GKW Ltd (formerly known as Guest Keen Williams Limited), established on February 17, 1931, in Howrah, India, operates as a subsidiary of Matrix Commercial Private Limited. The company has significantly evolved over the decades, transitioning from its original manufacturing roots to becoming a key player in the warehousing and logistics sector.
GKW Limited provides integrated warehousing and logistics solutions primarily in India, with a strong presence in Kolkata. It operates in two segments: Warehousing, and Investment and Treasury. The company offers covered and open spaces to various industries, including garments, e-commerce, paints, lubricants, agricultural tools, and plywood lamination, providing convenient, secure, and reliable storage close to the city. As a leading player in the Kolkata-based warehousing industry, GKW ensures its hubs are equipped with well-maintained internal roads, CESC HT power, adequate water supply, and robust firefighting systems.
GKW Ltd's core business involves leasing warehousing facilities. The company leverages its massive storage capacity and advantageous location to house a wide variety of industries, including Textile, Lubricants, Agricultural tools, Paints, Jewellery, Consumer products, Hosiery products, Plywood & Laminates, Pet products, E-commerce, and Telecommunication. The warehousing business officially commenced at its Howrah site in Kolkata during the financial year 2013-14.
In addition to its logistics services, the company also maintains some legacy manufacturing operations. GKW Ltd manufactures various fasteners, electrical stampings, and heat-treated products. It also produces steel products such as steel bars and hot rolled bars. Furthermore, the company engages in investment activities, holding stakes in bank deposits, equity instruments, bonds, and mutual funds, managed through its Investment and Treasury segment.
GKW Ltd currently has a market capitalization of ₹1,076.69 crore (as of April 7, 2025), classifying it as a Small Cap company according to Value Research.
The company reported a standalone net profit of ₹3.80 crore for Q1 March 2025, a significant recovery from a net loss of ₹3.88 crore in the previous quarter. This represents a jump of 197.94% in net profit year-over-year for the Q4 2024-2025 period.
- Q1 March 2025:
- Revenue: ₹8.49 Crore
- Net Profit: ₹3.80 Crore
For the full financial year, GKW reported an annual net loss of ₹18.47 crore, a decline from a profit of ₹13.85 crore in the preceding year, with sales decreasing by 15.45%.
- Trailing 12-Month Performance:
- Operating Revenue: ₹32.78 Crore
- Annual Revenue De-growth: -6%
- Pre-tax Margin: -38%
- Return on Equity (ROE): -0%
Despite these challenges, the company boasts a strong balance sheet as it is debt-free, which enables it to report stable earnings growth across business cycles. The total asset value of GKW Ltd stood at ₹3,185 crore as on March 31, 2025.
- Q1 March 2025 Net Profit: ₹3.80 Crore
- Trailing 12-Month Operating Revenue: ₹32.78 Crore
- Total Asset Value (as of 31-Mar-25): ₹3,185 Crore
- Market Capitalization (as of 4/7/2025): ₹1,076.69 Crore
- 52-Week High Share Price (as of 4/7/2025): ₹4149.9
- 52-Week Low Share Price (as of 4/7/2025): ₹1371
- Promoter Holding (as of Mar 2025): 75.00%
- Mutual Fund Shareholding (as of 4/7/2025): 0.91%
The management team of GKW Ltd includes K K Bangur as Chairman and Raju Shaw as Company Secretary. The Board of Directors comprises Amitabha Chakrabarti, Raju Shaw, Krishna Kumar Bangur, Shiva Balan, Mohit Bhuteria, Kishor Shah, and Rusha Mitra.
The promoters of GKW Ltd are MATRIX COMMERCIAL PRIVATE LIMITED and EMERALD MATRIX HOLDINGS PTE LTD. They collectively own 75.00% of the total equity as of March 2025, which has remained consistent since June 2024. Mutual Funds held 0.91% of the shares as of April 7, 2025.
GKW Ltd has undergone significant transformation throughout its history. In 2001-02, the company made a reference to BIFR (Board for Industrial and Financial Reconstruction) and was declared a Sick company, with SBI appointed as the Operating agency. The company has since recovered and successfully diversified its operations, with a primary focus on warehousing and logistics services.
The company continues to strengthen its position in the warehousing industry, particularly in the Kolkata region, where it serves as a strategic hub for various industries requiring efficient storage and logistics solutions. Its consistent promoter holding underscores confidence in its long-term strategy and market position within the Industrials sector, specifically the Logistics sub-sector.
While the stock performance shows mixed trends, with a 251.26% increase over the last three years but a 14.05% decline over the last 12 months (as of 4/7/2025), the company's debt-free status and strategic focus on the growing warehousing sector position it for potential future stability and growth.
