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
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.
Particulars (Rs. in cr) | Q3FY25 | Q3FY24 | YoY (%) | Q2FY25 | QoQ (%) |
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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% |