Colombo Dockyard Plc

DOCK.N0000Overvalued

Services & Logistics · Marine Shipping

Colombo Dockyard PLC provides shipbuilding, ship repair, heavy engineering and offshore engineering services from facilities located within the Port of Colombo, serving both international and domestic markets.

DOCK shares are up 213.8% over the past year and last closed at Rs 118.00 on Sep 30, 2026.

Rs 118.00
-0.63%
Price history
+213.83%

Monthly seasonality

Monthly total returns by year and calendar month
YearJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2026-13.1+2.0-21.5+4.5+5.9-4.1-5.4-1.2-2.5+0.0+0.0+0.0
2025+7.6-0.1+12.4-12.2-3.6+3.9+36.9+3.0+41.6+130.7+39.2+49.9
2024+4.4-4.7-4.2+8.1-4.0-5.2-2.7-5.4-1.1+0.2+23.0+24.5
2023-8.5+3.7+14.3-8.1-5.1+1.3+12.7-9.7+4.3-6.3-11.0+1.0
2022+6.9-3.5-7.2-7.9+0.0-4.3-10.4+8.3+2.0-9.5+0.0-1.7
2021-1.0-6.9-11.4+4.2-1.4-1.0-0.6-2.1+2.4+16.8-10.9+5.9
2020-10.2-8.3-28.6+0.0+0.0+0.2+4.4+27.4+30.2-19.2+15.9+19.0
2019-0.9-1.8-2.8+1.9-7.1+0.6+19.8-8.2-6.4+6.0+24.5-8.8
2018+0.2-2.4-2.8+0.6-9.5-14.5+0.2-13.7-3.2+3.9+3.2-4.8
2017-5.3-5.6+11.8-0.9+19.4+3.4+15.1-8.4+4.1-5.2-5.9-3.5
2016-8.6-4.9-18.8-4.6-1.7-4.1-2.7+0.5-6.3-10.1-10.0+5.6
2015-6.7+2.7-10.5+5.1-3.5-1.4-0.3+0.0-2.1-1.2-3.2-1.0
2014+1.2-4.3-4.8+11.6-3.9+2.5+4.6-1.4+2.1-3.6-4.6+3.8
2013+3.6-0.9-6.9+1.4+8.2-6.0-1.4-6.6-5.6+0.1-7.7+6.8
2012+0.0+0.0+0.0-3.1-10.3-5.0+0.0+4.6+15.2-4.1-2.5+4.6
Average-2.2-2.5-5.8+0.0-1.2-2.2+4.7-0.9+5.0+7.0+3.6+7.2
ASPI average+3.1-2.7-4.7+2.0+0.2+0.8+3.1+2.2+3.2-0.1+1.0+3.0
Median-1.0-3.0-5.9+1.0-3.5-1.4+0.0-1.4+2.0-2.4-2.9+4.2
% up43%21%21%57%21%40%47%33%53%43%36%64%
P/E
-
P/B
3.03
EPS
Rs -9.67
Div Yield
0.00%
Market Cap
Rs 46.6B
Beta
1.83
ROE
-19.0%
Op Margin
4.6% (+9.1pp)

Fundamentals

LineFY2026FY2024FY2023FY2022FY2021FY2020FY2019FY2018
Revenue
Rs 36.2B
Rs 25.4B
-29.6%
Rs 36.2B
+32.5%
Rs 27.3B
+58.4%
Rs 17.2B
+78.1%
Rs 9.7B
-16.8%
Rs 11.6B
-22.2%
Rs 14.9B
+15.6%
Operating profit
Rs -524.4M
Rs -2.8B
Rs -11.0B
Rs 1.8B
+1,687.9%
Rs 101.2M
Rs -866.2M
Rs -1.8B
Rs 152.4M
Net profit
Rs -2.9B
Rs -2.7B
loss narrowed
Rs -11.0B
fell into loss
Rs 687.9M
+162.5%
Rs 262.1M
turned profitable
Rs -1.2B
loss narrowed
Rs -1.7B
fell into loss
Rs 337.5M
+1,193.3%
EPS
-11.34
-38.15
-153.41
9.38
+170.3%
3.47
-16.17
-23.39
4.61
+1,217.1%

Compared with the same period a year earlier.

Per-share figures are as reported, not adjusted for splits.

Recent dividends

  • 2021 · first and finalRs 1.00
  • 2019Rs 1.50
  • 2018Rs 1.50
  • 2015Rs 3.00
  • 2014Rs 4.00
  • 2013Rs 8.00
  • 2012Rs 6.00
Sector comparisonServices & Logistics · 7 companies
DOCK.N0000 · this company
Rs 118.00
P/E
-
P/B
3.03
ROE
-19.00%
Yield
0.00%
JKL.N0000
Rs 73.00
P/E
39.7
P/B
1.12
ROE
2.81%
Yield
3.88%
Rs 13.70
P/E
12.9
P/B
2.02
ROE
16.17%
Yield
3.43%
Rs 10.50
P/E
14.2
P/B
3.09
ROE
21.42%
Yield
10.48%
Rs 13.50
P/E
-
P/B
4.53
ROE
-10.64%
Yield
-
Rs 7.70
P/E
385.0
P/B
3.54
ROE
1.07%
Yield
-
CWL.N0000
Rs 17.10
P/E
14.9
P/B
2.67
ROE
17.74%
Yield
0.00%
Sector median · 7 companies
P/E 14.9P/B 3.03Yield 3.43%

About Colombo Dockyard Plc

Colombo Dockyard PLC provides shipbuilding, ship repair, heavy engineering and offshore engineering services from facilities located within the Port of Colombo, serving both international and domestic markets. The company operates world-class infrastructure including four graving dry docks with capacities of up to 125,000 DWT and extensive repair berth facilities. The Group delivers integrated maritime and engineering solutions across newbuild programmes, complex repair and retrofit projects, and specialised marine structures, and has capabilities to execute technically demanding assignments such as cable-laying vessels and high-specification marine installations. Colombo Dockyard’s operations are supported by subsidiaries Dockyard General Engineering Services (Pvt) Ltd, Dockyard Total Solutions (Pvt) Ltd and Ceylon Shipping Agency (Pte) Ltd, and by a strategic collaboration with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL). The company is publicly listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange and is a licensed enterprise of the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka.

AI analysis

bullish

Colombo Dockyard returned to profit, with June gross margin the best of seven Junes at 20.7%. The tension: fresh profits versus a recent LKR 2.92 billion annual loss.

Read the full report (Aug 6, 2026) →

News sentiment

Describes news flow, not a forecast
Last 30 days
Not enough news to read

1 article in 30 days: 0 positive, 1 negative, 0 neutral.

24 months positive negative 3-month net
Dec 24: 6 articles, net -0.50May 25: 2 articles, net -0.50Jun 25: 7 articles, net +0.68Jul 25: 13 articles, net +0.47Aug 25: 5 articles, net +0.00Sep 25: 2 articles, net +1.00Oct 25: 5 articles, net +0.05Nov 25: 6 articles, net +0.50Dec 25: 16 articles, net +0.42Jan 26: 9 articles, net +0.42Feb 26: 9 articles, net -0.02Mar 26: 15 articles, net +0.19Apr 26: 6 articles, net +0.23May 26: 5 articles, net +0.08Jun 26: 6 articles, net +0.17Jul 26: 4 articles, net +0.88Aug 26: 1 articles, net +1.00Sep 26: 1 articles, net -1.00Oct 24Feb 25Jun 25Oct 25Feb 26Jun 26
EconomyNext·Sep 24, 2026·Market commentary
Sri Lanka stocks open higher; materials lead turnover

Colombo Stock Exchange opened higher: ASPI +0.12% (21,109.70), S&P SL20 +0.23% (5,960.94); turnover Rs147.41m, materials led Rs35.96m. Movers included Commercial Bank, Hemas and Industrial Asphalts up, ACL Cables and Haycarb down; People's Leasing debenture was oversubscribed and Colombo Dockyard disclosed director trades.

Ada Derana·Sep 22, 2026·Award or certificationPositive
Colombo Dockyard marks World Maritime Day 2026, showcasing Sri Lanka's maritime capabilities

Colombo Dockyard PLC showcased its international shipbuilding, repair and maritime engineering capabilities on World Maritime Day 2026, citing recent cable-laying vessel contracts and a 10-vessel eco-friendly bulk carrier programme. The company operates four graving dry docks up to 125,000 DWT and is majority-owned by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders.

Exporters
EconomyNext·Sep 8, 2026·Market commentaryPositive
Sri Lanka stocks trend down midday Tuesday

Colombo Stock Exchange indices were down midday, with the ASPI falling 0.36% to 21,544.91 and the S&P SL20 down 0.29% at 6,049.00; market turnover was 720.4 million rupees. Nations Trust Bank said it is seeking to raise 13.8 billion rupees via a rights issue priced at 305 rupees per share.

EconomyNext·Sep 7, 2026·Market commentaryNegative
Sri Lanka stocks trend up on Monday

Sri Lanka's ASPI rose 0.17% to 21,657.17 in early trading while the S&P SL20 gained 0.54% to 6,091.65 on turnover of Rs 446 million. Several firms were placed or moved to the watchlist for non-submission of FY2026 annual reports (SHL, HELA, MEL, LGL, EXT, BFN, TESS, EMER); top gainers included DIAL, HNB, COMB, AEL, ACL and top losers HAYC, DOCK, BIL, CCS.

Daily FT·Sep 5, 2026·Market commentaryPositive
CSE gains 1.42% during week

Colombo Stock Exchange's ASPI rose 1.42% (304.53 pts) over the week while the S&P SL20 gained 0.89% (53.58 pts), with intraday strength led by DIAL, HAYL, RIL, CCS and DOCK. Market turnover exceeded Rs.2.6bn and foreign investors were net sellers of Rs.66.9m.

Consumer Staples (FMCG)
EconomyNext·Sep 1, 2026·Market commentaryPositive
Sri Lanka stocks start September on a high as ASPI nears 21,400

Colombo Stock Exchange indices rose on Tuesday, with the ASPI up 0.23% at 21,386.99 and the S&P SL20 up 0.07%. Top contributors included Hatton National Bank, Dialog Axiata and Colombo Dockyard; Renuka Holdings announced a 0.212 rupee scrip dividend and market turnover was Rs 77.3m.

EconomyNext·Aug 31, 2026·Market commentaryPositive
Sri Lanka stocks trend up on Monday, capital goods lead turnover

Colombo Stock Exchange indices rose on Monday (ASPI +0.26% to 21,371.18; S&P SL20 +0.34% to 6,025.88) with market turnover at LKR 144.9m and capital goods leading turnover at LKR 66.6m. Maharaja Foods announced a final scrip dividend of Rs 0.10/share (net Rs 0.085), to be satisfied by issuing 730,468 new shares at Rs 16 each.

EconomyNext·Aug 18, 2026·Market commentaryPositive
Sri Lanka stocks drop 0.20-pct in Tuesday morning trade

Colombo Stock Exchange indices were down in Tuesday morning trade: the ASPI fell 0.20% (43.75 pts) to 21,573.13 and the S&P SL20 fell 0.20% to 6,072.34, with market turnover at Rs.340.8 million. Hayleys said S&P assigned an international foreign currency rating of B+ (stable) and Pegasus Hotels called an EGM on Sept 11, 2026 to seek approval for a share sub-division.

Daily FT·Aug 8, 2026·Market commentaryPositive
CSE up 1.14% during week on improving sentiment

Colombo Bourse rose 1.14% for the week as easing Middle East tensions and softer oil prices lifted sentiment; ASPI was up 0.47% yesterday at 21,370.09 and S&P SL20 reached 5,988.16. Turnover was ~Rs1.9bn, banking and capital goods led activity, with HAYL, CFIN, JKH, RIL and DOCK among top contributors; Cargills Bank fell to Rs.7.

Fuel & Energy Prices
EconomyNext·Aug 7, 2026·Market commentaryPositive
Sri Lanka stocks end the week high

Colombo Stock Exchange closed higher on Friday: the ASPI rose 0.47% (100.42 pts) to 21,370.09 and the S&P SL20 gained 0.28% to 5,988.16. Market turnover was Rs 1.89bn; top positive contributors included Central Finance, John Keells, RIL Property and Colombo Dockyard, while Hemas, Ceylon Grain and Cargills Bank lagged.

Services & Logistics sector: what is happening

Last 14 days to Sep 30, 2026

Transport and logistics drove services-export growth in August, with transport and logistics receipts up 51.41% year-on-year, while the services PMI showed faster expansion led partly by transportation. Diesel costs remain a key operating-margin risk as the government sought to hold prices steady despite higher global oil. Port and logistics upgrades and trade facilitation were discussed under the export development plan.

Auto-generated from 18 sector news articles over 14 days. Not investment advice.