%, indicating operating leverage has not followed top-line expansion despite scale.
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Fundamentals & technicals: refreshed 25 Jun 2026 · refreshed daily at 01:00 IST
AI synthesis (narrative, snapshot, strengths/weaknesses, peer ranking): generated 17 May 2026 · rotates through NIFTY 500 every ~5 days