Force Motors
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- P/E
- 19.10
Key Fundamentals
SmallcapAutomobilesConsumer DiscretionaryPrice-based figures at the close · EPS basis: Consolidated · TTM
- ROCE
- 36.00%
- Debt to Equity
- 0.00
- EPS (TTM)
- ₹950.09
- Book Value
- ₹3,519.83
- Market Cap
- —
- P/E (TTM)
- 19.10
- P/B
- 5.16
- ROE
- 26.10%
- Dividend Yield
- 0.28%
- EBITDA
- ₹1,594 Cr
- 52W High
- ₹26,450.00
- 52W Low
- ₹16,184.00
Tapetide Score
Data-driven rating, 0–100, as of . How it works →
Overall score
Data confidence 100/100
Category scores
- Quality
- 63
- Good
- Returns, margins, earnings quality 22% weight
- Valuation
- 78
- Strong
- Cheap vs sector & own history 24% weight
- Growth
- 27
- Poor
- Sales & profit trajectory 9% weight
- Financial Health
- 77
- Strong
- Solvency, leverage, coverage 9% weight
- Momentum
- 21
- Poor
- Trend strength, vol-adjusted 12% weight
- Ownership
- 44
- Weak
- FII/DII/promoter flows 24% weight
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Key Insights
Strengths
3- Company has reduced debt.
- Company is almost debt free.
- Company has delivered good profit growth of 62.4% CAGR over last 5 years
No weaknesses listed
Technical Indicators
| Group | Signal | Bearish | Neutral | Bullish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Strong Bullish | 4 | 4 | 11 |
| Oscillators | Bearish | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Moving Averages | Strong Bullish | 1 | 0 | 9 |
Oscillators
Bearish
Overall
Strong Bullish
Moving Averages
Strong Bullish
Key readings
- RSI (14)
- 61.54
- Neutral
- MACD (12,26,9)
- 99.00
- Bullish
- SMA (50)
- 17,311.24
- Bullish
- SMA (200)
- 19,352.60
- Bearish
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 | +11.59% |
|---|---|
| 5Y | +35.43% |
| 3Y | +21.67% |
| 1Y | +12.20% |
| TTM | +8.45% |
Net profit
| 10Y | +21.08% |
|---|---|
| 5Y | Turned to profit |
| 3Y | +108.35% |
| 1Y | +51.31% |
| TTM | +45.53% |
Operating cash flow
| 10Y | +17.62% |
|---|---|
| 5Y | +184.16% |
| 3Y | +34.59% |
| 1Y | −16.11% |
| TTM | — |
TTM: Reported once a year, so there is no trailing-twelve-month figure.
Operating margin· change in pp
| 10Y | +7.33 pp |
|---|---|
| 5Y | +15.18 pp |
| 3Y | +10.17 pp |
| 1Y | +2.78 pp |
| TTM | +2.39 pp |
Revenue by year
| Mar 2017 | ₹3,069 Cr |
|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | ₹3,423 Cr |
| Mar 2019 | ₹3,652 Cr |
| Mar 2020 | ₹3,081 Cr |
| Mar 2021 | ₹1,988 Cr |
| Mar 2022 | ₹3,240 Cr |
| Mar 2023 | ₹5,029 Cr |
| Mar 2024 | ₹6,992 Cr |
| Mar 2025 | ₹8,072 Cr |
| Mar 2026 | ₹9,057 Cr |
Net profit by year
| Mar 2017 | ₹180 Cr |
|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | ₹147 Cr |
| Mar 2019 | ₹143 Cr |
| Mar 2020 | ₹50.00 Cr |
| Mar 2021 | −₹124 Cr |
| Mar 2022 | −₹91.00 Cr |
| Mar 2023 | ₹134 Cr |
| Mar 2024 | ₹388 Cr |
| Mar 2025 | ₹801 Cr |
| Mar 2026 | ₹1,212 Cr |
AI Analysis — Bull vs Bear
Force Motors Ltd trades at ₹18,148 as of 2026-11-04 with a market cap of ₹23,063 Cr. The company is virtually debt-free with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0, and has delivered strong profit growth of 62% CAGR over five years, though the stock sits roughly 31% below its 52-week high of ₹26,450.
- The company is essentially debt-free with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0, providing significant financial flexibility and resilience during economic downturns.
- Return on equity stands at 28.87% and return on capital employed at 33.8%, indicating highly efficient capital allocation relative to most auto sector peers.
- Compounded profit growth over 5 years is 62%, reflecting a sustained trajectory of earnings expansion well above the broader market average.
- TTM profit growth of 82% shows the earnings momentum has actually accelerated beyond the longer-term trend.
- Compounded sales growth of 35% over 5 years demonstrates robust top-line expansion, suggesting the company has been gaining market share or expanding into new segments.
- The 10-year compounded profit growth of 18% and 10-year stock CAGR of 16% show the company has been a consistent long-term compounder.
- ROE has improved from a 10-year average of 10% to 26% in the last year, indicating a structural improvement in profitability rather than a one-off event.
- The PE ratio of 19.1x is moderate relative to the 82% TTM profit growth, suggesting earnings growth has outpaced the valuation multiple.
- The stock is trading 31% below its 52-week high of ₹26,450, signalling that the market has meaningfully de-rated the stock from recent peaks.
- TTM sales growth has decelerated to 8% compared to the 5-year CAGR of 35%, raising questions about whether revenue momentum is fading.
- Dividend yield of just 0.28% offers negligible income return, meaning investors are almost entirely dependent on capital appreciation.
- Market cap of ₹23,063 Cr makes this a mid-cap company, which can carry higher liquidity risk and greater volatility compared to large-cap auto names.
- The 3-year compounded profit growth of 209% implies a very low base three years ago, and such extraordinary growth rates are unlikely to be sustained.
- The gap between TTM profit growth of 82% and TTM sales growth of 8% suggests margin expansion is driving most of the earnings gain, which may not be sustainable if input costs rise.
- EPS of ₹950.09 needs to continue scaling rapidly to justify the current PE of 19.1x if profit growth normalises from the recent 82% TTM pace.
This is AI-generated analysis, not financial advice. Do your own due diligence.
AI News Digest
TL;DR: Force Motors is delivering strong volume and revenue growth — October sales up 45% YoY and Q2 revenue up 41% — but profitability is under pressure with EBITDA margins contracting 260 bps due to input costs. The 16% profit decline is partly a base-effect issue from a one-time tax benefit in FY26. Export weakness is a minor concern. The trend is positive on the top line, but margin recovery and export stabilisation will be key to watch in coming quarters.
- Q2 profit drops 16% YoY Oct 28
Net profit fell 16.2% YoY to ₹294 crore in Q2 FY27 versus ₹351 crore a year ago, partly due to absence of a one-time ₹85.46 crore tax benefit from FY26.
- EBITDA margin contracts 260 bps Oct 28
EBITDA margin shrank to 14.8% in Q2 FY27 from 17.4% a year earlier, driven by rising input cost pressures despite 19.9% YoY EBITDA growth to ₹434 crore.
- Export volumes decline 25.6% Nov 2
Export sales fell 25.6% YoY to just 93 units in October 2026, representing only ~2.3% of total sales volume.
- Revenue surges 41% in Q2 Oct 28
Revenue from operations rose 40.6% YoY to ₹2,925 crore in Q2 FY27 from ₹2,081 crore, showing strong top-line momentum.
- October sales jump 45% YoY Nov 2
Total sales rose 44.76% YoY to 4,104 units in October 2026, with domestic sales surging 48% to 4,011 units.
- EBITDA grows 20% YoY Oct 28
EBITDA increased 19.9% YoY to ₹434 crore in Q2 FY27 from ₹362 crore, reflecting operational scale benefits despite margin pressure.
- Tax regime change skews comparisons Oct 28
Force Motors adopted the new tax regime under Section 115BAA in Q2 FY26, creating a one-time ₹85.46 crore tax benefit that makes YoY profit and EPS comparisons non-comparable.
- Share dips 1.6% pre-results Oct 28
Shares fell 1.62% to ₹17,094 ahead of the Q2 FY27 earnings announcement on October 28, reflecting pre-results caution.
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 | Sep 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 1,488 | 1,802 | 1,692 | 2,011 | 1,885 | 1,941 | 1,889 | 2,356 | 2,297 | 2,081 | 2,129 | 2,550 | 2,440 | 2,925 |
| Expenses | 1,310 | 1,581 | 1,477 | 1,733 | 1,640 | 1,664 | 1,658 | 2,027 | 1,974 | 1,719 | 1,755 | 2,136 | 2,112 | 2,491 |
| Operating Profit | 177 | 221 | 215 | 279 | 245 | 277 | 232 | 329 | 323 | 363 | 374 | 414 | 328 | 434 |
| OPM % | 12% | 12% | 13% | 14% | 13% | 14% | 12% | 14% | 14% | 17% | 18% | 16% | 13% | 15% |
| Other Income | 11 | 9 | 4 | 18 | 15 | 9 | 20 | 418 | 25 | 24.49 | 241 | 39 | 43 | 46 |
| Interest | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Depreciation | 63 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 71 | 72 | 70 | 71 | 73 | 72 | 77 | 82 |
| PBT | 107 | 147 | 137 | 214 | 182 | 211 | 177 | 668 | 278 | 316 | 543 | 378 | 293 | 396 |
| Tax % | 36% | 36% | 37% | 35% | 36% | 36% | 35% | 35% | 36% | −11% | 25% | 26% | 26% | 26% |
| Net Profit | 69 | 94 | 85 | 140 | 116 | 135 | 115 | 435 | 176 | 351 | 406 | 279 | 217 | 294 |
| EPS (₹) | 52.06 | 71.24 | 64.81 | 106 | 87.81 | 102 | 87.51 | 330 | 134 | 266 | 308 | 211 | 164 | — |
Sep 2026: from the results filed on 28 Oct 2026, ahead of the full statement, so some rows are blank.
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 | 2,364 | 3,025 | 3,069 | 3,423 | 3,652 | 3,081 | 1,988 | 3,240 | 5,029 | 6,992 | 8,072 | 9,057 | 9,200 |
| Expenses | 2,217 | 2,751 | 2,801 | 3,155 | 3,378 | 2,820 | 1,964 | 3,190 | 4,716 | 6,096 | 6,973 | 7,573 | 7,721 |
| Operating Profit | 147 | 274 | 268 | 268 | 275 | 261 | 24 | 50 | 313 | 897 | 1,099 | 1,484 | 1,479 |
| OPM % | 6% | 9% | 9% | 8% | 8% | 8% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 6% | 13% | 14% | 16% | 16% |
| Other Income | 66 | 71 | 86 | 69 | 82 | 3 | 2 | 52 | 268 | 37 | 446 | 321 | 349 |
| Interest | 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 28 | 28 | 41 | 68 | 62 | 26 | 3 | 3 |
| Depreciation | 81 | 92 | 113 | 129 | 151 | 195 | 174 | 191 | 241 | 267 | 280 | 286 | 293 |
| PBT | 125 | 249 | 235 | 201 | 190 | 42 | −176 | −130 | 272 | 605 | 1,238 | 1,516 | 1,531 |
| Tax % | 19% | 28% | 23% | 27% | 25% | −20% | −30% | −30% | 51% | 36% | 35% | 20% | — |
| Net Profit | 102 | 179 | 180 | 147 | 143 | 50 | −124 | −91 | 134 | 388 | 801 | 1,212 | 1,252 |
| EPS (₹) | 77.06 | 136 | 137 | 112 | 109 | 38.08 | −93.83 | −69.12 | 101 | 295 | 608 | 920 | 950 |
| Div. Payout % | 6% | 7% | 7% | 9% | 9% | 26% | 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. | 10% | 7% | 7% | 5% | — |
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 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Reserves | 1,306 | 1,476 | 1,654 | 1,788 | 1,920 | 1,952 | 1,825 | 1,735 | 1,862 | 2,242 | 3,020 | 4,181 |
| Borrowings | 11 | 14 | 199 | 0 | 286 | 310 | 642 | 1,069 | 955 | 524 | 17 | 0 |
| Other Liabilities | 645 | 801 | 738 | 722 | 617 | 823 | 757 | 844 | 1,184 | 1,635 | 2,083 | 2,343 |
| Total Liabilities | 1,975 | 2,305 | 2,604 | 2,523 | 2,836 | 3,098 | 3,238 | 3,661 | 4,013 | 4,415 | 5,134 | 6,538 |
| Fixed Assets | 638 | 786 | 911 | 948 | 1,216 | 1,400 | 1,224 | 2,033 | 2,094 | 2,031 | 1,969 | 1,921 |
| CWIP | 240 | 205 | 220 | 369 | 372 | 445 | 725 | 302 | 154 | 171 | 287 | 536 |
| Investments | 0 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 23 | 78 | 100 | 111 | 97 | 91 | 103 | 98 |
| Other Assets | 1,097 | 1,300 | 1,463 | 1,196 | 1,225 | 1,175 | 1,189 | 1,215 | 1,668 | 2,121 | 2,775 | 3,981 |
| Total Assets | 1,975 | 2,305 | 2,604 | 2,523 | 2,836 | 3,098 | 3,238 | 3,661 | 4,013 | 4,415 | 5,134 | 6,538 |
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 | 226 | 256 | 471 | 256 | 314 | 409 | 7 | 18 | 532 | 1,014 | 1,546 | 1,297 |
| Investing | −96 | −210 | −621 | −81 | −606 | −327 | −333 | −356 | −256 | −198 | −926 | −900 |
| Financing | −45 | −37 | 180 | −223 | 256 | −20 | 293 | 375 | −207 | −509 | −562 | −73 |
| Net Cash Flow | 85 | 9 | 30 | −47 | −35 | 62 | −32 | 37 | 68 | 308 | 58 | 324 |
| Free Cash Flow | 109 | 19 | 236 | −62 | −183 | −49 | −445 | −315 | 274 | 810 | 1,181 | 761 |
| CFO/OP | 176 | 107 | 198 | 106 | 131 | 163 | 41 | 32 | 171 | 130 | 161 | 116 |
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 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 26 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 14 | 5 | 8 | 8 |
| Inventory Days | 87 | 92 | 73 | 68 | 66 | 91 | 136 | 89 | 77 | 83 | 73 | 72 |
| Days Payable | 87 | 70 | 80 | 81 | 52 | 95 | 108 | 72 | 69 | 61 | 48 | 59 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 17 | 40 | 6 | 13 | 31 | 15 | 52 | 38 | 22 | 27 | 32 | 20 |
| Working Capital Days | 15 | 23 | 30 | 43 | 43 | 6 | −5 | −37 | −6 | −2 | 16 | 39 |
| ROCE % | 10% | 18% | 14% | 11% | 10% | 5% | −5% | −3% | 5% | 24% | 30% | 36% |
Insights
BetaAI-extracted from concalls & annual reports · figures as reported, with sources
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63 extracted metrics across FY10–FY27.
Documents
- Q1 FY27 concall · Aug 2026PPT
- Q4 FY26 concall · Jun 2026PPT
- Q3 FY26 concall · Feb 2026PPT
- Q2 FY26 concall · Nov 2025PPT
- Concall · Sep 2025Transcript
- 25 Jul 2025
- 26 Jul 2024
- 22 Dec 2023
- 6 Feb 2023
- 24 Jan 2023
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Company Information
Force Motors Ltd was established in 1958, is the flagship company of the Abhay Firodia group. The company is in the business of manufacturing fully vertically integrated small and light CVs, multi-utility vehicles, and agricultural tractors, which it supplies to various countries in the Middle East, Asia, Latin America, and Africa. It was known as Bajaj Tempo till 2005
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