2025-06-09-花旗集团-阿贾克斯工程公司（AJAX）_阿贾克斯工程公司（AJAX.NS）_模型更新_12页_444kb

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Flash Analysis: Ajax Engineering (AJAX.NS)

Citi Research - June 9, 2025

Company Overview

Ajax Engineering is India's largest manufacturer of self-loading concrete mixers (SLCMs), with a ~75% market share. The company, incorporated in 1992, pioneered SLCMs in India and has a strong supplier network. Its portfolio includes SLCMs (~85% of revenue), along with batching plants and other concreting equipment. SLCM market share in India is projected to grow from ~14% in FY24 to ~24% by FY29, driven by mechanized concrete demand.

Citi's Rating and Justification

Rating: Maintain Neutral.
Target Price: Lowered from Rs745 to Rs690.
Reasoning: Downgrade due to lower SLCM revenues and higher costs, based on 2025 trends and management commentary. Ajax benefits from strong brand recognition and high resale value of its SLCMs but faces real competition pressure and margin declines (peaked in FY18). Citi estimates a 14% revenue CAGR (FY24-27) below competitors (ACE/BEML at 16%/14%). The Neutral rating reflects limited upside due to mgmt. plans to offset competitive environment (CEV V) impact and a PE of ~24x for 2026.

Key Financial Projections

Revenue Growth: 14% CAGR from FY24 to FY27, vs. 16-14% for ACE/BEML.
Margins: Expected to revert to FY25 levels by FY27, with FY26E/27E net margins at ~11.4% and 12.6%.
EPS Growth: 15.5% in FY25A (to Rs22.73), flattening to ~0.5% in FY26E and 24.6% in FY27E.
Key Ratios: PE around 27-21x, PB ratio declining to 4.3x, ROE stabilizing around 20-21%.
Dividend Yield: Expected at ~0.5%, with stable DPS of Rs3.00 from FY26E onward.

Risks and Opportunities

Risks: Intensifying competition could erode market share; pricing pressures may limit profitability. Slowing demand could weigh on growth.
Opportunities: Stronger-than-expected demand for mechanized concrete equipment could boost volumes. Potential industry consolidation or improved pricing in high-demand sectors could drive upside.

Valuation Summary

Target Price: Rs690, based on 26.5x 2026 PE (ex. other income) + cash, aligning with BEML benchmarks.
Market Position: Shares ~Rs622.75, with a market cap of Rs71,247M. Citi values Ajax similarly to BEML, given comparable revenue growth.
Upside Limit: Neutral outlook caps potential surprises due to margin reversion and competitive threats.

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