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Timken India Limited manufactures and distributes tapered roller bearings, other roller bearings, components, and accessories for the automotive sector and railway industry in India, the United States, and internationally. The company offers cylindrical roller, plain, spherical roller, tapered roller, thrust, precision, slewing, and ball bearing, as well as seals, maintenance tools, housed units, and wheel hub under the Timken brand; and integrated bearing assemblies, driveline center support bearings for commercial and light vehicles, and lubrication and lubrication systems. It provides mechanical power transmission products, such as encoders, gear boxes/transmissions, couplings and joints, belts, augers, linear motion products, brakes and clutches, commercial vehicles wheels and accessories and tools, and chains. In addition, the company offers maintenance contract and refurbishment services; and uptower and motor repair services. Timken India Limited was formerly known as Tata Timken Limited and changed its name to Timken India Limited in July 1999. The company was incorporated in 1987 and is based in Bengaluru, India. Timken India Limited operates as a subsidiary of The Timken Company.
Summary of Timken India's latest earnings call, featuring management's outlook on business performance, financial results, and analyst Q&A sessions that highlight key strategic initiatives and market challenges.
Last updated: Feb 25
Management Outlook and Key Points:
1. Financial Performance:
2. Bharuch Greenfield Project:
3. Segment-wise Performance (Q3 FY25):
4. Export & Global Strategy:
5. Industry Outlook:
6. Strategic Priorities:
7. Risks/Cautions:
Overall, management remains confident in double-digit growth, driven by exports, rail, and new capacities, while maintaining margin resilience.
Last updated: Feb 25
1. What were the segment-wise contributions in Q3 FY25?
Revenue segments: Rail (17%, Rs.116 crore), Mobile (21%, Rs.139 crore), Distribution (19%, Rs.127 crore), Process (20%, Rs.132 crore), Exports (23%, Rs.152 crore), and export incentives (1%).
2. How does the Rail segment's Q3 performance compare to Q4 expectations?
Rail saw sequential growth with a strong order book. Q4 may benefit from year-end order completions, though high base effects from the previous year's Rs.274 crore revenue could moderate growth.
3. What is the outlook for exports amid global challenges?
Exports grew modestly (Rs.152 crore) with potential upside from tariff shifts favoring India. Markets in Europe and the U.S. are stabilizing, with gradual recovery expected.
4. How is the Bharuch plant aligned with the parent company's strategy?
The plant aims to serve domestic and export markets, targeting 50-60% capacity utilization in FY26. Parent Timken emphasizes cost competitiveness and local-for-local sourcing.
5. What is the outlook for India's CV industry?
Moderate growth expected in construction equipment, tractors, and tippers. Heavy trucks may improve slightly but remain below peak levels.
6. What drives demand in the Railway segment?
Steady growth from metro, freight, and passenger projects. Localization of components like wheels and infrastructure investments support long-term traction.
7. What opportunities exist for localization/export expansion?
Potential in larger bearings (wind, cement), industrial motion products (couplings, chains), and new markets (palm oil, crushers). Integration with global supply chains prioritized.
8. What are the revenue targets for the Bharuch plant?
Focus on replacing imports and exporting new products. Targets 50-60% capacity utilization by FY26-end, scaling to 85% in 3 years. Revenue depends on product mix and customer approvals.
9. How will FY26 capacity utilization for Bharuch unfold?
Utilization to ramp up gradually, reaching 50-60% by FY26 Q4. Full utilization (85%) expected in 3 years, leveraging existing supply chains and customer relationships.
10. How might flat railway allocations impact growth?
No major concerns; order book remains healthy. Growth hinges on execution, wheel capacity expansion, and phased infrastructure upgrades.
11. How are export markets responding to trade dynamics?
Positive sentiment amid India's tariff negotiations. Parent Timken is cautiously optimistic, with potential gains from U.S.-China/Mexico trade shifts.
12. What drove Process segment performance?
Stable revenue (Rs.132 crore) from OE projects (steel, cement). Growth tied to African market expansions and domestic project execution.
13. What is the outlook for the wind industry?
India's shift to larger turbines (3-5 MW) and local gearbox assembly (e.g., Nanjing High) supports demand. Global volatility persists, but domestic projects remain robust.
Buy Backs: Company has bought back it's stock in the past which is a good thing.
Balance Sheet: Strong Balance Sheet.
Growth: Good revenue growth. With 55.5% growth over past three years, the company is going strong.
Size: Market Cap wise it is among the top 20% companies of india.
Profitability: Recent profitability of 13% is a good sign.
No major cons observed.
Comprehensive comparison against sector averages
TIMKEN metrics compared to Industrial
Category | TIMKEN | Industrial |
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PE | 49.40 | 31.65 |
PS | 6.30 | 2.31 |
Growth | 10.6 % | 4.1 % |
TIMKEN vs Industrial (2021 - 2025)
Understand Timken India ownership landscape with insights into key distribution patterns, offering investors a clear view of stakeholder dynamics.
Shareholder Name | Holding % |
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Timken Singapore Pte Ltd | 51.05% |
Hdfc Mutual Fund - Hdfc Mid-Cap Opportunities Fund | 4.4% |
Nippon Life India Trustee Ltd-A/C Nippon India Small Cap Fund | 4.05% |
Sbi Large & Midcap Fund | 3.1% |
Government Of Singapore | 2.44% |
Mirae Asset Large Cap Fund | 2.23% |
Invesco India Flexi Cap Fund | 1.49% |
Uti-Mid Cap Fund | 1.4% |
Hdfc Life Insurance Company Limited | 1.2% |
Tata Aia Life Insurance Co Ltd-Whole Life Mid Cap Equity Fund-Ulif 009 04/01/07 Wle 110 | 1.15% |
Franklin India Bluechip Fund | 1.02% |
Distribution across major stakeholders
Distribution across major institutional holders
Valuation | |
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Market Cap | 20.09 kCr |
Price/Earnings (Trailing) | 49.98 |
Price/Sales (Trailing) | 6.37 |
EV/EBITDA | 32.01 |
Price/Free Cashflow | 319.96 |
MarketCap/EBT | 37.36 |
Fundamentals | |
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Revenue (TTM) | 3.15 kCr |
Rev. Growth (Yr) | 9.96% |
Rev. Growth (Qtr) | -10.49% |
Earnings (TTM) | 401.99 Cr |
Earnings Growth (Yr) | 10.04% |
Earnings Growth (Qtr) | -17.39% |
Profitability | |
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Operating Margin | 17.05% |
EBT Margin | 17.05% |
Return on Equity | 15.56% |
Return on Assets | 12.56% |
Free Cashflow Yield | 0.31% |
Investor Care | |
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Dividend Yield | 0.15% |
Dividend/Share (TTM) | 4 |
Shares Dilution (1Y) | 0.00% |
Diluted EPS (TTM) | 53.44 |
Financial Health | |
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Current Ratio | 3.68 |
Debt/Equity | 0.00 |
Debt/Cashflow | 56.25 |
Detailed comparison of Timken India against industry peers, highlighting key financial metrics, valuation ratios, and performance indicators to provide competitive context within the sector.
Ticker | Name | Mkt Cap | Revenue | Price %, 1M | Returns, 1Y | P/E | P/S | Rev 1-Yr | Inc 1-Yr |
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SCHAEFFLER | Schaeffler IndiaAuto Components & Equipments | 55.37 kCr | 8.35 kCr | +7.29% | -5.51% | 58.98 | 6.63 | +13.60% | +3.54% |
SKFINDIA | SKF IndiaAbrasives & Bearings | 19.34 kCr | 5.06 kCr | +2.41% | -17.03% | 35.96 | 3.83 | +11.17% | +7.68% |
NRBBEARING | NRB BearingsAuto Components & Equipments | 2.09 kCr | 1.18 kCr | -0.64% | -32.63% | 18.09 | 1.77 | +2.91% | -52.59% |
MENONBE | Menon BearingsAuto Components & Equipments | 566 Cr | 233.07 Cr | +10.98% | -21.83% | 23.63 | 2.43 | +9.07% | -14.01% |