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Hey, Orange, I want to know that... Tanglish? Okay. I want to know that, uh, um, these are the three stocks, which is TVS, Ather, and, uh, another one stock is Exide. Okay. So analyze the fundamentals. I want to know the next five years by year by year. Analyze all the current, uh, news, geopolitics, and all the things with these fundamentals. And I want to know that Ather has been given huge returns and TVS has been given huge returns compared to the Exide. But Exide giving, uh, battery supply from 2000s motor. Even my scooty from 2012 has Exide battery. So, uh, so Exide is a good brand, I think so. So I want to compare the fundamentals and news, and I want to the clear, uh, like a chart flow of 2026 to 2031, how the stocks will be engaged based upon your calculation.
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TVS Motor vs Ather Energy vs Exide Industries
Deep Fundamental Analysis + 5-Year Outlook (2026-2031)
CURRENT FUNDAMENTALS SNAPSHOT (July 2026)
| Parameter | TVS Motor | Ather Energy | Exide Industries |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMP | ₹3,919 | ₹1,233 | ₹439 |
| Market Cap | ₹1,85,666 Cr | ₹49,993 Cr | ₹38,080 Cr |
| P/E (TTM) | 51-53x | N/A (loss) | 44x |
| P/B Ratio | 19.36x | 12.91x | 2.74x |
| ROE | 31.56% | -20.10% | 6.14% |
| EPS | ₹75.80 | -₹13.12 | ₹10.12 |
| D/E Ratio | 3.43 | 0.26 | 0.11 |
| Div Yield | 0.31% | 0% | 0.45% |
| Revenue (Q Mar'26) | ₹16,454 Cr (+9.3%) | ₹1,214 Cr (+21.9%) | ₹4,739 Cr (+12.4%) |
| Profit (Q Mar'26) | ₹1,058 Cr (+29%) | -₹100 Cr | ₹217 Cr (+11.2%) |
| Industry P/E | 24.23x | 28.02x | 37.27x |
FUNDAMENTALS DEEP DIVE
1. TVS Motor Company - The Execution Powerhouse
Strengths:
- ROE of 31.56% is best-in-class - shows strong capital efficiency
- Revenue grew 27% in FY26 to ₹56,090 Cr; profit grew 37% to ₹3,020 Cr
- EPS jumped from ₹46.43 to ₹63.53 in FY26 (+37%)
- 5-year stock return of 529% vs Sensex 48% - massive wealth creator
- Strong EV pipeline: iQube series dominating mass EV 2W market
- Premium brand strategy via TVS Paddock retail (launching Q2 FY27)
- Mini truck (N606 project) + electric 3-wheeler in pipeline for 2026-27
Risks:
- Trading at 69% premium to intrinsic value (₹2,146 fair value vs ₹3,919 CMP)
- D/E of 3.43 is the highest among the three - aggressive leverage
- Revenue growth forecast slowing to 6-6.6% per year going forward (vs 27% last year)
- P/E of 53x vs Industry P/E of 24x - richly valued
2. Ather Energy - The Ambitious Loss-Maker
Strengths:
- Losses are narrowing rapidly - OPM improved from -46% (Mar'24) to -6% (Mar'26)
- Revenue growing: ₹2,255 Cr (FY25) → ₹3,672 Cr (FY26) - +63% revenue growth
- Quarterly losses shrinking: -₹283 Cr (Mar'24) → -₹100 Cr (Mar'26)
- Now India's #2 EV scooter brand, overtook Ola Electric
- IPO raised ₹2,980 Cr, low debt (D/E 0.26), giving runway to fund losses
- 700-store retail expansion underway - distribution = biggest growth lever
Risks:
- Still burning cash every quarter - no positive EPS, no dividends
- Excluded from PLI scheme - cost disadvantage vs competitors
- Current MCap ₹49,993 Cr on ~₹3,672 Cr revenue = P/S of 13.6x - very expensive
- Promoter stake declining (42% → 40.72%) - slight red flag
- IPO price was ₹321 - stock at ₹1,233 means retail investors are holding at massive premiums now post-listing rally
3. Exide Industries - The Steady Transformer
Strengths:
- You're right - Exide is a 70+ year brand. Trust = moat in replacement battery market
- Profitable every quarter, consistent EPS growth (₹10.12 EPS, +11% profit growth)
- Total lithium-ion investment: ₹3,702 Cr in EESL (Exide Energy Solutions Ltd)
- 6 GWh giga-factory in Bengaluru - sample deliveries targeted FY27
- Low D/E of 0.11 - very clean balance sheet
- Lead-acid replacement market remains strong, 4W aftermarket growing double digits
- P/B of only 2.74 - cheapest of the three, trades near fair value
- Analyst consensus price target is ₹470 for 2026, bull case ₹565 by FY28
Risks:
- ROE of 6.14% is low - giga-factory not yet generating returns
- Telecom battery segment under structural pressure (Li-ion transition)
- P/E of 44x is above Industry P/E of 37x - mild overvaluation
- Lithium-ion scale-up risk: commercial readiness still FY27
YEAR-BY-YEAR PROJECTED PRICE CHART (2026-2031)
Disclaimer: These are analyst-informed projections based on current fundamentals, growth trends, and EV sector dynamics. NOT buy/sell advice. Stock market is inherently uncertain.
Projection Methodology:
- TVS: Forward P/E compression from 53x → 30x as growth normalizes; EPS growing ~15% p.a.
- Ather: Path to EBITDA breakeven by FY27-28; loss narrowing + market share gains; P/S re-rating
- Exide: Li-ion commercialization from FY27; EPS re-rating as EESL starts contributing
PROJECTED STOCK PRICE (₹) - BASE CASE
Year TVS Motor Ather Energy Exide Industries
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Jul 2026 ₹3,919 ₹1,233 ₹439 ← TODAY
FY27 End ₹4,200 ₹1,050-1,100 ₹470-500
FY28 End ₹4,600-4,800 ₹1,400-1,600 ₹560-600
FY29 End ₹5,200-5,500 ₹1,800-2,200 ₹650-720
FY30 End ₹5,800-6,200 ₹2,500-3,000 ₹750-850
FY31 End ₹6,500-7,200 ₹3,200-4,000 ₹900-1,050
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Upside ~65-84% ~160-225% ~105-140%
from today
YEAR-BY-YEAR NARRATIVE BREAKDOWN
FY2027 (Apr 2026 - Mar 2027)
| Stock | Key Catalyst | Expected Movement |
|---|---|---|
| TVS | AGM just held (Jul 22), mini truck launch, Paddock premium retail | Sideways to mild correction; richly valued, earnings need to catch up |
| Ather | EBITDA breakeven possible Q3/Q4 FY27; 700-store rollout | Volatile; if loss narrows sharply, big re-rating possible |
| Exide | Li-ion sample commercialization begins; lead-acid market steady | Gradual upside toward ₹470-500 analyst target |
FY2028 (Apr 2027 - Mar 2028)
| Stock | Key Catalyst | Expected Movement |
|---|---|---|
| TVS | Electric 3-wheeler + mini truck revenues kick in; EPS crosses ₹90 | Re-acceleration; ₹4,600-4,800 range |
| Ather | First full year of profitability possible; motorcycle segment launch | Major re-rating event - this is the "make or break" year |
| Exide | EESL giga-factory first revenues; EPS crosses ₹14-16 | Strong re-rating; ₹560-600 range |
FY2029 (Apr 2028 - Mar 2029)
| Stock | Key Catalyst | Expected Movement |
|---|---|---|
| TVS | Export markets growing; EV revenues ~20% of total | Steady compounder |
| Ather | Profitable 2 years; possibly enters EV motorcycle space | High growth phase continues |
| Exide | EESL scaling to 3-4 GWh actual capacity; big OEM contracts | Strongest relative upside from current price |
FY2030-2031
- TVS maintains leadership but becomes a mature compounder (10-12% annual growth)
- Ather is either a multibagger (if EV 2W market reaches 40% penetration as projected) or corrects sharply (if Ola/TVS/Hero dominate)
- Exide quietly becomes a dual-business company - legacy lead acid + new age Li-ion, re-rated like a battery tech company
GEOPOLITICS & MACRO FACTORS AFFECTING ALL THREE
| Factor | Impact |
|---|---|
| India-China tensions | Exide benefits - domestic Li-ion cell production reduces China import risk; Ather and TVS also benefit from "Make in India" |
| FAME III / PM E-Drive scheme | ₹2,000 Cr for EV charging infra - direct tailwind for Ather and TVS EV |
| RBI rate cuts (began 2026) | Lower cost of capital - benefits Exide's ₹3,702 Cr Li-ion capex most |
| India EV 2W target: 30% penetration by 2030 | Ather and TVS iQube = direct beneficiaries |
| PLI scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cells | Exide's EESL qualifies; Ather was excluded - competitive disadvantage for Ather |
| Global EV slowdown fears | Lower risk for India - EV adoption still in early innings here |
SIDE-BY-SIDE COMPARISON VERDICT
| Criteria | TVS Motor | Ather Energy | Exide Industries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Valuation | Expensive (69% premium) | Very Expensive | Fair-to-cheap |
| Profitability | Strong and growing | Loss-making (improving) | Stable, moderate |
| Growth Potential | Moderate (6% rev forecast) | High (if execution holds) | Moderate-High (Li-ion optionality) |
| Risk Level | Medium | High | Low-Medium |
| 5-Year Return Potential | 65-84% | 160-225% (HIGH RISK) | 105-140% |
| Investor Type | Growth + Stability | Aggressive/Speculative | Value + Patience |
| Brand Moat | Very Strong (global) | Building (India focused) | Very Strong (70+ yrs) |
FINAL ASSESSMENT (Tanglish Aaga Sollaname!)
TVS - Already a proven wealth creator (529% in 5 years). But now it's trading at almost double its fair value. Future returns will be slower - may give 65-80% over 5 years but the "rocket fuel" phase is done. Still safe, still growing.
Ather - High risk, high reward. Losses are narrowing quarter by quarter. If they hit profitability in FY27-28, this stock can 2-3x from here. But if Ola Electric, TVS iQube, or Hero Vida take more market share, Ather could correct 30-40%. Pure EV bet.
Exide - Neenga sonna correct aana point! Exide is the "hidden gem" here. Your 2012 scooty's Exide battery is STILL running - that's the brand trust. Now they're investing ₹3,702 Cr in Li-ion. When that giga-factory starts generating revenue in FY27, EPS will jump sharply. At P/B of 2.74 and D/E of 0.11 with a 70-year brand, this is actually the most undervalued of the three on a risk-adjusted basis. 100-140% upside over 5 years with much lower risk than Ather.
This is not financial advice. Please consult a SEBI-registered advisor before investing. Stock prices are subject to market, regulatory, and business risks.
And I want to know about a single thing. So now, Exide is all over a good market price, but why it was, like, giving 105 to 140, which is higher than TVS Motor returns? But then also, why, like, uh, investing in, uh, TVS, like, the given returns is low? Like, TVS in the end of 2027, it's, like, profit around 300 rupees. Means in Exide, it is just around, like, uh, 50 rupees. That's all. Like, 350. The comparison is high. Even though-- but the percentage is Exide is 105 to 140, but TVS Motor is 85 to-- sorry, 65 to 840. So my doubt is, like, uh, like, should I invest in Exide now or should I wait for a dip? And in TVS Motor, should I wait for a dip or should I invest now?
Great question - you've spotted something very important. Let me explain this clearly.
Why Exide's % Return is Higher Than TVS Even Though TVS Gives More Absolute Profit?
The "Base Effect" - This is the Core Concept
Think of it like this:
TVS Motor Today: ₹3,919 → FY31 Target: ₹6,500-7,200
Gain = ₹2,581 to ₹3,281 → That's 65-84% on ₹3,919 base
Exide Today: ₹439 → FY31 Target: ₹900-1,050
Gain = ₹461 to ₹611 → That's 105-140% on ₹439 base
Simple example:
- If you invest ₹1 Lakh in TVS → you get ₹1.65-1.84 Lakhs back
- If you invest ₹1 Lakh in Exide → you get ₹2.05-2.40 Lakhs back
Exide wins % returns BECAUSE it starts from a low base (₹439), not because it earns more absolute rupees per share.
Why TVS Absolute Gains Look Bigger But % is Lower
| TVS Motor | Exide | |
|---|---|---|
| Current Price | ₹3,919 | ₹439 |
| Already "priced in" | Most future growth already in the price | Future Li-ion growth NOT yet priced in |
| P/B Ratio | 19.36x (very expensive) | 2.74x (cheap) |
| Intrinsic Fair Value | ₹2,146 (stock at 69% PREMIUM) | Close to fair value |
| Upside room | Limited - already overbought | More room to re-rate upward |
TVS is like a cricket player already scoring 90 runs - scoring 10 more is hard.
Exide is like a player on 30 - scoring 30-40 more is very achievable.
Should You Invest in Exide NOW or Wait for a Dip?
Honest answer: Exide is closer to "buy now" than TVS.
Why Exide Can Be Bought Now (or on small dips):
- P/B of 2.74 = near fair value, not expensive
- Analyst target ₹470 is just 7% away - but the real re-rating happens in FY27-28 when Li-ion revenues start
- Current price ₹439 is already corrected (52W high was ₹540)
- D/E of 0.11 = almost zero debt risk
- If Li-ion giga-factory delivers in FY27, this stock can jump 20-30% in a single quarter
Ideal entry strategy for Exide:
Buy 40% of your planned amount NOW (₹439 zone)
Wait for dip to ₹390-410 → Buy remaining 60%
If it doesn't dip, your 40% position still works well
Watch for triggers:
- Li-ion sample delivery news (FY27 Q1-Q2) = Buy signal
- Any dip below ₹400 = Strong accumulation zone
Should You Invest in TVS NOW or Wait for a Dip?
Honest answer: WAIT for a dip. Don't buy TVS at ₹3,919.
Why TVS Needs a Dip First:
- Fair value is ₹2,146. Current price ₹3,919 = 69% overvalued by intrinsic models
- Even analyst consensus target is ₹3,950-4,800 range - barely 0-22% upside from here
- Revenue growth forecast is only 6% per year going forward (vs 27% last year - that big growth is behind us)
- P/E of 53x vs Industry P/E of 24x = you're paying 2x premium for the same industry
What can cause a TVS dip?
- Broad market correction (Sensex correction 5-10%)
- Any quarter where earnings disappoint
- EV competition from Ola/Bajaj eating into iQube market share
- FII selling in auto sector
Ideal entry for TVS:
Don't buy above ₹3,500
Target entry: ₹3,000-3,200 (a 15-20% dip from current)
Strong buy zone: ₹2,700-2,900 (if market corrects)
At ₹3,000, the P/E comes down to ~42x - more reasonable
Side-by-Side Decision Guide
| Question | TVS Motor | Exide |
|---|---|---|
| Buy RIGHT NOW? | No - overvalued | Yes, cautiously |
| Wait for dip? | Yes, wait for ₹3,000-3,200 | Small dip to ₹400-410 is bonus |
| Risk if you buy now? | High - 20-30% downside possible | Low - 10% downside max |
| 5-year confidence | High (strong business) | High (Li-ion optionality) |
| Suitable for | Patient SIP investors | Lump sum + hold investors |
Bottom Line (Direct Answer)
Exide - You can start buying NOW in parts. The stock is fairly valued, the Li-ion story is not yet priced in, and risk is low. Don't wait too long because the FY27 Li-ion commercialization news could re-rate it suddenly.
TVS - The business is excellent but the stock price is NOT. At ₹3,919, you are overpaying significantly. Wait for it to come to ₹3,000-3,200 range before entering. If you already hold TVS from lower levels, just hold - don't buy fresh at current price.
Not financial advice. Please verify with a SEBI-registered investment advisor before making decisions. All projections are estimates, not guarantees.
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