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ESCORTS Diversified 31 Jul 2024

Escorts Kubota Limited — Q1 FY25

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.

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Revenue ₹2,574 Cr -1.5%
EBITDA ₹327 Cr +0.06%
PAT ₹302 Cr +2.4%
EBITDA Margin 12% +22bps
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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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Quarter Snapshot

Tractor Volume 25,720
-3.2% YoY

Domestic tractor volumes declined to 24,759 units; exports fell sharply to 961 units.

CE Volume 1,325
-3.5% YoY

Construction equipment volumes declined despite industry growth of 1.5%.

Railway Order Book INR 880 crore
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Order book remains healthy; new Vande Bharat component orders expected to drive growth.

Export Share via Kubota 21%
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Exports through Kubota network declined due to European market weakness.

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Top guidance Domestic tractor industry growth of 5-6% in FY25

Management expects mid-single-digit growth driven by normal monsoon, government support, and improved liquidity.

Top risk Sustained weakness in South India tractor demand

South India tractor industry continued to decline ~20% in Q1, and management expects only gradual recovery, impacting overall volumes.

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