Force Motors Rating Reaffirmed: CRISIL AA+/Stable, A1+
CRISIL Ratings reaffirmed Force Motors' long-term rating at 'CRISIL AA+/Stable' and short-term rating at 'CRISIL A1+' on total bank facilities of ₹765 Crore. The company reported a 12% revenue increase to ₹9,073 crore in FY26 and a 34% profit increase to ₹1,500 crore, maintaining a debt-free status.
Credit ratings directly impact a company's borrowing costs and investor confidence. A stable and high rating like 'AA+' suggests strong financial stability and a positive outlook, which is crucial for stakeholders.
The ratings reaffirmation by CRISIL at 'AA+/Stable' and 'A1+' indicates strong creditworthiness and financial health, reflecting positively on the company's performance and outlook.
CRISIL Ratings Limited has reaffirmed Force Motors Limited's (FML) long-term rating at 'CRISIL AA+/Stable' and its short-term rating at 'CRISIL A1+'. These ratings apply to FML's total bank loan facilities amounting to ₹765 Crore.
The reaffirmation reflects FML's strong business risk profile, characterized by its leadership in the domestic light commercial vehicle (LCV) passenger segment, healthy operating profitability, and a debt-free balance sheet with robust liquidity. The ratings also consider the significant financial flexibility derived from the substantial investment portfolio of its parent, Jaya Hind Industries Private Limited (JHIPL).
However, these strengths are partially offset by factors such as FML's concentration in select passenger-mobility categories, the inherent cyclicality in the automotive demand, intense competition in the utility vehicle (UV) segment, and fluctuations in raw material prices.
In fiscal 2026, FML's operating revenue increased by approximately 12% year-on-year to ₹9,073 crore, driven by strong demand for its commercial vehicles (CVs) and higher realisations. Domestic sales volume saw a ~20% year-on-year increase to 36,536 units. The company maintained its dominant position in the niche domestic LCV passenger segment with a market share exceeding 70% in addressable categories.
Operating profit rose by about 34% year-on-year to ₹1,500 crore in fiscal 2026, with operating margins expanding by approximately 270 basis points to 16.5%. This improvement was attributed to higher realisations, a favourable product mix, and operating leverage, despite increased raw material and employee expenses.
FML's financial risk profile strengthened in fiscal 2026, with its adjusted net worth increasing to ₹3,461 crore as of March 31, 2026, while remaining debt-free. The company is expected to remain debt-free over the medium term, with planned annual capital expenditure of ₹600–700 crore over the next 2–3 years to be funded by internal accruals. This capex will focus on capacity expansion, new product development, and in-house electric vehicle manufacturing capabilities.
Liquidity remains adequate, with cash and equivalents of ₹1,805 crore as of March 31, 2026. The company anticipates annual net cash accrual of ₹1,100–1,400 crore over fiscals 2027–2029, which should comfortably fund its annual capex. Financial flexibility is further bolstered by JHIPL's sizeable investment portfolio, valued at approximately ₹40,963 crore as of September 2026.
CRISIL Ratings also noted the proposed demerger of JHIPL’s automotive-components business and its investments into a new entity, JHIAPL. This reorganisation is not expected to materially affect FML's ownership, operations, or financial flexibility.
The outlook remains stable, with CRISIL Ratings expecting FML to continue benefiting from its leadership in the LCV segment, strong profitability, and a robust financial risk profile.
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