Force Motors Jumps 14% to ₹19,569 After Q1 Net Profit Climbs 55% YoY; Hits ₹20,500 52-Week High

Mumbai, Thursday, July 24, 2025 -Shares of Force Motors Ltd (NSE: FORCEMOT) surged as much as 14.17% on Thursday, hitting a fresh 52-week high of ₹20,500, following the company’s robust financial performance for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. As of 12:58 PM, the stock was trading at ₹19,569, up ₹2,429 from the previous close of ₹17,140.

The rally is attributed to the strong financial performance (Q1 FY26) announced on Wednesday. The standalone net profit increased by 55% (year on year). The total income also increased by 22.3%, and EBITDA expanded by 35.6%.

Financial Performance Analysis (Standalone)

In Q1FY26, the company posted a 21.9% YoY growth in revenue from operations at ₹2,29,712 lakh and a 22.3% rise in total income to ₹2,32,218 lakh, reflecting strong top-line performance. Net profit increased significantly by 54.9% YoY to ₹18,522 lakh, while EPS rose to ₹140.57 from ₹90.76, marking a 54.8% jump. Though net profit was lower sequentially due to an exceptional gain of ₹39.46 crore in Q4FY25, the company has sustained a strong operational trajectory with improved profitability and efficiency.

Financial Performance Analysis (Consolidated)

In Q1FY26, the company posted a consolidated revenue of ₹2,29,725 lakh, up 21.9% YoY, and total income of ₹2,32,231 lakh, up 22.3%. Net profit surged 52.4% YoY to ₹17,636 lakh, while EPS rose to ₹133.82 from ₹87.81. However, sequentially, net profit and EPS declined 59.5% and 59.4%, respectively, due to the absence of exceptional income recorded in Q4FY25. Despite this, the company continued to experience strong year-on-year growth. A ₹896 lakh loss from its joint venture also impacted bottom-line performance this quarter.

Force Motors Stock Price Movement

At 12:58 PM, the stock was trading at ₹19,569, up ₹2,429 (14.17%) from the previous close of ₹17,140. The high-low ratio during the day was ₹17,225.00 and ₹20,500.00 (which was also the 52-week high for the stock. The traded volume was also on a higher side (9,86,007 shares with a total traded value of ₹1929 crore). The company’s PE ratio is 28.20 compared to the industrial average of 24.64.

Industry Outlook

Force Motors is classified under the Passenger Cars & Utility Vehicles segment and is part of the NIFTY Total Market Index. The company continues to benefit from robust demand for commercial and utility vehicles and has demonstrated resilience in cost management amid macroeconomic headwinds.

The rally reflects renewed investor confidence in Force Motors’ long-term growth prospects, supported by margin expansion, lower finance costs, and a steady pipeline in both domestic and export markets.

Company Overview

Force Motors is a leading Indian automotive manufacturer specialising in the production of commercial vehicles, multi-utility vehicles, and agricultural tractors. Known for its flagship brands, such as Traveller and Gurkha, the company also supplies engines and axles to global brands like Mercedes-Benz and BMW.

REF: https://nsearchives.nseindia.com/corporate/FORCEMOTORS_23072025184830_intresults230725.pdf

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