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MOTHERSON – Samvardhana Motherson International – Q4 FY26 Earnings Call – 20-May-26

Samvardhana Motherson’s topline growth hinges on consumer electronics/aerospace scale-up, bottomline resilience depends on pass-through execution, and margins are structurally supported by diversification but cyclically pressured by commodity lags.

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Also see: MOTHERSON – Samvardhana Motherson International – Q4 FY26 Financial Results – 20-May-26

3-Scenario Framework

📊 Base Case (50% Probability)

Consumer electronics doubles revenue (GF3 ramp in H2 FY27), aerospace grows 30% YoY, and automotive holds steady (EV at 15% of revenue by FY28). Margins stabilize at 9.5–10% as pass-throughs offset inflation. ROCE at 16–17%, leverage <1.0x, and dividend payout at 20%. USD 108B target remains aspirational but FY27 revenue at USD 26–28B.

BOSCHLTD – Bosch Limited – Q4 FY26 Earnings Call – 21-May-26

Bosch’s findings imply topline resilience (8–10% base-case growth) with margin expansion (50bps) hinging on cost controls and content per vehicle, while PAT growth (10–12%) is anchored by structural initiatives but vulnerable to macro shocks.

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Also see: BOSCHLTD – Bosch Limited – Q4 FY26 Financial Results – 20-May-26

3-Scenario Framework

📊 Base Case (50% Probability)

Macro stability persists; crude oil rises 10%, but supply chain agility offsets costs. Flattish volume growth is offset by content per vehicle gains (CAFE Phase 3, ADAS). JV ramps up in FY’28, contributing 2–3% to revenue. Revenue grows 8–10%, EBITDA margins expand 50bps, and PAT grows 10–12%.

MOTHERSON – Samvardhana Motherson International – Q4 FY26 Financial Results – 20-May-26

Motherson’s FY26 shows 10.6% EBITDA growth, OCF nearly doubling, and Q4 margin at 11.1% — clearest inflection yet. PAT flat from exceptions, but underlying trajectory healthy. Re‑rating hinges on sustaining >10% EBITDA margins; near‑term headwinds are rising capex, WC build, and EPS dilution.

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🔍 Observations

Topline

Revenue from operations hit ₹1,26,104 Cr in FY26, up 10.9% YoY (from ₹1,13,663 Cr), driven by broad-based segment growth.
Q4FY26 revenue surged to ₹34,309 Cr, up 17.0% YoY from ₹29,317 Cr — strongest quarterly print of FY26.
Emerging Businesses was the standout, growing 49.5% YoY (₹11,418 Cr → ₹17,072 Cr at segment level); Integrated Assemblies grew 9.2%.

Bottomline

FY26 PAT at ₹4,086 Cr, marginally down from ₹4,146 Cr in FY25 — despite 10.9% revenue growth, exceptional charges of ₹414 Cr dragged net profit.
Q4FY26 PAT jumped 40% YoY (₹1,115 Cr → ₹1,562 Cr), signaling strong exit-quarter momentum.
Pre-exceptional PBT grew 6.5% YoY (₹5,261 Cr → ₹5,624 Cr); full-year PAT suppression is entirely attributable to the ₹414 Cr exceptional line.

Margins

FY26 EBITDA: ₹12,033 Cr vs ₹10,877 Cr in FY25 — EBITDA margin expanded to 9.5% from 9.6% on reported revenue (flat), but EBITDA grew 10.6% in absolute terms.
Q4FY26 EBITDA margin: ₹3,805 Cr on ₹34,309 Cr revenue = 11.1%, vs 9.1% in Q4FY25 — 200bps sequential and YoY expansion.
Operating margin (per KPIs): Q4FY26 at 6.9% vs 4.7% in Q4FY25; FY26 full year flat at 5.2% — Q4 outperformance is a meaningful inflection signal.

Growth Trajectory

FY26 revenue CAGR base is now ₹1.26L Cr; Motherson has a stated $36B revenue target — still significant headroom to grow.
Employee costs grew 10.9% YoY (₹28,387 Cr → ₹31,478 Cr), in line with revenue — no labour cost deleverage yet.
Finance costs fell 13.7% YoY (₹1,882 Cr → ₹1,624 Cr) despite higher borrowings — reflects QIP proceeds deployed and debt mix optimization.

BOSCHLTD – Bosch Limited – Q4 FY26 Financial Results – 20-May-26

Bosch India’s FY26 confirms a cash‑rich industrial compounding low‑mid teens revenue, with ~17% underlying earnings growth post divestiture gain. Risks: commodity cost pressures, receivables velocity, and tax normalization. Overcapitalized balance sheet (₹83,797 Mio treasury, negligible debt) makes capital allocation discipline the key re‑rating driver.

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🔍 Observations

Topline

Revenue grew 10.8% YoY to ₹200,347 Mio in FY26, crossing the ₹200 Bn milestone; Q4FY26 accelerated to 13.3% YoY, signalling momentum building into year-end.
Automotive products — 88.9% of net revenues — drove growth at 14.5% YoY (₹178,074 Mio vs ₹155,489 Mio); Consumer goods grew a modest 6.4%.
“Others” segment revenue collapsed 49.5% YoY (₹8,486 Mio to ₹4,285 Mio), reflecting the deliberate divestiture of specified businesses rather than organic decline.

Bottomline

Reported PAT jumped 37.6% YoY to ₹27,700 Mio, but ₹5,560 Mio in pre-tax exceptional gains (divestiture proceeds) inflate this; adjusted PAT grew ~16.9% to ~₹23,530 Mio.
EPS (basic) rose to ₹940.27 from ₹683.25 — reported basis; underlying earnings quality is solid even after stripping out the exceptional.
Q4FY26 PAT of ₹5,685 Mio grew 2.7% YoY and 6.8% QoQ, a clean quarter with no exceptional items.

Margins

EBITDA margin (excl. exceptional) expanded marginally to 17.5% from 17.3% — a tight band suggesting cost discipline offset input cost pressures.
Automotive EBIT margin held flat at 14.4% YoY despite 14.5% revenue growth — volume-driven profit expansion with no margin dilution.
Q4FY26 EBITDA margin contracted to 16.9% vs 18.0% in Q4FY25, partly from higher raw material costs (Q4 RM+traded goods: ₹35,710 Mio vs ₹30,242 Mio in Q4FY25, +18.1%).

Growth Trajectory

Three-year revenue CAGR context: crossing ₹200 Bn on a consolidated basis reflects steady compounding in the mid-teens in Automotive — structurally tied to India’s vehicle production cycle.
Automotive EBIT grew 13.8% YoY (₹22,467 Mio to ₹25,570 Mio) in line with segment revenue — consistent conversion, no margin surprises.
Consumer goods EBIT grew 7.6% (₹1,130 Mio to ₹1,216 Mio) — low-margin, slow-growth segment; EBIT margin at 6.6%, unchanged from 6.5% prior year.

MOTHERSON – Q3 FY26 Earnings Call – 10-Feb-26

Motherson FY27 outlook: Revenue growth (8–15%) depends on Greenfield execution and European OEM strength; consumer electronics/aerospace scalability is pivotal. EBITDA margins may swing 50–200 bps from commodity/FX, but efficiencies and ROCE discipline cushion downside. Non-auto expansion (40%+ ROCE) offsets auto cyclicality if execution succeeds.

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3-Scenario Framework

📊 Base Case (50% Probability)

Key Variables: (1) European OEMs stabilize market share; (2) Greenfields contribute 70% of targeted FY27 revenue; (3) consumer electronics/aerospace scale to 20M units/year by FY28.
Outcome: Revenue grows 10–12% YoY in FY27; EBITDA margins expand 50–100 bps on operational efficiencies and FX tailwinds. Leverage remains 1.0–1.2x; ROCE in new ventures hits 35–40%. Implication: Sustainable topline growth; margin expansion offsets cyclical pressures.

BOSCHLTD – Q3 FY26 Earnings Call – 9-Feb-26

BOSCHLTD’s growth (8–12% FY26–27) is cyclical yet ICE-heavy; EV/hydrogen remain optional. Profitability leans on cost discipline and divestments, with PAT ~7–9%. Margins hinge on localization, while OBD-II cliff, CV capex cycles, and e-axle contracts are critical watchpoints.

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3-Scenario Framework

📊 Base Case (50% Probability)

Key Variables: (1) GDP growth 6.5-7.3%, (2) CV/LCV demand stable (government capex continues), (3) E-axle contracts signed in FY27 (5% topline contribution by FY28).
Outcome: Revenue growth 8-10%, EBITDA margins 10.5-11.5% (localization offsets wage inflation), PAT growth 10-12% (core operations). 2-Wheeler segment normalizes (-10% YoY post-OBD-II), Power Tools flattish. Hydrogen remains R&D expense.