ABM Knowledgeware Ltd.

189.87-0.8%

2026-08-21

abmindia.comBSE: 531161NSE: ABMKNO
Market Cap₹ 384 Cr.
Current Price₹ 191
High / Low₹ 255 / 182
Stock P/E45.4
Book Value₹ 124
Price to Book1.60
Dividend Yield0.65 %
ROCE6.7 %
ROE4.3 %
Face Value₹ 5

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ABOUT

KEY POINTS

PROS

  • Company is almost debt free
  • Company has consistently been profitable over the last 5 years
  • Company generates healthy free cash flow
  • Company has a consistent dividend-paying track record

CONS

  • Operating cash flow has been negative in recent years
  • A large part of profit comes from other income (36.8% of PBT)
  • Company has a low return on equity of 6.3% over last 3 years
  • Company has a low return on capital employed of 8.6%
  • Receivables are growing faster than sales - a possible quality concern
  • Poor cash conversion - profits are not backed by operating cash flow (CFO/PAT 0.48x)

* The pros and cons are machine generated based on quantitative rules.

Peer comparison

EDIT COLUMNS
S.No.NameCMP Rs.P/EMar Cap Rs.Cr.Div Yld %NP Qtr Rs.Cr.Qtr Profit Var %Sales Qtr Rs.Cr.Qtr Sales Var %ROCE %OPM %
1.TCS2287.0016.62827456.624.8113420.004.6972275.0013.9366.2525.67
2.INFY1117.0514.97453305.214.307775.0012.2948211.0014.0342.8423.66
3.HCLTECH1322.5020.60358882.214.084626.0020.3434579.0013.9431.2019.87
4.WIPRO179.5013.45177780.786.133356.300.5924478.6010.5918.4918.93
5.TECHM1582.2030.20155076.763.221486.3031.6715711.9017.6823.0417.43
6.LTM4535.0025.72134517.771.651468.6017.0611608.0017.9630.2517.75
7.OFSS11720.0029.90102061.423.411415.50120.523125.2068.7345.5060.04
8.PERSISTENT5510.0045.2086920.250.73483.0413.674303.2329.0935.0916.19
9.COFORGE1815.0045.7680390.070.87531.7049.195527.7049.8624.7019.14
10.MPHASIS2420.0024.1846192.172.56489.5110.824384.0517.4623.3118.15
11.LTTS3538.7028.4437537.661.643571.001029.7129401.001014.7327.7018.65
12.ABMKNO192.0045.42384.040.654.56-6.8826.174.236.7319.09
Detailed Comparison with:

Quarterly Results

Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone

Jun 2023
21
17
Operating Profit
OPM %
Other Income
2
Interest
0
Depreciation
1
4
Tax %
20.84%
Net Profit
0
2
Equity Capital
10
Reserves
0
Promoter Pledge %
0.00%
Equity Capital
10
Reserves
0
Promoter Pledge %
0.00%
Sep 2023
23
19
Operating Profit
OPM %
Other Income
1
Interest
0
Depreciation
1
5
Tax %
21.70%
Net Profit
0
2
Equity Capital
10
Reserves
0
Promoter Pledge %
0.00%
Equity Capital
10
Reserves
0
Promoter Pledge %
0.00%
Dec 2023
21
19
Operating Profit
OPM %
Other Income
1
Interest
0
Depreciation
1
3
Tax %
17.54%
Net Profit
0
1
Equity Capital
10
Reserves
0
Promoter Pledge %
0.00%
Equity Capital
10
Reserves
0
Promoter Pledge %
0.00%
Mar 2024
27
19
Operating Profit
OPM %
Other Income
2
Interest
0
Depreciation
1
8
Tax %
24.04%
Net Profit
0
3
Equity Capital
10
Reserves
0
Promoter Pledge %
0.00%
Equity Capital
10
Reserves
0
Promoter Pledge %
0.00%
Jun 2024
22
18
Operating Profit
OPM %
Other Income
2
Interest
0
Depreciation
1
4
Tax %
18.88%
Net Profit
3
2
Equity Capital
10
Reserves
0
Promoter Pledge %
0.00%
Equity Capital
10
Reserves
0
Promoter Pledge %
0.00%
Sep 2024
22
18
Operating Profit
OPM %
Other Income
2
Interest
0
Depreciation
1
6
Tax %
19.93%
Net Profit
4
2
Equity Capital
10
Reserves
0
Promoter Pledge %
0.00%
Equity Capital
10
Reserves
0
Promoter Pledge %
0.00%
Dec 2024
28
20
Operating Profit
OPM %
Other Income
2
Interest
0
Depreciation
1
9
Tax %
21.68%
Net Profit
6
2
Equity Capital
10
Reserves
0
Promoter Pledge %
0.00%
Equity Capital
10
Reserves
0
Promoter Pledge %
0.00%
Mar 2025
24
21
Operating Profit
OPM %
Other Income
3
Interest
0
Depreciation
1
5
Tax %
21.41%
Net Profit
3
2
Equity Capital
10
Reserves
0
Promoter Pledge %
0.00%
Equity Capital
10
Reserves
0
Promoter Pledge %
0.00%
Jun 2025
25
20
Operating Profit
OPM %
Other Income
3
Interest
0
Depreciation
1
7
Tax %
20.25%
Net Profit
5
2
Equity Capital
10
Reserves
0
Promoter Pledge %
0.00%
Equity Capital
10
Reserves
0
Promoter Pledge %
0.00%
Sep 2025
22
19
Operating Profit
OPM %
Other Income
1
Interest
0
Depreciation
1
3
Tax %
33.33%
Net Profit
1
1
Equity Capital
10
Reserves
0
Promoter Pledge %
0.00%
Equity Capital
10
Reserves
0
Promoter Pledge %
0.00%
Dec 2025
31
26
Operating Profit
OPM %
Other Income
2
Interest
0
Depreciation
1
6
Tax %
28.47%
Net Profit
3
1
Equity Capital
10
Reserves
0
Promoter Pledge %
0.00%
Equity Capital
10
Reserves
0
Promoter Pledge %
0.00%
Mar 2026
26
22
Operating Profit
OPM %
Other Income
0
Interest
0
Depreciation
1
3
Tax %
44.41%
Net Profit
8
1
Equity Capital
10
Reserves
0
Promoter Pledge %
0.00%
Equity Capital
10
Reserves
0
Promoter Pledge %
0.00%
Jun 2026
26
21
Operating Profit
OPM %
Other Income
2
Interest
0
Depreciation
1
6
Tax %
27.39%
Net Profit
5
0
Equity Capital
10
Reserves
0
Promoter Pledge %
0.00%
Equity Capital
10
Reserves
0
Promoter Pledge %
0.00%

Profit & Loss

Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone

Mar 2018
62
44
Operating Profit
21
OPM %
33
Other Income
3
Interest
0
Depreciation
2
19
Tax %
25
Net Profit
14
EPS
0
Dividend Payout %
17
Minority Interest
0
Share of Associates
0
Adjusted EPS
7
Minority Interest
0
Share of Associates
0
Adjusted EPS
7
Mar 2019
61
41
Operating Profit
24
OPM %
40
Other Income
4
Interest
0
Depreciation
2
22
Tax %
31
Net Profit
15
EPS
0
Dividend Payout %
16
Minority Interest
0
Share of Associates
0
Adjusted EPS
8
Minority Interest
0
Share of Associates
0
Adjusted EPS
8
Mar 2020
73
54
Operating Profit
23
OPM %
31
Other Income
4
Interest
0
Depreciation
2
21
Tax %
19
Net Profit
17
EPS
0
Dividend Payout %
16
Minority Interest
-1
Share of Associates
0
Adjusted EPS
8
Minority Interest
-1
Share of Associates
0
Adjusted EPS
8
Mar 2021
89
63
Operating Profit
31
OPM %
35
Other Income
5
Interest
0
Depreciation
2
29
Tax %
25
Net Profit
22
EPS
10
Dividend Payout %
12
Minority Interest
-2
Share of Associates
0
Adjusted EPS
10
Minority Interest
-2
Share of Associates
0
Adjusted EPS
10
Mar 2022
96
78
Operating Profit
21
OPM %
22
Other Income
4
Interest
0
Depreciation
2
18
Tax %
23
Net Profit
14
EPS
7
Dividend Payout %
17
Minority Interest
1
Share of Associates
0
Adjusted EPS
7
Minority Interest
1
Share of Associates
0
Adjusted EPS
7
Mar 2023
80
63
Operating Profit
22
OPM %
27
Other Income
5
Interest
0
Depreciation
3
19
Tax %
21
Net Profit
15
EPS
7
Dividend Payout %
19
Minority Interest
-1
Share of Associates
0
Adjusted EPS
7
Minority Interest
-1
Share of Associates
0
Adjusted EPS
7
Mar 2024
91
73
Operating Profit
24
OPM %
26
Other Income
6
Interest
0
Depreciation
3
20
Tax %
23
Net Profit
15
EPS
7
Dividend Payout %
17
Minority Interest
-1
Share of Associates
0
Adjusted EPS
7
Minority Interest
-1
Share of Associates
0
Adjusted EPS
7
Mar 2025
97
77
Operating Profit
28
OPM %
29
Other Income
8
Interest
0
Depreciation
4
22
Tax %
23
Net Profit
17
EPS
7
Dividend Payout %
17
Minority Interest
-3
Share of Associates
0
Adjusted EPS
7
Minority Interest
-3
Share of Associates
0
Adjusted EPS
7
Mar 2026
103
86
Operating Profit
24
OPM %
23
Other Income
6
Interest
0
Depreciation
4
16
Tax %
35
Net Profit
10
EPS
5
Dividend Payout %
26
Minority Interest
-1
Share of Associates
0
Adjusted EPS
5
Minority Interest
-1
Share of Associates
0
Adjusted EPS
5
TTM
105
88
Operating Profit
OPM %
Other Income
6
Interest
0
Depreciation
4
18
Tax %
32
Net Profit
12
EPS
Dividend Payout %
Minority Interest
2
Share of Associates
-3
Adjusted EPS
Minority Interest
2
Share of Associates
-3
Adjusted EPS

COMPOUNDED SALES GROWTH

10 Years:
5 Years:
3%
3 Years:
9%

COMPOUNDED PROFIT GROWTH

10 Years:
5 Years:
-14%
3 Years:
-11%

STOCK PRICE CAGR

10 Years:
5 Years:
3 Years:
1 Year:

RETURN ON EQUITY

10 Years:
5 Years:
7%
3 Years:
6%
Last Year:
4%

Balance Sheet

Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone

Corporate actions

2026

Jul 23

₹ 0.25

Rs.1.2500 per share(25%)Final Dividend

2025

Aug 22

₹ 0.25

Rs.1.2500 per share(25%)Final Dividend

2024

Jul 31

₹ 0.25

Rs.1.2500 per share(25%)Final Dividend

2023

Aug 2

₹ 0.25

Rs.1.2500 per share(25%)Final Dividend

2022

Jul 27

₹ 0.25

Rs.1.2500 per share(25%)Final Dividend

2021

Aug 4

₹ 0.25

Rs.1.2500 per share(25%)Final Dividend

2020

Feb 26

₹ 0.25

2018

Jul 31

₹ 0.25

Rs.1.2500 per share(25%)Final Dividend

2017

Jul 19

₹ 0.25

Rs.1.2500 per share(25%)Final Dividend

2016

Aug 4

₹ 0.25

Rs.1.2500 per share(25%)Final Dividend

Mar 2018
Equity Capital
10
135
Trade Payables
1
51
Total Liabilities
197
50
Capital Work in Progress
1
31
0
Cash & Bank
5
110
Total Assets
197
Total Debt
0
Net Working Capital
98
Contingent Liabilities
6
Book Value per Share
72.47
Face Value
5.00
Total Debt
0
Net Working Capital
98
Contingent Liabilities
6
Book Value per Share
72.47
Face Value
5.00
Mar 2019
Equity Capital
10
148
Trade Payables
1
26
Total Liabilities
185
51
Capital Work in Progress
0
43
0
Cash & Bank
35
55
Total Assets
185
Total Debt
0
Net Working Capital
112
Contingent Liabilities
9
Book Value per Share
78.83
Face Value
5.00
Total Debt
0
Net Working Capital
112
Contingent Liabilities
9
Book Value per Share
78.83
Face Value
5.00
Mar 2020
Equity Capital
10
157
Trade Payables
1
38
Total Liabilities
206
51
Capital Work in Progress
0
77
0
Cash & Bank
7
71
Total Assets
206
Total Debt
0
Net Working Capital
120
Contingent Liabilities
12
Book Value per Share
83.70
Face Value
5.00
Total Debt
0
Net Working Capital
120
Contingent Liabilities
12
Book Value per Share
83.70
Face Value
5.00
Mar 2021
Equity Capital
10
178
Trade Payables
14
29
Total Liabilities
230
51
Capital Work in Progress
0
64
0
Cash & Bank
55
60
Total Assets
230
Total Debt
0
Net Working Capital
138
Contingent Liabilities
28
Book Value per Share
93.83
Face Value
5.00
Total Debt
0
Net Working Capital
138
Contingent Liabilities
28
Book Value per Share
93.83
Face Value
5.00
Mar 2022
Equity Capital
10
190
Trade Payables
8
41
Total Liabilities
248
52
Capital Work in Progress
0
80
0
Cash & Bank
28
88
Total Assets
248
Total Debt
0
Net Working Capital
147
Contingent Liabilities
28
Book Value per Share
99.82
Face Value
5.00
Total Debt
0
Net Working Capital
147
Contingent Liabilities
28
Book Value per Share
99.82
Face Value
5.00
Mar 2023
Equity Capital
10
200
Trade Payables
1
36
Total Liabilities
247
52
Capital Work in Progress
0
99
0
Cash & Bank
16
80
Total Assets
247
Total Debt
0
Net Working Capital
148
Contingent Liabilities
31
Book Value per Share
105.21
Face Value
5.00
Total Debt
0
Net Working Capital
148
Contingent Liabilities
31
Book Value per Share
105.21
Face Value
5.00
Mar 2024
Equity Capital
10
212
Trade Payables
2
41
Total Liabilities
265
53
Capital Work in Progress
0
104
45
Cash & Bank
17
46
Total Assets
265
Total Debt
0
Net Working Capital
154
Contingent Liabilities
25
Book Value per Share
111.15
Face Value
5.00
Total Debt
0
Net Working Capital
154
Contingent Liabilities
25
Book Value per Share
111.15
Face Value
5.00
Mar 2025
Equity Capital
10
224
Trade Payables
0
51
Total Liabilities
286
54
Capital Work in Progress
0
120
48
Cash & Bank
28
36
Total Assets
286
Total Debt
0
Net Working Capital
159
Contingent Liabilities
20
Book Value per Share
117.16
Face Value
5.00
Total Debt
0
Net Working Capital
159
Contingent Liabilities
20
Book Value per Share
117.16
Face Value
5.00
Mar 2026
Equity Capital
10
232
Trade Payables
5
46
Total Liabilities
292
53
Capital Work in Progress
0
110
60
Cash & Bank
17
52
Total Assets
292
Total Debt
0
Net Working Capital
162
Contingent Liabilities
18
Book Value per Share
120.83
Face Value
5.00
Total Debt
0
Net Working Capital
162
Contingent Liabilities
18
Book Value per Share
120.83
Face Value
5.00

Cash Flows

Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone

Mar 2018
-1
Cash from Investing
-26
Cash from Financing
-3
-30
Free Cash Flow
-1
OCF / Net Profit
-0.05
Cumulative 5-Year FCF
0
OCF / Net Profit
-0.05
Cumulative 5-Year FCF
0
Mar 2019
41
Cash from Investing
-10
Cash from Financing
-3
27
Free Cash Flow
39
OCF / Net Profit
2.67
Cumulative 5-Year FCF
0
OCF / Net Profit
2.67
Cumulative 5-Year FCF
0
Mar 2020
11
Cash from Investing
-32
Cash from Financing
-6
-27
Free Cash Flow
9
OCF / Net Profit
0.66
Cumulative 5-Year FCF
0
OCF / Net Profit
0.66
Cumulative 5-Year FCF
0
Mar 2021
17
Cash from Investing
15
Cash from Financing
-0
32
Free Cash Flow
15
OCF / Net Profit
0.78
Cumulative 5-Year FCF
0
OCF / Net Profit
0.78
Cumulative 5-Year FCF
0
Mar 2022
4
Cash from Investing
-16
Cash from Financing
-3
-15
Free Cash Flow
1
OCF / Net Profit
0.30
Cumulative 5-Year FCF
0
OCF / Net Profit
0.30
Cumulative 5-Year FCF
0
Mar 2023
6
Cash from Investing
-17
Cash from Financing
-3
-13
Free Cash Flow
3
OCF / Net Profit
0.44
Cumulative 5-Year FCF
68
OCF / Net Profit
0.44
Cumulative 5-Year FCF
68
Mar 2024
7
Cash from Investing
-4
Cash from Financing
-3
0
Free Cash Flow
3
OCF / Net Profit
0.48
Cumulative 5-Year FCF
32
OCF / Net Profit
0.48
Cumulative 5-Year FCF
32
Mar 2025
25
Cash from Investing
-15
Cash from Financing
-3
6
Free Cash Flow
20
OCF / Net Profit
1.43
Cumulative 5-Year FCF
43
OCF / Net Profit
1.43
Cumulative 5-Year FCF
43
Mar 2026
-11
Cash from Investing
7
Cash from Financing
-3
-7
Free Cash Flow
-15
OCF / Net Profit
-1.11
Cumulative 5-Year FCF
13
OCF / Net Profit
-1.11
Cumulative 5-Year FCF
13

Ratios

Consolidated Figures in Rs. Crores / View Standalone

Mar 2018
EPS (₹)
7.19
Book Value (₹)
72.47
Dividend per Share (₹)
1.25
Cash EPS (₹)
7.86
Operating Margin %
33.32%
Net Margin %
22.63%
ROE %
9.73%
ROCE %
13.19%
7.15%
Debtor Days
312
Inventory Days
0
Payable Days
0
312
Debt to Equity (x)
0.00x
Interest Coverage (x)
60.45x
3.20x
Revenue Growth %
0.00%
Operating Profit Growth %
0.00%
Net Profit Growth %
0.00%
0.00%
P/E (x)
0.00x
P/B (x)
0.00x
Dividend Yield %
0.00%
0.00x
Mar 2019
EPS (₹)
7.83
Book Value (₹)
78.83
Dividend per Share (₹)
1.25
Cash EPS (₹)
8.49
Operating Margin %
39.81%
Net Margin %
25.07%
ROE %
10.08%
ROCE %
14.84%
7.98%
Debtor Days
221
Inventory Days
0
Payable Days
0
221
Debt to Equity (x)
0.00x
Interest Coverage (x)
69.43x
6.76x
Revenue Growth %
-2.36%
Operating Profit Growth %
16.64%
Net Profit Growth %
8.18%
0.00%
P/E (x)
0.00x
P/B (x)
0.00x
Dividend Yield %
0.00%
0.00x
Mar 2020
EPS (₹)
7.81
Book Value (₹)
83.70
Dividend per Share (₹)
1.25
Cash EPS (₹)
9.29
Operating Margin %
31.36%
Net Margin %
23.15%
ROE %
10.35%
ROCE %
12.92%
8.60%
Debtor Days
136
Inventory Days
0
Payable Days
0
136
Debt to Equity (x)
0.00x
Interest Coverage (x)
74.23x
4.92x
Revenue Growth %
19.47%
Operating Profit Growth %
-5.89%
Net Profit Growth %
10.30%
0.00%
P/E (x)
0.00x
P/B (x)
0.00x
Dividend Yield %
0.00%
0.00x
Mar 2021
EPS (₹)
10.00
Book Value (₹)
93.83
Dividend per Share (₹)
1.25
Cash EPS (₹)
11.82
Operating Margin %
30.45%
Net Margin %
21.11%
ROE %
12.17%
ROCE %
16.38%
9.89%
Debtor Days
103
Inventory Days
0
Payable Days
0
103
Debt to Equity (x)
0.00x
Interest Coverage (x)
61.29x
5.21x
Revenue Growth %
22.90%
Operating Profit Growth %
36.71%
Net Profit Growth %
28.39%
0.00%
P/E (x)
0.00x
P/B (x)
0.00x
Dividend Yield %
0.00%
0.00x
Mar 2022
EPS (₹)
7.33
Book Value (₹)
99.82
Dividend per Share (₹)
1.25
Cash EPS (₹)
8.22
Operating Margin %
19.08%
Net Margin %
12.66%
ROE %
7.21%
ROCE %
9.58%
5.84%
Debtor Days
106
Inventory Days
0
Payable Days
0
106
Debt to Equity (x)
0.00x
Interest Coverage (x)
41.65x
4.67x
Revenue Growth %
7.02%
Operating Profit Growth %
-32.45%
Net Profit Growth %
-35.32%
0.00%
P/E (x)
0.00x
P/B (x)
0.00x
Dividend Yield %
0.00%
0.00x
Mar 2023
EPS (₹)
6.61
Book Value (₹)
105.21
Dividend per Share (₹)
1.25
Cash EPS (₹)
8.77
Operating Margin %
23.29%
Net Margin %
15.51%
ROE %
7.09%
ROCE %
9.18%
5.87%
Debtor Days
154
Inventory Days
0
Payable Days
0
154
Debt to Equity (x)
0.00x
Interest Coverage (x)
56.37x
7.61x
Revenue Growth %
-16.58%
Operating Profit Growth %
3.78%
Net Profit Growth %
4.13%
0.00%
P/E (x)
0.00x
P/B (x)
0.00x
Dividend Yield %
0.00%
0.00x
Mar 2024
EPS (₹)
7.24
Book Value (₹)
111.15
Dividend per Share (₹)
1.25
Cash EPS (₹)
9.35
Operating Margin %
16.83%
Net Margin %
14.54%
ROE %
7.08%
ROCE %
9.27%
5.98%
Debtor Days
147
Inventory Days
0
Payable Days
0
147
Debt to Equity (x)
0.00x
Interest Coverage (x)
67.21x
6.64x
Revenue Growth %
14.30%
Operating Profit Growth %
10.21%
Net Profit Growth %
5.33%
9.46%
P/E (x)
13.81x
P/B (x)
0.90x
Dividend Yield %
1.25%
7.60x
Mar 2025
EPS (₹)
7.19
Book Value (₹)
117.16
Dividend per Share (₹)
1.25
Cash EPS (₹)
10.41
Operating Margin %
17.39%
Net Margin %
14.95%
ROE %
7.49%
ROCE %
9.81%
6.20%
Debtor Days
149
Inventory Days
0
Payable Days
0
149
Debt to Equity (x)
0.00x
Interest Coverage (x)
66.01x
5.63x
Revenue Growth %
6.05%
Operating Profit Growth %
16.63%
Net Profit Growth %
11.63%
-0.64%
P/E (x)
22.32x
P/B (x)
1.37x
Dividend Yield %
0.78%
10.44x
Mar 2026
EPS (₹)
4.72
Book Value (₹)
120.83
Dividend per Share (₹)
1.25
Cash EPS (₹)
7.22
Operating Margin %
15.17%
Net Margin %
8.73%
ROE %
4.30%
ROCE %
6.73%
3.54%
Debtor Days
168
Inventory Days
0
Payable Days
0
168
Debt to Equity (x)
0.00x
Interest Coverage (x)
49.96x
6.15x
Revenue Growth %
7.03%
Operating Profit Growth %
-16.12%
Net Profit Growth %
-40.17%
-34.33%
P/E (x)
40.86x
P/B (x)
1.60x
Dividend Yield %
0.65%
15.66x

Shareholding Pattern

Numbers in percentages

TRADES
Jun 2024
66.93
0.34
0.00
Government
0.00
32.73
Sep 2024
66.92
0.34
0.00
Government
0.00
32.73
Dec 2024
66.92
0.34
0.00
Government
0.00
32.73
Mar 2025
66.92
0.00
0.06
Government
0.00
33.01
Jun 2025
66.92
0.00
0.06
Government
0.00
33.01
Sep 2025
66.92
0.00
0.00
Government
0.00
33.08
Dec 2025
66.92
0.00
0.00
Government
0.00
33.08
Mar 2026
66.92
0.00
0.00
Government
0.00
33.08
Jun 2026
66.92
0.00
0.00
Government
0.00
33.08

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