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Latest CMP 3,114
Today's Change ▲ 0.66%
52-Week High / Low 3,898 | 2,694
Price Date: 14-Aug-2026
Recommendation Hold
Target Price 3,687
Expected Upside 8.8%
Forecast Horizon 2 Years
Historical CAGR 18.8%
1,000 Invested 17-Aug-2006
Today's Value 31,360
Investment Period 20 Years

Stock Snapshot

Post Results Return
+4.7%
Mild Positive Re-rating
1-Year Target Price
3,364
2-Year Target Price
3,687
52-Week High / Low
3,898 / 2,694
20-Day Return
+4.4%
Market Cap (Cr.)
34,836
Current PE
23.8
P/BV Ratio
2.8
Dividend Yield
0.7%
Industry PE
29.1

Price Performance

Basis of our Recommendation

Escorts Kubota's management has expressed a constructive outlook for the domestic tractor market, driven by robust rural demand and favorable agricultural indicators. The company has upgraded its growth guidance to mid-single digits for FY27, focusing on market share gains through aggressive product launches and channel expansion. Despite facing short-term margin pressures from commodity inflation, the long-term synergies with Kubota Corporation are expected to enhance product sophistication and global export capabilities. Vista's financial outlook reflects stable revenue growth and margins, supported by a conservatively financed balance sheet. The expected upside of 17.12% aligns with the company's strategic priorities, including scaling the component export business and commissioning a new greenfield facility. However, execution risks related to input cost volatility and competition remain critical watchpoints. The commercial vehicle sector's sunrise growth phase, coupled with government infrastructure spending, provides a favorable backdrop, although rural economic slowdowns could temper growth. Over the next 12-24 months, key opportunities include expanding the export market and leveraging new product innovations, while headwinds may arise from intense domestic competition and regulatory challenges

👍 Why We Like This Stock

  • Management's upgraded growth guidance reflects confidence in market share gains and product innovation
  • Long-term synergies with Kubota are expected to enhance product offerings and export capabilities
  • A conservatively financed balance sheet supports financial stability and growth initiatives

Things To Watch Out For

  • Short-term margin pressures from commodity inflation could impact profitability
  • Intense domestic competition may challenge market share expansion efforts
  • Execution risks related to input cost volatility and regulatory transitions remain significant

Key Parameters

Balance Sheet Strength
Conservatively Financed
Market Share
Stable
Industry Outlook
Improving
Analyst View
Buy
Dividend History
Consistent
FII Holdings
Increasing

Financial Snapshot

Actuals Forecast
FY24 FY25 FY26 FY27 FY28
Revenue (Cr.) 9,804 10,244 11,540 12,603 13,737
Profit Before Tax (Cr.) 1,247 1,351 1,787 1,760 1,928
PBT Margin 12.7% 13.2% 1548.5% 14.0% 14.0%
Net Profit (Cr.) 1,119 1,221 1,404 1,512 1,656
Earnings Per Share 100.0 109.1 125.4 135.1 148.0

Analyst Recommendations

Broker Recommendation Target Price Date
Axis Securities ► Hold 3,530 08-May-2026
BofA ► Hold 3,500 11-May-2026
CLSA ► Hold 3,495 04-Aug-2026
Geojit Financials ► Add 3,090 16-Jun-2026
HSBC ► Hold 3,300 04-Aug-2026
Kotak Securities ▲ Buy 3,400 30-Jun-2026
Macguire ▲ Outperform 3,485 04-Aug-2026
Moneycontrol ► Equalweight nan 13-Apr-2026
Motilal Oswal ► Neutral 3,348 05-Aug-2026
Consensus Recommendation ▲ Buy
Consensus Target 3,390
Coverage 9 Analysts
Analysts' Viewpoint
Escorts Kubota benefits from robust rural demand and favorable agricultural conditions, prompting an upgrade in domestic tractor industry growth guidance. The company's aggressive product launches and channel expansion aim to capture market share, while long-term synergies with Kubota offer additional growth prospects. However, persistent commodity cost inflation and muted tractor exports due to geopolitical constraints pose challenges. Future growth is expected from a new greenfield facility and expansion in the component export business.

Company Overview

Show Company Profile

Escorts Kubota Limited manufactures and sells agricultural and construction equipment in India and internationally. The company offers rotavators, straw reapers, super seeders, MB ploughs, orchard sprayers, paddy harvesters, seed drills, and rice transplanters; filters, pumps, engine assemblies, gear parts, clutch systems, hydraulic pumps, cylinders, lubricants, oils, and service kits; and generator and diesel engines; and cranes, soil compactors, backhoe loaders, tandem rollers, and mini excavators. It also provides agricultural tractors; construction, earth moving, and material handling equipment; and round and flat tubes, heating elements, center buffer couplers, automobile shock absorbers, telescopic front fork and Mcpherson struts, internal combustion engines, and brake blocks. In addition, the company develops, produces, and imports parts and accessories, as well as provides maintenance and warranty, crop, and financing services. It offer its products under the Farmtrac, Powertrac, Digitrac, Steeltrac, Farmpower, and Kubota brands. The company was formerly known as Escorts Limited and changed its name to Escorts Kubota Limited in June 2022. Escorts Kubota Limited was incorporated in 1944 and is based in Faridabad, India. Escorts Kubota Limited is a subsidiary of Kubota Corporation.