Particulars | Q3FY24 | Q3FY23 | YoY (%) | Q2FY24 | QoQ (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Revenue | 25642.00 | 22113.00 | 16.00% | 25773.00 | -1.00% |
EBITDA | 3590.00 | 3274.00 | 10.00% | 4398.00 | -18.00% |
EBITDA Margin (%) | 14.00% | 15.00% | -5.00% | 17.00% | -18.00% |
PAT | 2454.00 | 1528.00 | 61.00% | 3453.00 | -29.00% |
Source: Company Filings; StockAxis Research
Q3FY24 Financial Performance
Mahindra & Mahindra Group delivered strong earnings growth in Q3FY24. Auto continues
to gain market share. Farm market share improves despite decline in Industry. Financial
services continue its strong performance on asset quality with record low GS3. Mahindra
& Mahindra standalone revenue grew by 16% YoY to Rs 25,642 Crores as against
Rs 22,113 Crores for the same quarter of the previous year, with automotive segment
volumes growing 20% YoY at 2.1 lakh units & tractor sales volume at 1 lakh units
(down 4% YoY). Volume grew by 11% YoY. Standalone EBITDA jumped 10% YoY, leading
to an EBITDA margin of 14% driven by increasing farm segment’s revenue contribution.
Domestic tractor industry is expected to decline owing to muted demand and inventory
correction. Despite decline in industry M&Ms market share improved by 80bps
YoY to 41.8% led by new launches and network expansion.
The substantial UV order book stands healthy at 226,000 units and the prospective launch pipeline looks promising. This includes the XUV300 refresh, Thar five-door variant and dedicated platform EVs, ensuring a robust foundation for significant growth. Farm EBIT margin contracted 80bp to 15.5%, led by lower volume and higher marketing spends. Automotive volumes stood at 2.1 lakh units up 20% on a YoY basis, driven by strong growth in its PV segment supported by new launches like the XUV 700, Scorpio N, and Thar.
Management anticipates approximately 10% decline in tractor volumes for the upcoming Q4FY24, attributed to a higher comparative base from the previous year driven by Navratra. Nonetheless, the outlook for medium-term volumes appears optimistic, propelled by increased government spending on agriculture, favourable rainfall conditions, and improving income levels. Despite potential delays in tractor exports due to the ongoing Red Sea crisis, the company foresees minimal impact unless the situation prolongs significantly.
Tractor/Farm Equipment Segment
Automotive segment
M&M delivered earnings growth above street estimates for the quarter ended Q3FY24 driven by growth in the automotive division. Its EV projects are on track. We believe the auto segment is expected to drive its operating performance in the coming years due to increasing volumes going ahead. Consistent demand in its automotive division especially for its utility vehicles will drive the volume higher for the company while new launches in the LCV. Tractor industry to decline 5% in FY24 while positive growth is anticipated in FY25 due to expectations of normal monsoon and timing of festive period. The company has been consistently improving its market share across divisions, indicating healthy response for products and strong execution of its strategy. Further, traction in its EV business in the passenger vehicle and LCV segment shall provide the next leg of growth for the company. With a favourable demand scenario in the Auto Division, a healthy order book in the PV segment, Production ramp-up, market leadership in the tractor segment, the opportunity to grow in the farm machinery segment, and its road map to play the EV space, M&M is poised to deliver strong growth in the coming years. At CMP of Rs 1,846, the stock is currently valued at 22x it FY25E EPS. We maintain a HOLD rating on the stock.
Particulars | Q3FY24 | Q3FY23 | YoY (%) | Q2FY24 | QoQ (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Revenue | 25642.00 | 22113.00 | 16.00% | 25773.00 | -1.00% |
COGS | 19066.00 | 16447.00 | 16.00% | 18379.00 | 4.00% |
Gross Profit | 6576.00 | 5666.00 | 16.00% | 7394.00 | -11.00% |
Gross Profit margin (%) | 26.00% | 26.00% | 0.00% | 29.00% | -11.00% |
Employee Benefit Expense | 1134.00 | 934.00 | 21.00% | 1126.00 | 1.00% |
Other Expense | 1852.00 | 1458.00 | 27.00% | 1738.00 | 7.00% |
Loss from Investment in Subsidiaries | 132.00 | ||||
EBITDA | 3590.00 | 3274.00 | 10.00% | 4398.00 | -18.00% |
EBITDA Margin (%) | 14.00% | 15.00% | -5.00% | 17.00% | -18.00% |
Depreciation and Amortisation | 818.00 | 829.00 | -1.00% | 816.00 | 0.00% |
EBIT | 2772.00 | 2445.00 | 13.00% | 3582.00 | -23.00% |
EBIT Margin (%) | 11.00% | 11.00% | -2.00% | 14.00% | -22.00% |
Finance Cost | 35.00 | 69.00 | -50.00% | 33.00 | 6.00% |
Other Income | 383.00 | 211.00 | 81.00% | 819.00 | -53.00% |
Profit before share of associates | 3121.00 | 2587.00 | 21.00% | 4368.00 | -29.00% |
Exceptional Items | - | -629.00 | |||
PBT | 3121.00 | 1958.00 | 59.00% | 4368.00 | -29.00% |
Tax | -667.00 | -430.00 | 55.00% | -915.00 | -27.00% |
PAT | 2454.00 | 1528.00 | 61.00% | 3453.00 | -29.00% |
PAT Margin (%) | 10.00% | 7.00% | 43.00% | 14.00% | -29.00% |
EPS (Rs) | 20.47 | 12.76 | 60.00% | 28.80 | -29.00% |
Source: Company Filings; StockAxis Research