CROWN - Crown Lifters
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
The company operates in a single reportable segment: renting of construction equipment. Revenue from operations grew 24.67% YoY, increasing from INR 28.10 Cr in FY 2023-24 to INR 35.03 Cr in FY 2024-25.
Geographic Revenue Split
Not disclosed in available documents; however, the company is headquartered in Mumbai and services industrial sectors across India.
Profitability Margins
Net Profit Margin significantly improved from 19.60% in FY 2024 to 54.18% in FY 2025. This was primarily driven by a change in accounting policy for depreciation, resulting in an exceptional profit of INR 12.67 Cr.
EBITDA Margin
Core operating profitability (EBITDA) is approximately 60.7% based on FY 2024-25 total income of INR 36.96 Cr against operating expenses of INR 14.52 Cr (excluding depreciation, finance costs, and tax).
Capital Expenditure
The company has a planned annual capex benchmark of INR 50 Cr to sustain top-line growth. For the half-year ended September 30, 2025, the company invested INR 8.55 Cr in tangible assets.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
Finance costs increased 104.6% from INR 1.63 Cr in FY 2024 to INR 3.33 Cr in FY 2025, reflecting higher utilization of debt for fleet expansion. Borrowing costs for Q2 FY 2025-26 stood at INR 0.94 Cr.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
As a service-based rental company, specific raw materials are not applicable; however, the company is sensitive to the price of construction equipment (cranes) and spare parts, which impact the cost of goods sold.
Capacity Expansion
The company is aggressively expanding its fleet to sustain growth targets of 25-35%. It recently raised funds through share warrants issued at INR 268 per share in November 2024 to fund this expansion.
Raw Material Costs
Operating expenses (including maintenance and site costs) were INR 9.42 Cr in FY 2024-25, representing 26.9% of revenue.
Manufacturing Efficiency
The company targets a sustainable growth rate of 25-35% by maintaining high utilization of its crane fleet across infrastructure projects.
Logistics & Distribution
Not specifically disclosed as a percentage of revenue, but the company manages the mobilization of heavy cranes to various project sites.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
25-35%
Growth Strategy
Growth will be achieved through substantial annual capex of approximately INR 50 Cr, funded by internal cash flows and the remaining 75% of funds from share warrants issued at INR 268. The strategy focuses on the buoyant infrastructure sector and government thrust on development.
Products & Services
Renting of cranes and construction equipment for industrial and infrastructure sectors.
Brand Portfolio
Crown Lifters
Market Expansion
The company is targeting sustained growth by increasing the number of clients to reduce dependency on any single customer.
Market Share & Ranking
The company describes itself as one of the largest and most preferred suppliers of construction equipment in its segment.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The industry is currently growing due to government infrastructure thrust; however, it faces stiff competition from new foreign and domestic entrants.
Competitive Landscape
Faces stiff competition from both domestic and international companies entering the Indian construction equipment rental market.
Competitive Moat
The moat is built on a large fleet size, technological edge, and long-standing industry presence since 1984, which are sustainable but subject to high capital requirements.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to infrastructure spending and government policy; buoyant industry outlook is tied to the general economy and government thrust on infrastructure.
Consumer Behavior
Demand is driven by B2B infrastructure project cycles rather than individual consumer trends.
Geopolitical Risks
Current global war situations are identified as a primary risk that could drastically affect business operations and supply chains.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Operations are subject to infrastructure sector regulations and safety standards for heavy equipment handling.
Environmental Compliance
Environmental issues and strict laws are cited as potential hindrances to strong growth.
Taxation Policy Impact
Current tax provision for FY 2024-25 was INR 1.27 Cr. The company also made deferred tax provisions following its change in depreciation accounting policy.
Legal Contingencies
The secretarial audit for FY 2024-25 reported compliance with the Companies Act and SEBI regulations; no specific high-value pending court cases were quantified in the documents.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Raw material price volatility and restricted bank lending to the infrastructure sector could lead to decreased project funding and margin pressure.
Geographic Concentration Risk
Operations are concentrated in India, with the registered office in Mumbai.
Third Party Dependencies
Dependency on banks for project financing is high; restricted lending or increased non-performing assets in the banking sector could decrease available funding.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
The company mitigates technology risk by offering a 'competitive technological edge' in its equipment fleet.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Trade receivables stood at INR 12.38 Cr as of September 30, 2025, compared to INR 10.58 Cr in March 2025, indicating a marginally slower collection cycle.