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    TVS Motor Company Limited

    TVSMOTOR
    Automobile and Auto Components·5 May 2025
    Management Summary

    TVS Motor Company reported a strong Q4 and full year FY25, achieving record revenue and EBITDA, driven by robust sales across domestic and international markets, particularly in the EV segment. The company's EBITDA margin expanded significantly, supported by PLI benefits and cost reduction. Investments in new products, technology, and capacity are ongoing, with a positive outlook for future growth despite some challenges in specific segments and geographies.

    Highlights

    5
    • Revenue of ₹36,251 crores in FY25, up 14% YoY, and ₹9,550 crores in Q4 FY25, up 17% YoY.

    • Operating EBITDA margin expanded by 120bps to 12.3% for FY25, with Q4 underlying margin at 12.5%.

    • EV two-wheeler sales surged by 44% to 2.8 lakh units in FY25 and 54% to 76,000 units in Q4 FY25.

    • TVS Credit PBT grew 35% to ₹1,027 crores in FY25 and 53% to ₹302 crores in Q4 FY25.

    • Domestic ICE sales grew 9% in FY25 (vs industry 7%) and international ICE sales grew 23% (vs industry 21%).

    Concerns

    3
    • Three-wheeler sales declined to 1.35 lakh units in FY25 from 1.45 lakh units last year.

    • Employee costs and other expenses grew 23-26% in FY25, outpacing 14% revenue growth, leading to operating deleverage.

    • Geopolitical issues and economic slowdowns in Middle East and African markets pose challenges for international business.

    What Changed2

    vs Q1 FY26

    Guidance items7 → 8 (+1)Risks discussed4 → 5 (+1)

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    10 metrics
    1. 01Revenue₹36,251 Cr+14.0%YoY
    2. 02EBITDA₹4,454 Cr+27%YoY
    3. 03EBITDA Margin12.3%+1.2%YoY
    4. 04PBT₹3,629 Cr+31%YoY
    5. 05PAT₹2,711 Cr+30%YoY

    Capital allocation

    5
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    ₹1,800 crores

    M&A

    Norton

    acquisition · integrated · Consideration ₹NaN (undisclosed)

    M&A

    SEMG (e-cycles)

    Other · Other

    M&A

    TVS Credit

    Other · Other

    Liquidity

    Liquidity disclosed

    Operating cash flow post-CAPEX for FY25 was Rs. 2,486 crores.

    Guidance & targets

    7
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Volume
    Domestic Market Growth Momentum
    like last year
    Medium
    Volume
    TVS Credit Growth
    steady growth
    High
    Market Share
    Company Growth vs Industry
    ahead of the industry
    High
    Market Share
    EV Three-wheeler (L5) Penetration
    35%
    Medium
    Profitability
    EBITDA Margin
    continuously improve profitability
    High
    Other
    PLI Benefits
    continue to flow through
    High
    Product Launch
    Norton Products Availability
    available by end of this financial year
    High

    Norton Product Launches

    by end of this financial year (Q4 FY26)
    CurrentProducts in final stages of development
    TargetProducts available in market

    Why it matters

    Norton is a key investment, and its product launches are crucial for realizing returns and expanding into European markets.

    Norton will continue because Norton products will be available by end of this financial year.

    How to verify

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    Risks & concerns

    5
    RiskSeverity

    Geopolitical issues impacting international business

    Geopolitical things are taking shape and need close monitoring for two-wheeler demand.Management acknowledged

    medium

    Economic slowdown in African markets

    Growth decelerated due to higher inflation and currency devaluation, but management expects upward revisions as markets have reached bottom.Management acknowledged

    medium

    Tough times in European markets for e-cycle business (SEMG)

    European markets are going through very tough times, impacting the SEMG e-cycle business.Management acknowledged

    medium

    Retail finance restrictions impacting domestic sales

    A little bit of restriction in terms of retail finance was observed in the last quarter, but expected to improve.Management acknowledged

    low

    CNG infrastructure and customer convenience

    Availability of CNG outlets and queue times are critical customer sensitivities that need to be addressed for wider adoption.Management acknowledged

    low

    Q&A highlights

    8

    “0.5%.”

    Clarified the specific impact of PLI benefits on the reported Q4 EBITDA margin, indicating the underlying margin was 12.5%.

    asked by Vinay

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Record Financial Performance in FY25

    TVS Motor Company achieved its highest-ever sales of 4.7 million units in FY25. The company reported a record operating revenue of ₹36,251 crores, marking a 14% year-over-year growth from ₹31,776 crores in the previous fiscal year. Operating EBITDA reached an all-time high of ₹4,454 crores, a 27% increase from ₹3,514 crores, with the EBITDA margin improving by 120 basis points to 12.3% for the full year. Profit after tax also saw a significant 30% rise to ₹2,711 crores.

    02

    Strong Q4 FY25 Results and Margin Expansion

    For the fourth quarter of FY25, TVS Motor Company's operating revenue grew by 17% year-over-year to ₹9,550 crores. The company posted an operating EBITDA of ₹1,333 crores, up from ₹926 crores in Q4 FY24. The reported EBITDA margin for Q4 FY25 was 14%, which included the full-year Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) benefits. Excluding these benefits, the underlying Q4 EBITDA margin stood at 12.5%, an improvement from 11.3% in the prior year's fourth quarter.

    03

    Robust Growth in EV Segment and Strategic Product Launches

    The EV two-wheeler segment demonstrated strong growth, with sales increasing by 44% to 2.8 lakh units in FY25 and by 54% to 76,000 units in Q4 FY25. EV revenues for FY25 reached ₹3,364 crores, with ₹889 crores in Q4 FY25. TVS introduced new iQube variants with 2.2kW, 3.4kW, and 5.1kW battery options and launched the TVS EV King Max three-wheeler. Management expects EV penetration in the L5 category to grow to 35% and is strategically timing product launches to maximize returns.

    04

    Domestic and International Market Dynamics

    Domestic ICE two-wheeler sales grew by 9% in FY25, outperforming the industry growth of 7%. International two-wheeler sales saw a 23% increase in FY25 against an industry growth of 21%. Exports to the LATAM region experienced higher growth, while African markets, though mixed, are expected to see upward revisions. The company anticipates domestic market growth momentum to be similar to last year, with a positive outlook for rural sentiment and retail finance in the coming quarters.

    05

    Strategic Capital Investments and Subsidiary Performance

    TVS Motor Company's CAPEX for FY25 was approximately ₹1,800 crores, primarily allocated to new product development, technology, and capacity expansion for both ICE and EV segments. Investments were also made in subsidiaries such as Norton, Moto, TVS Digital, and SEMG (e-cycles). TVS Credit Services reported a PBT of ₹1,027 crores in FY25, a 35% increase, and its book size reached ₹26,647 crores, demonstrating strong growth and asset quality with a GNPA of 2.8% in the March quarter.

    06

    Outlook and Future Growth Drivers

    The company is confident in growing ahead of the industry in both domestic and international markets, across ICE and EV segments. Management expects continued improvement in profitability, driven by leveraging overall growth, scale benefits, better product mix, and sustained cost reduction initiatives. The flow-through of PLI benefits is also expected to continue, supporting the company's financial performance and EV transition strategy. Norton products are anticipated to be available by the end of FY26.

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