23 February 2021
Company update | Sector: Automobiles
Tata Motors
BSE SENSEX
49,744
S&P CNX
14,676
CMP: INR304
TP: INR390(+28%)
India business transformation underway
Buy
Stock Info
Bloomberg
Equity Shares (m)
M.Cap.(INRb)/(USDb)
52-Week Range (INR)
1, 6, 12 Rel. Per (%)
12M Avg Val (INR M)
Free float (%)
Aspiring to lead EV disruption | Hopeful of achieving zero debt by FY24
TTMT IN
3,598
1000.7 / 14.2
342 / 64
3/122/71
12808
53.6
Financials Snapshot (INR b)
Y/E March
2020 2021E 2022E
Net Sales
2,611 2,469 3,084
EBITDA
239.1 313.7 431.9
Adj. PAT
-90.9 -29.4
78.1
Adj. EPS (INR)
-25.3
-7.7
20.4
EPS Gr. (%)
480 -69.6 -365.4
BV/Sh. (INR)
175.3 162.9 183.3
Ratios
Net D/E (x)
1.6
1.6
1.4
RoE (%)
-14.8
-4.7
11.8
RoCE (%)
3.7 -36.0
10.7
Payout (%)
0.0
0.0
0.0
Valuations
P/E (x)
-12.0 -39.6
14.9
P/BV (x)
1.7
1.9
1.7
EV/EBITDA (x)
6.7
5.7
3.7
Div. Yield (%)
0.0
0.0
0.0
FCF Yield (%)
-2.7 -16.1
18.0
Tata Motors (TTMT) hosted its India Business Investors Day (click
here for the
presentation)
in which it presented its strategy to meet its aspiration of: a) leading the CV
industry with across cycle double-digit margin, b) sustainably improving its position in the
PV industry with a high single-digit margin, c) lead the EV disruption, and d) attain zero
debt by FY24. We present below our key takeaways from this meeting:
The CV industry is expected to grow by 36-38% in FY22, with M&HCVs growing at 60-
65%. LCVs and Pick-ups could see slower growth (as they didn’t fall as much).
Its strategy to recover lost market share in the LCV business hinges on: a) ACE
petrol/CNG in small SCVs, b) Intra platform ramp-up in small Pick-ups, c) Yoddha
brand in large Pick-ups, and d) deepening its rural reach.
The CV business would aim to achieve: a) double-digit EBITDA margin across the
product cycle, b) sustainable capex at 3-4% of sales, and c) strong positive FCF.
The PV business is targeting double-digit market share and leadership in SUVs and
EVs, high single-digit EBITDA in three years, FCF breakeven in FY23 and positive FCF
thereafter, and sustainable capex at 5-6% of sales.
The Hornbill (small SUV) will be launched in CY21 and would create a new segment. It
would be targeted towards hatchback buyers (premium hatches). It is expected to
significantly drive volumes and market share for TTMT.
Higher fuel prices, increasing upfront cost for ICE PVs, falling battery prices, and
increasing choices in EVs for customers may bring forward the inflection point in EVs.
Hence, it expects 7-10% EVs penetration in PVs in 3-4 years and EVs to form 15-20%
of TTMT’s PV volumes. It expects CVs for last-mile connectivity to see faster
electrification. Hence, it expects SCVs to see 15-20% EV penetration by FY25. It is
leveraging on synergies with group companies to bolster its EV ecosystem and
support phased localization.
It maintained plans to attain zero debt (excluding leases) by FY24 through strong
operating cash flows and divestments.
CV Business: Cyclical recovery underway; targeting double-digit margin
The outlook for FY22 is positive as tailwinds are likely to be stronger than
headwinds. TTMT expects the overall domestic CV industry to grow by 36-38%
in FY22, with M&HCV growing at 60-65%. LCVs and Pick-ups could see slower
growth (as they didn't fall as much). FY19 peaks may be scaled only in 2-3 years
after FY22. In the past cycle, it had taken 3-5 years.
Replacement demand is yet to return due to: a) apprehension on the viability of
BS-VI technology, and b) increase in the CV population. Demand is driven by
freight growth. The latter should be good as economies recover. Also, recovery
in Infra and Real Estate will be supportive.
The CV business would aim to achieve: a) double-digit EBITDA margin across the
product cycle, b) sustainable capex at 3-4% of sales, and c) strong positive FCF.
Jinesh Gandhi – Research Analyst
(Jinesh@MotilalOswal.com)
Vipul Agrawal – Research Analyst
(Vipul.Agrawal@motilaloswal.com)
Investors are advised to refer through important disclosures made at the last page of the Research Report.
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