16 April 2021 4QFY21 Results Preview Autos & Logistics

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16 April 2021 4QFY21 Results Preview Autos & Logistics HSIE Research is also available on Bloomberg ERH HDF <GO> & Thomson Reuters Diverging growth outlook After the initial outperformance by the auto stocks, the sector returns are converging with those of the broader market due to moderating domestic growth trends across 2Ws and commodity-based inflation. OEMs expect an impact of ~300bps due to the rising base metal prices, which will limit the extent of margin expansion from improving leverage (as demand normalises over FY22-23E). Amidst this backdrop, we prefer stocks that have a diversified revenue model such as Tata Motors, Bharat Forge, and Bajaj Auto. We also have a BUY rating on Maruti Suzuki due to the sustained demand for PVs, given the shift towards personal mobility. Commodity inflation to impact 4QFY21 profitability: The commodity prices over the past six months are up sharply - aluminum (+26%), copper (+32%), crude (+55%), steel (+55%). In our discussion with Bajaj Auto, the company highlighted that the impact on margins will be 300-400bps. Most OEMs are highlighting similar views, with margin impact varying between 200-400bps due to the above. While OEMs will benefit from improved operating leverage as volumes normalise over FY22-23E, the extent of margin improvement will be contained due to the above. Demand revival differing trends are emerging: Sales recovery trends have been mixed in 4Q, with PV and tractor demand remaining resilient while 2W sales have been tepid, particularly at the entry level (refer to our note: Divergent Trends in PVs and 2Ws). We believe the recovery in autos is a ‘K’ shaped one, where the COVID impact (closure of education institutes and dine-ins, weak SME activity, etc.) is affecting the lower end consumer segment. CV sales are recovering, though the expected benefit from the scrappage scheme will now be spread over FY22-24. Sector returns are converging with the broader market: The NIFTY Auto index returns in 4Q (+7% QoQ) has performed largely in line with the broader index (+5% QoQ) as commodity cost inflation and moderating growth trends across 2Ws have tempered stock price returns, after strong outperformance in 1HFY21. We believe that returns will be stock specific, going ahead, as the recovery is getting factored in (valuations are elevated) and growth rates are now diverging across segments. After several quarters, we have lowered estimates for FY22/23E due to the above factors. Key recommendations: We are positive on Bajaj Auto, Tata Motors, and Maruti amongst the OEMs. We have recently downgraded Hero to an ADD due to the moderating growth outlook. Amongst auto ancillaries, we have initiated on Bharat Forge with a BUY rating due to an improving outlook for global CVs as well as diversification initiatives (particularly in the defence segment). We continue to prefer Subros amongst domestic auto ancillaries due to its dominant presence in the car AC segment as well as expansion in the home and railway AC segment. Logistic companies: The rail-based logistic companies expect the benefits from the DFC to reflect from 2HFY22 as the 650km stretch from Rewari (Haryana) to Palanpur (Gujarat) will be commissioned by Apr-May. We reiterate our preference for Gateway Distriparks (BUY) as CONCOR (ADD) will have to contend with higher LLF charges levied by the Indian railways. CMP (INR/sh) * Reco Ashok Leyland 112 REDUCE Bajaj Auto 3,601 BUY Eicher 2,412 REDUCE Escorts 1,218 ADD Hero Moto 2,863 ADD Mahindra 805 ADD Maruti 6,652 BUY Tata Motors 304 BUY Amara Raja 802 ADD Bharat Forge 574 BUY Endurance 1,295 BUY Gulf Oil 706 BUY Subros 301 BUY Sundram 700 ADD CONCOR 565 ADD Gateway 176 BUY *CMP as of 15 th Apr-21 NIFTY Auto index Source: Bloomberg, HSIE Research; indexes rebased to 100 Aditya Makharia [email protected] +91-22-6171-7316 Mansi Lall [email protected] +91-22-6171-7357 80 100 120 140 160 180 Apr-20 May-20 Jun-20 Jul-20 Aug-20 Sep-20 Oct-20 Nov-20 Dec-20 Jan-21 Feb-21 Mar-21 Apr-21 NIFTY NIFTY AUTO

Transcript of 16 April 2021 4QFY21 Results Preview Autos & Logistics

16 April 2021 4QFY21 Results Preview

Autos & Logistics

HSIE Research is also available on Bloomberg ERH HDF <GO> & Thomson Reuters

Diverging growth outlook After the initial outperformance by the auto stocks, the sector returns are

converging with those of the broader market due to moderating domestic

growth trends across 2Ws and commodity-based inflation. OEMs expect an

impact of ~300bps due to the rising base metal prices, which will limit the

extent of margin expansion from improving leverage (as demand normalises

over FY22-23E). Amidst this backdrop, we prefer stocks that have a diversified

revenue model such as Tata Motors, Bharat Forge, and Bajaj Auto. We also

have a BUY rating on Maruti Suzuki due to the sustained demand for PVs,

given the shift towards personal mobility.

Commodity inflation to impact 4QFY21 profitability: The commodity

prices over the past six months are up sharply - aluminum (+26%), copper

(+32%), crude (+55%), steel (+55%). In our discussion with Bajaj Auto, the

company highlighted that the impact on margins will be 300-400bps. Most

OEMs are highlighting similar views, with margin impact varying between

200-400bps due to the above. While OEMs will benefit from improved

operating leverage as volumes normalise over FY22-23E, the extent of

margin improvement will be contained due to the above.

Demand revival – differing trends are emerging: Sales recovery trends

have been mixed in 4Q, with PV and tractor demand remaining resilient

while 2W sales have been tepid, particularly at the entry level (refer to our

note: Divergent Trends in PVs and 2Ws). We believe the recovery in autos

is a ‘K’ shaped one, where the COVID impact (closure of education institutes

and dine-ins, weak SME activity, etc.) is affecting the lower end consumer

segment. CV sales are recovering, though the expected benefit from the

scrappage scheme will now be spread over FY22-24.

Sector returns are converging with the broader market: The NIFTY Auto

index returns in 4Q (+7% QoQ) has performed largely in line with the

broader index (+5% QoQ) as commodity cost inflation and moderating

growth trends across 2Ws have tempered stock price returns, after strong

outperformance in 1HFY21. We believe that returns will be stock specific,

going ahead, as the recovery is getting factored in (valuations are elevated)

and growth rates are now diverging across segments. After several quarters,

we have lowered estimates for FY22/23E due to the above factors.

Key recommendations: We are positive on Bajaj Auto, Tata Motors, and

Maruti amongst the OEMs. We have recently downgraded Hero to an ADD

due to the moderating growth outlook. Amongst auto ancillaries, we have

initiated on Bharat Forge with a BUY rating due to an improving outlook for

global CVs as well as diversification initiatives (particularly in the defence

segment). We continue to prefer Subros amongst domestic auto ancillaries

due to its dominant presence in the car AC segment as well as expansion in

the home and railway AC segment.

Logistic companies: The rail-based logistic companies expect the benefits

from the DFC to reflect from 2HFY22 as the 650km stretch from Rewari

(Haryana) to Palanpur (Gujarat) will be commissioned by Apr-May. We

reiterate our preference for Gateway Distriparks (BUY) as CONCOR (ADD)

will have to contend with higher LLF charges levied by the Indian railways.

CMP

(INR/sh) * Reco

Ashok Leyland 112 REDUCE

Bajaj Auto 3,601 BUY

Eicher 2,412 REDUCE

Escorts 1,218 ADD

Hero Moto 2,863 ADD

Mahindra 805 ADD

Maruti 6,652 BUY

Tata Motors 304 BUY

Amara Raja 802 ADD

Bharat Forge 574 BUY

Endurance 1,295 BUY

Gulf Oil 706 BUY

Subros 301 BUY

Sundram 700 ADD

CONCOR 565 ADD

Gateway 176 BUY

*CMP as of 15th Apr-21

NIFTY Auto index

Source: Bloomberg, HSIE Research;

indexes rebased to 100

Aditya Makharia

[email protected]

+91-22-6171-7316

Mansi Lall

[email protected]

+91-22-6171-7357

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Autos & Logistics: 4QFY21E Results Preview

4QFY21E earnings preview

Volume (in units '000) NET SALES (INR bn) EBITDA margin (%) APAT (INR bn) Adj. EPS (INR)

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FY21E

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FY21E

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FY21E

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FY21E

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FY21E

3Q

FY21

4Q

FY20

AUTOS

Ashok

Leyland 44 32 73 63.8 32 66 10.3 507 558 4.2 1,475 3,577 1.4 0.1 0.0

Bajaj Auto 1,170 (10) 18 79.6 (11) 17 18.0 (140) (37) 15.1 (3) 15 52.3 53.8 45.3

Eicher 205 2 25 28.7 2 30 23.7 (3) 416 6.0 12 96 21.8 19.5 11.2

Escorts 33 3 62 20.3 0 47 16.9 (117) 279 2.6 (7) 86 25.9 27.8 13.9

Hero Moto 1,568 (15) 18 79.3 (19) 27 12.7 (173) 215 8.5 (22) 36 42.3 54.3 31.1

Mahindra 202 (10) 33 124.6 (11) 38 15.9 (112) 222 13.9 (21) 330 11.6 14.6 2.7

Maruti 492 (1) 28 231.3 (1) 27 9.8 28 127 17.2 (11) 33 56.9 64.3 42.8

Tata Motors 192 21 89 181.5 24 87 7.6 16 NA 0.0 (0) (0) 0.0 (1.6) (5.8)

Aggregate 3,905 (9) 23 809.0 1 41 12.0 (55) 320 67.4 2 251

Source: Company, HSIE Research

NET SALES (INR mn) EBITDA margin (%) APAT (INR mn) Adj. EPS (INR)

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FY21E

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FY20

AUTO ANCS

Amara Raja 18,390 (6) 16 15.3 (30) (4) 1,612 (17) 18 9.4 11.3 8.0

Bharat Forge 10,832 5 23 22.3 156 978 1,282 31 522 2.8 2.1 0.4

Endurance 19,967 (2) 25 16.3 (97) 139 1,666 (17) 56 11.8 14.3 7.6

Gulf Oil 4,941 3 37 16.8 (54) 135 579 (10) 61 11.6 12.9 7.2

Subros 6,426 6 40 10.6 (34) 156 271 (1) 68 4.2 4.2 2.5

Sundram Fasteners 11,113 0 34 19.5 (127) 473 1,304 (9) 139 6.2 6.8 2.6

Source: Company, HSIE Research

NET SALES (INR mn) EBITDA margin (%) APAT (INR mn) Adj. EPS (INR)

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LOGISTICS

CONCOR 19,225 10 23 20.5 (70) (975) 2,617 10 (15) 4.3 3.9 5.1

Gateway Distriparks 3,358 7 12 22.7 (362) 116 175 (47) 56 1.6 3.0 1.0

Source: Company, HSIE Research

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Autos & Logistics: 4QFY21E Results Preview

Autos and Auto ancillaries

COMPANY 4QFY21

OUTLOOK WHAT’S LIKELY KEY MONITORABLES

Ashok Leyland GOOD

Volumes for the quarter came in at 44k units,

+32% QoQ (+73% YoY due to lower base).

This was led by demand recovery in the

MHCV segment.

Revenue is expected to grow 32/66%

QoQ/YoY, from a low base.

EBITDA margin is expected at 10.3%

(+500bps QoQ) owing to improved operating

leverage. We expect the company to report a

profit of INR 4bn vs INR 267/114mn

QoQ/YoY.

Market share gains in the LCV segment –

new product response

Recovery trends in MHCVs

Impact of scrappage scheme on CVs

Bajaj Auto AVERAGE

Volumes in the quarter are up 18% YoY due

to a lower base. However, it declined 10%

QoQ.

Operating margins are expected at 18% (-

140/35bps QoQ/YoY) due to increased

commodity costs.

PAT at INR 15bn to decline 3% QoQ.

Outlook on exports, particularly to the

African continent

Three-wheeler outlook in the Indian market

Updates on PLI scheme and benefits for

Bajaj Auto

Eicher Motors AVERAGE

RE volumes grew 2.5% QoQ to 205k units

(163k units YoY).

We expect revenue at INR 28.7bn (+2%

QoQ).

EBITDA margin at 23.7%, (similar to QoQ).

PAT growth of 12% QoQ to INR 5.9bn.

Progress on the production ramp-up

Demand trends for the new product-Meteor

Escorts GOOD

Volumes grew by 3% QoQ to 32.6k units

(20k units YoY).

We expect revenue to be flat QoQ. EBITDA

margins to contract by 120bps QoQ to 16.9%

owing to commodity cost led pressure.

PAT at INR 2.6bn to decline by 7% QoQ

(INR 1.4mn YoY).

Progress/plans of the recently

commissioned plant with Kubota

Impact of Agri reforms on the farm

segment

Hero

MotoCorp AVERAGE

Volumes for Hero declined 15% QoQ (+18%

YoY) to 1.5mn units.

We expect a revenue decline of 19% QoQ.

EBITDA margin at 12.7% (-175bps QoQ due

to cost pressures).

PAT at INR 8.5bn to decline 22% QoQ, +36%

YoY.

Market share trends in the premium

segment – response to Xtreme 160cc

Inventory levels

Mahindra AVERAGE

Total volumes (including tractors) declined

10% QoQ. Revenue is expected to have a

similar decline.

EBITDA margin at 15.9% to contract by

110bps QoQ.

PAT decline of 21% QoQ to INR 13.9bn.

Outlook for demand in tractors

Amidst rising competition in the SUV

segment, timelines on the launch of XUV

500

Further update on the impact of exit from

Ford JV / SsangYong stake sale

Source: HSIE Research

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Autos & Logistics: 4QFY21E Results Preview

COMPANY 4QFY21

OUTLOOK WHAT’S LIKELY KEY MONITORABLES

Maruti Suzuki AVERAGE

We expect a revenue decline of 1% QoQ

owing to a similar decline in volumes.

EBITDA margin at 9.8% to expand 30bps

QoQ.

PAT to decline by 12% QoQ to INR 17bn

(vs12.9bn YoY).

Demand trends – particularly that of

entry-level cars

Status of model availability and waiting

periods thereof

Capacity utilization post the 3rd phase of

Gujarat plant getting commissioned

Tata Motors GOOD

Standalone: Volumes grew by 22/89%

QoQ/YoY. We expect standalone revenues to

grow by 24% QoQ to INR 181bn. EBITDA

margin of 7.6% (+20bps QoQ, EBITDA loss

YoY).

We expect JLR to report an EBITDA margin

at 13.5% (vs 15.8/4.8% QoQ/YoY)

Progress on the EV platforms, especially in

terms of hybrids.

Impact of lockdown on the near term on

volumes

Impact of scrappage scheme on CVs

Amara Raja

Batteries AVERAGE

We expect a revenue decline of 6% QoQ to

INR 18bn (vs INR 15.8bn YoY).

EBITDA margin at 15.3% to contract by

30bps QoQ.

PAT decline of 17% QoQ to INR 1.6bn (vs

INR 1.3bn YoY).

Impact of tightening pollution norms

(draft Battery Waste Management rules,

2020)

Initiatives to expand beyond conventional

LAB segment

Bharat Forge GOOD

We expect revenue to grow by 5% QoQ due

to improved CV sales.

EBITDA margin at 22.3% to expand 160bps

QoQ.

PAT at INR 1.28bn to expand by 31% QoQ.

US class 8 truck trends

Any update on defence sector orders

Endurance

Technologies AVERAGE

We expect consolidated revenue to decline

by 2% QoQ to Rs 19.9bn.

EBITDA margin at 16.3% to contract by

100bps QoQ owing to cost pressure.

PAT at INR 1.66bn to decline by 17% QoQ.

Market share gains by Endurance – update

on new order wins

Outlook on industry growth trends

Gulf Oil AVERAGE

We expect revenue to grow by 2.5% QoQ.

Operating margin at 16.8% to contract by

50bps QoQ.

We expect PAT decline of 10% QoQ to INR

579mn (vs INR 359mn YoY).

Volume outlook in the DEO segment

RM price trends as oil prices are now

firming up

Subros GOOD

We expect revenues to grow by 6% QoQ.

Operating margin to contract by 30bps QoQ

to 10.6%.

We expect PAT to decline by 1% QoQ to INR

271mn.

Expectations for demand pick up in the

passenger vehicle segment

The demand outlook for the home AC

business and any benefits from the PLI

scheme

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Autos & Logistics: 4QFY21E Results Preview

COMPANY 4QFY21

OUTLOOK WHAT’S LIKELY KEY MONITORABLES

Sundram

Fasteners GOOD

We expect consolidated revenue to be flat

QoQ.

Operating margin at 19.5% to contract by

125bps QoQ.

We expect PAT decline of 9% QoQ.

Demand outlook in both India as well as

overseas markets

Any possible impact of separation from

the TVS group

Source: HSIE Research

Logistics

COMPANY 4QFY21

OUTLOOK WHAT’S LIKELY KEY MONITORABLES

Container

Corporation AVERAGE

We expect revenue to grow by 10% QoQ due

to similar growth in volumes. Volumes were

supported by a revival in domestic traffic.

EBITDA margin is expected at 20.5% (-70bps

QoQ)

We expect PAT to grow by 7/15% QoQ/YoY

to INR 2bn.

Impact of higher LLF payout to the Indian

Government on profitability.

Gateway

Distriparks GOOD

We expect consolidated revenues to grow by

7/12% QoQ/YoY.

Operating margin at 22.7% to contract by

360bps QoQ, +115bps YoY.

We expect PAT at INR 175mn (-47% QoQ,

+56% YoY).

Update on commissioning of the DFC

Margin/Volume gains as CONCOR raises

its charges due to the revised LLF

Source: HSIE Research

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Ashok Leyland # REDUCE REDUCE 97 108 11x

EV/EBITDA

11x

EV/EBITDA 0.1 3.8 5.2 -0.3 4.0 5.7 NA 6 8

Bajaj Auto BUY BUY 4,250 4,145 20x 20x 162.5 179.5 211.6 163.6 180.5 207.2 1 1 -2

Eicher REDUCE REDUCE 2,600 2,400

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56.8 87.4 115.2 54.8 81.7 109.5 -4 -7 -5

Hero Motocorp ADD ADD 3,350 3,350 17.5x 17.5x 147.7 172.0 192.1 147.3 171.2 191.0 -0 -0 -1

M&M ADD ADD 880 880 14x core

business

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business 40.5 42.7 50.7 37.6 39.2 47.4 -7 -8 -7

Maruti Suzuki BUY BUY 9,000 8,440 27x 27x 156.7 260.6 332.6 158.4 245.0 312.5 1 -6 -6

Tata Motors # BUY BUY 315 360

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EV/EBITDA

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EV/EBITDA

Standalone

-13.3 3.3 14.0 -13.2 4.2 16.6 -1 27 19

Amara Raja ADD ADD 1,000 910 19x 19x 36.2 44.0 52.5 36.2 40.4 47.8 0 -8 -9

Bharat Forge BUY BUY 720 700 32x 32x 5.2 12.5 22.5 5.2 12.5 21.8 - - -3

Endurance BUY BUY 1,680 1,565 30x 30x 36.3 45.8 55.9 36.3 44.0 52.2 -0 -4 -7

Gulf Oil BUY BUY 880 870 20x 20x 37.8 40.7 44.0 39.6 41.2 43.5 5 1 -1

Subros BUY BUY 410 405 22x 22x 5.4 13.2 18.6 7.4 13.4 18.4 37 2 -1

Gateway

Distriparks # BUY BUY 165 200

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Source: Company, HSIE Research, #valued on EV/EBITDA, ^FY23E TP

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Autos & Logistics: 4QFY21E Results Preview

4QFY21 Volume Summary

Volumes in units 4QFY20 3QFY21 4QFY21 % QoQ % YoY

Ashok Leyland 25,451 33,410 44,060 32 73

- MHCV 16,900 16,586 26,277 58 55

- LCV 8,551 16,824 17,783 6 108

Bajaj Auto 991,961 1,306,810 1,169,664 (10) 18

- 2W 853,540 1,193,867 1,047,632 (12) 23

- CV 138,421 112,943 122,032 8 (12)

Eicher 174,499 212,470 222,771 5 28

- 2W 162,870 199,668 204,604 2 26

- CV 11,629 12,802 18,167 42 56

Escorts 20,108 31,562 32,588 3 62

Hero Motocorp 1,334,511 1,845,274 1,568,313 (15) 18

Maruti 385,025 495,897 492,235 (1) 28

M&M 150,991 223,978 202,223 (10) 34

- Auto 91,701 122,277 108,329 (11) 18

- Tractors 59,290 101,701 93,894 (8) 58

Tata Motors* 94,256 150,958 182,824 21 94

- PV 32,000 68,803 83,857 22 162

- CV 62,256 82,155 98,967 20 59

TVS 632,920 989,517 927,579 (6) 47

- 2W 590,318 951,879 886,614 (7) 50

- 3W 42,602 37,638 40,965 9 (4)

CONCOR (in TEUs) 941,270 966,015 1,058,931 10 13

Source: SIAM, Company, HSIE Research; *only domestic sales

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Autos & Logistics: 4QFY21E Results Preview

Monthly volumes (in units)

Ashok Leyland: Demand is supported by recovery in

MHCV volumes

Bajaj Auto: Volume momentum sustaining due to

demand from the exports markets (54% of vols in 4Q)

Source: SIAM, Company, HSIE Research Source: SIAM, Company, HSIE Research

Royal Enfield: Volumes sustaining at 66k+ levels per

month

Hero: Volume growth has moderated over the past few

months

Source: SIAM, Company, HSIE Research Source: SIAM, Company, HSIE Research

Escorts: Tractor sales continue to witness healthy

momentum

Maruti Suzuki: Company is expanding capacity

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Autos & Logistics: 4QFY21E Results Preview

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10,000

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-16

Mar

-17

Mar

-18

Mar

-19

Mar

-20

Mar

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Copper Price ($)

1,200

1,600

2,000

2,400M

ar-1

6

Mar

-17

Mar

-18

Mar

-19

Mar

-20

Mar

-21

Aluminium Price ($)

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Index and stock price performance

Index/Stock Market price as of

31st Mar-21

% return

3M 6M 1Y

NIFTY 14,691 5% 31% 71%

NIFTY Auto 9,862 7% 25% 108%

Ashok Leyland 114 19% 53% 164%

Bajaj Auto 3,671 7% 27% 82%

Eicher 2,604 3% 18% 99%

Escorts 1,288 2% -2% 94%

Hero Motocorp 2,914 -6% -7% 83%

Mahindra 795 10% 31% 179%

Maruti Suzuki 6,859 -10% 2% 60%

Tata Motors 302 64% 126% 325%

Source: Bloomberg, HSIE Research

Ashok Leyland 1-yr forward

EV/EBITDA

Bajaj Auto 1-yr forward P/E band Eicher Motors 1-yr forward P/E

band

Source: Bloomberg, Company, HSIE Research

Escorts 1-yr forward P/E band Hero Motocorp 1-yr forward P/E

band

M&M 1-yr forward P/E band

Source: Bloomberg, Company, HSIE Research

0

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6

Sep

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8

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-18

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r-1

9

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r-2

0

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r-2

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P/E Mean

+1 SD -1 SD

5

10

15

20

Ma

r-1

6

Sep

-16

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r-1

7

Sep

-17

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r-1

8

Sep

-18

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r-1

9

Sep

-19

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r-2

0

Sep

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Ma

r-2

1

P/E Mean

+1 SD -1 SD

6

12

18

24

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7M

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08

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r-0

9M

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1M

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5M

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1

PE Mean

+1 SD -1 SD

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10

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r-1

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5M

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Ma

r-1

7M

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18

Ma

r-1

9M

ar-

20

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r-2

1P/E Mean

+1 SD -1 SD

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Maruti Suzuki 1-yr forward P/E

band

Amara Raja 1-yr forward P/E band Bharat Forge 1-yr forward P/E band

Source: Bloomberg, Company, HSIE Research

Endurance 1-yr forward P/E band Gulf Oil 1-yr forward P/E band Subros 1-yr forward P/E band

Source: Bloomberg, Company, HSIE Research

Sundram Fasteners 1-yr forward P/E

band

CONCOR 1-yr forward P/E band

Source: Bloomberg, Company, HSIE Research

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10

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P/E Mean+1 SD -1 SD

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8

Ma

r-1

9

Ma

r-2

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Ma

r-2

1

P/E Mean+1 SD -1 SD

15

20

25

30

35

40

Ma

r-1

7

Sep

-17

Ma

r-1

8

Sep

-18

Ma

r-1

9

Sep

-19

Ma

r-2

0

Sep

-20

Ma

r-2

1

P/E Mean

+1 SD -1 SD

10

15

20

25

30

Ma

r-1

5

Sep

-15

Ma

r-1

6

Sep

-16

Ma

r-1

7

Sep

-17

Ma

r-1

8

Sep

-18

Ma

r-1

9

Sep

-19

Ma

r-2

0

Sep

-20

Ma

r-2

1

PE Mean

+1 SD -1 SD

5

15

25

35

Ma

r-1

3

Ma

r-1

4

Ma

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5

Ma

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6

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+1 SD -1 SD

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P/E Mean

+1 SD -1 SD

10

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Mar-

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P/E Mean

+1 SD -1 SD

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