Craftsman Automation (CRAFTSMAN) Share Price Falls 4.9% Today

Craftsman Automation Share Price fell to Rs 11,275 on 10 September 2026, down 4.9% for the day from the previous close of Rs 11,855.9. The move pulled the large-cap auto ancillary stock close to its intraday low and brought immediate focus to the company’s valuation, profitability and sector positioning.

The supplied market data confirms the decline, but it does not identify a company-specific trigger behind the move. That means the session is best understood through observable price action and comparative metrics rather than any unverified explanation. Craftsman Automation remains part of the Automobile & Ancillaries sector within the Auto Ancillary industry, so sector benchmarks and peer valuations provide useful context for today’s weakness.

For investors following stock market developments, the key questions are straightforward: how sharp was the intraday move, where does the stock stand versus important moving averages, and does the current valuation still look rich against industry return ratios? Those factors together explain why the stock is drawing attention today.

Craftsman Automation (CRAFTSMAN) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 11,275
Previous Close	Rs 11,855.9
Today's Move	-Rs 580.90 (-4.9%)
Open	Rs 11,775
High	Rs 11,820
Low	Rs 11,250
Turnover	Rs 1.29 crore
Market Capitalisation	Rs 29,847.05 crore
Market Cap Category	Large Cap

Craftsman Automation Share Price Today shows a weak start and continued pressure through the observed session. The stock opened at Rs 11,775, touched a high of Rs 11,820, and then slipped to a low of Rs 11,250 before trading at Rs 11,275. Since the session high itself stayed below the previous close of Rs 11,855.9, sellers remained in control across the snapshot period.

In absolute terms, the stock was down Rs 580.9, equivalent to a 4.9% decline. Turnover stood at Rs 1.29 crore when the data was captured. Given the company’s market capitalisation of Rs 29,847.05 crore, this is a notable move in a large-cap name rather than a small-cap swing that can be dismissed as routine noise.

There is also a broader technical context. The price remains above the 50-day moving average of 10,785.47 and well above the 200-day moving average of 8,868.76. So while the day’s move is sharp, it is happening from levels still above longer-term trend markers. That does not explain the decline, but it does help place the move within a wider market structure.

Craftsman Automation (CRAFTSMAN) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 29,847.05 crore
P/E Ratio	66.69x
P/B Ratio	5.73x
ROE	12.55%
ROCE	14.65%
EPS	Rs 177.77
Book Value Per Share	Rs 2,070.27
Dividend Yield	0.09%

Even after today’s fall, the company still trades at valuation multiples that are elevated in absolute terms. The stock is valued at a P/E ratio of 66.69 and a P/B ratio of 5.73. Those numbers suggest that the market continues to place a premium on the business, which is one reason the current move is being watched closely.

Profitability metrics are more moderate than the valuation alone might imply. ROE stands at 12.55% and ROCE at 14.65%. EPS is Rs 177.77, while book value per share is Rs 2,070.27. Dividend yield is 0.09%, indicating only a cash-yield component at the present price level.

Taken together, the figures describe a company with significant scale, a relatively rich multiple and return ratios that are respectable but not outstanding versus many premium-priced stocks. That combination matters because one-day price weakness often leads investors to re-examine whether the market multiple remains fully supported by profitability.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	Automobile & Ancillaries
Industry	Auto Ancillary
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Company P/E Ratio	66.69x
Benchmark Median P/E	26.52x
Benchmark Average P/E	65.01x
Benchmark P/E Range	4.64x to 2,555.37x
Company P/B Ratio	5.73x
Benchmark Median P/B	2.79x
Benchmark Average P/B	4.94x
Company ROE	12.55%
Benchmark Median ROE	13.16%
Benchmark Average ROE	12.8%
Company ROCE	14.65%
Benchmark Median ROCE	15.29%
Benchmark Average ROCE	16.06%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 29,847.05 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 1,018.56 crore
Benchmark Average Market Cap	Rs 8,453.14 crore

The industry snapshot covers 113 companies in the same Auto Ancillary space. Against that base, Craftsman Automation’s P/E of 66.69 is far above the median P/E of 26.52 and slightly above the average of 65.01. The wider industry range is very broad, from 4.64 to 2,555.37 across 102 companies, but the median still suggests the stock trades at a clear premium to a typical peer.

The same pattern appears in price-to-book. The company’s P/B ratio of 5.73 is above the industry median of 2.79 and above the average of 4.94 across 112 companies. On returns, however, the picture is less strong. ROE of 12.55% is below the median of 13.16% and marginally below the average of 12.8%. ROCE of 14.65% is also below both the median of 15.29% and the average of 16.06%.

Size is one area where the company stands out. Its market capitalisation of Rs 29,847.05 crore is well above the industry median of Rs 1,018.56 crore and also above the average of Rs 8,453.14 crore. So the market is valuing a company that is much larger than the typical industry name, but whose profitability metrics are only around or somewhat below central benchmark levels. That contrast is important when assessing the current valuation after a sharp daily fall.

Peer Comparison

Company	Symbol	Market Cap (Cr)	P/E	P/B	ROE (%)	ROCE (%)
Samvardhana Motherson International	MOTHERSON	1,73,092.86	39.47	4.13	10.77	13.63
Bosch	BOSCHLTD	1,43,977.84	61.03	9.27	19.33	25.6
UNO Minda	UNOMINDA	71,066	59.1	10.02	20.54	20.74
Tube Investments of India	TIINDIA	51,015.98	85.7	6.48	16.86	27.33
Sona BLW Precision Forgings	SONACOMS	50,117.51	71.79	8.19	11.06	14.75

Relative to the listed peers in the supplied set, Craftsman Automation is smaller in market value than all five comparison companies shown. It trails Samvardhana Motherson International, Bosch, UNO Minda, Tube Investments of India and Sona BLW Precision Forgings on market capitalisation, though its own scale remains substantial in absolute terms.

On valuation, the company’s P/E of 66.69 is higher than Motherson’s 39.47, Bosch’s 61.03 and UNO Minda’s 59.1, but lower than Tube Investments’ 85.7 and Sona BLW’s 71.79. Its P/B of 5.73 is above Motherson’s 4.13 and below Bosch’s 9.27, UNO Minda’s 10.02, Tube Investments’ 6.48 and Sona BLW’s 8.19.

Returns show a mixed competitive position. ROE of 12.55% is above Motherson’s 10.77% and Sona BLW’s 11.06%, but below Bosch’s 19.33%, UNO Minda’s 20.54% and Tube Investments’ 16.86%. ROCE of 14.65% is above Motherson’s 13.63%, close to Sona BLW’s 14.75%, and below Bosch’s 25.6%, UNO Minda’s 20.74% and Tube Investments’ 27.33%. Overall, the peer set does not make the stock look obviously cheap on either earnings or book value.

Why Investors Are Watching Craftsman Automation

• The stock fell Rs 580.9, or 4.9%, from the previous close of Rs 11,855.9 to Rs 11,275.
• Intraday pricing stayed weak, with a low of Rs 11,250 after opening at Rs 11,775.
• The stock remains above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages of 10,785.47 and 8,868.76.
• P/E at 66.69 and P/B at 5.73 remain above industry medians.
• Return ratios are mixed relative to industry benchmarks and major peers.

About Craftsman Automation

Craftsman Automation is classified in the Automobile & Ancillaries sector and the Auto Ancillary industry. With a market capitalisation of Rs 29,847.05 crore, it is much larger than the median company in its benchmark universe. That scale is important, because it means daily moves in the stock are often assessed not just as short-term trading events, but also through the lens of valuation discipline and peer positioning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Craftsman Automation Share Price falling today?

Ans. Craftsman Automation Share Price fell 4.9% to Rs 11,275 from the previous close of Rs 11,855.9. The supplied data confirms the decline, but it does not establish a company-specific reason for the move.

What is the Craftsman Automation Share Price today?

Ans. The stock stood at Rs 11,275 at the supplied snapshot time. It opened at Rs 11,775, touched a high of Rs 11,820 and a low of Rs 11,250 during the session.

What does the current valuation look like?

Ans. The company is trading at a P/E ratio of 66.69 and a P/B ratio of 5.73. Both are above the supplied industry medians of 26.52 for P/E and 2.79 for P/B.

How profitable is the company versus its industry benchmark?

Ans. ROE stands at 12.55% and ROCE at 14.65%. Both are below the supplied industry medians of 13.16% and 15.29%, and also below the averages of 12.8% and 16.06%. The stock belongs to the Automobile & Ancillaries sector.

What is the market capitalisation of Craftsman Automation?

Ans. The market capitalisation in the supplied data is Rs 29,847.05 crore. That is well above the industry median market cap of Rs 1,018.56 crore and above the average of Rs 8,453.14 crore.

How does the company compare with major listed peers?

Ans. Its P/E is above Motherson, Bosch and UNO Minda, but below Tube Investments and Sona BLW. Return ratios are mixed, with stronger readings than some peers and weaker readings than higher-profitability names such as Bosch, UNO Minda and Tube Investments.