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NSE: SCHAEFFLER · BSE: 505790 · ISIN INE513A01022

Schaeffler India Limited stock analysis

Schaeffler India Limited ranks #415 in the TickerSutra evidence-ranked universe with a score of 65/100 and 95% data confidence. The latest captured fundamentals show ROCE of 27.9%, quarterly sales growth of 17.5% and quarterly profit growth of 13.7%.
Complete evidence gate pass governance reviewUpdated 29 Sept 2026
TICKERSUTRA SCORE65/100

Watchlist candidate

#415 of 5,430 ranked equities
Market capitalisation₹61,768.49cr
ROCE27.9%
Quarterly sales growth17.5%
Quarterly profit growth13.7%
P/E ratio47.8×
Promoter pledge0.0%

INVESTMENT EVIDENCE

What supports—and challenges—the thesis

Evidence in favour

  • ROCE is 27.9%
  • Low debt/equity of 0.01×
  • CWIP indicates an active capacity pipeline
  • No promoter shares are reported as pledged

Risks and constraints

  • Valuation is above 40× earnings

Still unresolved: Related-party exposure · Broad media sentiment

FINANCIAL TRAJECTORY

Recent operating history

PeriodRevenueOperating profitNet profitOperating margin
2021₹5,561cr₹973cr₹629cr17.0%
2022₹6,867cr₹1,296cr₹879cr19.0%
2023₹7,226cr₹1,327cr₹909cr18.0%
2024₹8,076cr₹1,468cr₹978cr18.0%
2025₹9,395cr₹1,791cr₹1,196cr19.0%
TTM₹10,192cr₹1,926cr₹1,291cr19.0%
Debt / equity0.01×
CFO / EBITDA0.75×
Operating margin19.0%
Free cash flow₹888cr
Sales CAGR · 3Y11.0%
Profit CAGR · 3Y10.8%

EXCHANGE EVENT TRIGGERS

Latest corporate disclosures

0 positive catalysts0 negative catalysts7 routine filings

MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

Signals from filed documents

Operating leverageHigh severity · 1 mention
Positive catalyst

EBITDA margins moved from 18.5% in CY 2024 to 19.6% in CY 2025, backed by volume gains and capital efficiency. Margins improved during the year, reflecting three structural levers that continue to shape our performance – localisation economics, disciplined cost management and operating leverage. We generated `10,010 million in free cash flow through the year, while maintaining optimal working capital levels at 17.9%

Capacity expansion plansHigh severity · 2 mentions
Positive catalyst

Capital stewardship remains central to long-term value creation. Strong cash generation enhanced the Company’s capacity to invest in technology, capacity expansion, and capability development while maintaining balance sheet strength. Investment decisions continued to be evaluated judiciously, ensuring that growth is sustainable and consistent.

Raw material inflationHigh severity · 1 mention
Risk easing

Mukesh Saraf: So, I mean -- what I mean is how does the pass -through work across these segments? Like for exports with the parent, is there -- is there like every quarter kind of a reset with respect to how forex is moving and raw material costs are moving? Just to get some sense on this quarter, your gross margins have gone up.

Export growthModerate severity · 1 mention
Positive catalyst

Bearings and Industrial, which grew by about 5% on an average over the year and our export business grew 24%. Over the preceding quarter as well, while the Vehicle Lifetime Solutions and our exports grew double-digit, the other two - Automotive as well as Bearings and Industrial Solutions also grew, albeit single-digit at 3.6% and 6.5%, respectively. With this, the demography of our sales mix, 35% of our revenue come

Demand slowdownModerate severity · 1 mention
Negative warning

Inflation is gradually normalising across major economies, though it has yet to return to pre pandemic levels. As per IMF global inflation is projected to continue its decline, with headline inflation falling to 3.8% in 2026 and 3.4% in 2027, with overarching trends of softening demand and lower energy prices remaining intact. Financial markets experienced a period of easing in the latter half of last year, driven by

Regulatory updatesModerate severity · 61 mentions
Constructive

Following the merger with Vitesco Technologies, these targets are currently under review to ensure continued alignment and revalidation by the SBTi. Negative financial implications include increased operational costs driven by carbon pricing mandates and regulatory compliance requirements, which enhance transition risks. An increase in weather events such as storms, floods, and heatwaves could have significant direct

Margin expansionLow severity · 1 mention
Positive catalyst

And what you see here is the EBITDA numbers, INR 513 crores coming into the system at 19.1% EBITDA, which is a clear 6.3% increase over the preceding quarter and a 14.3% better performance than year - on-year. Now to just look at the split, where did this come from - the gross margin improvement brought in about INR 147 crores. We did have some cost on the employee cost with the new Labor Codes coming in as well, the

Regulatory approvalLow severity · 13 mentions
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Thakar & Co., Cost Accountants to conduct Audit of Cost records for the Financial Year 2026. As required under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, the remuneration of Cost Auditors as approved by the Board of Directors is subject to ratification by the Shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Being a responsible Corporate Citizen, your Company is committed in fu

Pricing commentaryLow severity · 1 mention
Constructive

So, in Q2 of last year, we were at 15.1% of other expenses. And this 0.3% increase is covering fuel price increases, which we all witnessed. In Q1, it was only single month March, whereas Q2 is full quarter impact of the fuel prices, which is within the other expenses category.

Market share gainLow severity · 1 mention
Positive catalyst

So that's an important point to add. So, this is more driven by market share gains rather than underlying vehicle volumes or higher content per vehicle, mostly it's market share gains. So, I think capex for CY26 was pegged at INR 400 crores to INR 500 crores.

Pricing pressureLow severity · 2 mentions
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• Strengthened static and dynamic engineering simulation competence for Wind and Rail applications, supporting global programs and progressing toward a global simulation hub. This approach creates resilience across economic cycles, supply chain volatility, and pricing pressures. Strategy guided by interlinked priorities New product development India’s industrial landscape in 2025 continued to advance rapidly across r

Institutional interestLow severity · 2 mentions
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Corporate address 15th Floor, Amar Sadanand Tech Park (ASTP), Baner, Pune, Maharashtra, India, 411045 6. E-mail Bearings and Industrial Solutions : info.in@schaeffler.com Automotive Technologies and Vehicle Lifetime Solutions : aftermarket@schaeffler.com Media : akanksha.lal@schaeffler.com Retail Investors : investorsupport.in@schaeffler.com Institutional Investors : ir.india@schaeffler.com 7. Financial year for whic

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