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ASK Automotive Ltd

Quarterly Result - Q3FY25

ASK Automotive Ltd

Auto Ancillary

Current

CMP
Rs. 450.45
Rating:
Hold
January 29, 2025

Previous

Rating:
Buy

Stock Info

BSE
544022
NSE
ASKAUTOLTD
Bloomberg
ASKAUTOL:IN
Reuters
na
Sector
Auto Ancillary
Face Value (Rs)
2
Equity Capital (Rs cr)
39
Mkt Cap (Rs cr)
8873.39
52w H/L (Rs)
508.95 - 240.10
Avg Daily Vol (BSE+NSE)
171,071

Shareholding Pattern

(as on 31-Dec)
%
Promoter
78.95
FIIs
9.91
DIIs
4.66
Public & Others
6.48
Source: Ace equity, stockaxis Research

Price performance

Return (%)
1m
3m
12m
Absolute
-4.57
4.05
48.70
Sensex
-2.19
-4.77
6.38
Source: Ace equity, stockaxis Research

Indexed Stock Performance

ASK Automotive Ltd Sensex
ASK Automotive Ltd
Source: Ace equity, stockaxis Research

Financial Highlights:

Particulars (Rs. in cr) Q3FY25 Q3FY24 YoY (%) Q2FY25 QoQ (%)
Revenue from operations 915.00 762.00 20.00% 974.00 -6.00%
EBITDA 111.00 80.00 39.00% 118.00 -6.00%
EBITDA Margin (%) 12.13% 10.50% 163 bps 12.11% 2 bps
PAT 66.00 50.00 32.00% 67.00 -1.00%
EPS (Rs.) 3.34 2.53 32.00% 3.41 -2.00%

Source: Company Filings; stockaxis Research

Q3FY25 Result Highlights
Ask Automotive Ltd delivered robust financial performance for the quarter ended Q3FY25 driven by growth across all its key segments. The company showed sustained market leadership position in the Advanced Braking Systems business with +14% YoY growth. The Aluminium Light Weighting Precision Solutions revenue grew by +25% and Safety Control Cables by +10% on YoY basis. Revenue from exports was at Rs. 34 Crores against Rs. 45 Crores last year in the same period. Gross Margins saw a marginal decline of 22 bps to 32.46% owing to higher raw materials. The company delivered EBITDA growth of 39% YoY to Rs.111 cr while margins expanded 163 bps at 12.13%. Improvement in margins is mainly driven by better economies of scale due to higher volumes, benefit from increasing capacity utilization at new Karoli manufacturing facility and focus on cost optimization initiatives. PAT surged to Rs.66 cr; recorded a growth of 32% YoY boosted by healthy topline growth and robust financial performance.

Key Conference call takeaways

  • The underlying 2W industry saw 7-8% growth in Q3. Management mentioned Aluminium segment led growth momentum for the company. ASK maintained sustained market leadership in advanced breaking solution.
  • Management expects to outperform the 2W industry in Q4, in terms of revenue growth.
  • Subdued European markets have resulted in moderation in exports. Sequentially, Q4 might be better than Q3. Rs.100 cr order from Ford is in testing phase and will convert to revenue in FY26.
  • Started commercial production at 18th manufacturing facility of the Group at Karnataka on 14 January 2025.
  • Started trial production at newly established 9.9 MWp solar plant on 27 January 2025.
  • Higher EV penetration in the 2W industry shall benefit the company, as aluminium content is 30-50% higher in EV vs ICE.
  • Alloy wheel production has started and is undergoing quality checks; business is expected to generate revenue from FY26.
  • Management mentioned that production expectation for Honda’s recently launched models is 1,500 units per month in FY26. Honda is planning another EV model launch in Q2FY26.
  • Management does not expect any large expansion capex in the next 12-18 months.
  • Subsidy received for the Rajasthan plant in Q3 was Rs.6 cr. Going forward, management expects to receive Rs.7 cr every quarter. Company has invested Rs.470 cr in the plant and is currently working at 45-50% capacity with potential ~2x asset turnover.
  • The company aims to sustain EBITDA margins and gradually improve them in subsequent quarters.

Outlook & valuation

Ask Automotive delivered impressive set of numbers for the quarter ended Q3FY25 driven by growth across all key product segments. ASK Automotive Limited is a well-established player in the automotive industry as they are the largest manufacturer of brake-shoe and advanced braking systems for two wheeler in India with a market share of 50%. The company has emerged as a sizeable player in aluminium light-weighting components (ALP) and safety control cables (SCC) for the 2W segment, where it is gaining market share. Ask Automotive has consistently outperformed the underlying 2W industry driven by expansion of the product portfolio, addition of new customers and increase in wallet share with existing customers. Backed by a) rising kit value in the ALP segment as the 2W/3W industry transitions to EVs, b) ramp-up of the 2W SCC business, and c) expansion into PV and non-automotive segments by leveraging its capabilities, ASK is well positioned to deliver healthy growth momentum in the coming quarters. The company is hopeful of maintaining trend of outperforming the industry growth in the subsequent quarter of FY25. It anticipates the growth momentum in two-wheeler sector to continue for the remaining part of the year.

Further, we believe that stock has multiple levers for growth considering its leadership position in safety systems and critical engineering solutions for India’s largest OEMs, robust production model, driven by R&D and design, technology and innovation driven manufacturing process, healthy relationship with marquee customers, consistent financial performance, superior return ratios and steady track record of growth. We believe growth will be driven by 2W/3W electrification and strong momentum in non-auto exports. At a CMP of Rs.452, the stock is trading at 30x FY26E. We maintain HOLD rating on the stock.

Consolidated Financial statements

Profit & Loss statement

Particulars (Rs. in cr) Q3FY25 Q3FY24 YoY (%) Q2FY25 QoQ (%)
Revenue from operations 915.00 762.00 20.00% 974.00 -6.00%
COGS 618.00 513.00 20.00% 669.00 -8.00%
Gross Profit 297.00 249.00 19.00% 305.00 -3.00%
Gross Margin (%) 32.46% 32.68% (22 bps) 31.31% 115 bps
Employee Benefit expense 48.00 44.00 9.00% 48.00 0.00%
Other expenses 139.00 125.00 11.00% 139.00 0.00%
EBITDA 111.00 80.00 39.00% 118.00 -6.00%
EBITDA Margin (%) 12.13% 10.50% 163 bps 12.11% 2 bps
Depreciation and amortization expenses 23.00 18.00 28.00% 22.00 5.00%
EBIT 88.00 62.00 42.00% 96.00 -8.00%
Finance cost 8.00 8.00 0.00% 9.00 -11.00%
Other Income 4.00 1.00 300.00% 2.00 100.00%
Profit before share of net profit of associates of jv 85.00 55.00 55.00% 88.00 -3.00%
Share of net profit 1.00 10.00 -90.00% 1.00 0.00%
PBT 86.00 65.00 32.00% 89.00 -3.00%
Tax expenses 20.00 16.00 25.00% 22.00 -9.00%
PAT 66.00 50.00 32.00% 67.00 -1.00%
EPS (Rs.) 3.34 2.53 32.00% 3.41 -2.00%