In , ZF Commercial Vehicle Control System India Ltd (Auto Ancillaries - Diversified) is outperforming Nifty 500 with +7.9% relative strength. Fundamentals: Average.
Weekly presence in the outperformers list. Green = beating Nifty 500 by 10%+ that week.
Based on Q3 FY26 earnings • Updated Apr 18, 2026
What: ESC penetration: 3,000 units delta increase
Impact: 1,000 units per month
“from Q3 of '24, '25 to the Q3 of '25, '26, we are seeing approximately 3,000 units of ESC delta increase. So, approximately 1,000 units per month increase”
What: India-EU FTA: Not Given
“ZF Group applauds the signing of India EU Free Trade Agreement... it unlocks significant opportunity to deepen our technology innovation and advance future mobility technologies”
What: Revenue growth of 12.8% YoY to INR 1,105 crores.
“The overall CV industry has gained momentum in Q3, supported by strong economic activity driven by GST reforms.”
What: 6.8% → 7.4%
“GDP growth for '25-'26 is projected at 7.4%.”
Earnings deceleration risks from management commentary
Trigger: Tariff hurdles and geopolitical uncertainties affecting U.S. demand.
Management view: Compensating through market improvement in Europe and diversifying customer base.
Monitor: geopolitical
Trigger: Regulatory changes in labor laws requiring provisioning.
Impact: PAT impact: INR 7.9 Cr
Management view: Factored into Q3 results as an exceptional item.
Monitor: labor
Key quotes from recent conference calls
“postponement of buying decision following the uncertainty surrounding GST reforms significantly subdued demand in July and August... but this will improve going forward. [Previous Trailer Production Outlook guidance]”
“we have initiated efforts to localize ECAS to strengthen and sustain our market position... in the upcoming October 2026 timeframe, all the buses that are going to be sold in major metros and cities could be ultra-low entry. [Initiative: Localization of ECAS]”
“export performance declined by 10.9%... Primarily due to volume reduction from the U.S. market, private tariff-related cost pass-throughs by OEMs to the end customer [Risk (geopolitical): HIGH]”
“After factoring in the INR7.9 crores of exceptional impact relating to the Labor Code changes, our profit before tax stood at INR186.5 crores [Risk (labor): LOW]”
Headline numbers from the latest earnings call
Revenue
INR 1,105 crores
Why: Growth was driven by strong economic activity following GST reforms and a 20.6% growth in the CV segment above 6 tonnes.
This marks the first time the company has crossed INR 1,100 crores in a single quarter.
EBITDA
INR 221 crores
Why: Margin expansion was aided by retrospective price amendments and better cost absorption due to higher volumes.
EBITDA margins improved sequentially by more than 300 bps compared to Q2.
PAT
INR 140.2 crores
Why: Profitability increased due to higher sales volumes and operational efficiencies, despite a INR 7.9 crore exceptional impact from Labor Code changes.
PAT growth was resilient despite the one-time labor-related provision.
Other Highlights
• CV segment above 6 tonnes grew 20.6% in Q3.
• Aftermarket sales reached INR 158 crores, up 19.2% YoY.
• Export of services grew by 11.1% in Q3 FY26.
Sub-sector-specific signals from the latest concall — each with management's stated reason for the change
CV Production Growth (>6 Tonnes)
20.6%
Why: Driven by GST reforms and strong economic activity.
ESC Unit Delta Increase
3,000 units
Why: Mandatory ESC regulations for buses effective September 2025.
Aftermarket Revenue
INR 158 crores
Why: Driven by broad-based momentum and retro fitment demand from PSU oil and gas customers.
Exports Revenue
INR 259 crores
Why: Volume reduction in the U.S. market and tariff pass-throughs.
EV Bus Sales (Units)
1,219 units
Why: Supported by finalization of PME drive tenders and government procurement.
ECAS Content Per Vehicle
INR 25,000 - 30,000
Why: Expected price point once localized and volumes increase.
ESC Content Per Vehicle
INR 20,000 - 25,000
Why: Current pricing levels for electronic stability control.
Export of Services Growth
11.1%
Why: Sustained increase in engineering activities delivered from India to global centers.
Forward-looking targets from management for FY26
Optimistic about continued momentum
Small expansion in margin over FY25
EV bus sales expected to hit 17,000 in 2 years
Guidance Changes
GDP Growth Projection: 6.8% → 7.4%
Revenue, profit and margin growth rates
| Metric | YoY | 3Y CAGR | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | +14% | +6% | Stable |
| PAT (Net Profit) | +15% | +18% | Stable |
| OPM | 16.0% | -100 bps | Stable |
The above analysis is parsed from publicly available earnings call transcripts. This is educational research only — not investment advice. Last updated Apr 18, 2026.
Based on publicly available financial data. This is educational research, not investment advice.
ZF Commercial Vehicle Control System India Ltd's latest quarterly results (Mar 2026) show
ZF Commercial Vehicle Control System India Ltd's profit is growing with an stable trend.
ZF Commercial Vehicle Control System India Ltd's revenue growth trend is stable.
ZF Commercial Vehicle Control System India Ltd's operating margin is stable.
ZF Commercial Vehicle Control System India Ltd's long-term compounding rates
ZF Commercial Vehicle Control System India Ltd's earnings growth is stable with mixed signals on a sequential basis.
ZF Commercial Vehicle Control System India Ltd's trailing twelve month (TTM) performance
ZF Commercial Vehicle Control System India Ltd appears significantly overvalued based on our fair value analysis.
ZF Commercial Vehicle Control System India Ltd's current PE ratio is 56.9x.
ZF Commercial Vehicle Control System India Ltd's current PE is 56.9x.
ZF Commercial Vehicle Control System India Ltd's price-to-book ratio is 8.1x.
ZF Commercial Vehicle Control System India Ltd is rated Average with a fundamental score of 40.04/100. This score is calculated from objective financial metrics
ZF Commercial Vehicle Control System India Ltd has a debt-to-equity ratio of N/A.
ZF Commercial Vehicle Control System India Ltd's return ratios over recent years
ZF Commercial Vehicle Control System India Ltd's operating cash flow is positive (FY2026).
ZF Commercial Vehicle Control System India Ltd's current dividend yield is 0.15%.
ZF Commercial Vehicle Control System India Ltd's shareholding pattern (Mar 2026)
ZF Commercial Vehicle Control System India Ltd's promoter holding has remained stable recently.
ZF Commercial Vehicle Control System India Ltd has been outperforming Nifty 500 for 1 consecutive week, indicating early-stage outperformance.
ZF Commercial Vehicle Control System India Ltd is an established outperformer with 1 weeks of consecutive Nifty 500 outperformance.
ZF Commercial Vehicle Control System India Ltd has 4 key growth catalysts identified from recent earnings analysis
ZF Commercial Vehicle Control System India Ltd has 2 key risks worth monitoring
In Q3 FY26, ZF Commercial Vehicle Control System India Ltd's management highlighted
ZF Commercial Vehicle Control System India Ltd's management has provided the following forward guidance for FY26
ZF Commercial Vehicle Control System India Ltd's most important sub-sector-specific KPIs from the latest concall
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