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Escorts Kubota Limited — Q2 FY25
Escorts Kubota reported Q2 FY25 standalone revenue of INR 2,476.2 crore with EBITDA margin of 10.8%, flat YoY.
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Escorts Kubota reported Q2 FY25 standalone revenue of INR 2,476.2 crore with EBITDA margin of 10.8%, flat YoY. PAT surged to INR 326.7 crore, boosted by a one-time tax benefit of ~INR 91 crore from merger-related adjustments. Agri-machinery revenue grew 5.3% YoY to INR 1,884.2 crore, but EBIT margin slipped to 9.1% due to merger dilution. Construction equipment revenue fell 14% YoY to INR 379.9 crore, impacted by weak crane demand. Railway equipment revenue declined 10% to INR 211.2 crore, with an order book of over INR 1,100 crore. Management guided for mid-single-digit tractor industry growth in FY25, with H2 double-digit growth expected. Key risks include delayed greenfield plant (FY27-28) and continued margin dilution from merged entities. The railway business divestment to Sona Comstar is underway.
एस्कॉर्ट्स कुबोटा ने दूसरी तिमाही में 2,476.2 करोड़ रुपये की कमाई की। मुनाफे का मार्जिन 10.8% रहा, जो पिछले साल जैसा ही है। कुल मुनाफा 326.7 करोड़ रुपये हो गया, क्योंकि कंपनी को मर्जर से जुड़े टैक्स में 91 करोड़ रुपये का एकमुश्त फायदा मिला। खेती के उपकरणों की बिक्री 5.3% बढ़कर 1,884.2 करोड़ रुपये हुई, लेकिन मर्जर के कारण मुनाफा मार्जिन 9.1% पर गिर गया। निर्माण उपकरणों की बिक्री 14% घटकर 379.9 करोड़ रुपये रही, क्योंकि क्रेन की मांग कमजोर थी। रेलवे उपकरणों की बिक्री 10% गिरकर 211.2 करोड़ रुपये हुई, लेकिन ऑर्डर बुक 1,100 करोड़ रुपये से अधिक है। कंपनी को उम्मीद है कि ट्रैक्टर उद्योग में इस साल मध्यम एकल अंकों की बढ़ोतरी होगी, और दूसरी छमाही में दोहरे अंकों की बढ़ोतरी हो सकती है। मुख्य जोखिमों में नए प्लांट में देरी और मर्जर से मार्जिन पर दबाव शामिल है। रेलवे कारोबार को सोना कॉमस्टार को बेचने की प्रक्रिया चल रही है।
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Domestic tractor market share
11.8%
flat YoY
Domestic tractor volume was 24,768 units vs 24,690 YoY, maintaining share.
Non-tractor revenue share in agri-machinery
17%-19%
+7pp YoY
Post-merger, non-tractor revenue share increased from 10%-12% pre-merger.
Railway order book
INR 1,100 crore
includes INR 382 crore BMBS orders on hold
Order book includes BMBS freight wagon orders temporarily halted by RDSO.
Dealer inventory
35-37 days
down from pre-festival levels
Inventory normalized post-festival season from higher levels.
What Changed vs Last Quarter
NEW
EBITDA margin dilution of ~1.5% for FY25 from merger
Full-year EBITDA margin dilution from merged entities is expected to be around 1.5%, improving from Q2's higher dilution.
NEW
Greenfield plant commercial production by FY27-28
Land allotment expected within 6 months; commercial production targeted in 2.5 years from land allotment, i.e., FY27-28.
NEW
Export growth momentum from Q4 FY25
New products for Mexico and Southeast Asia will be ready by year-end, driving export growth from Q4.
UPDATED
FY25 domestic tractor industry growth mid-single digit
Management expects the domestic tractor industry to grow mid-single digit in FY25, with H2 double-digit growth driven by good rainfall and reservoir levels.
DROPPED
EBITDA margin to remain in 13-14% range
CFO indicated margins should sustain within current range, with potential improvement from operating leverage in H2.
DROPPED
Railway business to continue double-digit growth
New product introductions for Vande Bharat coaches expected to drive growth, with margins in ±200 bps range.
DROPPED
Component business target of INR 500 crore in 2 years
CFO outlined a target for the component business to reach INR 500 crore revenue over the next two years.
NEW RISK
Margin dilution from merged entities persists
Post-merger margin dilution was higher in Q2 due to low revenue base; full-year dilution expected at 1.5% but may vary.
NEW RISK
Greenfield plant delay could limit growth
Land acquisition for the greenfield plant is still pending; any delay beyond 6 months could push commercial production beyond FY28.
NEW RISK
Railway business divestment at low valuation
Analyst questioned the low valuation (12x PAT) for the railway business despite structural growth; management cited limited buyer interest.
NEW RISK
Export recovery dependent on new markets
Export volumes declined 21% YoY due to recession in Europe; new market entry (Mexico, SE Asia) may take time to offset.
RISK GONE
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.
RISK GONE
Export headwinds from European recession
Exports to Europe remain under pressure due to recessionary conditions and inventory correction, with recovery expected only towards end of FY25.
RISK GONE
Commodity price inflation in Q2
CFO noted rising rubber and customs costs will impact Q2 margins, though price hikes taken in Q1 may partially offset.
RISK GONE
Delay in greenfield plant and mid-term plan revision
Cancellation of Rajasthan plant and delayed product launches may lead to downward revision of the five-year vision plan.
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Management expects the domestic tractor industry to grow mid-single digit in FY25, with H2 double-digit growth driven by good rainfall and reservoi...
Post-merger margin dilution was higher in Q2 due to low revenue base; full-year dilution expected at 1.5% but may vary.
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