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Bosch LtdQ2 FY24

Bosch Ltd Q2 FY24 Earnings Call Analysis

Revenue, margin, capex, fundraise and order book outlook from management commentary.

Price: 40,365P/E: 48.2Market Cap: ₹1.1L CrSector: Auto Components

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 4

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

N/A

Order

N/A

Capex

Yes

1 of 3 growth signals are positive — mixed outlook.

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Revenue guidance

Category 4
  • Moderate growth expected in FY '25 due to election year, high base effects, and pipeline inventory buildup in car segment.
  • Positive market momentum with passenger vehicles growing 6% in Q1 FY '25, driven by utility vehicles demand.
  • 2-wheeler segment delivered 20% growth in Q1 FY '25, driven by rural consumer revival and premiumization trend.
  • 3-wheeler segment grew 11%, with electric 3-wheelers poised for substantial growth backed by government support.
  • Mobility business grew 4.1% in Q1 FY '25, led by Mobility aftermarket and Power Solutions business.
  • Export growth expected but remains secondary to local for local production focus; gradual increase in export is anticipated.
  • Localization efforts and new technology adoption underway, balancing capex with volume ramp-ups to sustain margins.
  • EV market penetration forecasting cautious growth; profitable EV portfolio development is ongoing alongside traditional diesel portfolio.
  • Overall, Bosch Limited maintains positive growth outlook with focused portfolio management across segments.

Margin guidance

Category 3
  • Bosch Limited expects moderate revenue growth for FY '25 despite seasonal and election-related slowdowns.
  • EBITDA grew 11.1% YoY in Q1 FY '25, with EBITDA margin improving from 11.3% to 12%.
  • Profit after tax (PAT) increased by 13.8% YoY in Q1, with PAT margin improving to 10.8%.
  • The company anticipates steady growth across key segments including 2-wheelers, passenger vehicles, and consumer goods.
  • Localization efforts aim to improve gross margins despite technology shifts.
  • Profitability focus remains with a balanced approach toward capex and technology changes.
  • Diesel share expected to decline over a long period, with parallel growth in a profitable EV portfolio.
  • Management expects to maintain current margin levels, emphasizing sustainable and profitable growth.
  • No explicit EPS guidance shared; outlook is cautiously optimistic with emphasis on portfolio realignment and market adaptation.

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Fundraise plans

  • There is no specific mention of any current or future fundraising through debt or equity in the transcript.
  • Capex planning and investments are stated to be independent of PLI (Production Linked Incentive) scheme approvals.
  • Bosch Limited plans to invest in localization and capex as and when feasible and profitable, aligning with production volumes and market needs.
  • The company emphasizes prudent capex decisions to avoid early localization that could negatively impact margins.
  • No direct comments were made regarding raising funds via debt or equity during the call.

Order book

  • Bosch is currently in very early stages of discussions with Indian OEMs on electrification and technology partnerships.
  • They have already identified and started engaging with the supplier base in India to develop necessary competencies.
  • Bosch is focusing on co-creation and offering technologies through their strong parent company backbone.
  • No specific KPI or market share data for EV orders were provided as the market is still nascent.
  • They are actively working on profitable portfolios for both diesel and EV segments.
  • Bosch is in ongoing discussions with all important OEMs but considers it too early to share detailed order book or pending order specifics.
  • The emphasis is on building long-term partnerships and adapting to evolving market demands rather than immediate order disclosures.

Capex plans

Yes
  • Bosch’s capex planning is not directly tied to DVA approvals under the PLI scheme; investments are made based on localization feasibility and profitability.
  • The company is investing significantly in localization, especially for new technologies like NOx sensors (start of production April 2025) to reduce imports and improve margins.
  • Capex range historically INR 300-600 crores annually; Bosch is open to spending what is required for feasible and profitable localization but recent spends have been at the lower end.
  • Export volumes are being considered in production plans to improve utilization and reduce costs, particularly for new localized lines like NOx sensor manufacturing.
  • The shift from conventional to common rail systems involves higher imports initially, with localization efforts ongoing to transition effectively.
  • Bosch India is also expanding Power Tools business regionally with dedicated engineering team scale-up and new market setups in SAARC countries (excluding Pakistan).

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