Consumer & Retail · Motor Vehicles
Sathosa Motors PLC operates in Sri Lanka as an automotive importer, distributor and after-sales service provider focused on commercial mobility solutions.
SMOT shares are up 51.6% over the past year and last closed at Rs 1,538.25 on Sep 30, 2026.
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +0.0 | -10.5 | -28.9 | +15.3 | -0.8 | +1.2 | +3.7 | +27.0 | -3.2 | +0.0 | +0.0 | +0.0 |
| 2025 | +28.6 | -18.3 | +4.2 | +7.4 | +3.4 | +5.2 | +101.4 | -9.5 | +18.0 | +13.6 | +59.6 | -17.3 |
| 2024 | +10.3 | +0.0 | +0.0 | -1.6 | -2.7 | +22.7 | +3.2 | +17.5 | +3.4 | +2.2 | +6.1 | +25.1 |
| 2023 | -3.9 | +3.3 | +8.9 | +7.4 | +8.5 | -12.7 | +28.0 | -8.8 | +14.8 | -8.8 | -0.9 | -4.5 |
| 2022 | +16.9 | -2.6 | -19.2 | +0.0 | +0.0 | -2.2 | -1.4 | +4.2 | -2.7 | -5.6 | -22.5 | +7.0 |
| 2021 | -13.7 | -3.3 | -3.6 | -3.9 | +0.0 | +4.3 | +2.2 | -1.3 | +0.2 | +3.1 | +0.4 | -14.8 |
| 2020 | +13.1 | -19.9 | +0.0 | +0.0 | +0.0 | +0.0 | -5.8 | -2.0 | +6.3 | -9.8 | -0.9 | +22.8 |
| 2019 | +0.0 | +3.5 | -17.2 | -19.5 | +0.0 | +9.7 | +4.4 | -12.1 | +0.0 | +0.0 | -5.6 | -1.3 |
| 2018 | +0.0 | -2.5 | +1.4 | +0.0 | +0.0 | +0.0 | +0.0 | +0.0 | +0.0 | +16.3 | +15.0 | +0.0 |
| 2017 | +0.0 | +0.0 | -0.2 | +0.7 | +2.6 | +0.8 | +0.0 | +0.0 | -3.0 | +0.0 | +0.0 | +0.0 |
| 2016 | +5.5 | +5.8 | -1.6 | -1.6 | +5.0 | -6.0 | +9.8 | -3.1 | +0.0 | +0.0 | +0.0 | +0.0 |
| 2015 | +0.0 | +6.5 | +5.4 | -9.1 | +10.0 | +5.4 | +3.1 | +0.4 | +3.3 | -6.3 | +6.1 | -9.9 |
| 2014 | -3.5 | -4.0 | +0.0 | +1.2 | +4.7 | -1.7 | +14.0 | -8.8 | -0.1 | -5.7 | -2.5 | +2.6 |
| 2013 | +5.2 | -1.7 | -0.3 | -0.4 | +7.4 | -3.9 | +6.2 | -9.1 | +9.9 | -12.0 | +2.7 | +14.6 |
| 2012 | +0.0 | +0.0 | +0.0 | -25.6 | -14.0 | +31.3 | -4.8 | -1.2 | +25.5 | -9.2 | -9.3 | +9.0 |
| Average | +5.3 | -3.6 | -4.3 | -2.5 | +2.0 | +4.2 | +12.6 | -0.5 | +6.0 | -2.0 | +4.0 | +3.0 |
| 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 | +5.2 | -2.5 | -0.3 | -1.0 | +3.0 | +1.2 | +3.7 | -2.0 | +3.4 | -5.7 | -0.2 | +2.6 |
| % up | 55% | 33% | 33% | 42% | 58% | 62% | 77% | 31% | 67% | 36% | 50% | 55% |
| Line | FY2026 | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 | FY2020 | FY2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | Rs 24.7B +731.6% | Rs 3.0B +36.8% | Rs 2.2B +12.6% | Rs 1.9B -39.5% | Rs 3.2B -17.7% | Rs 3.9B -7.5% | Rs 4.2B -62.3% | Rs 11.1B +36.1% |
| Operating profit | Rs 3.6B +524.3% | Rs 574.4M +92.3% | Rs 298.7M +122.0% | Rs 134.6M +25.9% | Rs 106.9M -3.3% | Rs 110.5M -43.2% | Rs 194.7M -67.3% | Rs 594.6M -6.4% |
| Net profit | Rs 2.4B +675.5% | Rs 306.6M +158.6% | Rs 118.6M turned profitable | Rs -54.9M loss widened | Rs -2.5M loss narrowed | Rs -13.0M loss narrowed | Rs -79.9M fell into loss | Rs 176.3M -54.1% |
| EPS | 343.79 +596.4% | 49.37 +249.9% | 14.11 | -5.37 | 3.31 | -0.62 | -13.43 | 22.32 -65.3% |
Compared with the same period a year earlier.
Per-share figures are as reported, not adjusted for splits.
| # | Company | Price | Mkt cap | P/E | P/B | EPS | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UML.N0000 | 23.90 | Rs 24.1B | 6.7 | 1.34 | 3.58 | 22.87% | 3.56% |
| 2 | DIMO.N0000 | 1,404.25 | Rs 13.0B | 6.8 | 0.78 | 206.54 | 11.45% | 3.56% |
| 3 | ASHO.N0000 | 2,650.00 | Rs 9.6B | 2.7 | 0.97 | 969.15 | 35.41% | 1.13% |
| 4 | SMOT.N0000 · this company | 1,538.25 | Rs 9.3B | 4.5 | 2.10 | 343.79 | 60.15% | 2.60% |
| 5 | COLO.N0000 | 34.10 | Rs 5.2B | 8.0 | 0.86 | 4.26 | 8.22% | 1.17% |
| Peer median · 4 companies | - | - | 6.7 | 0.91 | - | - | 2.36% |
Sathosa Motors PLC operates in Sri Lanka as an automotive importer, distributor and after-sales service provider focused on commercial mobility solutions. The Company imports and distributes ISUZU commercial and special-purpose vehicles, supplies genuine ISUZU spare parts, sells marine engines, provides vehicle fabrication for customised body structures, and operates workshops that deliver repairs, maintenance and technical support. The Group includes Access Motors (Private) Limited, a subsidiary and the sole authorised distributor of Jaguar Land Rover vehicles in Sri Lanka, which supports premium vehicle sales, manufacturer-backed warranties, genuine parts availability and specialised technical services. Sathosa Motors maintains an integrated business ecosystem of principals, dealer and distributor partnerships, regional branch operations, workshop facilities and fleet customers to support vehicle sales and after-sales engagement across the country. The Company’s operating model emphasises recurring revenue from spare parts and after-sales services, customer retention through workshop and technical support, and diversification via vehicle fabrication and marine engine distribution, supported by principal relationships with ISUZU and other global automotive partners.
Sathosa Motors has delivered a sharp operating recovery, with quarterly revenue up 255.2% year-on-year. The tension is that only 0.18x of operating profit converted to cash over the latest twelve months.
Read the full report (Aug 13, 2026) →1 article in 30 days: 0 positive, 0 negative, 1 neutral.
Sathosa Motors PLC (SMOT.N0000) has been awarded ISO 9001:2015 certification by Bureau Veritas following an audit. The multi-site certification covers import and sales of Isuzu vehicles, genuine spare parts and after-sales services across several branches.
The Ceylon Motor Traders' Association urged policymakers to stop an estimated Rs.40 billion 2025 revenue leakage from a blanket 15% CIF depreciation on used vehicle imports and called for a uniform duty structure and transparent valuation to ensure a level playing field across the automotive industry.
Colombo Stock Exchange fell for a sixth straight session as the ASPI dropped 0.54% to 21,962.30. Turnover exceeded Rs.1.5bn with foreigners net sellers of Rs.185m; major drags included Melstacorp, John Keells, Carson Cumberbatch and CIC Holdings, while Access Engineering and Chevron Lubricants featured among top contributors.
ASPI fell 118.35 points to 21,962.30, slipping below 22,000, while the S&P SL20 dropped 31.55 points to 6,135.50, led by declines in heavyweights such as Dialog Axiata and Melstacorp; banking stocks (NDB, HNB, Sampath) also recorded losses. Market turnover was LKR 1.53 billion, with JKH crossings contributing LKR 264 million.
Colombo Stock Exchange fell, with the ASPI down 0.39% to 21,995.04 and the S&P SL20 down 0.27% to 6,150.33. Top negatives included Melstacorp, John Keells and Carson Cumberbatch while Digital Mobility Solutions, Royal Ceramics and Haycarb were positive; turnover was LKR 1.13 billion.
Colombo market opened down 0.65% as the ASPI fell 146.53 points to 22,263.28 with turnover over Rs.1.7bn and foreign net outflow of Rs.466.1m; Windforce, CIC and Hayleys were main negative contributors while Windforce, Colombo Dockyard and Sathosa Motors led turnover.
Seylan Bank PLC has partnered with Sathosa Motors PLC to offer a dedicated leasing facility for ISUZU commercial and passenger vehicles, with 24-hour fast-track approvals, up to seven-year payment terms, competitive interest rates and vehicle discounts (LKR100,000 on trucks; LKR200,000 on double cabs) plus service/spare-parts benefits.
Dividend · Rs 25.00 · XD Jun 9, 2026
Final dividend of LKR 25/share; XD 2026-06-09; record 2026-06-09; payable 2026-06-26; FY ended 31st March 2026
Dividend · Rs 15.00 · XD Mar 6, 2026
First Interim dividend of LKR 15/share; XD 2026-03-06; record 2026-03-08; payable 2026-03-25; FY ending 31st March 2026
Consumer retail faced pressure from accelerating food, transport and housing inflation, with petrol a major contributor to the rise in national prices and purchasing power weakened by higher energy costs and tax hikes. Wholesale and retail activity nevertheless helped drive faster services-sector expansion in August. Specialist retail also consolidated as Blink International acquired Wrist Lab, combining retail, distribution and after-sales networks.
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