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Please refer to important disclosures at the end of this report 1 Quarterly highlights (Standalone) Y/E March (` cr) 2QFY13 2QFY12 % chg (yoy) 1QFY13 % chg (qoq) Net Sales 3,296 3,115 5.8 3,007 9.6 EBITDA 334 331 0.9 241 38.8 EBITDA margin (%) 10.1 10.6 (50)bp 8.0 213bp Adj. PAT 143 154 (7.5) 67 113.0 Source: Company, Angel Research Ashok Leyland (AL) posted strong results for 2QFY2013 which were ahead of our estimates led by EBITDA margin expansion of 213bp on a sequential basis, higher other income (up 85.5% qoq) and lower tax-rate (8.5% vs 17.3% in 1QFY2013). We revise our volume estimates marginally downwards to account for the continued weakness in the medium and heavy commercial vehicle (MHCV) segment. However, we revise upwards our EBITDA margin estimates to factor in the strong performance during the quarter and also to account for management guidance of 10% EBITDA margin in 2HFY2013. We also lower our tax-rate to 15% for FY2013 from 18% earlier as guided by the management. We maintain our Buy rating on the stock. Strong results for 2QFY2013: AL registered an in-line growth of 5.8% yoy (9.6% qoq) in net sales to `3,296cr driven by a 26.1% yoy (8.2% qoq) growth in volumes. While, Dost volumes sustained momentum (up 19.6% qoq); total volumes ex Dost posted a decline of 10.5% yoy (up 4.2% qoq) due to slowdown in industrial activity, increase in prices and lower freight availability. The net average realization improved 1.3% qoq despite higher discounts on MHCVs (higher by `20,000/vehicle to `80,000) led by better realization on the exports front due to favorable currency movement and strong spare parts sales. The EBITDA margin surged 213bp sequentially to 10.1%, ahead of our estimates of 9.3%, mainly due to a decline in employee costs (down 1.5% qoq) and other expenditure (down 3.6% qoq). The other expenditure was lower on account of forex gain of `12cr, and savings of `15cr and `10cr on ad spends and power costs respectively. Led by a strong operating performance, significantly higher other income and lower tax-rate, the net profit surged 113% qoq (down 7.5% yoy) to `143cr. Outlook and valuation: While the near term outlook for the MHCV industry remains challenging due to slowdown in overall industrial activity; we expect volumes to recover in FY2014E led by likely easing of interest rates by 25-50bp in FY2013. At `26, AL is trading at 9x its FY2014E earnings. We maintain our Buy rating on the stock with a target price of `31. Key financials (Standalone) Y/E March (` cr) FY2011 FY2012 FY2013E FY2014E Net Sales 11,417 13,318 14,490 16,606 % chg 54.1 16.6 8.8 14.6 Net Profit 630 562 592 759 % chg 64.2 (10.8) 5.3 28.3 EBITDA (%) 10.6 9.4 9.5 9.6 EPS (`) 2.4 2.1 2.2 2.9 P/E (x) 10.9 12.2 11.6 9.0 P/BV (x) 2.6 2.4 2.2 1.9 RoE (%) 16.5 13.8 13.6 16.1 RoCE (%) 14.4 12.9 13.1 14.6 EV/Sales (x) 0.6 0.5 0.5 0.4 EV/EBITDA (x) 6.4 6.1 5.9 4.9 Source: Company, Angel Research BUY CMP `26 Target Price `31 Investment Period 12 Months Stock Info Sector Market Cap (` cr) Net Debt (` cr) Beta 52 Week High / Low Avg. Daily Volume Face Value (`) BSE Sensex Nifty Reuters Code Bloomberg Code Shareholding Pattern (%) Promoters 38.6 MF / Banks / Indian Fls 20.9 FII / NRIs / OCBs 29.2 Indian Public / Others 11.3 Abs. (%) 3m 1yr 3yr Sensex 6.4 7.6 13.2 Ashok Leyland 12.0 (9.2) (2.7) AL@IN Automobile 1.0 18,684 5,686 ASOK.BO 6,838 1.0 33/20 836,492 3,494 Yaresh Kothari 022-3935 7800 Ext: 6844 [email protected] Ashok Leyland Performance Highlights 2QFY2013 Result Update | Automobile November 9, 2012

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Please refer to important disclosures at the end of this report 1

Quarterly highlights (Standalone) Y/E March (` cr) 2QFY13 2QFY12 % chg (yoy) 1QFY13 % chg (qoq)

Net Sales 3,296 3,115 5.8 3,007 9.6

EBITDA 334 331 0.9 241 38.8

EBITDA margin (%) 10.1 10.6 (50)bp 8.0 213bp

Adj. PAT 143 154 (7.5) 67 113.0

Source: Company, Angel Research

Ashok Leyland (AL) posted strong results for 2QFY2013 which were ahead of our estimates led by EBITDA margin expansion of 213bp on a sequential basis, higher other income (up 85.5% qoq) and lower tax-rate (8.5% vs 17.3% in 1QFY2013). We revise our volume estimates marginally downwards to account for the continued weakness in the medium and heavy commercial vehicle (MHCV) segment. However, we revise upwards our EBITDA margin estimates to factor in the strong performance during the quarter and also to account for management guidance of 10% EBITDA margin in 2HFY2013. We also lower our tax-rate to 15% for FY2013 from 18% earlier as guided by the management. We maintain our Buy rating on the stock.

Strong results for 2QFY2013: AL registered an in-line growth of 5.8% yoy (9.6% qoq) in net sales to `3,296cr driven by a 26.1% yoy (8.2% qoq) growth in volumes. While, Dost volumes sustained momentum (up 19.6% qoq); total volumes ex Dost posted a decline of 10.5% yoy (up 4.2% qoq) due to slowdown in industrial activity, increase in prices and lower freight availability. The net average realization improved 1.3% qoq despite higher discounts on MHCVs (higher by `20,000/vehicle to `80,000) led by better realization on the exports front due to favorable currency movement and strong spare parts sales. The EBITDA margin surged 213bp sequentially to 10.1%, ahead of our estimates of 9.3%, mainly due to a decline in employee costs (down 1.5% qoq) and other expenditure (down 3.6% qoq). The other expenditure was lower on account of forex gain of `12cr, and savings of `15cr and `10cr on ad spends and power costs respectively. Led by a strong operating performance, significantly higher other income and lower tax-rate, the net profit surged 113% qoq (down 7.5% yoy) to `143cr.

Outlook and valuation: While the near term outlook for the MHCV industry remains challenging due to slowdown in overall industrial activity; we expect volumes to recover in FY2014E led by likely easing of interest rates by 25-50bp in FY2013. At `26, AL is trading at 9x its FY2014E earnings. We maintain our Buy rating on the stock with a target price of `31.

Key financials (Standalone) Y/E March (` cr) FY2011 FY2012 FY2013E FY2014E

Net Sales 11,417 13,318 14,490 16,606

% chg 54.1 16.6 8.8 14.6

Net Profit 630 562 592 759

% chg 64.2 (10.8) 5.3 28.3

EBITDA (%) 10.6 9.4 9.5 9.6

EPS (`) 2.4 2.1 2.2 2.9

P/E (x) 10.9 12.2 11.6 9.0

P/BV (x) 2.6 2.4 2.2 1.9

RoE (%) 16.5 13.8 13.6 16.1

RoCE (%) 14.4 12.9 13.1 14.6

EV/Sales (x) 0.6 0.5 0.5 0.4

EV/EBITDA (x) 6.4 6.1 5.9 4.9 Source: Company, Angel Research

BUY CMP `26 Target Price `31

Investment Period 12 Months

Stock Info

Sector

Market Cap (` cr)

Net Debt (` cr)

Beta

52 Week High / Low

Avg. Daily Volume

Face Value (`)

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Nifty

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Promoters 38.6

MF / Banks / Indian Fls 20.9

FII / NRIs / OCBs 29.2

Indian Public / Others 11.3

Abs. (%) 3m 1yr 3yr

Sensex 6.4 7.6 13.2

Ashok Leyland 12.0 (9.2) (2.7)

AL@IN

Automobile

1.0

18,684

5,686

ASOK.BO

6,838

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33/20

836,492

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Yaresh Kothari 022-3935 7800 Ext: 6844

[email protected]

Ashok Leyland Performance Highlights

2QFY2013 Result Update | Automobile

November 9, 2012

Ashok Leyland | 2QFY2013 Result Update

November 9, 2012

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Exhibit 1: Quarterly financial performance (Standalone) Y/E March (` cr) 2QFY13 2QFY12 % chg (yoy) 1QFY13 % chg (qoq) 1HFY13 1HFY12 % chg (yoy)

Net Sales 3,296 3,115 5.8 3,007 9.6 6,303 5,628 12.0

Consumption of RM 2,097 2,200 (4.7) 1,935 8.3 4,032 3,936 2.4

(% of sales) 63.6 70.6 64.4 64.0 69.9 Staff costs 264 252 4.9 268 (1.5) 532 501 6.1

(% of sales) 8.0 8.1 8.9 8.4 8.9 Purchase of traded goods 303 92 227.2 253 19.5 556 168 231.6

(% of sales) 9.2 3.0 8.4 8.8 3.0 Other expenses 299 240 24.7 310 (3.6) 609 446 36.4

(% of sales) 9.1 7.7 10.3 9.7 7.9 Total Expenditure 2,962 2,784 6.4 2,767 7.1 5,729 5,052 13.4

Operating Profit 334 331 0.9 241 38.8 575 576 (0.2)

OPM (%) 10.1 10.6 8.0 9.1 10.2 Interest 104 66 57.4 83 24.3 187 123 52.7

Depreciation 98 86 14.5 89 10.3 188 171 10.0

Other income 24 13 77.3 13 85.5 37 21 75.7

PBT (excl. Extr. Items) 156 193 (19.2) 81 92.6 237 304 (22.0)

Extr. income/(expense) - - - - - - - -

PBT (incl. Extr. Items) 156 193 (19.2) 81 92.6 237 304 (22.0)

(% of sales) 4.7 6.2 2.7 3.8 5.4 Provision for taxation 13 39 (65.7) 14 (4.9) 27 63 (56.8)

(% of PBT) 8.5 20.1 17.3 11.5 20.8 Reported PAT 143 154 (7.5) 67 113.0 210 240 (12.8)

Adj PAT 143 154 (7.5) 67 113.0 210 240 (12.8)

Adj. PATM 4.3 4.9 2.2 3.3 4.3 Equity capital (cr) 266 266 266 266 266 Reported EPS (`) 0.5 0.6 (7.5) 0.3 113.0 0.8 0.9 (12.8)

Source: Company, Angel Research

Exhibit 2: 2QFY2013 – Actual vs Angel estimates Y/E March (` cr) Actual Estimates Variation (%)

Net Sales 3,296 3,326 (0.9)

EBITDA 334 310 7.6

EBITDA margin (%) 10.1 9.3 80bp

Adj. PAT 143 117 22.2

Source: Company, Angel Research

Exhibit 3: Quarterly volume performance (units) 2QFY13 2QFY12 % chg (yoy) 1QFY13 % chg (qoq) 1HFY13 1HFY12 % chg (yoy)

MHCV passenger 5,348 6,123 (12.7) 6,604 (19.0) 11,952 11,451 4.4

MHCV goods 15,625 17,258 (9.5) 13,295 17.5 28,920 31,013 (6.7)

LCV (ex. Dost) 201 278 (27.7) 431 (53.4) 632 472 33.9

Total volume (ex. Dost) 21,174 23,659 (10.5) 20,330 4.2 41,504 42,936 (3.3)

Dost 8,666 - - 7,248 19.6 15,914 - -

Total volume (incl. Dost) 29,840 23,659 26.1 27,578 8.2 57,418 42,936 33.7

Exports (inc. above ) 2,083 3,230 (35.5) 3,003 (30.6) 5,086 5,769 (11.8)

Source: Company, Angel Research

Ashok Leyland | 2QFY2013 Result Update

November 9, 2012

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In-line growth in net sales; up 5.8% yoy: For 2QFY2013, net sales posted an in-line growth of 5.8% yoy (9.6% qoq) to `3,296cr driven by 26.1% yoy (8.2% qoq) increase in volumes. The volume growth was led by the small commercial vehicle, Dost which registered a sequential growth of 19.6%. However, total volumes ex Dost declined 10.5% yoy led by slowdown in industrial activity, increasing fuel and product prices and lower freight availability. The net average realization declined 16.1% yoy largely on account of higher contribution from the lower priced Dost vehicle. On a sequential basis though, net average realization improved 1.3% despite higher discounts on MHCV vehicles (higher by `20,000/vehicle to `80,000) led by better realization on the export front due to favorable currency movement (USD/INR rate of 55 vs 54.23 in 1QFY2013) and strong spare parts sales. The export product-mix during the quarter also benefited from sales of higher margin double-decker buses in Bangladesh and Falcon buses in Middle East.

During 1HFY2013, AL has outperformed the MHCV industry leading to a 280bp improvement in the market share to 25.7%. The improvement was driven by new product launches in the intermediate commercial vehicle segment and network expansion outside the southern markets.

Exhibit 4: Volume growth led by Dost

Source: Company, Angel Research

Exhibit 5: Net average realization down 16.1% yoy

Source: Company, Angel Research

Exhibit 6: Net sales in-line with estimates

Source: Company, Angel Research

Exhibit 7: Domestic market share trend

Source: Company, SIAM, Angel Research

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Ashok Leyland | 2QFY2013 Result Update

November 9, 2012

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EBITDA margin ahead of estimates at 10.1%: On the operating front, EBITDA margins surged 213bp qoq to 10.1%, ahead of our estimates of 9.3%, mainly due to reduction in employee cost (down 1.5% qoq) and other expenditure (down 3.6% qoq). The other expenditure was lower on account of forex gain of `12cr, and on savings of `15cr and `10cr on ad spends and power costs respectively. As a result, operating profit grew 38.8% qoq to `334cr. On a yoy basis, the EBITDA margin witnessed a decline of 50bp as benefits of lower raw-material expenses as a percentage of sales were negated by a sharp 140bp increase in other expenditure as a percentage of sales. The other expenditure was higher largely due to higher advertising and brand building spends.

Exhibit 8: EBITDA margin surprises positively

Source: Company, Angel Research

Exhibit 9: Net profit up 113% qoq

Source: Company, Angel Research

Net profit up 113% qoq: Led by a strong operating performance, significantly higher other income and lower tax-rate, the net profit surged 113% qoq (down 7.5% yoy) to `143cr. While other income was up 77.3% yoy and 85.5% qoq to `24cr, the tax-rate stood at 8.5% as against 20.1% in 2QFY2012 and 17.3% in 1QFY2013 due to MAT credit of `44.3cr. The interest expense for the quarter increased 57.4% yoy (24.3% qoq) on account of increase in debt levels and also due to higher working capital requirement.

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Ashok Leyland | 2QFY2013 Result Update

November 9, 2012

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Conference call – Key highlights

The management expects the MHCV industry to post a decline of 5-10% (flat growth earlier) in FY2013; however it is hopeful of a revival in 4QFY2013. The company expects to post flat volumes ex Dost in FY2013. It is targeting a market share of 26% by the end of FY2013. The management sees Dost volumes of around ~36,000 units in FY2013.

AL indicated that the operator profitability has improved post the diesel price hike as freight rates have gone up by over 10%.

According to the management, the contribution of southern India in overall commercial vehicle industry has come down to 22-23% in 2QFY2013 compared to 25-26% earlier.

The company’s exports declined 12% in 1HFY2013 due to decline in demand in key markets of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka (accounting for 60-65% of total exports).

Spare parts revenue during 2QFY2013 and 1HFY2013 stood at ~`260cr (37% yoy growth) and ~`500cr (27% yoy growth) respectively. Engine volumes jumped 26.0% yoy to 4,400 units and revenues came in at `71cr. The defense kit order book currently stands ~3,000 units.

Production at the Pantnagar plant stood at 15,000 units in 1HFY2013. AL expects to produce 40,000 units in FY2013. The income tax benefit at the Pantnagar plant will expire in FY2015 and thereafter the company will get 30% tax benefit; however excise benefits expire by 2020. Post the recent excise duty hike and increase in localization at the plant, benefits have increased to `60,000/vehicle, up from `45,000/vehicle.

The company has increased its capital expenditure guidance to `600cr for FY2013E from `450cr announced in 1QFY2013.

Ashok Leyland | 2QFY2013 Result Update

November 9, 2012

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Investment arguments

Volume growth to benefit from easing of interest rates and recently launched Dost: MHCV demand has witnessed a slowdown in recent times due to high interest rates and slowdown in industrial activity; however, we believe MHCV demand is near its trough. With reversal in interest rates (25-50bp cut in FY2013), we expect a pick-up in industrial activity, leading to a rebound in MHCV sales in FY2014. Further, the recently introduced LCV - Dost (through JV with Nissan) has been received well by the markets and AL expects to ramp-up its production.

EBITDA margin pressures to persist due to change in product-mix: While raw-material prices have stabilized and AL continues to benefit from the ramp-up in production at the Pantnagar facility (total profitability estimated to be higher due to cost savings of ~`60,000/vehicle), the product-mix is set to change due to increasing proportion of the lower margin LCV - Dost (contribution to total volumes to increase from ~7% in FY2012 to ~28% in FY2013E). AL has indicated that it earns marketing/distribution fees of `15,000-`18,000/vehicle on Dost sales.

Outlook and valuation

We revise our volume estimates marginally downwards to account for the continued weakness in the MHCV segment. However, we revise upwards our EBITDA margin estimates to factor in the strong performance during the quarter and also to account for management guidance of 10% EBITDA margin in 2HFY2013. We also lower our tax-rate to 15% in FY2013 from 18% earlier as guided by the management.

Exhibit 10: Change in estimates Y/E March Earlier Estimates Revised Estimates % chg

FY2013E FY2014E FY2013E FY2014E FY2013E FY2014E

Net Sales (` cr) 14,920 16,850 14,490 16,606 (2.9) (1.5)

OPM (%) 9.0 9.3 9.5 9.6 50bp 30bp

EPS (`) 2.2 2.7 2.2 2.9 2.1 3.8

Source: Company, Angel Research

While the near term outlook for the MHCV industry remains challenging due to slowdown in overall industrial activity; we expect volumes to recover in FY2014 led by likely easing of interest rates by 25-50bp in FY2013. Further, the recently launched Dost continues to drive the overall volume growth of the company. We believe that the momentum in Dost volumes will continue going ahead and will account for ~30% (~7% in FY2012) of AL’s overall volumes by FY2014E.

At `26, AL is trading at an attractive level of 9x its FY2014E earnings. We maintain our Buy rating on the stock with a target price of `31, valuing the stock at 11x its FY2014E earnings.

Ashok Leyland | 2QFY2013 Result Update

November 9, 2012

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Exhibit 11: Key assumptions

(units) FY2009 FY2010 FY2011 FY2012 FY2013E FY2014E

MHCV passenger 19,981 18,481 25,226 25,845 28,430 31,272

MHCV goods 33,071 44,345 68,007 67,408 64,038 69,161

LCV (ex. Dost) 1,379 1,100 873 1,172 1,465 1,612

Dost - - - 7,593 36,000 45,000

Total volume (units) 54,431 63,926 94,106 102,018 129,932 147,045

% yoy chg (34.7) 17.4 47.2 8.4 27.4 13.2

Domestic 47,619 57,947 83,800 89,109 116,939 130,134

Exports 6,812 5,979 10,306 12,909 12,993 16,910

Source: Company, Angel Research

Exhibit 12: Angel vs consensus forecast

Angel estimates Consensus Variation (%)

FY13E FY14E FY13E FY14E FY13E FY14E

Total op. income (` cr) 14,490 16,606 14,060 16,062 3.1 3.4

EPS (`) 2.2 2.9 2.1 2.7 8.4 5.7

Source: Bloomberg, Angel Research

Exhibit 13: One-year forward P/E band

Source: Company, Angel Research

Exhibit 14: One-year forward P/E chart

Source: Company, Angel Research

Exhibit 15: One-year forward EV/EBITDA band

Source: Company, Angel Research

Exhibit 16: One-year forward EV/EBITDA chart

Source: Company, Angel Research

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Ashok Leyland | 2QFY2013 Result Update

November 9, 2012

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Exhibit 17: Automobile - Recommendation summary

Company Reco. CMP (`)

Tgt. price (`)

Upside (%)

P/E (x) EV/EBITDA (x) RoE (%) FY12-14E EPS

FY13E FY14E FY13E FY14E FY13E FY14E CAGR (%)

Ashok Leyland Buy 26 31 22.1 11.6 9.0 5.9 4.9 13.6 16.1 16.2

Bajaj Auto Neutral 1,852 - - 17.0 15.1 11.7 10.0 46.2 41.6 7.3

Hero MotoCorp Neutral 1,908 - - 16.1 14.6 8.4 7.0 48.3 41.9 9.7

Maruti Suzuki Neutral 1,465 - - 22.2 15.5 11.5 7.7 11.9 15.1 36.6 Mahindra & Mahindra Accumulate 910 986 8.3 16.6 14.5 9.7 8.0 24.3 23.4 15.9

Tata Motors Accumulate 281 319 13.8 7.6 6.3 4.0 3.3 31.2 28.9 11.1

TVS Motor Buy 38 45 17.0 8.0 6.8 3.4 2.7 18.2 18.7 3.5

Source: Company, Angel Research

Company background

Ashok Leyland (AL) is the country's second largest CV manufacturer. The company has a strong presence in the MHCV segment, with a domestic market share of ~23% as of FY2012. AL enjoys a dominant position in southern India, with a ~48% market share, and is currently focusing on expanding its presence in northern India by increasing its touch points in the region. The company, through its JV with Nissan Motor and John Deere, intends to expand its product portfolio and has recently launched new vehicles Dost (to tap the growing LCV demand) and Backhoe Loader (construction equipment segment), respectively.

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Profit and loss statement (Standalone)

Y/E March (` cr) FY2009 FY2010 FY2011 FY2012 FY2013E FY2014E

Total operating income 6,098 7,407 11,417 13,318 14,490 16,606

% chg (23.1) 21.5 54.1 16.6 8.8 14.6

Total expenditure 5,642 6,648 10,203 12,062 13,113 15,005

Net raw material costs 4,480 5,212 8,175 9,464 10,288 11,790

Other mfg costs 132 135 235 275 326 365

Employee expenses 563 667 975 1,036 1,145 1,312

Other 467 634 819 1,286 1,355 1,538

EBITDA 456 760 1,214 1,256 1,377 1,601

% chg (43.5) 66.6 59.8 3.5 9.6 16.3

(% of total op. income) 7.5 10.3 10.6 9.4 9.5 9.6

Depreciation & amortization 178 204 267 353 382 409

EBIT 278 555 946 903 995 1,192

% chg (56.0) 100.1 70.4 (4.5) 10.1 19.8

(% of total op. income) 4.6 7.5 8.3 6.8 6.9 7.2

Interest and other charges 160 102 189 255 347 318

Other income 91 91 44 42 49 53

(% of PBT) 46.3 18.1 5.6 6.1 7.0 5.7

Recurring PBT 208 545 802 690 696 926

% chg (67.3) 161.3 47.2 (13.9) 0.9 33.0

Extraordinary income/(exp.) 11 40 2 4 - -

PBT 197 505 800 686 696 926

Tax 18 121 171 124 104 167

(% of PBT) 9.4 24.0 21.3 18.1 15.0 18.0

PAT (reported) 190 424 631 566 592 759

ADJ. PAT 179 384 630 562 592 759

% chg (60.3) 114.6 64.2 (10.8) 5.3 28.3

(% of total op. income) 2.9 5.2 5.5 4.2 4.1 4.6

Basic EPS (`) 0.7 1.6 2.4 2.1 2.2 2.9

Adj. EPS (`) 0.7 1.4 2.4 2.1 2.2 2.9

% chg (60.3) 114.6 64.2 (10.8) 5.3 28.3

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Balance sheet statement (Standalone)

Y/E March (` cr) FY2009 FY2010 FY2011 FY2012 FY2013E FY2014E

SOURCES OF FUNDS

Equity share capital 133 133 133 266 266 266

Reserves & surplus 3,341 3,536 3,830 3,942 4,224 4,674

Shareholders’ Funds 3,474 3,669 3,963 4,208 4,491 4,940

Total loans 1,958 2,280 2,348 2,395 2,895 2,895

Deferred tax liability 263 385 444 490 490 490

Other long term liabilities - - - 4 4 4

Long term provisions - - 78 77 77 77

Total Liabilities 5,695 6,334 6,833 7,174 7,956 8,406

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

Gross block 4,939 6,019 6,692 7,256 7,854 8,415

Less: Acc. depreciation 1,540 1,769 2,058 2,343 2,725 3,134

Net Block 3,399 4,250 4,634 4,914 5,130 5,281

Capital work-in-progress 998 561 358 548 550 589

Goodwill - - - - - -

Investments 264 326 1,230 1,534 1,591 1,597

Long term loans and advances - - 385 608 608 608

Other noncurrent assets - - 3 7 7 7

Current assets 3,166 4,152 3,984 4,304 4,762 5,643

Cash 88 519 180 33 68 276

Loans & advances 790 973 431 810 869 996

Other 2,288 2,660 3,373 3,461 3,825 4,371

Current liabilities 2,141 2,961 3,760 4,742 4,693 5,320

Net current assets 1,025 1,191 224 (438) 70 324

Misc. exp. not written off 10 5 - - - -

Total Assets 5,695 6,334 6,833 7,174 7,956 8,406

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Cash flow statement (Standalone)

Y/E March (` cr) FY2009 FY2010 FY2011 FY2012 FY2013E FY2014E

Profit before tax 208 545 802 690 696 926

Depreciation 178 204 267 353 382 409

Change in working capital (785) 264 628 518 (472) (46)

Others (18) 289 (891) (275) - -

Other income (91) (91) (44) (42) (49) (53)

Direct taxes paid (18) (121) (171) (124) (104) (167)

Cash Flow from Operations (526) 1,090 591 1,120 453 1,069

(Inc.)/Dec. in fixed assets (2,466) (643) (470) (755) (600) (600)

(Inc.)/Dec. in investments 346 (63) (904) (304) (57) (6)

Other income 91 91 44 42 49 53

Cash Flow from Investing (2,028) (614) (1,329) (1,017) (608) (553)

Issue of equity - - - - - -

Inc./(Dec.) in loans 1,071 322 68 47 500 -

Dividend paid (Incl. Tax) 234 156 233 309 309 309

Others 519 (523) 97 (606) - -

Cash Flow from Financing 1,823 (45) 398 (250) 191 (309)

Inc./(Dec.) in cash (731) 430 (340) (147) 36 207

Opening Cash balances 451 88 519 180 33 68

Closing Cash balances 88 519 180 33 68 276

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Key ratios

Y/E March FY2009 FY2010 FY2011 FY2012 FY2013E FY2014E

Valuation Ratio (x) P/E (on FDEPS) 38.2 17.8 10.9 12.2 11.6 9.0

P/CEPS 18.6 11.6 7.6 7.5 7.0 5.9

P/BV 3.2 2.9 2.6 2.4 2.2 1.9

Dividend yield (%) 1.9 2.9 3.9 3.9 3.9 3.9

EV/Sales 1.2 1.0 0.6 0.5 0.5 0.4

EV/EBITDA 18.5 10.9 6.4 6.1 5.9 4.9

EV / Total Assets 1.5 1.3 1.1 1.1 1.0 0.9

Per Share Data (`)

EPS (Basic) 0.7 1.4 2.4 2.1 2.2 2.9

EPS (fully diluted) 0.7 1.4 2.4 2.1 2.2 2.9

Cash EPS 1.4 2.2 3.4 3.4 3.7 4.4

DPS 0.5 0.8 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0

Book Value 7.9 8.8 10.0 10.9 11.9 13.6

Dupont Analysis

EBIT margin 4.6 7.5 8.3 6.8 6.9 7.2

Tax retention ratio 0.9 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.9 0.8

Asset turnover (x) 1.7 1.7 2.3 2.4 2.3 2.5

ROIC (Post-tax) 7.1 9.7 15.2 13.2 13.6 14.6

Cost of Debt (Post Tax) 10.2 3.7 6.4 8.8 11.2 9.0

Leverage (x) 0.3 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.2

Operating ROE 6.3 12.2 17.9 14.2 14.2 15.9

Returns (%)

ROCE (Pre-tax) 6.2 9.2 14.4 12.9 13.1 14.6

Angel ROIC (Pre-tax) 6.5 12.4 17.7 15.5 15.1 17.5

ROE 6.4 10.7 16.5 13.8 13.6 16.1

Turnover ratios (x)

Asset Turnover (Gross Block) 1.5 1.4 1.8 1.9 1.9 2.0

Inventory / Sales (days) 76 73 61 61 62 61

Receivables (days) 40 49 35 33 35 35

Payables (days) 114 110 95 105 107 107

WC cycle (ex-cash) (days) 33 40 11 (6) (6) 1

Solvency ratios (x)

Net debt to equity 0.5 0.4 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.2

Net debt to EBITDA 3.5 1.9 0.8 0.7 0.9 0.6

Interest Coverage (EBIT / Int.) 1.7 5.5 5.0 3.5 2.9 3.7

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