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Revenue
₹2,574 Cr
verified against source
Revenue YoY
-1.5%
reported change
EBITDA
₹327.1 Cr
latest reported figure
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Escorts Kubota reported a mixed Q1 FY25 with standalone revenue declining 1.5% YoY to INR 2,292.5 crore, impacted by lower tractor and CE volumes. However, EBITDA margin expanded 22 bps to 14.3% aided by better product mix and cost control. PAT grew 2.4% to INR 289.6 crore, a record high. Tractor volumes fell 3.2% to 25,720 units, while CE volumes dropped 3.5%. Railway revenue declined 18% but maintained strong margins. Management guided for mid-single-digit domestic tractor industry growth in FY25, driven by normal monsoon and government support. Exports remain challenged due to European recession. The merger with Kubota India entities is pending NCLT approval, expected soon. Key risk: sustained weakness in South India tractor demand and export markets could pressure volumes.
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Guidance to track
- Management expects mid-single-digit growth driven by normal monsoon, government support, and improved liquidity.
- CFO indicated margins should sustain within current range, with potential improvement from operating leverage in H2.
- New product introductions for Vande Bharat coaches expected to drive growth, with margins in ±200 bps range.
- CFO outlined a target for the component business to reach INR 500 crore revenue over the next two years.
Risks flagged
- South India tractor industry continued to decline ~20% in Q1, and management expects only gradual recovery, impacting overall volumes.
- Exports to Europe remain under pressure due to recessionary conditions and inventory correction, with recovery expected only towards end of FY25.
- CFO noted rising rubber and customs costs will impact Q2 margins, though price hikes taken in Q1 may partially offset.
- Cancellation of Rajasthan plant and delayed product launches may lead to downward revision of the five-year vision plan.
Key quotes
- We anticipate that the domestic tractor industry may experience mid-single-digit growth. This growth will be driven by various sectors, such as increased monsoon coverage, government assistance, improved crop prices, enhanced liquidity, and expanded access to the credit.
- The idea of carving out these businesses was to align with the Kubota group. So they also have the similar verticals in terms of revenue.
- On the margin front, I think we expect the margin should remain within this range, with the indication we have given.
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