Tata Motors Ltd. share price target

Tata Motors' (TTMT) delivered strong Q1FY17 performance with healthy operating margins at JLR, post adjusting forex and incentive impact. Its consolidated Revenues/EBIDTA/PAT grew 9%/-31%/-60% YoY but down 18%/33%/60% QoQ to Rs 659bn/Rs76bn/Rs19bn (our estimate of Rs 618bn/Rs80bn/Rs21.5bn) in the quarter. Consolidated EBIDTA margin declined by 667bps YoY and 256 bps QoQ to 11.6%, impacted by product mix and geographical mix at JLR. JLR's reported EBIDTA margin declined 391bps QoQ and 411 bps YoY to 12.3%, while adjusted for forex impact margins stood at 14%. JLR's margin performance was supported by higher ASP on account of higher contribution of high end products and currency. TTMT's standalone business reported positive EBIDTA for the sixth consecutive time in last 15 quarters with EBIDTA of Rs.5.74bn, up22% YoY. It reported standalone net profit of Rs 0.26 bn as against net profit of Rs 2.9bn in Q1FY16.

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In Q1FY17, consolidated numbers posted a 10% yoy growth while at the bottomline the numbers saw a dip of 64% on reported basis. However, on adjusted basis, the profits were down 52%. This fall was a result of weak JLR margin performance. Although the realizations were up by 2.9% qoq and flattish yoy, EBITDA margins adjusted for MTM losses stood at 14% as three main factors led to this performance – 1). Adverse forex hedges led by GBP depreciation. 2). Lower market incentives, mainly in China and 3). Higher launch expenses. On the standalone business side, margins came at 5.1% which were in-line with our subdued expectations. This was a result of weak MHCV sales in the quarter. PAT at ?258 mn came in lower than expectations due to higher depreciation and lower other income.

Valuation: LKP Securities have pruned down their estimates for FY17 on weak JLR margin expectations but have raised FY18 estimates as we expect better margin performance by then along with strong sales on new launches, improving Chinese demand and China JV profits. Robust domestic business may add some flavor too. The stock still looks attractive to us as it trades at a PE of 9.2x on FY18E estimates. Maintain BUY, target price raised to ?586.

Tata Motors is market leader in domestic CV business. Improvements are visible on both operational and financial level. JLR is also contributing healthily. Recommended for long-term investors.

JLR July-16 wholesale volumes grew ~35% YoY (-7% MoM) to 43,932units (estimate: 46,250 units), driven by Discovery Sport, XE and F-PACE. Jaguar volumes grew ~109% YoY to 13,198 units (estimate: 12,250 units),...

JLR May-16 wholesale volumes grew ~18.8% YoY (+13% MoM) to 46,204 units (estimate: 41,450 units), driven by XE and F-PACE. Jaguar volumes increased by ~69.3% YoY to 12,442 units (est: 10,200 units),...

Tata Motors (TTMT) Q4FY16 performance was way above our as well as streets estimates. Operating margin expansion at JLR was on account of better product mix and favorable cross currency movement. Its consolidated Revenues/EBIDTA/PAT grew 19%/35%/158% YoY and 12%/21%/35% QoQ to Rs 807bn/Rs114bn/Rs47bn (our estimate of Rs 759bn/Rs100bn/Rs35bn) in the quarter. Consolidated EBIDTA margin increased by 166bps YoY and 113 bps QoQ to 14.1%, benefitted by margin expansion at JLR amid favourable currency.

ICICI Securities Ltd | Retail Equity Research Tata Motors' (TML) Q4FY16 results were above our estimates. Consolidated revenues were at | 80,684 crore (up 19.4% YoY, 11.7%...

JLRs 4QFY16 topline at GBP 6,594mn ( 13% YoY) beat expectations as net ASP rose 5% QoQ despite a weaker regional/model mix. Adjusted for one-offs, EBITDA margin at 16.2% ( 180bps QoQ) positively surprised with gross margin expansion ( 240bps QoQ to 41.9%).

Background: Tata Motors (est. 1945) is India's leading automobile maker, and is among the top 10 auto manufacturers in the world. The company has more than 130 models spanning a wide range of Heavy, Medium & Light Commercial Vehicles, Passenger Cars and Multi-Utility Vehicles. Tata Motors is the market leader in Commercial Vehicles - both M&HCV; and LCV with their established brand and service network including the hinterland offering the competitive advantage. Engine and transmission for some models of cars are manufactured in a JV with Fiat. The company operates out of plants at Jamshedpur, Pune, Lucknow, Sanand and Pantnagar....