Mahindra & Mahindra - 2QFY2016 Result Update - Angel Broking

Results ahead of estimates: Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M)'s 2QFY2016 numbers beat our estimates on account of better-than-anticipated operating performance. For MM+MVML (Mahindra Vehicle Manufacturers Ltd), revenues for the quarter dipped 3% yoy to Rs. 8,794cr, largely in line with our estimate of Rs. 8,490cr, owing to a 10% volume decline in the quarter. Automotive volumes declined 2% yoy while tractor volumes dipped 26% yoy. However, realization/vehicle grew 8% yoy on account of better mix and price hikes in both the automotive and tractor segment, thereby limiting the downslide in the top-line. The operating margin, at 13.2%, surprised positively, beating our estimate of 12%. Cost control initiatives, benign commodity prices and price hikes boosted the margins. Given the robust operating performance, the Adj PAT at Rs. 978cr came in better than our estimate of Rs. 907cr.

Outlook and valuation: M&M is likely to witness volume recovery from 2HFY2016 in both the automotive and the tractor segment. In the automotive segment, M&M recently introduced TUV 3OO which has received encouraging response and plans to enter compact UV space in January 2016 which will likely enable it to regain market share. Further, the recently launched small commercial vehicle "Jeeto" and 1.2 tonner vehicle "Supro" would boost the company's share in the light commercial vehicle (LCV) segment. We also believe that the tractor industry growth would revive from 2HFY2016 owing to the low base of the corresponding previous period and relatively limited impact of deficient rainfall on kharif crop production. M&M's PAT is likely to grow at a CAGR of 9% over FY2015-FY2017. We have broadly retained our earnings assumptions and maintain our "Accumulate" recommendation on the stock with a revised SOTP based price target of Rs. 1,410.

Shares of MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA LTD. was last trading in BSE at Rs.1254.15 as compared to the previous close of Rs. 1248.15. The total number of shares traded during the day was 58666 in over 5109 trades.

The stock hit an intraday high of Rs. 1261.7 and intraday low of 1215.1. The net turnover during the day was Rs. 72635719.

Source : Equity Bulls

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