Eicher Motors Q4 Results: A Stellar Performance with a Generous Dividend



Eicher Motors, the maker of Royal Enfield motorcycles and Volvo Eicher commercial vehicles, has announced its Q4 results for FY23 and they are impressive. The company has reported a 48% jump in its consolidated net profit at Rs 905 crore for the quarter, compared with Rs 610 crore in the same quarter last year. The company has also declared a final dividend of Rs 37 per equity share of face value of Re 1 for FY23, which is a whopping 3700% dividend payout ratio. The dividend will be paid within 30 days from the date of shareholders’ approval.

Revenue and Sales

The company's revenue for the quarter was Rs 3,804 crore, up 19% year-on-year (YoY), driven by strong sales of both Royal Enfield and Volvo Eicher. Royal Enfield recorded sales of 214,685 motorcycles in Q4, up 17.9% from 182,125 motorcycles sold in the same period in FY22. The company also achieved a milestone of crossing 1 lakh export shipments for the first time in FY23, reflecting its growing global presence and demand. Volvo Eicher sold 18,167 trucks and buses in Q4, up 28.6% from 14,114 units sold in the same period in FY22. The company also launched new products and services in both segments to cater to the changing customer needs and preferences.

Profitability and Capex

The company's EBITDA for the quarter was Rs 933.4 crore, up 36% YoY, with a margin of 24.5%. The company attributed its improved profitability to operational efficiency, cost optimization and better product mix. The company also invested Rs 550 crore in capex in FY23, mainly for capacity expansion, new product development and network expansion.

Outlook and Share Price

The company's management expressed confidence in its future growth prospects and said that it is well-positioned to leverage the opportunities in the post-pandemic recovery phase. The company said that it will continue to focus on innovation, customer satisfaction and value creation for all stakeholders.

The company's share price closed at Rs 2,742.15 on May 11, 2023, up 1.8% from the previous close. The company has a market capitalization of Rs 74,642 crore and a price-to-earnings ratio of 41.7 as of May 11, 2023.
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