Earnings triggers · Growth positioning · Opportunity sizing · Timeframe
| Revenue Mix (FY25 Approx.) | |
|---|---|
| 2-Wheeler (domestic) | ~44% |
| 3-Wheeler | ~5% |
| 4-Wheeler / CV (domestic) | ~18% |
| Exports (Auto) | ~26% |
| Non-Auto (ADS) | ~7% → 14%+ in Q3FY26 |
| Key Customers | % Exposure |
| Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Auto, Honda, TVS, Royal Enfield | ~60% combined |
| Cummins, Caterpillar (off-road) | ~8% |
| Airbus, Boeing, Safran (Aerospace) | Rapidly scaling |
Core Manufacturing Edge: Multi-process integration — forging, precision machining, surface treatment, and assembly — delivered within a single facility. This vertical integration reduces defect rates and lead times vs. fragmented competitors.
| Project / Initiative | Investment | Timeline | Revenue Potential | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pantnagar Crankshaft Facility (2W OEMs) | ~₹200 Cr (capex) | Inaugurated Feb 2026 | ₹500 Cr/year (at full utilisation) | Operational |
| Nichidai JV (Cold/Warm Forging — Japan Tech) | ₹50 Cr (60% stake) | FY26–FY27 | Margin-accretive; new product lines | JV Signed |
| 55-Acre Land Acquisition (Karnataka Greenfield) | ₹100 Cr land cost | Construction FY27 | ADS + Export capacity | Pre-Construction |
| Airbus ICTM Contract | — | FY26–FY30 | ₹160 Cr lifetime value | Under Execution |
| US Plant Setup (Pending Trade Deal) | TBD | Post India-US FTA | US = 9% of revenue, potential to scale | Under Evaluation |
| Semiconductor / Humanoid Robotics Components | Minimal capex | FY27–FY28 | New segment; early-stage engagement | Exploration |
| xEV Tech-Agnostic Order Book Execution | Existing capex | FY26 ramp-up | ₹430 Cr order book | Executing |
Annual Financials (₹ Crore)
| Metric | FY21 | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 | TTM | FY26E | FY27E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1,351 | 1,745 | 2,099 | 2,548 | 2,719 | 2,907 | 3,200–3,300 | ~3,900 |
| YoY Growth | — | +29.2% | +20.3% | +21.4% | +6.7% | +7.1% | ~18% | ~20% |
| EBITDA | 247 | 304 | 360 | 450 | 473 | 514 | ~590 | ~740 |
| EBITDA Margin | 18.3% | 17.4% | 17.2% | 17.7% | 17.4% | 17.7% | ~18.0% | ~19.0% |
| PAT | 98 | 128 | 150 | 190 | 206 | 254 | ~265 | ~380 |
| PAT Margin | 7.3% | 7.3% | 7.1% | 7.5% | 7.6% | 8.7% | ~8.3% | ~9.7% |
| EPS (₹) | 20.85 | 24.57 | 28.38 | 35.43 | 33.26* | 40.91 | ~42 | ~64 |
| Capex (₹ Cr) | 115 | 239 | 223 | 315 | 544 | — | ~450 | ~400 |
Recent Quarterly Results (₹ Crore)
| Quarter | Revenue | YoY | EBITDA | Margin | PAT | EPS (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | 644 | — | 115 | 17.9% | 50 | 9.36 |
| Mar 2024 | 686 | — | 121 | 17.6% | 50 | 9.36 |
| Jun 2024 | 681 | +5.8% | 120 | 17.6% | 50 | 9.31 |
| Sep 2024 | 698 | +10.8% | 123 | 17.6% | 51 | 9.43 |
| Dec 2024 | 644 | 0.0% | 108 | 16.8% | 45 | 7.28 |
| Mar 2025 | 695 | +1.3% | 120 | 17.3% | 60 | 9.63 |
| Jun 2025 | 668 | -1.9% | 118 | 17.7% | 60 | 9.74 |
| Sep 2025 | 746 | +6.9% | 133 | 17.8% | 70 | 11.33 |
| Dec 2025 (Q3FY26) | 798 | +23.9% | 143 | 17.9% | 64* | 10.21 |
| Broker | Rating | Target Price | Upside | Methodology | Key Thesis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDFC Securities Inst. Research | BUY ↑ | ₹2,443 | +14.6% | 28x Dec-27 EPS (upgraded from 24x) | ADS segment re-rating; medium-long term growth visibility |
| Axis Direct | BUY | ₹2,275 | +6.7% | PE-based | Crankshaft ramp + ADS order book build-up |
| Consensus Average (3 brokers) | BUY | ₹2,388 | +12.0% | Blended | Mid-teens revenue growth; ADS mix improvement |
| Trendlyne Community (55 votes) | BUY — 83.6% | ₹2,265 | +6.2% | Crowd-sourced | Momentum + fundamentals improving |
Balance Sheet (₹ Crore)
| Item | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 | H1FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity + Reserves | 1,033 | 1,183 | 1,366 | 2,757 | 2,876 |
| Borrowings | 603 | 655 | 726 | 238 | 235 |
| D/E Ratio | 0.58x | 0.55x | 0.53x | 0.09x | 0.08x |
| Fixed Assets | 1,060 | 1,210 | 1,388 | 1,729 | 1,788 |
| Total Assets | 2,012 | 2,243 | 2,569 | 3,471 | 3,660 |
| Book Value/Share (₹) | ~196 | ~224 | ~255 | 462 | ~480 |
Cash Flow Statement (₹ Crore)
| CF Type | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating CFO | 186 | 231 | 358 | 321 |
| CFO / Operating Profit | 61% | 64% | 80% | 68% |
| Investing CFI | -216 | -220 | -343 | -922 |
| Financing CFF | +45 | -3 | -5 | +599 |
| Free Cash Flow | -53 | +8 | +43 | -223 |
| P&L Item | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 | TTM | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Revenue | 1,745 | 2,099 | 2,548 | 2,719 | 2,907 | ↑ Accelerating (ADS + Exports) |
| Total Expenses | 1,441 | 1,739 | 2,098 | 2,246 | 2,393 | ↑ In line with revenue |
| EBITDA | 304 | 360 | 450 | 473 | 514 | ↑ Consistent expansion |
| EBITDA Margin | 17.4% | 17.2% | 17.7% | 17.4% | 17.7% | ↑ Stable; poised for step-up |
| Depreciation | 103 | 114 | 130 | 154 | 175 | ↑ Rising with capex — watch |
| Interest | 46 | 53 | 66 | 61 | 25 | ↓ Major improvement post-QIP |
| Other Income | 17 | 10 | 2 | 20 | 29 | ↑ Treasury on QIP proceeds |
| PBT | 172 | 203 | 256 | 278 | 342 | ↑ Strong acceleration |
| Tax Rate | ~25% | ~26% | ~26% | ~26% | ~26% | Stable |
| PAT | 128 | 150 | 190 | 206 | 254 | ↑ Meaningful acceleration |
| PAT Margin | 7.3% | 7.1% | 7.5% | 7.6% | 8.7% | ↑ Structural expansion underway |
| EPS (₹) | 24.57 | 28.38 | 35.43 | 33.26 | 40.91 | ↑ FY27E ~₹64 (HDFC Sec) |
Current Valuation Snapshot
Scenario Analysis (12–18 Month)
| Scenario | EPS FY27E | Multiple | Target | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bull ADS accelerates, FTA signed | ₹75 | 35x | ₹2,625 | +23% |
| Base Steady execution, guidance met | ₹64 | 28x | ₹2,443 | +15% |
| Bear Auto slowdown, ADS delays | ₹50 | 24x | ₹1,800 | -16% |
Peer Comparison
| Company | Mkt Cap (₹ Cr) | P/E | ROCE % | Qtr Revenue ₹ Cr | Qtr Rev. Growth | Qtr PAT ₹ Cr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samvardhana Motherson | 1,12,299 | 31.8x | 13.7% | 31,409 | +13.5% | 1,072 |
| Bosch India | 94,829 | 41.1x | 21.1% | 4,886 | +9.4% | 532 |
| Bharat Forge | 78,387 | 67.1x | 12.2% | 4,343 | +25.0% | 273 |
| Schaeffler India | 59,314 | 49.6x | 29.8% | 2,643 | +26.9% | 328 |
| Uno Minda | 59,140 | 51.1x | 18.8% | 5,018 | +19.9% | 300 |
| Endurance Technologies | 31,198 | 33.7x | 17.3% | 3,608 | +26.2% | 222 |
| Sansera Engineering | 13,297 | 50.1x | 13.3% | 798 | +23.9% | 64 |
| Key Management | |
|---|---|
| Executive Director | B.R. Preetham |
| CFO | Vikas Goel |
| Founder Group | S. Sekhar Vasan (promoter) |
| Listed Since | September 2021 (IPO at ₹744) |
| Promoter Holding | 30.17% (Dec 2025) — declining trend |
| Pledging | NIL (clean) |
| Risk | Probability | Impact | Mitigant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Concentration (Hero+Bajaj+Honda+TVS = ~60%) | Medium | High | Diversifying to export OEMs + ADS customers |
| EV Disruption — ICE volume decline faster than expected | Medium | Medium-High | Tech-agnostic products; EV crankshaft supply ongoing |
| ADS Execution Delay (Airbus/Defence schedule slippage) | Low-Med | High | ₹3,800 Cr order book + NADCAP certification |
| Rising Working Capital (WC days 70 vs 29 historically) | High | Medium | QIP cash buffer; ADS WC acknowledged by management |
| Forex Risk (26% revenue in exports — EUR/USD sensitive) | Medium | Medium | Natural hedge (imported raw materials); forward covers |
| India-US Trade Uncertainty (9% revenue at risk) | Low-Med | Low-Med | US plant option; tariff structures manageable |
| Promoter Stake Dilution Continuing | Low | Medium | No pledge; promoters still at 30%+ |
| Commodity Inflation (Steel/Alloy prices) | Medium | Medium | Most auto contracts have material price pass-through clauses |
Shareholding History (%)
| Quarter | Promoters | FIIs | DIIs | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | 35.49 | 38.10 | 17.00 | 9.40 |
| Sep 2023 | 35.22 | 29.00 | 25.11 | 10.66 |
| Mar 2024 | 35.04 | 22.11 | 28.56 | 14.23 |
| Sep 2024 | 34.78 | 19.51 | 32.47 | 13.18 |
| Dec 2024 | 30.33 | 20.54 | 37.53 | 11.55 |
| Mar 2025 | 30.35 | 20.10 | 37.01 | 12.49 |
| Jun 2025 | 30.34 | 19.53 | 36.88 | 13.18 |
| Sep 2025 | 30.24 | 19.58 | 36.99 | 13.14 |
| Dec 2025 | 30.17 ↓ | 19.36 ↓ | 36.30 ↑ | 14.09 |
Ownership Mix (Dec 2025)
Chart setup · Momentum · Price action · Entry/Exit framework
Critical Price Zones
| Scenario | Entry Zone | Stop Loss | Target 1 | Target 2 | R:R | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred: Pullback Entry | ₹1,950–2,000 | ₹1,750 (-12%) | ₹2,443 | ₹2,700 | 1:2.4 | Best R:R — wait for pullback to Support 1 |
| Current Market: Momentum | ₹2,100–2,150 | ₹1,900 (-10%) | ₹2,443 | ₹2,700 | 1:1.5 | Acceptable R:R for conviction; tight stop |
| Aggressive: Breakout Entry | ₹2,400+ (breakout above ATH) | ₹2,200 (-8%) | ₹2,700 | ₹3,000 | 1:1.5–2.0 | Only on high volume breakout above ₹2,396 |