LUMAXTECH - Lumax Auto Technologies Ltd. Share Price

In the Q3 FY 2025-26 earnings call, Lumax Auto Technologies management provided a positive outlook, revising the revenue growth guidance from 25% to 30%. The management highlighted that revenue reached a historic high of INR 1,271 crore for Q3, reflecting a 40% year-on-year growth, and for the nine months, revenue increased to INR 3,453 crore, marking a 38% growth. They emphasized a sustained momentum across their businesses, attributed to strong demand, successful product launches, and a continued shift towards premium offerings.

A key forward-looking point mentioned was the robust order book, which stands at INR 1,450 crore, with about 33% expected to be executed in FY 27, 44% in FY 28, and 23% in FY 29. The management noted that EBITDA margins reached 15% for the first time in Q3, reflecting a 100 basis point improvement from the previous year.

Moreover, the merger of Greenfuel Energy Solutions with Lumax Resources was noted, alongside the ongoing merger of IAC India with Lumax Auto Technologies. The leadership expects that advancements in electric vehicles (EVs), mechatronics segments, and premium product lines will drive sustained growth.

The management expressed confidence in achieving a long-term target of 20% CAGR over the next 3 to 4 years. While addressing possible risks, they mentioned that current industry trends and new trade agreements should further enhance the growth visibility for the automotive sector, underpinning their optimistic outlook. They also reaffirmed that their focus on technological innovations and the establishment of their SHIFT tech center will bolster long-term value creation.

Earnings Call Q&A Summary

Q1: Are you looking at a stronger FY 27 and can it beat the original guidance of 15% organic growth? What subsidiaries will continue to see higher growth? A1: Yes, we see buoyancy across segments with customers like Mahindra, Bajaj, and Maruti showing positive trends. We believe we can maintain our growth trajectory, aiming for around a 20% CAGR over the next 3-4 years. As for subsidiaries, IAC and Mechatronics have been significant contributors and are expected to sustain growth momentum.

Q2: How confident are you in attaining a 16% EBITDA margin by FY 28? What are the risks, and which subsidiaries will contribute? A2: We are confident based on our progressive margin expansion from 13% to 15% so far. We aim to expand further by 50 basis points in FY 27. Strong performance from IAC and Greenfuel will aid margin growth, while our shift to premium offerings will help as well. Most risks seem to be mitigated for now.

Q3: What is the status of the restructuring process and expected benefits on margins? A3: We've been working with external consultants, and while some cost impacts are realized, full benefits are being reflected in our consolidated financials. We expect standalone profitability to improve toward 11% from past levels of about 8-9% with ongoing efforts.

Q4: What are the finance costs and guidance for capex over the next two years? Will debt increase? A4: We expect finance costs around INR 25-26 crore per quarter moving forward, which accounts for our existing debt structure. Annual capex will likely remain between INR 150-200 crore, depending on future expansions and opportunities.

Q5: What growth do you foresee in the Aftermarket segment? A5: We anticipate further accelerated growth in Aftermarket, aiming for at least 20% growth next year. Our recent performance showed a 15% growth, and we're optimistic about continuing this upward trend.

Q6: On the Greenfuel side, what is the content per vehicle, and how will it change? A6: Currently, the content per vehicle stands at approximately INR 3,200, with opportunities to increase this to around INR 6,700 as we localize more components, including a significant new product ordered for the Celerio model.

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