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Tata Motors Ltd (TATAMOTORS)

FY2025Q4, Published on 2025-05-17

Financial Performance:

  • 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.