HINDMOTORS - Hindustan Motors
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Other Operating Revenues grew 35.54% YoY to INR 225 Lakhs in FY25 from INR 166 Lakhs in FY24.
Profitability Margins
Net Margin of 91.46% and Net Profit of INR 1,556.72 Lakhs in FY25 are heavily distorted by non-operating gains of INR 1,743.48 Lakhs from asset sales; core operating profitability remains negative.
EBITDA Margin
EBITDA Margin of 111.6% (INR 1,899.96 Lakhs EBITDA on INR 1,702 Lakhs Total Income) is distorted by asset liquidation gains.
Capital Expenditure
No planned CAPEX; historical Property, Plant and Equipment (PPE) decreased by 26.23% to INR 8.55 Cr (INR 855.04 Lakhs) as of March 31, 2025, due to disposals.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
Not disclosed; finance costs increased 174.75% to INR 8.27 Lakhs in FY25.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Not disclosed for the current period as manufacturing is suspended; historically included steel and automotive components.
Capacity Expansion
No planned expansion; current focus is on asset disposal and liability management.
Raw Material Costs
Not disclosed as active manufacturing is suspended.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Capacity utilization is effectively 0% as the company is not engaged in active large-scale manufacturing.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
0%
Growth Strategy
The company's strategy focuses on asset monetization, specifically the disposal of property, plant, and equipment which generated INR 1,743.48 Lakhs in gains in FY25, to address outstanding liabilities and stabilize the balance sheet amidst going concern uncertainties.
Products & Services
Spare parts, scrap, and historical Ambassador brand assets.
Brand Portfolio
Hindustan Motors, Ambassador.
Market Share & Ranking
Negligible market share in the active automotive manufacturing sector.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The automotive industry is rapidly evolving towards electric vehicles (EVs) and advanced technology, rendering the company's legacy internal combustion engine (ICE) technology and manufacturing assets obsolete.
Competitive Landscape
The company has been largely displaced by modern OEMs like Maruti Suzuki and Tata Motors.
Competitive Moat
The company's moat is limited to its historical 'Ambassador' brand recognition and its remaining land bank (INR 855.04 Lakhs in PPE), which is not sustainable without active production.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to Indian real estate and scrap metal price cycles for asset monetization.
Consumer Behavior
Shift toward modern, tech-heavy vehicles has eliminated demand for the company's legacy products.
Geopolitical Risks
Minimal impact on the current domestic asset-liquidation business model.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Future operations would be subject to stringent BS-VI emission norms and updated safety regulations, which the current legacy assets may not meet without significant investment.
Taxation Policy Impact
Effective tax rate of approximately 16.28% based on current tax of INR 304 Lakhs on PBT of INR 1,867.30 Lakhs.
Legal Contingencies
Pending litigations as per Note 36; the company has disclosed these impacts on its financial position, though specific INR values are not provided in the snippets.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
The primary uncertainty is the company's ability to continue as a going concern (Note 40), which could result in a 100% loss of operational viability if not resolved.
Geographic Concentration Risk
100% of operations and assets are concentrated in India, primarily West Bengal.
Third Party Dependencies
High dependency on third-party buyers for the disposal of property, plant, and equipment, which generated INR 1,743.48 Lakhs in gains during FY25.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
High risk of technology obsolescence as the company has not invested in modern automotive R&D, focusing instead on asset liquidation.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Low risk as trade receivables are only INR 5.47 Lakhs, representing less than 0.1% of total assets.