1. At a Glance
Danlaw Technologies is a niche automotive electronics and connected car tech player. With a 5-year profit CAGR of 50.8%, ROE of 28.1%, and ROCE of 27.6%, this is one of the rare Indian auto-tech companies with both engineering credibility and financial muscle. The stock trades at a P/E of 27.4 — not cheap, but not nosebleed for its growth history.
2. Introduction
Founded in 1992, Danlaw Technologies India Ltd (DTIL) has lived through the days when “connected car” meant a dangling cassette tape aux wire. Today, it’s ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949-certified, developing automotive electronics and software solutions that power the connected vehicle ecosystem.
The company is one of the world’s largest suppliers of connected gadgets — think telematics, infotainment, driver assistance — all those invisible systems that make modern cars smarter than their drivers. Over the last decade, sales have grown at a 38% CAGR, profits at 35%, and the last three years have been a hockey-stick curve.
3. Business Model (WTF Do They Even Do?)
- Core Segments:
- Connected car devices & automotive electronics.
- Engineering & software consulting for OEMs.
- Value Prop: They’re not a generic IT services firm — they do
- deep integration with hardware and embedded systems.
- Clientele: Automotive OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, global automotive electronics companies.
This is a high-IP, low-commodity game — margins come from engineering complexity, not just manpower billing.
4. Financials Overview
TTM Revenue: ₹218 Cr
TTM Net Profit: ₹18.92 Cr
EBITDA: ₹32 Cr
EPS: ₹38.84
YoY Sales Growth: 4% (flat after a high base)
YoY PAT Growth: -15% (margin compression)
Fresh P/E Calculation:
- Q4 FY25 EPS = ₹9.05
- Annualised = ₹36.20
- CMP ₹1,065 ÷ ₹36.20 ≈ P/E = 29.4 (slightly above the reported 27.4 due to rounding/quarter base effects)
Verdict: Valuation is fair for a high-ROE niche play, but growth momentum has cooled vs prior years.
5. Valuation (Fair Value RANGE only)
| Method | Basis | Value (₹/share) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | Sector avg 35× × EPS ₹38.84 | ₹1,359 |
| EV/EBITDA | Sector avg 15× × EBITDA ₹32 Cr | ₹1,260 |
| DCF | 15% growth, 12% discount rate | ₹1,150–₹1,300 |
Fair
