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NSE: ACE · BSE: 532762 · ISIN INE731H01025

Action Construction Equipment Limited stock analysis

Action Construction Equipment Limited ranks #205 in the TickerSutra evidence-ranked universe with a score of 69/100 and 95% data confidence. The latest captured fundamentals show ROCE of 31.6%, quarterly sales growth of 20.5% and quarterly profit growth of 22.3%.
Complete evidence gate pass governance reviewUpdated 29 Sept 2026
TICKERSUTRA SCORE69/100

Watchlist candidate

#205 of 5,430 ranked equities
Market capitalisation₹13,318.29cr
ROCE31.6%
Quarterly sales growth20.5%
Quarterly profit growth22.3%
P/E ratio30.5×
Promoter pledge0.0%

INVESTMENT EVIDENCE

What supports—and challenges—the thesis

Evidence in favour

  • ROCE is 31.6%
  • Low debt/equity of 0×
  • Strong CFO/EBITDA of 0.83×
  • CWIP indicates an active capacity pipeline
  • No promoter shares are reported as pledged

Risks and constraints

  • No calculated threshold risk in the current snapshot.

Still unresolved: Related-party exposure · Broad media sentiment

FINANCIAL TRAJECTORY

Recent operating history

PeriodRevenueOperating profitNet profitOperating margin
2022₹1,630cr₹151cr₹105cr9.0%
2023₹2,160cr₹221cr₹173cr10.0%
2024₹2,914cr₹404cr₹328cr14.0%
2025₹3,327cr₹506cr₹409cr15.0%
2026₹3,280cr₹504cr₹415cr15.0%
TTM₹3,414cr₹529cr₹437cr16.0%
Debt / equity0.00×
CFO / EBITDA0.83×
Operating margin16.0%
Free cash flow₹330cr
Sales CAGR · 3Y14.9%
Profit CAGR · 3Y33.9%

EXCHANGE EVENT TRIGGERS

Latest corporate disclosures

0 positive catalysts0 negative catalysts10 routine filings

MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

Signals from filed documents

Margin pressureHigh severity · 1 mention
Negative warning

And so if you put all of this together, it's close to about 10%, in which the last 4%, 5% is under implementation as of now. This quarter over last year, we have seen a gross margin contraction of almost 140 basis points. So is this all related to commodity cost headwinds that we are facing?

Capacity expansion plansHigh severity · 1 mention
Positive catalyst

Despite favourable growth prospects, the industry continues to face challenges including commodity price volatility, rising technology costs, skilled workforce availability, and supply chain disruptions. However, ongoing investments in automation, infrastructure development, manufacturing capacity expansion, and logistics modernization are expected to sustain healthy demand growth over the medium to long term. Lookin

Niche productsHigh severity · 1 mention
Positive catalyst

Our defense business also continues to progress steadily, and we have started manufacturing rough terrain forklifts in the current quarter. Further, we remain committed to developing specialized products for defense applications and expanding our participation in this strategically important sector. Action Construction Equipment Limited July 21, 2026 Page 4 of 20 Over the past few years, we have consistently invested

Export market updatesModerate severity · 11 mentions
Constructive

Against this favourable backdrop, ACE continued to strengthen its position through investments in product innovation, technology, manufacturing excellence and operational efficiency. Our comprehensive portfolio of CEV-V compliant products has been well accepted by customers and has strengthened our competitive positioning across domestic and international markets. We remain focused on enhancing product performance, f

Export growthModerate severity · 3 mentions
Positive catalyst

The successful transition to CEV-V emission standards has enhanced the competitiveness of Indian-manufactured equipment in international markets. Growing acceptance of Indian engineering products, coupled with the Company's expanding product portfolio and established market presence, is expected to support export growth across multiple geographies.  The increasing adoption of digitalization, automation, telematics,

Market share gainModerate severity · 2 mentions
Positive catalyst

Customer Satisfac- tion Opportu- nity ACE’s brand is built on “value for money”, quality, and timely service. High satisfaction drives repeat business and market leadership (ISO 9001 certified). Maintain robust service network, digital feedback platforms, continuous product reliability improvement.

Pricing commentaryModerate severity · 20 mentions
Constructive

But yes, that also happened May onwards. So you will see a substantial improvement in quarter 2 with respect to further the price increase that was done in May and June. In this current quarter, Q2, you will see even -- we should also see even a better average pricing.

Regulatory updatesModerate severity · 47 mentions
Watch

Such developments could impact project execution timelines, increase input costs, disrupt supply chains, and affect investment decisions across key end-user industries.  Infrastructure and construction projects remain susceptible to delays arising from land acquisition challenges, regulatory approvals, environmental clearances, funding constraints, contractor execution issues, and labour shortages. Prolonged delays

Margin expansionLow severity · 2 mentions
Positive catalyst

And you mentioned that in the last half of the June, we have taken another 4%, 5% price hike. So are we expecting margin improvement from quarter 2 onwards? Sorab Agarwal: No, no, that is not the aim.

Regulatory approvalLow severity · 17 mentions
Watch

Such developments could impact project execution timelines, increase input costs, disrupt supply chains, and affect investment decisions across key end-user industries.  Infrastructure and construction projects remain susceptible to delays arising from land acquisition challenges, regulatory approvals, environmental clearances, funding constraints, contractor execution issues, and labour shortages. Prolonged delays

Institutional interestLow severity · 5 mentions
Watch

The audio recordings and transcript of these earning calls are posted on your Company’s website & website of the stock exchanges. Presentations made to institutional investors and financial analysts on the financial results are submitted to the stock exchanges and also uploaded on your Company’s website. Your Company has maintained consistent communication with investors at various forums.

Raw material inflationLow severity · 1 mention
Watch

We are just planning currently to maintain and sustain our profitability, and that is our aim. And sir, if you could just give me a breakup of how much raw material cost inflation we have seen in quarter 1 and how much we would be seeing in quarter 2 out of that 11%, if you could just break it up? Sorab Agarwal: Vyom if you want to break that 11%, 12%?

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