Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Nomura Sees Upside for Amara Raja Despite Headwinds
Imagine a company that makes batteries called Amara Raja.
A financial company called Nomura thinks the company's stock price could go up a bit.
They think lower taxes could help the company sell more batteries and make more money.
However, Nomura also has some worries about the company’s battery business because the type of battery might not be popular and tax cuts could cause issues.
Nomura lowered its expectations for the company's sales and profit for the next two years because of these problems.
Raw material prices are rising for this company.
The company also states it had experienced a decline in exports, telecom, and overall industrial revenue.
Nomura maintained a 'Neutral' rating on Amara Raja Energy with a target price of Rs 1,100, indicating a 15% upside.
A lower GST rate could boost revenue for OEM customers and strengthen pricing for replacement batteries.
Margins are expected to improve to around 14% by FY27/28 as the new tubular plant and smelter become operational.
Nomura expressed concerns about the lithium-ion cell business due to declining NMC tech and GST cuts.
FY26/27 revenue estimates were reduced by 2% and EPS estimates by 18% and 8% respectively, due to the factors mentioned.
- Who
- Nomura and Amara Raja Energy and Mobility
- What
- Nomura maintained a neutral rating on Amara Raja Energy and Mobility with a target price of Rs 1,100.
- When
- FY26/27
- Where
- Not specified
- Why
- Due to industry headwinds and changes in battery technology.
Nomura's Concerns
Amara Raja's Stance
Battery Technology
Nomura's Concerns
NMC tech is going out of favour.
Amara Raja's Stance
GST cuts for ICE raise utilization risks.
- Rating
- Neutral
- Target Price
- Rs 1,100
- Upside
- 15%
- FY26/27 Revenue Estimate Reduction
- 2%
- FY26/27 EPS Reduction
- 18% and 8%
- NMC factory
- One GWH factory by the end of FY27