Pricol Ltd. - All round beat | Company Update 

Pricol delivered a strong beat to MNCL estimates in 4QFY26, led by new launches (especially Tata Sierra and Punch), good traction in ACFMS segment and premiumization. Key monitorable includes customer addition at Pricol Precision Products Pvt Ltd. (P3L), along with sustained premiumization and new model launches in the legacy business. Gradual ramp up in disc brakes business is expected to further support revenue growth. Pricol’s foray into handlebar control technologies which is backed by customer interest, aligns with management’s strategic vision of becoming a key player in this segment. With the premiumization theme intact, Pricol remains well-positioned to capitalize on emerging opportunities with a possibility of gaining market share. Trading at 25.4x/21.3x FY27E/ FY28E earnings, we view current valuations as attractive . We revise target price to Rs724 (previously Rs700) largely due to valuation roll forward and maintain BUY rating.

Beat on strong traction on new model launches:

Pricol reported consolidated net sales of Rs 11.0bn in 4QFY26, up 42.9% yoy and 5.8% qoq, ahead of MNCL estimate of Rs 10.0bn. The beat was driven by continued premiumization, new model launches (Tata Sierra and Punch) and healthy traction in the acquired business i.e. P3L, outperforming the underlying CV and 2W industry growth. For FY26, Pricol reported 51% yoy growth at Rs 39.6bn, aided by full impact inorganic acquisition of P3L.

Margins improve due to favourable product mix:

Pricol reported consolidated EBITDA margin of 11.9% in 4QFY26, up 151bps yoy and 24bps qoq, driven by operating leverage and a better mix. Consolidated EBITDA stood at Rs 1.3bn, up 63.6% yoy and 7.9% qoq. Adjusted PAT came in at Rs 732mn, rising 109.5% yoy and 15.0% qoq, despite higher depreciation and finance costs. For FY26, Pricol reported EBITDA of Rs 4.7bn; +50% yoy which translated into margins of 11.6%; flat yoy. Adj. PAT came in at Rs 2.5bn; +50% yoy.

Key triggers intact, however undervalued:

We believe Pricol has built a strong technological foundation, complemented by superior product quality, which serves as a key differentiator in reinforcing its leadership aspirations in the Digital Instrument Cluster (DIS) segment. With a 37% market share in the domestic 2W space, the company aims to scale this to 45-50% by deepening partnerships with key OEMs such as Honda, Suzuki, and Yamaha. The proposed ABS regulation could accelerate growth in the disc brake segment; however, implementation hurdles make regulatory progress a key monitorable. The ACFMS segment has witnessed rebound in growth performing in-line with company performance due to introduction of new products and ramp up of exports. However, there are headwinds for near term growth and margins due to the Middle East war led inflation, which will be partly offset by price hikes. Over a longer term, key triggers for outperformance remain intact: (i) continued industry outperformance led by market share gains and transition towards LCD and TFT clusters, (ii) customer diversification led growth at P3L, (iii) foray into handlebar control technologies and (iv) disc brake ramp-up aiding growth.

Valuation and risks:

We revise our earnings estimates by 0.3%/ -1% for FY27E/ FY28E, factoring higher revenue from new business, partly offset by lower margins at P3L. We forecast a revenue/EBITDA/PAT CAGR of 16%/16%/19% respectively over FY26-28E. We value Pricol at 25x (unchanged) FY28E earnings to arrive at TP of Rs 724 (previously Rs 700) and maintain BUY rating.  Increase in TP is largely driven by valuation rollover. Risks: Slowdown in ICE/ EV 2W sales, delay in commercializing of new products.

Company website: https://pricol.com/

*CMP is as per report published date

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Analyst:

• Sahil Sanghvi - Research Analyst, Institutional Equities (NISM-201900004744)
• Uvais Khatri - Research Associate, Institutional Equities (NISM-202300049054)

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FAQs on Pricol Ltd. Q4FY26 Company Update

Overview: Pricol Ltd has reported strong quarterly performance supported by premium product mix, technology expansion and growing partnerships with leading automotive OEMs. Below are key questions investors commonly evaluate when assessing the company’s outlook.

What drove Pricol’s Q4FY26 growth?

Growth was supported by premiumization, strong traction from new launches like Tata Sierra and Punch, and healthy performance in the ACFMS segment.

How did Pricol improve margins in Q4FY26?

Margins improved due to favorable product mix, operating leverage, and stronger contribution from premium automotive technologies.

What are the key long-term growth drivers for Pricol?

Key growth drivers include digital instrument clusters, disc brake expansion, handlebar control technologies, exports, and customer diversification at P3L.

Why is premiumization important for Pricol?

Premiumization increases demand for advanced automotive electronics, LCD/TFT clusters, and higher-value products, improving revenue quality and profitability.

What are the major risks for Pricol?

Risks include slowdown in ICE and EV two-wheeler demand, raw material inflation, and delays in commercialization of new technologies.

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