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  • Talbros Automotive Components Ltd – A Hidden Gem or Just Another Ancillary?

    Talbros Automotive Components Ltd – A Hidden Gem or Just Another Ancillary?

    Boards are the custodians of corporate conscience and long-term value.
    Lucy P. Marcus

    Focus On Management

    Board of Directors

    Compliance angle

    Company has held analyst / Investor calls on a quarterly basis since past 5 years without any discrepancies

    Key Financials

    • Management has guided to keep Net debt level below 100cr by FY27

    Cash flow

    Capex Snapshot

    • Guided for total capex of 205cr for next 3-4 years mainly funded by internal accruals,

    *Source for above Financial data is submissions made by company to Stock Exchanges*

    Focus area going forward

    • Increase the share of exports in revenue from 25% to 35% by FY27.
    • Increase in share of EV related components from 2% to 12% by FY27.
    • Double annual revenue to 2200cr by FY27 backed by EV components and Exports.

    Dividend payouts ( Face Value 2)

    Order book snippet

    Promoters skin the game

    Key Takeaways

    • The overall industry growth for Forgings, Gaskets & Heat shields is expected to be 9,8%, 7% & 7.4 percent respectively on a CAGR basis.
    • Company’s focus on these areas is a positive.
    • While overall revenue has almost doubled from FY21 to FY25, company has faced challenges in recent years due to Supply chain issues, Increased expenses and overall Industry competition.
    • As a result of slow growth in revenues & profits the dividend payouts are significantly lower in the recent two financial years.
    • Also, the evolving situation around bankruptcy proceedings of Marelli will need to be looked at closely as it has a JV with Talbros.
    • On the other hand strong order book and recent orders from new clients like Tata motors puts the company on a good note to achieve their guided numbers.
    • Available at a market cap of 1793 crores with a PE of 19.

    While there are challenges considering the entire geo political and tariff situation but, the valuation, debt levels and governance metrics provide the cushion on which one can take a bet on this company.

    PS: Please contact your financial / investment advisor before taking any decision.

    Good corporate governance may not necessarily translate into good investment returns but it surely ensures safety of capital and peace of mind to a decent extent

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