Ashok Leyland
- P/E
- 26.02
Key Fundamentals
MidcapAgricultural Commercial & Construction VehiclesCapital GoodsPrice-based figures as of · EPS basis: Consolidated · TTM
- ROCE
- 13.60%
- Debt to Equity
- 4.49
- EPS (TTM)
- ₹5.92
- Book Value
- ₹24.25
- Market Cap
- —
- P/E (TTM)
- 26.02
- P/B
- 6.35
- ROE
- 27.40%
- Dividend Yield
- 2.29%
- EBITDA
- ₹11,330 Cr
- 52W High
- ₹215.42
- 52W Low
- ₹138.03
- Day Range
- ₹151.75 – ₹155.64
- Volume
- 1,34,39,644
Peer Comparison
Industrials › Automobiles › Commercial Vehicles
| ₹402.80 | 23.56 | ₹1,50,000 Cr | 9.70 | 0.99% | 34.00% | 35.90% | ₹87,197 Cr | ₹4,187 Cr | |
| ₹154.03 | 26.02 | ₹90,487 Cr | 6.35 | 2.29% | 27.40% | 13.60% | ₹57,723 Cr | ₹3,731 Cr | |
| ₹4,928.80 | 48.51 | ₹6,946 Cr | 12.74 | 0.48% | 35.40% | 30.90% | ₹3,064 Cr | ₹148 Cr | |
| ₹390.50 | 22.94 | ₹1,064 Cr | 2.21 | 0.78% | 9.30% | 11.30% | ₹890 Cr | ₹49 Cr | |
| Median 4 companies | ₹396.65 | 24.79 | ₹48,717 Cr | 8.02 | 0.89% | 30.70% | 22.25% | ₹30,394 Cr | ₹1,940 Cr |
Comparable companies in the same industry. Market cap, P/E and P/B use the latest price; other metrics are as reported in filings. A dash means the figure is not published for that company.
Tapetide Score
Data-driven rating, 0–100, as of . How it works →
Overall score
Data confidence 100/100
Category scores
- Quality
- 23
- Poor
- Returns, margins, earnings quality 22% weight
- Valuation
- 72
- Strong
- Cheap vs sector & own history 24% weight
- Growth
- 50
- Average
- Sales & profit trajectory 9% weight
- Financial Health
- 11
- Poor
- Solvency, leverage, coverage 9% weight
- Momentum
- 17
- Poor
- Trend strength, vol-adjusted 12% weight
- Ownership
- 47
- Average
- FII/DII/promoter flows 24% weight
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Key Insights
Strengths
4- Company has delivered good profit growth of 84.1% CAGR over last 5 years
- Company has a good return on equity (ROE) track record: 3 Years ROE 28.0%
- Company has been maintaining a healthy dividend payout of 58.9%
- Debtor days have improved from 25.4 to 20.0 days.
Weaknesses
2- Stock is trading at 6.14 times its book value
- Promoters have pledged 40.1% of their holding.
Technical Indicators
| Group | Signal | Bearish | Neutral | Bullish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Neutral | 8 | 3 | 8 |
| Oscillators | Neutral | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Moving Averages | Neutral | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Oscillators
Neutral
Overall
Neutral
Moving Averages
Neutral
Key readings
- RSI (14)
- 57.54
- Neutral
- MACD (12,26,9)
- −1.74
- Bullish
- SMA (50)
- 157.15
- Bearish
- SMA (200)
- 168.29
- Bearish
As of
Analyst Rating
16 of 33 analysts rate Buy, 15 Hold, 2 Sell.
As of
Growth Rate
From the financial statements below. 10Y, 5Y, 3Y: compound annual growth to Mar 2026; 1Y: fiscal year to Mar 2026 against Mar 2025; TTM: four quarters to Jun 2026 against Jun 2025.
Revenue
| 10Y | +10.24% |
|---|---|
| 5Y | +23.71% |
| 3Y | +10.59% |
| 1Y | +16.13% |
| TTM | +16.50% |
Net profit
| 10Y | +17.98% |
|---|---|
| 5Y | Turned to profit |
| 3Y | +39.80% |
| 1Y | +9.99% |
| TTM | +6.87% |
Operating cash flow
| 10Y | Outflow widened by ₹3,620 Cr |
|---|---|
| 5Y | Outflow widened by ₹3,830 Cr |
| 3Y | Outflow widened by ₹396 Cr |
| 1Y | Turned negative |
| TTM | — |
TTM: Reported once a year, so there is no trailing-twelve-month figure.
Operating margin· change in pp
| 10Y | +5.05 pp |
|---|---|
| 5Y | +6.40 pp |
| 3Y | +6.84 pp |
| 1Y | +0.09 pp |
| TTM | −0.23 pp |
Revenue by year
| Mar 2017 | ₹22,871 Cr |
|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | ₹29,636 Cr |
| Mar 2019 | ₹33,197 Cr |
| Mar 2020 | ₹21,951 Cr |
| Mar 2021 | ₹19,454 Cr |
| Mar 2022 | ₹26,237 Cr |
| Mar 2023 | ₹41,673 Cr |
| Mar 2024 | ₹45,703 Cr |
| Mar 2025 | ₹48,535 Cr |
| Mar 2026 | ₹56,362 Cr |
Net profit by year
| Mar 2017 | ₹1,633 Cr |
|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | ₹1,814 Cr |
| Mar 2019 | ₹2,195 Cr |
| Mar 2020 | ₹460 Cr |
| Mar 2021 | −₹70.00 Cr |
| Mar 2022 | −₹285 Cr |
| Mar 2023 | ₹1,362 Cr |
| Mar 2024 | ₹2,696 Cr |
| Mar 2025 | ₹3,383 Cr |
| Mar 2026 | ₹3,721 Cr |
Analyst Forecasts
Analyst consensus here uses a different definition from reported ebitda (they differ 2.0× on periods where both exist), so the forecast is shown on its own rather than joined to the reported line.
AI Analysis — Bull vs Bear
Ashok Leyland Ltd trades at ₹149.2 as of 2026-11-02 with a market cap of ₹86,821 crore. The company has delivered strong profit growth (84% CAGR over 5 years) and maintains a healthy ROE of 20.06%, but carries a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.49 and trades at 6.15 times book value while the stock sits about 31% below its 52-week high of ₹215.42.
- Compounded profit growth of 84% CAGR over 5 years reflects a sharp earnings recovery and operating leverage in the commercial vehicle cycle
- 3-year ROE of 28% and last-year ROE of 27% indicate consistently high returns on shareholder equity, well above industry averages
- Healthy dividend payout ratio of 58.9% with a current dividend yield of 2.42%, offering meaningful income to shareholders
- TTM sales growth of 17% and TTM profit growth of 17% show the top line and bottom line are expanding in tandem
- Debtor days improved from 25.4 to 20.0 days, signalling tighter working capital management and faster collections
- 10-year compounded sales growth of 10% and profit growth of 15% demonstrate a long-term track record of profitable expansion through multiple CV cycles
- Stock is trading at ₹149.2, roughly 31% below its 52-week high of ₹215.42, which may reflect a more accessible entry zone relative to recent peaks
- Debt-to-equity ratio of 4.49 is elevated, implying significant financial leverage that increases vulnerability in a cyclical downturn
- Promoters have pledged 40.1% of their holding, creating a risk of forced selling or loss of control if share prices decline further
- Price-to-book ratio of 6.15 is high, meaning the stock commands a steep premium over its net asset value
- PE (TTM) of 25.2 is not cheap for a cyclical commercial vehicle manufacturer whose earnings can swing sharply with economic conditions
- The stock has fallen from a 52-week high of ₹215.42 to ₹149.2, a decline of about 31%, indicating sustained negative price momentum
- Commercial vehicle demand is inherently cyclical and tied to GDP growth, infrastructure spending and freight rates — any slowdown could compress the 17% TTM profit growth
- 3-year stock CAGR of 19% has moderated to a 1-year CAGR of 11%, suggesting decelerating investor returns even as fundamentals remain sound
This is AI-generated analysis, not financial advice. Do your own due diligence.
AI News Digest
TL;DR: Ashok Leyland is delivering strong volume growth led by a 39% surge in domestic M&HCV trucks and 22% cumulative sales growth through October 2026. The key risk is a persistent decline in the bus segment, down 12% cumulatively. The HR leadership departure is a routine transition. Overall, the commercial vehicle upcycle remains firmly intact, though bus segment recovery bears watching in the coming quarters.
- Bus segment volumes declining Nov 02
Bus segment sales fell 6% YoY in October 2026 and 12% cumulatively from April to October, indicating sustained weakness in the passenger vehicle vertical.
- October sales surge 23% YoY Nov 02
Total vehicle sales for October 2026 rose 23% YoY to 21,888 units, with domestic M&HCV truck volumes surging 39% to 11,102 units.
- Strong cumulative sales growth Nov 02
Cumulative sales from April to October 2026 grew 22% YoY to 135,328 units, reflecting sustained demand momentum across the fiscal year.
- HR head resigns for personal reasons Oct 22
Raja Radhakrishnan resigned as Head of Special Projects and HR effective October 21, 2026, citing personal career plans. He offered transition support through end of 2026.
Quarterly Results
₹ Cr| Particulars | Jun 2023 | Sep 2023 | Dec 2023 | Mar 2024 | Jun 2024 | Sep 2024 | Dec 2024 | Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2026 | Jun 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 9,691 | 11,429 | 11,093 | 13,542 | 10,724 | 11,148 | 11,995 | 14,696 | 11,709 | 12,577 | 14,830 | 17,246 | 13,070 |
| Expenses | 8,183 | 9,559 | 9,131 | 10,975 | 8,856 | 9,108 | 9,659 | 11,705 | 9,535 | 10,136 | 12,008 | 13,938 | 10,660 |
| Operating Profit | 1,509 | 1,870 | 1,961 | 2,567 | 1,868 | 2,040 | 2,336 | 2,991 | 2,173 | 2,441 | 2,822 | 3,308 | 2,410 |
| OPM % | 16% | 16% | 18% | 19% | 17% | 18% | 19% | 20% | 19% | 19% | 19% | 19% | 18% |
| Other Income | 53 | −1 | 46 | 10 | 36 | 245 | 75 | 22 | 103 | 103 | −140 | 186 | 195 |
| Interest | 655 | 715 | 783 | 829 | 904 | 962 | 1,011 | 1,053 | 1,112 | 1,152 | 1,200 | 1,241 | 1,341 |
| Depreciation | 227 | 227 | 241 | 233 | 235 | 244 | 268 | 340 | 273 | 268 | 282 | 314 | 315 |
| PBT | 679 | 927 | 984 | 1,516 | 764 | 1,078 | 1,132 | 1,621 | 891 | 1,124 | 1,200 | 1,940 | 950 |
| Tax % | 14% | 39% | 38% | 38% | 28% | 29% | 28% | 23% | 26% | 27% | 28% | 29% | 30% |
| Net Profit | 584 | 569 | 609 | 934 | 551 | 767 | 820 | 1,246 | 658 | 820 | 862 | 1,381 | 668 |
| EPS (₹) | 0.93 | 0.9 | 0.95 | 1.45 | 0.87 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.92 | 1.04 | 1.29 | 1.38 | 2.2 | 1.05 |
Profit & Loss
₹ Cr| Particulars | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 15,708 | 21,260 | 22,871 | 29,636 | 33,197 | 21,951 | 19,454 | 26,237 | 41,673 | 45,703 | 48,535 | 56,362 | 57,723 |
| Expenses | 14,191 | 18,281 | 19,826 | 25,387 | 28,287 | 18,718 | 16,992 | 23,472 | 36,580 | 37,848 | 39,327 | 45,617 | 46,741 |
| Operating Profit | 1,517 | 2,979 | 3,045 | 4,248 | 4,910 | 3,233 | 2,462 | 2,765 | 5,093 | 7,856 | 9,208 | 10,745 | 10,982 |
| OPM % | 10% | 14% | 13% | 14% | 15% | 15% | 13% | 11% | 12% | 17% | 19% | 19% | 19% |
| Other Income | −106 | −321 | 406 | 190 | 139 | 57 | 207 | −230 | 169 | 160 | 405 | 252 | 343 |
| Interest | 872 | 925 | 1,049 | 1,227 | 1,502 | 1,802 | 1,901 | 1,869 | 2,094 | 2,982 | 3,930 | 4,705 | 4,933 |
| Depreciation | 580 | 524 | 573 | 646 | 676 | 750 | 836 | 866 | 900 | 927 | 1,087 | 1,138 | 1,179 |
| PBT | −42 | 1,209 | 1,829 | 2,565 | 2,872 | 739 | −67 | −200 | 2,269 | 4,106 | 4,596 | 5,155 | 5,213 |
| Tax % | 415% | 41% | 11% | 29% | 24% | 38% | 4% | 43% | 40% | 34% | 26% | 28% | — |
| Net Profit | −205 | 712 | 1,633 | 1,814 | 2,195 | 460 | −70 | −285 | 1,362 | 2,696 | 3,383 | 3,721 | 3,731 |
| EPS (₹) | 0.24 | 1.2 | 2.79 | 3.01 | 3.54 | 0.57 | −0.28 | −0.61 | 2.11 | 4.23 | 5.29 | 5.91 | 5.92 |
| Div. Payout % | 96% | 40% | 28% | 40% | 44% | 44% | Not meaningful for this period: the ratio divides by a base close to zero, so it is left blank rather than shown as a very large number. | Not meaningful for this period: the ratio divides by a base close to zero, so it is left blank rather than shown as a very large number. | 62% | 59% | 59% | 59% | — |
Balance Sheet
₹ Cr| Particulars | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Capital | 285 | 285 | 285 | 293 | 294 | 294 | 294 | 294 | 294 | 294 | 294 | 587 |
| Reserves | 4,227 | 4,979 | 6,108 | 7,128 | 8,452 | 7,495 | 7,568 | 7,010 | 8,260 | 8,711 | 11,938 | 13,654 |
| Borrowings | 9,070 | 11,054 | 13,168 | 15,791 | 19,168 | 22,417 | 24,077 | 24,145 | 31,161 | 40,802 | 49,962 | 63,936 |
| Other Liabilities | 6,011 | 5,806 | 7,048 | 10,171 | 11,212 | 7,924 | 10,119 | 12,125 | 14,965 | 17,788 | 19,352 | 22,527 |
| Total Liabilities | 19,592 | 22,123 | 26,609 | 33,383 | 39,126 | 38,130 | 42,058 | 43,574 | 54,679 | 67,595 | 81,546 | 1,00,704 |
| Fixed Assets | 6,529 | 5,890 | 6,591 | 6,596 | 6,695 | 8,031 | 8,484 | 7,895 | 8,129 | 8,157 | 8,837 | 10,435 |
| CWIP | 216 | 87 | 244 | 439 | 678 | 574 | 336 | 240 | 268 | 415 | 577 | 940 |
| Investments | 1,499 | 1,031 | 1,933 | 4,383 | 1,492 | 960 | 1,096 | 2,652 | 4,852 | 2,329 | 6,610 | 7,467 |
| Other Assets | 11,348 | 15,115 | 17,841 | 21,965 | 30,261 | 28,565 | 32,143 | 32,787 | 41,430 | 56,695 | 65,523 | 81,862 |
| Total Assets | 19,592 | 22,123 | 26,609 | 33,383 | 39,126 | 38,130 | 42,058 | 43,574 | 54,679 | 67,595 | 81,546 | 1,00,704 |
Cash Flow
₹ Cr| Particulars | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating | 95 | −1,275 | 270 | 1,462 | −3,745 | 383 | −1,065 | 2,845 | −4,499 | −6,258 | 128 | −4,895 |
| Investing | −124 | 456 | −1,676 | −3,163 | 1,897 | −1,201 | −973 | −1,917 | −2,904 | 1,135 | −5,759 | −6,986 |
| Financing | 781 | 1,660 | 738 | 1,905 | 2,398 | 1,239 | 1,331 | −378 | 7,281 | 8,432 | 6,958 | 11,617 |
| Net Cash Flow | 752 | 841 | −668 | 205 | 549 | 421 | −707 | 550 | −122 | 3,309 | 1,327 | −264 |
| Free Cash Flow | 162 | −1,331 | −166 | 823 | −4,841 | −940 | −1,791 | 2,443 | −5,353 | −7,346 | −1,471 | −7,712 |
| CFO/EBITDA | 14 | −25 | 24 | 48 | −61 | 19 | −45 | 105 | −77 | −69 | 14 | −32 |
Ratios
| Particulars | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debtor Days | 31 | 25 | 20 | 14 | 30 | 25 | 57 | 45 | 37 | 31 | 25 | 20 |
| Inventory Days | 58 | 50 | 73 | 42 | 52 | 42 | 76 | 53 | 44 | 50 | 49 | 50 |
| Days Payable | 108 | 71 | 85 | 96 | 88 | 90 | 162 | 150 | 96 | 85 | 99 | 100 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | −19 | 5 | 8 | −39 | −6 | −22 | −30 | −52 | −16 | −4 | −24 | −30 |
| Working Capital Days | −41 | −23 | −21 | −54 | −13 | −31 | −44 | −52 | −34 | −45 | −32 | −42 |
| ROCE % | 8% | 17% | 15% | 17% | 16% | 9% | 5% | 6% | 11% | 15% | 14% | 14% |
Insights
BetaAI-extracted from concalls & annual reports · figures as reported, with sources
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66 extracted metrics across FY11–FY27.
Documents
- Q1 FY27 concall · Aug 2026Transcript
- Q4 FY26 concall · Jun 2026Transcript Recording
- Q3 FY26 concall · Feb 2026Transcript Recording
- Q2 FY26 concall · Nov 2025Transcript
- Q1 FY26 concall · Aug 2025Transcript
- 9 Oct 2026
- 21 Sep 2026
- 2 Jun 2026
- 22 Sep 2025
- 12 Sep 2025
- General announcements 5 Oct 2026
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Company Information
Ashok Leyland is the flagship Company of the Hinduja group, having a long-standing presence in the domestic medium and heavy commercial vehicle (M&HCV) segment. The company has a strong brand and well-diversified distribution and service network across the country and has a presence in 50 countries, it is one of the most fully-integrated manufacturing companies. Its headquarter is in Chennai They manage driver training institutes across India and have trained over 8,00,000 drivers since inception.
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