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NSE: PPAP · BSE: 532934 · ISIN INE095I01015

PPAP Automotive Limited stock analysis

PPAP Automotive Limited ranks #2624 in the TickerSutra evidence-ranked universe with a score of 45/100 and 95% data confidence. The latest captured fundamentals show ROCE of 3.6%, quarterly sales growth of 34.1% and quarterly profit growth of 138.3%.
Complete evidence gate pass governance reviewUpdated 29 Sept 2026
TICKERSUTRA SCORE45/100

Avoid / exit review

#2624 of 5,430 ranked equities
Market capitalisation₹356.38cr
ROCE3.6%
Quarterly sales growth34.1%
Quarterly profit growth138.3%
P/E ratio87.6×
Promoter pledge0.0%

INVESTMENT EVIDENCE

What supports—and challenges—the thesis

Evidence in favour

  • CWIP indicates an active capacity pipeline
  • No promoter shares are reported as pledged

Risks and constraints

  • Debt/equity is above 0.5×
  • Valuation is above 40× earnings

Still unresolved: Related-party exposure · Broad media sentiment

FINANCIAL TRAJECTORY

Recent operating history

PeriodRevenueOperating profitNet profitOperating margin
2022₹422cr₹36cr₹-1cr8.0%
2023₹511cr₹37cr₹-6cr7.0%
2024₹523cr₹39cr₹-13cr8.0%
2025₹554cr₹58cr₹7cr10.0%
2026₹567cr₹52cr₹43cr9.0%
TTM₹607cr₹55cr₹46cr9.0%
Debt / equity0.61×
CFO / EBITDA0.63×
Operating margin9.0%
Free cash flow₹-23cr
Sales CAGR · 3Y3.5%
Profit CAGR · 3YUnavailable

EXCHANGE EVENT TRIGGERS

Latest corporate disclosures

0 positive catalysts0 negative catalysts5 routine filings

MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

Signals from filed documents

Raw material inflationHigh severity · 4 mentions
Risk easing

Financial Performance-standalone • Revenue remained stable during FY26, registering a marginal decline of 0.3% compared with FY25, demonstrating the Company’s resilience amid the prevailing business environment. • Gross margins improved to 44.38% in FY26 from 42.8% in FY25, indicating better product mix and raw material cost efficiencies. • PAT increased to ` 33.40 crore in FY26 from ` 14.09 crore in FY25, primarily

Operating leverageHigh severity · 2 mentions
Positive catalyst

The EBITDA increased by 33.3% year-on-year to INR12.4 crores. This performance was driven by higher production volumes, improved operating leverage, better capacity utilization and disciplined execution across all our businesses. Let me now briefly discuss the performance across our key business segments.

Pricing pressureHigh severity · 1 mention
Risk easing

During quarter 1 of financial year '27, the revenue increased by 4x year-on-year basis, but that was primarily owing to a lower base of the last financial year '26. Despite the strong growth in revenue, the business continues to operate in a challenging environment, primarily due to increases in raw material costs, pricing pressures and significantly shorter customer delivery time lines. We are working closely with o

Capacity expansion plansHigh severity · 1 mention
Positive catalyst

• Enhance operational efficiency through better capacity utilization and process improvements. • Drive growth through Prismatic line capacity expansion. • Continue investing in innovation, product development, and customer-centric solutions.

Export market updatesHigh severity · 7 mentions
Constructive

It has a facility in Surajpur, Uttar Pradesh. The business leverages PPAP’s precision engineering, tooling expertise and manufacturing infrastructure to expand its presence across industrial and export markets while creating a more diversified revenue base. FY26 Performance • Revenue from the Industrial Products Business grew by 40.42% year-on-year.

Management confidenceHigh severity · 1 mention
Constructive

We believe this collaboration will significantly enhance our technology capabilities, accelerate new product development and expand our addressable opportunities with OEM customers and further strengthen our position as a preferred technology-driven mobility solutions provider. With a healthy order pipeline across both ICE and EV platforms, increasing customer engagements and continued focus on technology-led growth,

Pricing commentaryModerate severity · 3 mentions
Constructive

So the margin side, if you see in the quarter 1, the margins are basically improved due to the better utilization of the capex, if we see on the fixed cost absorption. But due to the raw material price increases, the 100% effect we are not able to get on the margin side. And gradually, as soon as the top line would increase, as we have already indicated and further raw material prices are settled and our negotiations

Regulatory updatesModerate severity · 38 mentions
Constructive

Favourable demographics, rising vehicle ownership and continued growth in domestic manufacturing support a positive long-term outlook for the industry. However, geopolitical uncertainties, supply chain disruptions, commodity price volatility and evolving regulatory requirements remain key risks tha t could impact business performance. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS REPORT Indian Auto Ancillary Industry Overview I

Regulatory approvalModerate severity · 14 mentions
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Its product portfolio includes pouch, cylindrical and prismatic cell-based battery packs for solar energy systems, telecom infrastructure, Energy Storage Systems (ESS), inverters and UPS solutions. It is proposed to merge Avinya Batteries Limited with PPAP Automotive Limited, subject to the receipt of the requisite statutory and regulatory approvals. The proposed merger is expected to create operational synergies, op

Margin expansionLow severity · 1 mention
Positive catalyst

And sir, our EBITDA margins remained broadly stable in Q1. So could you help me understand like the key factors contributing the margin expansion? And also on the PAT level, like how should we look after growth in PAT?

Institutional interestLow severity · 4 mentions
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Public Shareholding i Foreign Portfolio Investor 799138 5.66 ii Bodies Corporate 409629 2.90 iii Foreign Companies 225000 1.59 iv Individuals 2909246 20.61 v Others Non-Resident Indians 437952 3.10 IEPF Authority 15541 0.11 LLP 45847 0.32 HUF 164410 1.16 Clearing Members 7440 0.05 Total Public Shareholding (B) 5014203 35.39 Total (A+B) 1,41,15,070 100.00 xvii) Outstanding GDR / ADR / Warrants or any convertible instr

Capacity commissioningLow severity · 2 mentions
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Nature of Industry Auto component b. Date of commencement of commercial production The Company commenced its business on 1st November, 1995 (certificate of commencement) c. In case of new companies, expected date of commencement of activities as per project approved by financial institutions appearing in the prospectus NA PPAP Automotive Limited | Annual Report 2025-26 46 d.

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