1. BUSINESS OVERVIEW
Axles India Limited, a joint venture between Wheels India( 9.51% ), Sundaram Finance (38.32% ), and Dana Holding Corporation (USA)(48.33%), is a prominent manufacturer of axle housings for medium and heavy commercial vehicles (M&HCVs). With two manufacturing facilities in Sriperumbudur and Cheyyar (Tamil Nadu), the company has a production capacity of 280,000 axle housings annually. Serving leading OEMs like Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, Daimler India, and export clients including Dana USA and Volvo Asia, Axles India stands as a vital supplier in the commercial vehicle component space.
2. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
Metric
FY22
FY23
FY24
FY25
Revenue (₹ Cr)
569
746
854
841
EBITDA (₹ Cr)
54
85
129
101
EBITDA Margin (%)
9.49
11.39
15.11
12.01
PAT (₹ Cr)
34
53
86
69
PAT Margin (%)
5.98
7.1
10.07
8.2
EPS (₹)
13.34
20.79
33.74
27.07
Gross Margin (%)
36.38
35.92
32.55
43.04
3. BALANCE SHEET STRENGTH
Metric
FY22
FY23
FY24
FY25
Total Assets (₹ Cr)
371
416
518
519
Trade Receivables (₹ Cr)
174
215
202
191
Inventory (₹ Cr)
104
123
210
179
Borrowings (₹ Cr)
58
54
82
50
Reserves (₹ Cr)
150
186
249
282
4. CASH FLOW ANALYSIS
Metric
FY22
FY23
FY24
FY25
Cash Flow from Ops (₹ Cr)
13
18
32
118
Cash Flow from Investing
-10
-14
-31
-33
Cash Flow from Financing
-19
-15
3
-4
Net Cash Generated (₹ Cr)
-16
-11
4
19
5. RATIO ANALYSIS (FY22–FY25)
Ratio
FY22
FY23
FY24
FY25
Debt to Equity
0.27
0.23
0.25
0.16
Return on Equity (%)
17.2
21.0
28.5
22.44
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE %)
14.5
18.1
24.8
20.2
EPS (₹)
13.34
20.79
33.74
27.07
Current Ratio
2.14
2.20
2.11
2.28
6. VALUATION ANALYSIS(FY25)
Metric
Value
Market Cap (₹ Cr)
1,912
Share Price (₹)
750
Book Value (₹)
124.55
P/E Ratio
27.71
P/B Ratio
6.02
EV/EBITDA
18.9
Insights:
Strong Earnings Base: EPS has grown consistently over the years, peaking in FY24 at ₹33.74. Even with a slight drop to ₹27.07 in FY25, it reflects a resilient earnings base.
Efficient Capital Utilization: ROE and ROCE show the company is efficiently using shareholders’ capital and total capital employed, with ROE peaking at 28.5% in FY24.
Deleveraging: The debt-to-equity ratio dropped from 0.27 in FY22 to just 0.16 in FY25, indicating a strong balance sheet and reduced interest burden.
Strong Liquidity Position: The current ratio has remained above 2x across all years, suggesting sufficient liquidity to meet short-term obligations.
Valuation Multiples: With a P/E of 27.71 and P/B of 6.02, the stock commands premium valuations, likely reflecting investor confidence in future growth and stability.
Stable Gross Margins: Despite fluctuations in revenue, gross margins have held strong, reaching 43% in FY25 — a sign of improving cost efficiencies or favorable product mix.
CONCLUSIONAxles India Limited continues to deliver robust performance, backed by a solid business model and strategic joint ventures. With strong profitability, healthy balance sheet metrics, and consistent cash flows, the company remains well-positioned in the commercial vehicle components space. Its valuations reflect investor optimism, supported by low debt, strong margins, and a diversified client base in both domestic and export markets.
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1. BUSINESS OVERVIEW
Axles India Limited, a joint venture between Wheels India( 9.51% ), Sundaram Finance (38.32% ), and Dana Holding Corporation (USA)(48.33%), is a prominent manufacturer of axle housings for medium and heavy commercial vehicles (M&HCVs). With two manufacturing facilities in Sriperumbudur and Cheyyar (Tamil Nadu), the company has a production capacity of 280,000 axle housings annually. Serving leading OEMs like Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, Daimler India, and export clients including Dana USA and Volvo Asia, Axles India stands as a vital supplier in the commercial vehicle component space.
2. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
| Metric |
FY22 |
FY23 |
FY24 |
FY25 |
r>
| Revenue (₹ Cr) |
569 |
746 |
854 |
841 |
| EBITDA (₹ Cr) |
54 |
85 |
129 |
101 |
| EBITDA Margin (%) |
9.49 |
11.39 |
15.11 |
12.01 |
| PAT (₹ Cr) |
34 |
53 |
86 |
69 |
| PAT Margin (%) |
5.98 |
7.1 |
10.07 |
8.2 |
| EPS (₹) |
13.34 |
20.79 |
33.74 |
27.07 |
| Gross Margin (%) |
36.38 |
35.92 |
32.55 |
43.04 |
3. BALANCE SHEET STRENGTH
| Metric |
FY22 |
FY23 |
FY24 |
FY25 |
r>
| Total Assets (₹ Cr) |
371 |
416 |
518 |
519 |
| Trade Receivables (₹ Cr) |
174 |
215 |
202 |
191 |
| Inventory (₹ Cr) |
104 |
123 |
210 |
179 |
| Borrowings (₹ Cr) |
58 |
54 |
82 |
50 |
| Reserves (₹ Cr) |
150 |
186 |
249 |
282 |
4. CASH FLOW ANALYSIS
| Metric |
FY22 |
FY23 |
FY24 |
FY25 |
r>
| Cash Flow from Ops (₹ Cr) |
13 |
18 |
32 |
118 |
| Cash Flow from Investing |
-10 |
-14 |
-31 |
-33 |
| Cash Flow from Financing |
-19 |
-15 |
3 |
-4 |
| Net Cash Generated (₹ Cr) |
-16 |
-11 |
4 |
19 |
5. RATIO ANALYSIS (FY22–FY25)
| Ratio |
FY22 |
FY23 |
FY24 |
FY25 |
r>
| Debt to Equity |
0.27 |
0.23 |
0.25 |
0.16 |
| Return on Equity (%) |
17.2 |
21.0 |
28.5 |
22.44 |
| Return on Capital Employed (ROCE %) |
14.5 |
18.1 |
24.8 |
20.2 |
| EPS (₹) |
13.34 |
20.79 |
33.74 |
27.07 |
| Current Ratio |
2.14 |
2.20 |
2.11 |
2.28 |
6. VALUATION ANALYSIS(FY25)
| Metric |
Value |
r>
| Market Cap (₹ Cr) |
1,912 |
| Share Price (₹) |
750 |
| Book Value (₹) |
124.55 |
| P/E Ratio |
27.71 |
| P/B Ratio |
6.02 |
| EV/EBITDA |
18.9 |
Insights:
-
Strong Earnings Base: EPS has grown consistently over the years, peaking in FY24 at ₹33.74. Even with a slight drop to ₹27.07 in FY25, it reflects a resilient earnings base.
-
Efficient Capital Utilization: ROE and ROCE show the company is efficiently using shareholders’ capital and total capital employed, with ROE peaking at 28.5% in FY24.
-
Deleveraging: The debt-to-equity ratio dropped from 0.27 in FY22 to just 0.16 in FY25, indicating a strong balance sheet and reduced interest burden.
-
Strong Liquidity Position: The current ratio has remained above 2x across all years, suggesting sufficient liquidity to meet short-term obligations.
-
Valuation Multiples: With a P/E of 27.71 and P/B of 6.02, the stock commands premium valuations, likely reflecting investor confidence in future growth and stability.
-
Stable Gross Margins: Despite fluctuations in revenue, gross margins have held strong, reaching 43% in FY25 — a sign of improving cost efficiencies or favorable product mix.
CONCLUSION
Axles India Limited continues to deliver robust performance, backed by a solid business model and strategic joint ventures. With strong profitability, healthy balance sheet metrics, and consistent cash flows, the company remains well-positioned in the commercial vehicle components space. Its valuations reflect investor optimism, supported by low debt, strong margins, and a diversified client base in both domestic and export markets.
DISCLAIMER
UnlistedZone is not a SEBI-registered Research Analyst or Investment Advisor.All information shared on our platform—including articles, posts, investment insights, and price trends—is solely for educational and informational purposes. We do not provide any buy/sell recommendations or financial advice.Investors are advised to do their own due diligence or consult a SEBI-registered advisor before making any investment decisions. Investments in unlisted and pre-IPO shares are subject to market risks, including liquidity risk and price volatility.UnlistedZone does not guarantee any returns and shall not be held liable for any losses incurred as a result of investment decisions taken based on the information provided.
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