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Samvardhana Motherson International Limited : FROM WIRES TO WINGS

HERE IS WHY
✓  Electrification driving higher content per vehicle
✓  Aerospace and electronics scaling rapidly
✓  Strong Order Book ensures long-term visibility

The auto industry is in the middle of a quiet revolution. Electric cars are reshaping city streets, factories are getting smarter, and the companies that make the parts, not just the cars, are becoming the real architects of modern mobility. Component makers are no longer just suppliers. They are strategic partners, co-designing vehicles, managing entire assembly lines, and expanding into industries unimaginable a decade ago. The old playbook, make a part, ship it, repeat, is gone. What the industry demands now is scale, agility, and the ability to follow customers without missing a beat.

The global automotive industry produced approximately 89.8 million light vehicles in FY25, declining 1 per cent year-on-year due to sluggish demand in Europe and North America. The outlook is turning. Production is projected to recover to 91 million units in FY26 and 93 million in FY27, driven by India and China. Electrification is accelerating this shift, with EVs requiring far more wiring, electronics, and integrated components per vehicle, expanding the addressable market for suppliers meaningfully.

Many investors have never heard of Samvardhana Motherson International Limited (Motherson). Yet the car you drive likely has their fingerprints all over it: the mirror on your door, the bumper, the wiring running quietly through your dashboard. Born in India over five decades ago, Motherson has grown into one of the world's most formidable manufacturers, with revenues of ₹1.13 lakh crore in FY25, spanning 47 countries. It chases customers, not headlines.

Its vision systems division is one of the world's largest makers of exterior mirrors. The modules and polymers unit produces bumpers, dashboards, and full interior systems for leading European OEMs. The wiring harness division powers millions of vehicles on the road every year. Its integrated assemblies business manages complex vehicle assembly directly on OEM production lines, making Motherson a rare Tier-0.5 supplier. The aerospace unit has recently been empanelled as a Tier-1 Airbus supplier. Acquisitions of Nexans Autoelectric and Yutaka Giken add further global scale, alongside fast-growing consumer electronics and healthcare businesses.

Electrification expands content per vehicle, directly benefiting Motherson's core. Consumer electronics capacity targets 16 million units annually, with a third plant doubling that by Q3 FY27. Aerospace revenues are growing at 40 per cent year-on-year. 12 Greenfield plants are under Construction across India, Morocco, UAE, and Poland. Vision 2030 targets USD 108 billion in revenues at 40 per cent ROCE, building on growth from USD 9 billion to USD 25.7 billion in just five years.

Q3 FY26 was a landmark quarter for Motherson, with its highest-ever quarterly revenue of ₹31,409 crore, a 14 per cent jump year-on-year, delivered in an environment where global vehicle production was actually declining. Profits grew even faster, rising 21 per cent to ₹1,061 crore, supported by operational improvements in Europe, lower finance costs, and strong contributions from joint ventures. ROCE stands at 17.2 per cent.

At 38x P/E against a five-year median of 41.2x, Motherson trades at a modest discount to its own history. A PEG of 0.63 suggests earnings growth remains underpriced by the market. The Dividend yield of 0.45 per cent reflects a company choosing aggressive reinvestment over near-term distribution, the right call given the opportunity ahead. With 12 Greenfield plants coming online, acquisitions closing in Japan and Europe, and consumer electronics and aerospace scaling rapidly, the earnings outlook is compelling. We recommend BUY.

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