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EICHERMOT – Eicher Motors – Q4 FY26 Earnings Call – 22-May-26

EICHERMOT/ Eicher Motors’ topline growth is structurally robust (premiumization + exports + EV), but margins hinge on commodity mitigation and capacity execution; financing JV adds long-term optionality.

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Also see: EICHERMOT – Eicher Motors – Q4 FY26 Financial Results – 22-May-26

3-Scenario Framework

📊 Base Case (60% Probability)

Key Variables: Commodity inflation stabilizes at 3–3.5%, premium motorcycle demand grows 15–20%, and Cheyyar expansion delivers 2M capacity by Q2 FY28.
Outlook: Revenue grows 12–15% CAGR (driven by Royal Enfield + VECV), margins stable at ~25% (price hikes + cost reductions offset inflation), and EV/Flying Flea contributes 5–10% to revenue by FY29. Financing JV scales to INR 5K–7K crores AUM by FY28.

MARUTI – Maruti Suzuki India – Q4 FY26 Earnings Call – 28-Apr-26

Maruti Suzuki’s topline growth hinges on capacity execution and macro stability; margins depend on commodity/FX normalization; EPS sensitivity to MTM losses and EV scaling.

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Also see: MARUTI – Maruti Suzuki India – Q4 FY26 Financial Results – 28-Apr-26

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📊 Base Case (50% Probability)

Conflict de-escalates by H2 FY27, commodity costs normalize (+50bps tailwind). Capacity additions on track, enabling +10% volume growth. EV sales scale to 50K units with Gujarat Line 4 ramp-up. EBIT margin stabilizes at 8.5–9%, EPS grows 5–8% on INR140B capex execution.

EICHERMOT – Eicher Motors – Q4 FY26 Financial Results – 22-May-26

Eicher Motors’ FY26 delivered 24% revenue growth, ₹3,530 Cr FCF, near‑zero leverage, and VECV JV momentum. Risks: 150 bps PAT margin compression and Q4 revenue stall. Re‑rating now hinges on margin leverage from new platforms and global scale‑up; treasury earnings floor strong but RE must grow without dilution.

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🔍 Observations

Topline

Revenue from operations crossed ₹23,408 Cr in FY26 vs ₹18,870 Cr in FY25 — 24.0% YoY growth, driven by Royal Enfield volume expansion and premiumisation
Q4FY26 revenue at ₹6,080 Cr vs ₹5,241 Cr in Q4FY25 — 16.0% YoY growth; sequentially flat vs Q3FY26 (₹6,114 Cr)
Other income (investment returns) rose to ₹1,487 Cr in FY26 from ₹1,305 Cr — meaningful contributor given the large treasury corpus

Bottomline

PAT grew 16.5% YoY to ₹5,515 Cr (FY26) from ₹4,734 Cr (FY25); Q4FY26 PAT at ₹1,520 Cr, up 11.6% vs Q4FY25 (₹1,362 Cr)
JV profit contribution (VECV) rose to ₹798 Cr in FY26 from ₹700 Cr — 14.0% YoY; Q4FY26 VECV share surged to ₹323 Cr vs ₹248 Cr in Q4FY25
Basic EPS expanded to ₹201.09 in FY26 from ₹172.76 in FY25 — 16.4% YoY growth

Margins

FY26 EBITDA (PBT before JV + D&A + Finance costs): ₹6,359.70 + ₹840.37 + ₹71.53 = ₹7,271.60 Cr on revenue of ₹23,408 Cr → EBITDA margin ~31.1% vs ~30.7% in FY25 (₹5,233.26 + ₹729.33 + ₹54.34 = ₹6,016.93 Cr / ₹18,870 Cr) — marginal expansion
Net profit margin (PAT / Revenue from ops): 5,515 / 23,408 = 23.6% vs 4,734 / 18,870 = 25.1% in FY25 — 150bps compression, partly from higher tax (effective rate rose from 20.2% to 22.3%)
Raw material + traded goods as % of revenue: (12,502 + 835 − 270) / 23,408 = 55.4% vs (9,953 + 507 − 164) / 18,870 = 54.8% — modest input cost inflation absorbed

Growth Trajectory

Revenue CAGR at 24% for FY26 points to strong demand; sequential flatness in Q4 warrants watching for volume plateau
PAT growth (16.5%) lagging revenue growth (24.0%) signals operating leverage not fully flowing through — cost base scaling faster than topline
VECV’s improving profit trajectory (14% YoY) adds earnings resilience via non-motorcycle diversification

TMPV – Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles – Q4 FY26 Earnings Call – 14-May-26

TMPV/ Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles’ topline growth hinges on supply execution and macro stability, while margins depend on commodity pass-through and JLR cost savings; bottomline resilience requires cash flow discipline amid structural headwinds.

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Also see: TMPV – Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles – Q4 FY26 Financial Results – 14-May-26

3-Scenario Framework

📊 Base Case (60% Probability)

Commodity costs stabilize at 5–6% revenue impact, partially offset by 2–3% price increases and cost reductions. JLR achieves GBP1.7B savings, reducing breakeven to 300K units by FY28. India PV grows 10%, with EV/CNG penetration driving mix improvements. FCF remains positive as capex normalizes. Margins expand modestly on fixed cost leverage.

TVSMOTOR – TVS Motor Company – Q4 FY26 Earnings Call – 13-May-26

TVS Motor’s topline growth hinges on export momentum and EV scaling, while margins depend on commodity offsets and premium mix; structural tailwinds (capacity, R&D, partnerships) outweigh cyclical risks if execution holds.

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Also see: TVSMOTOR – TVS Motor Company – Q4 FY26 Financial Results – 13-May-26

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📊 Base Case (50% Probability)

Key Variables: Commodity inflation at 3–5%, supply chain resolves by H1 FY27, EV penetration at 8–9%, export growth at 15–20%.
Outcome: Revenue grows 10–12% YoY, EBITDA margin sustains at 13%, and EV revenue reaches ~INR 7,000 crore. Capex execution on track; margin stability via price hikes and mix.

TMCV – Tata Motors Limited – Q4 FY26 Earnings Call – 13-May-26

Tata Motors’ topline resilience hinges on diesel/commodity stability and international execution; margins depend on cost discipline and pricing power; FCF remains robust under disciplined capital allocation.

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Also see: TMCV – Tata Motors Limited (Formerly TML Commercial Vehicles Limited) – Q4 FY26 Financial Results – 13-May-26

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📊 Base Case (60% Probability)

Diesel prices stabilize; commodity inflation moderates in H2 FY27. Single-digit volume growth in Q1 FY27 sustains, with teens EBITDA margins via cost discipline and selective price hikes. Indonesia order deliveries ramp, offsetting MENA/SAARC softness. FCF at 10–12% of revenue; net cash position stable. Iveco deal closes in Q2 FY27, adding strategic depth.

HYUNDAI – Hyundai Motor India – Q4 FY26 Earnings Call – 8-May-26

Hyundai Motor India’s topline growth hinges on new product success and export resilience; bottomline and margins depend on commodity stabilization, pricing power, and capacity utilization—11–14% EBITDA margin guidance remains contingent on execution and macro stability.

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Also see: HYUNDAI – Hyundai Motor India – Q4 FY26 Financial Results – 8-May-26

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📊 Base Case (60% Probability)

Key Variables: Commodity costs stabilize; 8–10% volume growth achieved via new launches (EV/ICE SUV) and export diversification. EBITDA margin 11–14% supported by pricing, cost controls, and Chennai utilization improvement. Capex execution on track; Pune Phase 2 expands capacity by 2028. EV launch meets volume expectations, aiding CAFÉ 3 compliance.

TMPV – Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles – Q4 FY26 Financial Results – 14-May-26

TMPV’s FY26 shows India PV growing 20%+ with profitability, but JLR earnings collapsed 90% on 13% revenue decline. Reported ₹82,645 Cr profit is merger‑driven; core ops loss. FY27 hinges on JLR volume recovery and ₹76,154 Cr pipeline execution, with cash burn and debt trajectory key risks.

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🔍 Observations

Topline

Consolidated revenue declined 8.3% YoY (₹3,66,094 Cr → ₹3,35,582 Cr), driven by JLR’s weakness (segment revenue ₹3,14,220 Cr → ₹2,73,303 Cr, -13.0%), while India PV recovered strongly (+20.7%, ₹48,451 Cr → ₹58,465 Cr).
Q4FY26 revenue at ₹1,05,447 Cr was 7.2% above Q4FY25 (₹98,377 Cr), signalling JLR stabilisation and India PV momentum in the second half — the trajectory improved materially through the year.
Q3FY26 was the trough at ₹70,108 Cr; the Q4 recovery of 50.4% QoQ is partly seasonal (JLR calendar-year shipping patterns) but also reflects easing supply chain pressures.

Bottomline

Continuing operations reported a net loss of ₹(1,377) Cr for FY26 vs net profit of ₹19,394 Cr in FY25 — a ₹20,771 Cr deterioration driven almost entirely by JLR’s segment results collapse (₹27,764 Cr → ₹2,680 Cr).
Reported net profit of ₹82,645 Cr is inflated by ₹84,022 Cr from discontinued operations (merger of Tata Motors Finance with Tata Capital) — the underlying continuing business made a loss of ₹1,377 Cr.
India PV segment results jumped 75.2% (₹471 Cr → ₹825 Cr) — the domestic business is clearly in a different, healthier trajectory than the JLR entity.

Margins

JLR segment results fell from ₹27,764 Cr to ₹2,680 Cr on a revenue decline of ₹40,917 Cr — a massive operational deleverage implying near-zero margin on the existing fixed cost base.
Finance costs declined 27.5% (₹3,901 Cr → ₹2,827 Cr) — ongoing debt reduction at the consolidated level, one of the few positive structural trends in FY26.
Exceptional items of ₹4,142 Cr (net loss, FY25: ₹196 Cr) — including ₹3,833 Cr at JLR — reflect restructuring costs embedded in an already weak year.

Growth Trajectory

India PV is scaling: four consecutive quarters of revenue growth (Q1–Q4 FY26) with improving profitability — a domestic re-rating driver if JLR headwinds persist.
JLR’s intangible assets under development surged from ₹48,182 Cr to ₹76,154 Cr — a ₹27,972 Cr increase representing massive new model/EV pipeline investment; future revenue depends on successful monetisation of this spend.
Q4FY26 continuing operations profit of ₹5,878 Cr (vs loss of ₹3,483 Cr in Q3) suggests the worst may be past — H2 recovery trend needs to extend into FY27 for conviction.

BAJAJ-AUTO – Bajaj Auto – Q4 FY26 Earnings Call – 6-May-26

Bajaj Auto’s topline resilience hinges on 150cc+ and EV outperformance, while margins face structural commodity headwinds offset by pricing and FX tailwinds; bottomline growth remains capital allocation-dependent (buyback, BACL, KTM).

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Also see: BAJAJ-AUTO – Bajaj Auto – Q4 FY26 Financial Results – 6-May-26

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📊 Base Case (50% Probability)

Key Variables: Commodity inflation stabilizes at 3%, 150cc+ grows at 1.5x industry, Exports hit 220K/month, EV margins hold at double digits.
Outcome: Revenue +12-15% YoY, EBITDA margin 20-20.5%, PAT +15-18%; BACL and KTM contributions offset domestic slowdown.

TMCV – Tata Motors Limited (Formerly TML Commercial Vehicles Limited) – Q4 FY26 Financial Results – 13-May-26

TMCV’s FY26 shows CV margins up to 10.6% and rapid deleveraging with ₹6,899 Cr cash vs ₹4,817 Cr borrowings. Margin inflection accelerates, but ₹6,547 Cr FVTPL equity book adds PAT volatility. Investors should anchor on operating metrics and track ₹4,268 Cr liabilities normalization for OCF clarity.

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🔍 Observations

Topline

Revenue from operations hit ₹83,855 Cr in FY26 vs ₹58,217 Cr in the prior stub period (Jun 23, 2024–Mar 31, 2025); direct YoY comparison is distorted by the demerger-driven stub period — Q4FY26 revenue of ₹26,098 Cr grew 19.4% over Q4FY25’s ₹21,863 Cr on a like-for-like quarter basis.
Commercial Vehicle segment dominates at ₹82,611 Cr (98.5% of FY26 segment revenue), with Q4FY26 CV revenue of ₹25,699 Cr up 19.4% QoQ from ₹21,534 Cr.
“Others” segment (non-CV) contributed ₹968 Cr in FY26, up from ₹650 Cr in the stub period, signalling nascent diversification.

Bottomline

FY26 PAT of ₹3,030 Cr vs ₹3,195 Cr in stub period; Q4FY26 PAT of ₹1,793 Cr jumped 33.8% over Q4FY25’s ₹1,340 Cr — the cleanest comparable.
Exceptional items heavily distorted reported PBT: FY26 net exceptional loss of ₹1,428 Cr (primarily ₹2,418 Cr fair value loss on equity investments) vs ₹317 Cr in the prior period; pre-exceptional PBT of ₹6,091 Cr substantially exceeds reported PBT of ₹4,663 Cr.
Tax expense surged to ₹1,633 Cr in FY26 vs ₹893 Cr in the stub period, reflecting higher current tax of ₹1,068 Cr (vs ₹93 Cr) as profitability matures — a sign of normalisation, not deterioration.

Margins

Segment EBIT margin (CV segment results / CV revenue): FY26 = ₹8,727 Cr / ₹82,611 Cr = 10.6% vs stub period ₹5,172 Cr / ₹57,244 Cr = 9.0% — 160bps expansion.
Q4FY26 CV segment margin: ₹2,919 Cr / ₹25,699 Cr = 11.4%, up from Q4FY25’s ₹2,095 Cr / ₹21,528 Cr = 9.7% — 170bps YoY improvement in a single quarter.
Finance costs declined sharply: ₹874 Cr in FY26 vs ₹1,079 Cr in stub period; Q4FY26 finance cost of ₹166 Cr vs Q4FY25’s ₹319 Cr — near halving reflects aggressive debt paydown.

Growth Trajectory

Q4FY26 revenue growth of 19.4% YoY and segment profit growth of 39.3% YoY (₹2,919 Cr vs ₹2,095 Cr) confirms operating leverage is working — topline growth is translating disproportionately into segment earnings.
Corporate/Unallocable drag narrowed significantly: Q4FY26 loss of ₹49 Cr vs Q4FY25 loss of ₹147 Cr — structural overhead rationalisation post-demerger is tracking.
Pre-exceptional PBT for FY26 of ₹6,091 Cr vs ₹4,405 Cr in stub period represents 38.3% growth on a 44-week vs 40.5-week comparison; on a pure quarterly trajectory (Q4FY26 pre-exceptional PBT = ₹2,388 Cr vs Q4FY25’s ₹1,851 Cr), YoY growth is a clean 29%.