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Check Before You Invest : Bosch Ltd

BSE: 500530 NSE: BOSCHLTD ISIN: INE323A01026
  |   Sector:  Automobiles   |   Industry:  Auto Ancillary

Snapshot

Q.1 Which industry/sub-sector does Bosch Ltd belong to?
Bosch Ltd belongs to the Automobiles sector, operating specifically within the Auto Ancillary segment.
Q.2 Is Bosch Ltd a good quality company?
Bosch Ltd is a good quality company, based on a consistently good multi-year financial track record.

This assessment is based on company’s performance on Revenue growth, ROCE, Equity and Assets, key margin ratios, cash conversion cycle, and debt to cash flow from operations and how it compares with its long term averages.

Q.3 Is Bosch Ltd undervalued or overvalued?
Bosch Ltd appears Somewhat overvalued, as its key valuation ratios are higher than their past averages.

Based on the industry it operates in, the relevant valuation ratios include one of the following, P/E, P/BV, P/Sales, EV/EBITDA or a combination of two or more.

Valuation Ratios Current 5-year
Historic Median
Price to Earnings 45.25 39.28
Price to Book 8.44 5.83
Price to Sales 6.26 4.49
EV to EBITDA 35.65 25.63
Q.4 Is Bosch Ltd a good buy now?
Bosch Ltd is a good buy now, based on strong price trend analysis suggesting prices may rise. However, you need to check its quality and valuation before making a decision

Performance Analysis

We have analysed the performance of the company on the following:

  • How has it performed on generating Profits?

    By checking its Revenue growth, Gross, Operating and Net Margins compared to its last 5-year median.

  • How efficiently has it utilized Capital?

    By checking its ROCE, ROA, ROE and its Cash Conversion Cycle.

  • How is it managing its Debt?

    By checking its Debt to Equity and Cash Flow from Operations.

A: What are the trends in revenue and profit margins?

Q.1 Revenue growth of Bosch Ltd?
Bosch Ltd revenue growth is 10.8% for FY-2026, which is below its 5-year CAGR of 15.57%, indicating slower growth.

Q.2 Gross Profit margin of Bosch Ltd?
Bosch Ltd Gross profit margin which is the profit after deduction of direct costs, is 17.4% for FY-2026, which is above its 5-year median of 16.5%, indicating increasing margins.

Q.3 Operating Profit Margin of Bosch Ltd?
Bosch Ltd Operating Profit Margin which is the profit after deduction of all operating costs, is 13.87% for FY-2026, which is above its 5-year median of 12.54% indicating increasing margins.

Q.4 Net Profit Margin of Bosch Ltd?
Bosch Ltd Net Profit Margin is 13.83% for FY-2026, is above its 5-year median of 11.13%, indicating increasing margins.
Current Level 5-year
Historic Median
Gross Profit Margin (%) 17.4 16.5
Operating Profit Margin (%) 13.87 12.54
Net Profit Margin (%) 13.83 11.13

B: Does the business utilize capital efficiently?

Q.5 Return on Asset of Bosch Ltd?
Bosch Ltd Return on Asset is 12.18%, which is above its 5-year historical median of 10.01%, indicating improved asset utilization efficiency.

Q.6 Return on capital employed (ROCE) of Bosch Ltd?
Bosch Ltd Return on capital employed is 25.6% for FY-2026, which is above its 5-year historical median of 21.25%. The current ROCE is above its estimated weighted average cost of capital (WACC) of 11.25%, indicating value creation.

Q.7 Return on Equity (ROE) of Bosch Ltd?
Bosch Ltd Return on equity is 19.33% for FY-2026, which is above its 5-year historical median of 15.56%, indicating the business is making better use of its shareholders capital.

Q.8 Cash conversion cycle of Bosch Ltd?
Bosch Ltd Cash conversion cycle is 12 days, below its 5-year historical median of 13 days, indicating improved working capital management. However, you need to compare this with its peers in the industry.
Current Level 5-year
Historic Median
Asset Turnover (x) 0.88 0.9
ROE (%) 19.33 15.56
ROCE (%) 25.6 21.25
Cash Conversion Cycle 12 days 13 days

C: How much debt does the business have and is it at a sustainable level?

Q.9 Debt to Equity ratio of Bosch Ltd?
Bosch Ltd Debt-to-Equity ratio is 0.00, which is lower the industry average of 0.40, indicating lower debt levels in the industry.

Q.10 Debt to cash flow from operations of Bosch Ltd?
Bosch Ltd Debt to cash flow from operations is 0, which is at a healthy level.

Ownership & governance

D: Promoter shareholding and pledge status of Bosch Ltd?

Q.1 Promoter shareholding and pledge status of Bosch Ltd?
Promoters hold 70.54% of the Bosch Ltd, with 0.00% of their stake pledged, indicating no pledge risk.

Peer comparison (industry-wise, mcap)

E: How does Bosch Ltd performance compare with that of its Peers?

Q.1 Revenue growth of Bosch Ltd vs industry peers?
Bosch Ltd revenue CAGR is 15.57%, compared to the industry median CAGR of 24.31%, indicating slower growth and losing its market share.
Profit Metrics
Current Level 5-year
Industry Median
Revenue Growth (%) 10.8 24.3
Gross Profit Growth (%) 11.9 24.1
Operating Profit Growth (%) 14.8 22.8
Net Profit Growth (%) 37.6 36.6
Operating Efficiency
Current Level 5-year
Industry Median
Asset Turnover (x) 0.88 1.2
ROE (%) 19.33 18.87
ROCE (%) 25.6 22.12
Cash Conversion Cycle (days) 12.15 29

Valuation & price assessment

Q.1 Stock return of Bosch Ltd over the last decade?
Over the last 9 year(s), the stock has delivered a CAGR of 5.5% based on the current price.
9Y 5Y 3Y 1Y
Share Price
CAGR
5.5% 23.3% 32.7% 10.1%
Q.2 Valuation ratios of Bosch Ltd vs historical?
The current P/E ratio of 45.25 is higher than its historical median of 39.28, indicating that the stock is trading above its historical average valuation.
Q.3 How do the current valuation ratios compare with 5-year historical median and industry numbers?
Valuation Ratios Current 5-year
Historic Median
5-year
Industry Median
Price to Earnings 45.25 39.28 28.71
Price to Book 8.44 5.83 2.99
Price to Sales 6.26 4.49 1.35
EV to EBITDA 35.65 25.63 11.85

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