Subros reported poor results for 1QFY2014, which were lower than our expectations and impacted due to the continued slowdown in the automotive sector. Top-line for the quarter registered a decline of 12.1% yoy to Rs. 280cr on account of an 8.1% yoy decline in volumes and 3.8% yoy decline in net average realization. While, the volume decline was broadly in-line with the decline in the domestic passenger vehicle industry; net average realization was impacted due to the adverse product-mix. On the operating front, EBITDA margin improved to 10.5% (up 150bp yoy) driven by easing of commodity prices and also due to decline in other expenditure. Net profit stood at Rs. 3cr as against Rs. 2.75cr in 1QFY2013.
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