Auto Sector
Momentum continues
Automakers reported strong sales performance in December 2010 despite it traditionally being a sluggish month. After witnessing slightly lower growth in November 2010, volumes regained momentum owing to attractive year-end discounts and advanced purchases in anticipation of price hikes in January 2011. While Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) and Hero Honda (HH) reported better-thanexpected sales volume during the month, Bajaj Auto (BAL) reported marginally below expectations performance. Overall, sales maintained the strong momentum during the month albeit at a slower pace, largely aided by healthy economic growth, positive consumer sentiment and easy financing. Tata Motors (TML) reported a healthy 30.6% yoy growth in total volumes in December 2010, in line with our estimates and led by the 27.9% yoy growth in domestic vehicle sales and 68.2% yoy growth in export sales. The PV segment, which was impacted by the decline in Nano and Indica sales in November 2010, posted 34.5% yoy growth in December 2010 to 20,502 units (15,239). Nano volumes rose 60% yoy to 5,784 units, as the company more than doubled the warranty period and offered easier financing terms to boost sales. The commercial vehicles (CV) segment posted 29% yoy growth during the month on account of the 39.6% yoy growth in LCV sales and 16.4% yoy growth in M&HCV sales. The Ace clutch recorded the highest-ever sales during the month. Maruti Suzuki (Maruti) registered a 17% yoy growth in volumes to 99,225 units (84,804) led by the 26% yoy jump in domestic volumes to 89,469 units (71,000). Exports during the month fell 29.3% yoy to 9,756 units (13,804). Maruti maintained its growth momentum in the A2, A3 and C segments, posting 23.5%, 19.4% and 67.5% yoy growth respectively, in December 2010. Overall, volume growth during the month was restricted on account of the six-day plant shut down for maintenance purposes. Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) reported a robust 38.3% yoy growth in total sales which came in marginally ahead of our estimates. Growth was aided by 41.9% and 31.3% yoy growth in the automotive and farm equipment segments, respectively. Within the automotive segment, the four-wheeler pick-up segment grew by a strong 46.6% yoy on the back of robust performance by the GIO and Maxximo. Passenger UV sales grew by a healthy 23.5% yoy, while Logan sales continued its strong performance, spiking 190.9% yoy. The farm equipment segments growth was supported by healthy performance on the domestic (up 31.4% yoy) as well as exports fronts (up 30% yoy). Two and three-wheelers: Bajaj Auto (BAL) reported a marginally lower-thanexpected growth in sales at 9.8% yoy, with motorcycle sales moving up 10.8% yoy and three-wheeler sales posting 4.9% yoy growth. Hero Honda (HH) registered a better-than-expected 33.3% yoy growth in sales volume, selling 501,111 units (375,838) led by a refreshed product range and new launches. TVS Motor (TVS) reported a strong 42.1% yoy growth in sales, which was in line with our estimates and led by the 93.8% yoy growth in scooter sales and 34.1% yoy growth in mopeds sales.
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Tata Motors
TMLs volumes grew 30.6% yoy; Nano volumes up 60% yoy, M&HCV and LCV posted highest-ever sales TML reported a robust 30.6% yoy growth in sales to 67,441 units (51,627) led by a strong performance in the CV and PV segment. The CV segment recorded a strong 29% yoy growth, in line with our estimates, aided by the M&HCV and LCV segments, which posted their highest ever sales growing by 16.4% and 39.6% yoy, respectively. The PV segment rebounded strongly with a 34.5% yoy growth as Nano volumes revived during the month registering 60% yoy growth to 5,784 units (509 in November 2010). Nano volumes benefitted with the company more than doubled the warranty period and offered easier financing terms to the customers. The Indigo and Indica range of cars reported 2.5% and 40.1% yoy growth respectively, during the month. The company has announced price increases in some of its passenger vehicles and all commercial vehicles due to the rise in input costs.
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Maruti reported 17% yoy growth; domestic sales remain robust, planned maintenance shut down restricted growth Maruti registered a 17% yoy growth in volumes to 99,225 units (84,804) as plant shut down (6 days) due to maintenance restricted the volume growth. The company registered a 26% yoy increase in domestic sales volume, while exports continued to witness negative growth and fell 29.3% yoy. The A2 segment grew 23.5% yoy, while sales of the C segment increased by a substantial 67.5% yoy on the back of encouraging numbers from Eeco. The A3 segment posted 19.4% yoy growth. B segment sales registered a marginal 4.2% yoy growth.
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BAL reports marginally lower-thanexpected numbers, volumes down 8.1% mom Bajaj Auto reported marginally lower-than-expected overall sales growth of 9.8% yoy to 276,803 units (252,004) for the month. The motorcycle segment posted a modest 10.8% yoy growth, though on a mom basis, volumes fell by 8.1%. Pulsar and Discover accounted for 70% of the motorcycle sales during December 2010. The three-wheeler segment recorded a 4.9% yoy growth to 33,128 units (31,575). On a mom basis, sales fell 3.1%. Exports registered a growth of 4.4%, however, it continues to see logistical constraints which are impacting growth. Going forward, management expects the monthly run rate to touch 300,000 units. BAL has raised prices of its products by up to `1,000 with effect from January 1, 2011 to mitigate the rising input costs.
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HH volumes increased by a robust 33.3% yoy and 18.9% mom HH sold 501,111 units (375,838) during the month, registering a better-thanexpected growth of 33.3% yoy. On a mom basis, volumes were up 18.9%. Refreshed product ranges, new product launches and innovative branding and marketing initiatives continue to drive the companys performance on the volume front. New Super Splendor and Splendor Pro launched in September 2010 also helped the company in posting better volumes. The company has increased prices by `500-1,500 in the domestic market for its various models to counter the input cost pressures.
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TVS Motor
TVS Motor reported strong 42.1% yoy growth, Scooter and three-wheeler segment registered impressive growth TVS Motor reported a strong 42.1% yoy growth in volumes to 171,859 units (120,913) led by the substantial increase in domestic sales. Domestic sales grew by a robust 47.4% yoy to 152,857 units (103,691), while exports reported a 10.3% yoy growth. The scooter segment recorded an impressive 93.8% yoy growth to 41,804 units (21,566). The motorcycle segment grew 23.9% yoy to 61,404 units (49,560). Three-wheeler sales continue to see strong momentum, and registered a robust 188.8% yoy growth in sales to 3,500 units (1,212).
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Outlook
We remain positive on the Indian auto sector. Overall, we estimate auto volumes to register ~13% CAGR over FY201012, aided by the improved business environment for the sector. Over the long term, comparatively low penetration levels, a healthy economic environment and favourable demographics supported by higher per-capita income levels are likely to help the auto companies in sustaining their top-line growth. However, increased input costs and interest rates are the anticipated headwinds that could affect the sectors volume and earnings growth. We expect rising input costs to restrict profitability, despite having a positive view on demand. We prefer stocks where strong and improving fundamentals could deliver positive earnings surprises. We continue to prefer companies in the four-wheeler space over the two-wheelers considering reasonable valuations and volume growth visibility.
Ashok Leyland Accumulate Bajaj Auto Hero Honda Maruti M&M Tata Motors TVS Motor Accumulate Neutral Buy Accumulate Accumulate Accumulate
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