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Maruti Suzuki India Ltd

| Q4 FY26 Earnings Conference Call

BULLISH SENTIMENT

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⬤28th Apr 26

Summary : Maruti Suzuki delivered record FY26 sales and profits, driven by strong demand and new models, while expanding capacity and EV infrastructure despite geopolitical and cost pressures.

Management Perspective positive : Management expressed strong confidence in India's economy and growth potential, highlighting record sales, capacity expansion, and positive customer response to new models despite geopolitical challenges and cost pressures.

Concall Report Analysis & Insights

Business Overview

  1. Maruti Suzuki achieved highest ever annual sales of 2.42 million vehicles in FY26.
  2. The company recorded its highest ever exports of 447,000 vehicles in FY26.
  3. Cumulative domestic sales reached 30 million units, setting a new industry benchmark.
  4. Strong demand led to 190,000 unserved customer orders, primarily in small car segment.
  5. Launched e VITARA, its first battery electric SUV, with encouraging initial response.

Future Growth Prospects

  1. Two new plants (Kharkhoda, Hansalpur) will add 500,000 units annual capacity in FY27.
  2. Aims to increase production capacity to 4 million units per annum in the medium term.
  3. Plans to introduce multiple EVs and expand charging network to 1 lakh points by 2030.
  4. GST reform is expected to drive sustained long-term structural growth in PV sector.
  5. Healthy product line-up with 7 more SUVs planned by end of the decade.

Management Insights

  1. The passenger vehicle market saw a strong rebound in H2 FY26, driven by GST reform.
  2. Maruti Suzuki's domestic sales growth outpaced the industry in the second half.
  3. VICTORIS mid-SUV achieved strong customer acceptance and 50,000 cumulative sales.
  4. Committed to safety, offering 6 airbags standard in most PVs and advanced safety features.
  5. Expanded sales and service network to over 4,600 outlets and 5,900 touch points.

Signs of Skepticism

  1. Management did not provide specific guidance on future cost headwinds beyond Q4.
  2. Details on EV volume targets and market share aspirations were not quantified.
  3. The timeline for flex-fuel development and meaningful volume contribution is long-term.
  4. Specifics on the impact of CAFE norms on powertrain mix are awaiting final notification.

Risk Factors

  1. Geopolitical developments, like West Asia conflict, pose supply chain risks.
  2. Commodity prices, energy, and logistics costs remain dynamic and pressure margins.
  3. Hardening bond yields resulted in a significant mark-to-market impact on net profit.
  4. Uncertainty in export markets due to global macroeconomic environment.
  5. New model expenses and other lumpiness impacted profitability in Q4.

Good To Know

  1. Q4 FY26 net profit declined 6.9% YoY due to a INR 7.5 billion mark-to-market impact.
  2. EBIT margin expanded to 8.8% in Q4 FY26, aided by lower discounts and FX movement.
  3. Suzuki Motor Gujarat amalgamated with Maruti Suzuki effective April 1, 2025.
  4. The company recommended its highest ever dividend of INR 140 per share.
  5. First-time buyers increased to 51% in Q4 FY26, reflecting GST reform impact.

Key Drivers

  1. Capacity expansion to meet strong demand.
  2. New model launches, especially SUVs and EVs.
  3. GST reform boosting small car segment.
  4. Strong export performance and market share.

Key Analyst Discussions

Market Trends & Consumer Behavior

  1. Rural and urban market boundaries are blurring, with rural India integrating.
  2. First-time buyer share increased significantly due to government support and GST reform.
  3. Demand outlook remains positive, supporting capacity expansion plans.

Financial Highlights

  1. Cost headwinds from commodities are expected to ease post West Asia crisis.
  2. Mark-to-market impact on other income is subject to interest rate changes.
  3. Q4 retail sales grew 12.9% year-on-year to 468,700 units.
  4. Capex for FY27 is projected at INR 14,000 crores.
  5. Inventory increase is mainly raw material/WIP for production ramp-up.

Product Composition

  1. Maruti has technology ready for increased ethanol blending and flex-fuel vehicles.
  2. Flex-fuel volumes are expected to be minimal initially, growing over 5-10 years.
  3. ASP has headroom to increase due to higher sales of upper segment models and EVs.
  4. e VITARA's domestic market performance is positive but production constrained.

Strategic Considerations

  1. Maruti expects over 10% growth in FY27, adding 250,000 cars from new plants.
  2. CAFE norms encourage all powertrain technologies, aligning with Maruti's strategy.
  3. Company aims for 100% customer delight for EV deliveries, even with lower initial volumes.
  4. Healthy product line-up includes 7 more SUVs by the end of the decade.