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M&M Diversified 07 Feb 2025

Mahindra & Mahindra Limited — Q3 FY25

M&M delivered a strong Q3 FY25 with consolidated PAT up 20% YoY, driven by robust performance in Auto & Farm.

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Revenue ₹41,470 Cr +17%
EBITDA
PAT ₹3,624 Cr +20%
EBITDA Margin
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M&M delivered a strong Q3 FY25 with consolidated PAT up 20% YoY, driven by robust performance in Auto & Farm. Auto volumes grew 16% and SUV market share expanded 200bps to 23%, while Farm volumes rose 20% with market share at 44.2%. Auto standalone PBIT margin improved to 9.7% (+120bps YoY) and Farm core tractor margin reached 19.5% (+260bps). The company is preparing for the BE 6e and XEV 9e electric SUV launch with bookings opening Feb 14, targeting 5,000 units/month combined. Management guided for Q4 tractor industry growth >15% and expects positive momentum into FY26. A key risk is the mark-to-market hit from KG Mobility investment, which depressed reported profits despite strong operational performance.

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Quarter Snapshot

SUV Market Share (Revenue) 23%
+200bps YoY

SUV revenue market share increased 200 basis points year-over-year to 23%.

Farm Market Share 44.2%
+240bps YoY

Farm tractor market share reached 44.2%, the highest ever for Q3.

LCV Market Share 51.9%
+230bps YoY

LCV market share increased 230 basis points year-over-year to 51.9%.

EV Video Content Views 1.4B
N/A

Over 1.4 billion views of video content related to the new electric SUV launches.

What Changed vs Last Quarter

Comparing Q3 FY25 vs Q2 FY25
2 new guidance3 dropped4 new risk4 risk resolved
NEW
EV Monthly Volume Target 5,000 Units

Management targets an initial monthly volume of about 5,000 units combined for the BE 6e and XEV 9e.

NEW
Farm International Operations Review in Q4

The evaluation of international farm operations will be completed in Q4, with potential actions to be disclosed.

UPDATED
Q4 Tractor Industry Growth >15%

Management expects the tractor industry to grow over 15% in Q4 FY25, driven by good reservoir levels, Rabi sowing, and favorable terms of trade.

UPDATED
Full Year Tractor Industry Growth ~7%

Based on Q4 growth, the full year tractor industry growth is expected to be over 7%.

DROPPED
Auto volume growth of mid-to-high teens

Management expects full-year SUV portfolio volume growth of 15%-18%.

DROPPED
EV launches in early 2025

Two electric origin SUVs (BE 6e and XEV 9e) to be revealed in November 2024 and in market early 2025.

DROPPED
Auto PBIT margin medium-term goal of ~10%

Management targets auto PBIT margin to first reach FY19 levels of around 10% as a medium-term goal.

NEW RISK
KG Mobility Mark-to-Market Impact

A significant mark-to-market loss from KG Mobility investment depressed reported profits despite strong operational performance.

NEW RISK
EV Ramp-Up Quality Risk

Analyst raised concern about quality issues during EV ramp-up; management acknowledged and plans gradual ramp-up to avoid quality trade-offs.

NEW RISK
LCV Segment Weakness

The LCV segment (2-3.5 ton) continues to see low single-digit growth, and management is unable to explain the sluggishness despite favorable economic factors.

NEW RISK
CAFE 3 Norms Uncertainty

CAFE 3 norms are still under debate with no consensus, potentially delaying implementation and creating regulatory uncertainty.

RISK GONE
International farm business stress

North American tractor market has shrunk significantly (11 quarters of degrowth) and Turkish hyperinflation impacts accounting; management is evaluating but not exiting yet.

RISK GONE
Urban demand slowdown

Management acknowledged fundamental stress in urban India, which could impact SUV demand if not offset by rural recovery.

RISK GONE
EV launch costs and margin dilution

Q3 will see marketing and depreciation costs for EVs with no revenue, and EV margins as a percentage will be lower than ICE due to denominator effect.

RISK GONE
LCV demand recovery uncertainty

LCV industry has been subdued for several quarters; while October showed positive turnaround, sustainability is uncertain.

🤫 Topics management stopped discussing

Mid-to-high teens SUV volume growth for FY25

Mentioned in Q1 FY25, Q2 FY25, Q3 FY24, Q4 FY24

Management expects full-year SUV portfolio volume growth of 15%-18%.

Auto production capacity to reach 49,000/month by March 2024

Mentioned in Q1 FY24, Q2 FY24, Q3 FY24

Capacity expansion on track to 49,000 units per month by end of current quarter, though near-term volumes may be impacted by XUV300 ramp-down.

Tech Mahindra turnaround timeline uncertainty

Mentioned in Q1 FY24, Q2 FY24, Q3 FY24

TechM profit down 61%; management acknowledged it as a sore spot and expects recovery but with uncertainty.

EV adoption slower than expected in entry-level segment

Mentioned in Q2 FY24, Q4 FY24

Global EV slowdown and low penetration in India may impact BEV launch success; management relies on 'wow' products to drive demand.

Farm machinery revenue growth target of ~40% for FY24

Mentioned in Q1 FY24, Q2 FY24

Management expects farm machinery revenue to grow about 40% for the full year, up from 35% in H1.

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Guidance and risk preview

Top guidance Q4 Tractor Industry Growth >15%

Management expects the tractor industry to grow over 15% in Q4 FY25, driven by good reservoir levels, Rabi sowing, and favorable terms of trade.

Top risk KG Mobility Mark-to-Market Impact

A significant mark-to-market loss from KG Mobility investment depressed reported profits despite strong operational performance.

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