Samvardhana Motherson’s Q2 profit soars 273% on strong segment performance

Auto components manufacturer Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd (SAMIL) reported a robust performance for the second quarter ended September 30, 2024, with consolidated net profit surging 273% year-on-year to Rs 1,097.18 crore compared to Rs 294.15 crore in the same quarter last year. This growth was driven by strong performance across business segments, the company said.

The company's consolidated revenue from operations grew 22.7% to Rs 28,867.96 crore in Q2 FY25 from Rs 23,527.46 crore in Q2FY24. Other operating revenue stood at Rs 346.35 crore for the quarter.

EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) improved to Rs 2,785.40 crore in Q2 FY25 compared to Rs 2,001.45 crore in Q2 FY24, reflecting stronger operational performance. The company's operating margin stood at 4.7% for the quarter.

Finance costs decreased to Rs 444.48 crore from Rs 487.94 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. The company's share of profit from associates and joint ventures increased significantly to Rs 108.06 crore from Rs 73.84 crore year-on-year.

The company's largest revenue contributor, the Modules and Polymer Products division, recorded revenue of Rs 15,192.79 crore, up 32.2% from Rs 11,490.91 crore in the year-ago quarter. The Wiring Harness segment generated revenue of Rs 8,326.47 crore, while Vision Systems contributed Rs 4,996.99 crore. The newly introduced Integrated Assemblies segment posted revenue of Rs 2,522.68 crore, and Emerging Businesses recorded Rs 2,591.27 crore in revenue.

During the quarter, SAMIL completed a major fundraising initiative by issuing equity shares and convertible debentures to qualified institutional investors. The company raised Rs 4,938 crore through the issuance of 259.87 million equity shares at Rs 190 per share and an additional Rs 1,500 crore through 6.50% compulsorily convertible debentures (CCDs).

The company has already utilized a portion of these proceeds, with Rs 290 crore used for repayment of existing debt and Rs 145 crore for general corporate purposes. Post quarter-end, the company has further deployed Rs 4,912 crore for external debt repayment and Rs 690 crore for general corporate purposes.

V.C. Sehgal, Chairman of Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd, said, "Our strong performance this quarter reflects the successful execution of our growth strategy and operational improvements across segments. The recent fundraising will help strengthen our balance sheet and support future growth initiatives."

As of September 30, 2024, the company's consolidated net worth stood at Rs 29,428.54 crore. The debt-to-equity ratio improved to 0.70 times from 0.85 times in the year-ago period, indicating a stronger balance sheet position.

The company continued to maintain its strong global presence with operations across multiple countries. The acquisition of new businesses and integration of recent acquisitions progressed well during the quarter, contributing to the overall growth.

Future Outlook
With a robust order book and improved operational metrics, SAMIL remains well-positioned to capitalize on the growing opportunities in the automotive components sector. The company's focus on debt reduction and strategic investments in growth areas is expected to drive sustainable performance in the coming quarters.