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Rico Auto Industries

Latest CMP 132
Today's Change ▲ 0.12%
52-Week High / Low 156 | 80
Price Date: 14-Aug-2026
Recommendation Sell
Target Price 101
Expected Upside -12.3%
Forecast Horizon 2 Years
Historical CAGR 4.9%
1,000 Invested 15-Aug-2006
Today's Value 2,611
Investment Period 20 Years

Stock Snapshot

Post Results Return
-6.9%
Mild Negative Re-rating
1-Year Target Price
79
2-Year Target Price
101
52-Week High / Low
156 / 80
20-Day Return
-4.6%
Market Cap (Cr.)
1,786
Current PE
31.4
P/BV Ratio
2.4
Dividend Yield
0.6%
Industry PE
33.1

Price Performance

Basis of our Recommendation

Rico Auto Industries is poised for growth, driven by a robust order book of INR 2,500 crores and a strategic shift towards hybrid and electric vehicle components. Management's focus on operational efficiency and capacity utilization, alongside the upcoming commissioning of the Hosur facility, is expected to enhance production capabilities. The company's proactive approach to renegotiating contracts to mitigate recent margin compression indicates a commitment to stabilizing profitability. Vista's financial outlook reflects moderate revenue growth expectations, with margins anticipated to remain stable as the company capitalizes on its strategic priorities, including aggressive export expansion to key markets like the U.S. and Germany. The automotive ancillary sector's favorable dynamics, particularly the shift towards electric vehicles, further support this outlook. However, challenges such as geopolitical risks and commodity price volatility could impact margins. Over the next 12-24 months, key opportunities include the successful launch of new products and expansion into non-automotive sectors, while watchpoints include the execution of operational strategies and external market conditions

👍 Why We Like This Stock

  • Strong order book of INR 2,500 crores supports revenue growth
  • Strategic pivot towards hybrid/EV components enhances competitive positioning
  • Proactive margin management through contract renegotiations indicates operational resilience

Things To Watch Out For

  • Geopolitical risks and commodity price volatility may pressure margins
  • Slowing revenue growth relative to historical performance could limit upside
  • Execution risks associated with the commissioning of the new facility

Key Parameters

Balance Sheet Strength
Stable Financial Structure
Market Share
Stable
Industry Outlook
Improving
Analyst View
Not Available
Dividend History
Consistent
FII Holdings
Increasing

Financial Snapshot

Actuals Forecast
FY24 FY25 FY26 FY27 FY28
Revenue (Cr.) 2,160 2,212 2,478 2,891 2,980
Profit Before Tax (Cr.) 60 51 77 39 53
PBT Margin 2.8% 2.3% 312.0% 1.4% 1.8%
Net Profit (Cr.) 46 38 61 31 41
Earnings Per Share 3.3 2.8 4.4 2.2 3.0

Analyst Recommendations

No analyst recommendations available.

Consensus Recommendation ► None
Consensus Target
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Analysts' Viewpoint

Company Overview

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Rico Auto Industries Limited, an engineering company, manufactures and supplies high precision fully machined aluminum, and ferrous components and assemblies to original equipment manufacturers worldwide. Its integrated services include the design, development, tooling, casting, machining, and assembly of aluminum and ferrous products. The company offers oil pump assemblies, fuel system parts, lube oil filter heads, exhaust manifolds, turbine housings, center housings, back plates, crank cases and covers, cylinder head covers, oil pans, intake manifold covers, front covers, valve covers, side covers, balance shafts assemblies, gear housings, and main bearing caps, as well as water, air connections, and pressure plates. In addition, it provides flywheels, timing cases, oil filter adaptors, engine brackets, cylinder blocks, cylinder heads, clutch assemblies, automatic transmission bracket assemblies, differential case housings, gear shifts forks, wheel hubs assemblies, brake panel assemblies, brake discs, and drums. Further, the company offers tank track shoe, fuze body, and fuze assembly products, and aluminum alloy wheels, as well as engineering and assembly logistics management, warehousing, just in time delivery, and customer support and services. Rico Auto Industries Limited was incorporated in 1983 and is based in Gurugram, India.