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Tata Motors Ltd (TATAMOTORS)
FY2025Q4, Published on 2025-05-17
- Revenue: ₹1,19,000 crores (highest ever)
- Operating Income (EBITDA): ₹16,700 crores
- Net Income (PBT before exceptional items): ₹34,000 crores (full year)
- Earnings Per Share (EPS): ₹6 per share (final ordinary dividend)
- Cash Flow from Operations: ₹19,400 crores (Q4), ₹50,000 crores (full year)
- Capital Expenditures: ₹8,400 crores (on track for planned investments)
- Debt and Liquidity Position: Net cash position of ₹1,000 crores (down from ₹60,000 crores peak debt)
- Other Key Financial Metrics:
- Free Cash Flow (FCF): ₹19,400 crores (Q4); ₹50,000 crores (last two years)
- Return on Capital Employed (ROCE): 17.6%
Business Updates & Strategic Developments:
- Product Launches:
- 11 new commercial vehicles launched
- Unveiling of the 'Sierra' and 'Avinya' at the Auto Expo
- Hydrogen trucks started shipping
- Market Expansions: Punch becomes India's number one SUV in FY25.
- Partnerships & Collaborations:
- Freelander licensing agreement announced for CJLR.
- Regulatory Approvals:
- Demerger update with overwhelming shareholder votes, effective from July 1, 2025.
- PLI Benefits: Secured ₹500 crores in PLI benefits for FY25.
Industry Outlook:
- Sector-Wide Trends:
- Recovery in domestic vehicle sales with improved freight rates and utilization.
- Stable customer sentiment index for tippers indicating positive infrastructure activity.
- Macroeconomic Factors:
- Impact of steel safeguarding duty assessed, and commodity prices remained range-bound.
- Competitive Landscape:
- Focus on maintaining market share amidst increasing competition in EV segment.
Export Business & International Operations:
- Export Revenue & Growth: Performance remains stable with a focus on enhancing overseas sales.
- Regulatory or Trade Policy Impacts:
- 300% increase in US tariffs on vehicles imported from the UK, impacting pricing strategies.
Domestic & International Business Risks:
- Domestic Market Risks:
- Regulatory impacts from AC regulations and competition from new entrants.
- International Market Risks:
- Ongoing challenges in the Chinese market and currency volatility.
- Operational Risks:
- Supply chain issues and cost inflation, particularly in commodities.
Forward Guidance & Future Targets:
- Revenue & EPS Projections:
- No specific EPS forecast provided, but management expresses confidence in sustaining growth.
- Other Key Metrics Forecasts:
- Continued focus on cash flow and margin improvements, targeting double-digit EBITDA margins.
Promises & Commitments Tracking:
New Commitments Made in this Call:
- Final Ordinary Dividend: ₹6 per share, with approval in the upcoming shareholders meeting.
- Demerger Execution: Targeted for July 1, 2025.
- Cost-Saving Initiatives: Continued focus on reducing finance and operational costs.
Status of Previous Promises:
- Fulfilled Commitments:
- Achieved highest-ever revenue and cash flow targets.
- Completed merger of Tata Motors Finance with Tata Capital.
- Ongoing Commitments:
- Continued efforts towards EV market expansion and product refreshes.
- Delayed or Missed Commitments:
- None explicitly mentioned; management remains optimistic about future commitments.
Capital Expenditure & Investment Plans:
- Planned vs. Actual Execution:
- CapEx of ₹8,400 crores on track, funded by operating cash flows.
- Major Investment Areas:
- Focus on electric mobility and technology enhancements.
Profitability & Margin Analysis:
- Margin Expansion:
- EBITDA margins improved to 12.2% in Q4.
- Cost Management Measures:
- Significant interest savings and improved CV profitability highlighted.
Shareholder Returns & Capital Allocation:
- Dividend Announcements:
- Final ordinary dividend of ₹6 per share announced.
- Debt Repayment:
- Reduction in net debt to net cash position of ₹1,000 crores.
Q&A Session Insights:
- Key Questions Asked by Analysts:
- Impact of UK-India free trade agreement on volumes.
- Future EV mix and market share targets.
- International market challenges and strategies for JLR.
- Management's Responses & Clarifications:
- Management highlighted the successful localization of several models in India.
- Emphasized ongoing efforts to navigate tariff impacts and maintain profitability.
- Unanswered or Avoided Questions:
- Specifics on tariff impacts on future pricing strategies remain open-ended pending further details.