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    Eicher Motors

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    Automobile and Auto Components·10 Feb 2025
    Management Summary

    Eicher Motors delivered record Q3 results driven by strong festive demand and international recovery. Royal Enfield's domestic retail hit all-time highs with 12% festive growth despite overall industry softness. International volumes surged 71% YoY to 27,068 units. The quarter marked major milestones including Flying Flea EV debut at EICMA, Thailand CKD plant inauguration, and significant Board-level leadership transitions. VECV outperformed a declining industry, gaining market share across segments.

    Highlights

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    • Best ever Q3 revenue at INR 4,973 crores, up 19% YoY; EBITDA INR 1,201 crores vs INR 1,090 crores

    • EBITDA margin at 24.2% vs 26.1% YoY; PAT INR 1,171 crores including INR 164 crores VECV share, up 17.6%

    • Royal Enfield sold 2,69,039 motorcycles, up 17% YoY; domestic 2,41,971 units, up 13%

    • International volumes at 27,068 units, surging 71% YoY; best ever festive domestic retail

    • YTD retail growth of 7% (12% during festive period); Hunter 350 crossed 500,000 cumulative sales

    • VECV recorded highest ever Q3 sales of 21,012 units; LMD market share at 36%

    • Flying Flea EV brand debuted; CKD plant inaugurated in Thailand

    • Key leadership transitions: Siddhartha Lal to Executive Chairman; Govindarajan as MD EML

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    09 metrics
    1. 01Consolidated Revenue₹4,973 Cr+19%YoY
    2. 02EBITDA₹1,201 Cr+10.2%YoY
    3. 03EBITDA Margin24.2%
    4. 04PAT₹1,171 Cr+17.6%YoY
    5. 05Royal Enfield Total Volumes2,69,039 units+17%YoY

    Segment breakdown

    Royal Enfield
    2,69,039 Total Volumes8.5% Europe Market Share (Middleweight)8% Americas Market Share (Middleweight)9% APAC Market Share (Middleweight)5,00,000 Hunter 350 Cumulative Sales
    VE Commercial Vehicles
    21,012 Q3 Sales9,702 LMD Trucks Q336% LMD Market Share
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    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetPriority
    Growth
    Volume growth strategy
    Focus on absolute growth over margin percentages; premiumization continuing
    		High
    EV
    Flying Flea launch
    On track for official launch
    		Medium

    Risks & concerns

    4
    RiskSeverity

    EBITDA margin compression from volume-first strategy

    EBITDA margin dropped 190bps YoY to 24.2%. Management investing in marketing (Motoverse, launches) and adding features without full cost pass-through. — Analyst acknowledged

    medium

    Commercial vehicle industry weakness

    Total CV industry declined 1.7% in Q3. HD and LMD trucks down 5.4% and 4.4% respectively. Post-election softness and uneven monsoon cited. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Global macroeconomic uncertainty affecting international expansion

    Geopolitical challenges impacting export markets. CV exports grew only 0.3%. Multiple markets facing headwinds. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Areas of Evasion(1)

    • Limited margin guidance

    Q&A highlights

    3

    “EBITDA margin stood at 24.2% against 26.1% last year - driven by investments in marketing, events (Motoverse), product launches, and value additions to products without proportionate price increases”

    190bps YoY margin decline highlights the tension between volume-first strategy and profitability; key debate point for investors

    asked by Analyst

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    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Record Quarter Amid Industry Slowdown

    Eicher Motors achieved best-ever Q3 with revenue of INR 4,973 crores (up 19% YoY), though EBITDA margin contracted to 24.2% from 26.1% YoY. PAT grew 17.6% to INR 1,171 crores. Royal Enfield sold 2,69,039 motorcycles with 17% YoY growth. The festive season delivered 12% domestic retail growth even as the overall 2-wheeler industry slowed.

    02

    International Volumes Surge 71% with CKD Expansion

    International shipments hit 27,068 units in Q3, up 71% YoY. Royal Enfield holds middleweight market share of 8.5% in Europe, 8% in Americas, and 9% in APAC. Thailand's first fully-owned CKD plant was inaugurated. REOWN pre-owned motorcycle business expanded to 256 cities across India.

    03

    Flying Flea EV Debut Marks Electric Mobility Entry

    Flying Flea EV brand debuted at EICMA with two models - C6 and S6. Qualcomm partnership announced at CES for advanced connectivity. The company is on track for official launch of its first electric motorcycle. Investment in EV manufacturing facility is part of upcoming capex plans.

    04

    VECV Outperforms Declining CV Industry

    VECV delivered highest ever Q3 sales of 21,012 units while the total CV industry declined 1.7%. LMD truck market share maintained at 36%. Bus demand was strong with industry growing 17.3%. HD bus surged 30.8%. Eicher entered SCV segment with electric-first Pro X platform.

    05

    Leadership Transition Reshapes Governance

    Major Board changes: Siddhartha Lal became Executive Chairman; B. Govindarajan appointed MD of Eicher Motors (continuing as RE CEO); Vinod Aggarwal became Vice Chairman (continuing as VECV MD/CEO). Chairman of 25 years S. Sandilya retired after 50 years with Eicher Group. Two new Independent Directors inducted.

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