NSE: HEROMOTOCO · BSE: 500182
HERO MOTOCORP LIMITED
Manufactures and sells motorcycles, scooters and electric two-wheelers under the Hero MotoCorp, VIDA and Harley-Davidson brands, selling through a domestic dealer network and exporting to 53 countries. FY26 revenue stood at ₹47,411.24 crore with an EBITDA margin of 16.84%, and the company claims 25 consecutive years as the world's largest two-wheeler maker. Focus segments are accelerating — scooter volumes grew 48% YoY, EV volumes grew 2.5x, exports grew 41% YoY (₹3,500 crore, 4.02 lakh units) and the Harley-Davidson range grew 26% YoY in FY26. The EV business is operated through the VIDA sub-brand, which sells scooters such as the VX2 Plus and VX2 Go, supported by 700-plus service touchpoints and 5,900-plus fast-charging stations, with EV capacity doubling to 25,000 units per month and again to 50,000 per month targeted by FY27 end. The biggest cost line is materials at 65.8% of revenue, followed by other operating expenses at 12.4% and employee cost at 6.0%, with FY27 capex committed at ₹1,500 crore including a ₹750-plus crore Global Parts Centre in Tirupati. The company also holds a 30.68% fully-diluted stake in listed EV maker Ather Energy (with up to ₹1,000 crore further investment via warrants) and around 37% in Euler Motors. AR · MarketPing reader · 2026-08-02
Revenue streams, as the annual report describes them. ICE motorcycles, ICE scooters, Electric two-wheelers (VIDA), Exports / global business, Spare parts. Volume-driven, capital-intensive two-wheeler manufacturer in transition from ICE motorcycles toward EVs (VIDA) and scooters; export-led diversification underway.
Exhibit 1: Financial summary, FY22–FY26 (all audited; no estimate years)
| ₹ crore · consolidated | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 | FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 29,551 | 34,158 | 37,789 | 40,923 | 47,411 |
| EBITDA (ex other income) | 3,445 | 4,094 | 5,190 | 5,946 | 6,926 |
| margin % | 11.7 | 12.0 | 13.7 | 14.5 | 14.6 |
| Owners' profit | 2,317 | 2,800 | 3,745 | 4,378 | 5,742 |
| EPS, as reported (₹) | 115.96 | 140.62 | 187.36 | 218.96 | 287.01 |
| ROE % · ROCE % | 14.6 · 19.5 | 16.7 · 22.1 | 21.0 · 27.7 | 22.6 · 29.5 | 26.5 · 30.3 |
| Debt / equity (x) | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| Cash from operations | 2,104 | 2,614 | 4,923 | 4,297 | 8,315 |
| Capex | (570) | (604) | (788) | (857) | (1,100) |
Exhibit 2: Quarterly performance, last 8 quarters
| ₹ crore | Q2 FY25 | Q3 FY25 | Q4 FY25 | Q1 FY26 | Q2 FY26 | Q3 FY26 | Q4 FY26 | Q1 FY27 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 10,483 | 10,260 | 9,970 | 9,728 | 12,218 | 12,487 | 12,978 | 13,126 |
| Profit before tax | 1,550 | 1,589 | 1,494 | 1,497 | 1,875 | 1,787 | 1,893 | 1,965 |
| Net profit | 1,066 | 1,108 | 1,169 | 1,706 | 1,321 | 1,275 | 1,474 | 1,418 |
| EPS (₹) | 53.19 | 55.38 | 58.08 | 85.26 | 65.41 | 63.36 | 72.98 | 70.59 |
Exhibit 3: Peers — basic industry group, by market cap
| Company | M.cap ₹ cr | P/E | P/B | EV/EBITDA | ROE % | ROCE % | Rev CAGR 5y % | EBITDA m. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAJAJ AUTO LIMITED | 2,93,447 | 24.9 | 7.30 | 20.6 | 26.3 | 23.1 | 17.8 | 24.1 |
| TVS MOTOR COMPANY LTD | 2,01,395 | 58.8 | 18.80 | 27.4 | 29.7 | 19.9 | 23.6 | 15.4 |
| EICHER MOTORS LTD | 2,00,385 | 34.7 | 7.98 | 27.8 | 22.0 | 23.2 | 21.8 | 31.0 |
| HERO MOTOCORP LIMITED ◆ | 1,06,503 | 19.5 | 4.88 | 13.3 | 26.5 | 29.9 | 8.9 | 16.8 |
| ATHER ENERGY LIMITED | 63,212 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0.8 |
| OLA ELECTRIC MOBILITY LTD | 16,718 | — | 4.99 | — | (54.7) | (37.0) | — | (29.9) |
| Zelio E Mobility Limited | 2,200 | 69.1 | — | — | — | 29.9 | — | — |
| WARDWIZARD INNO & MOB L | 91 | 43.4 | 0.61 | 8.8 | 1.3 | 1.8 | — | 6.4 |
Exhibit 4: Where the company sits in its group
| Metric | Company | Group median | Rank | Better than |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E (TTM) | 19.5 | 34.7 | 2 of 7 | 83% |
| P/B | 4.9 | 6.1 | 2 of 6 | 80% |
| ROCE | 29.9 | 21.5 | 1 of 8 | 100% |
| ROE | 26.5 | 24.1 | 2 of 6 | 80% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.0 | 0.6 | 2 of 6 | 80% |
| EBITDA margin | 16.8 | 15.4 | 3 of 7 | 67% |
| Revenue growth | 34.9 | 32.5 | 2 of 6 | 80% |
| Profit growth | (16.9) | 21.4 | 5 of 6 | 20% |
| Market cap | 106503 | 63212 | 4 of 9 | 63% |
Exhibit 5: Filings of the last 90 days, with the measured price reaction
| Date · filing | Category | Importance | Next day % | 5-day % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct 2026 · Hero MotoCorp updates fair disclosure rules for price-sensitive information | compliance | minimal | — | — |
| 28 Oct 2026 · Q2 revenue rises 21%, but commodity costs pressure margins | investor communications | medium | — | — |
| 28 Oct 2026 · Board approves up to Rs 300 crore additional overseas investment | strategic transactions | high | — | — |
| 28 Oct 2026 · Hero MotoCorp posts 23% Q2 revenue growth; approves Rs 300 crore investment | compliance | low | — | — |
| 28 Oct 2026 · Q2 FY27 revenue rises 23%, profit after tax jumps 41% | results | high | — | — |
| 28 Oct 2026 · Hero MotoCorp Q2 FY27 consolidated revenue rises 23%, profit after tax up 41% | results | high | — | — |
| 27 Oct 2026 · 20,615 employee shares allotted; 1,123 new employee units granted | capital market events | low | — | — |
| 27 Oct 2026 · Hero MotoCorp allots 20,615 employee shares and grants 1,123 awards | capital market events | low | — | — |
| 19 Oct 2026 · Hero MotoCorp assigned ESG score of 72 by NSE Sustainability | business updates | medium | — | — |
| 19 Oct 2026 · Earnings call scheduled for October 29 after Q2 FY27 board meeting | board shareholder meetings | low | — | — |
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