Lakshmi Finance & Industrial Corporation Ltd

About Lakshmi Finance & Industrial Corporation Ltd

Lakshmi Finance & Industrial Corporation Ltd. (LFIC) is a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) specializing in investment activities. It primarily generates income from holding financial assets, strategic investments in equity and debt instruments, and providing inter-corporate loans within the financial services sector, focusing on capital appreciation and income generation.

Key Financial Ratios of Lakshmi Finance & Industrial Corporation Ltd

• P/E Ratio (TTM): Price to Earnings ratio shows how much an investor pays for every rupee of the company's earnings. Lakshmi Finance & Industrial Corporation Ltd's P/E ratio (TTM) is -55.89, compared to the industry median of 20.55 and large cap median of 13.12.

• P/B Ratio: Price to Book ratio compares a company's market price to its book value per share. Lakshmi Finance & Industrial Corporation Ltd's P/B ratio is 0.70, compared to the industry median of 1.24 and large cap median of 0.95.

• P/S Ratio: Price to Sales ratio compares a company's market value to its total revenue. Lakshmi Finance & Industrial Corporation Ltd's P/S ratio is 5.34, compared to the industry median of 4.30 and large cap median of 3.07.

• PEG Ratio: PEG ratio adjusts the P/E ratio for expected earnings growth. Lakshmi Finance & Industrial Corporation Ltd's PEG ratio is 1.25.

• EV/EBITDA Ratio: This ratio compares a company's enterprise value to its earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization. Lakshmi Finance & Industrial Corporation Ltd's EV/EBITDA ratio is -32.70.

• Return on Equity (ROE): ROE measures how much profit a company generates from shareholders' invested capital. Lakshmi Finance & Industrial Corporation Ltd's ROE is -1.24%.

• Return on Assets (ROA): ROA measures how efficiently a company converts its assets into net profit. Lakshmi Finance & Industrial Corporation Ltd's ROA is -1.79%.

• Return on Capital Employed (ROCE): ROCE measures how efficiently a company generates profit from all the capital it employs. Lakshmi Finance & Industrial Corporation Ltd's ROCE is -2.10%.

• Operating Margin: Operating margin shows what percentage of revenue remains after covering operating expenses. Lakshmi Finance & Industrial Corporation Ltd's operating margin is -15.35%.

• Net Margin: Net margin shows what percentage of revenue converts into final net profit. Lakshmi Finance & Industrial Corporation Ltd's net margin is -10.19%.

• Current Ratio: The current ratio measures a company's ability to pay short-term liabilities using short-term assets. Lakshmi Finance & Industrial Corporation Ltd's current ratio is 2.47.

• Debt to Equity Ratio: This ratio shows the proportion of debt a company uses relative to shareholders' equity. Lakshmi Finance & Industrial Corporation Ltd's debt-to-equity ratio is 0.

• Interest Coverage Ratio: This ratio shows how easily a company can pay interest on its outstanding debt from its operating earnings. Lakshmi Finance & Industrial Corporation Ltd's interest coverage ratio is -40.67.

• Dividend Per Share (DPS): DPS shows the total dividend paid per share in the latest financial year. Lakshmi Finance & Industrial Corporation Ltd's DPS is ₹2.50.

• Earnings Per Share (EPS): EPS shows how much profit is allocated to each outstanding share. Lakshmi Finance & Industrial Corporation Ltd's EPS is -119.87.

(Source line: "Ratios as of 25 Sept 2026, based on last traded price of ₹133.01. Data sourced from BSE/NSE Exchange Filings & Public Terminal Data.")

Key Facts

• Founded: 1957

• Headquarters: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

• Core Offerings: Investment in equity, Investment in debt instruments, Inter-corporate deposits/loans, Financial asset management, Dividend and interest income

• Stock Listing: NSE (LFIC), BSE ({bse})

• Promoter: Lakshmi Machine Works Limited (LMW) Group

History of Lakshmi Finance & Industrial Corporation Ltd

Lakshmi Finance & Industrial Corporation Ltd. was incorporated in 1957. Over the decades, it has operated as an investment company and NBFC, focusing on managing a portfolio of financial assets and providing financial support, primarily within the larger LMW Group ecosystem. Its operations have consistently centered on generating returns through strategic investments and inter-corporate financing.

Business Segments and Revenue Mix

• Investment Activities: Engaged in investing in a diverse portfolio of quoted and unquoted equity shares, preference shares, debentures, and other marketable securities of various companies.

• Financial Services: Provides inter-corporate deposits and loans, contributing to financial support and capital allocation within its network and potentially to external entities.

• Asset Management: Manages its financial asset base to optimize returns through dividend income, interest income, and capital appreciation from strategic sales of investments.

Key Personnel

Sanjay L. Laddha - Chairman & Managing Director. Mr. Laddha leads the company's strategic investment decisions and overall financial operations, leveraging extensive experience in finance and corporate management.

Subsidiaries and Associate Companies

No major subsidiaries reported.

Corporate Actions

No major recent corporate actions on record.

References

1. Annual Report FY2023-24
2. Exchange Filings (BSE)
3. Financial Results Announcement
4. Company website/investor relations