JBM Auto Ltd.
NSE: JBMAJBM Auto Ltd.: A 30-second snapshot
JBM Auto (JBMA) trades at ₹650.45, up 7.75% over 3 months and above both its 50-DMA (₹584) and 200-DMA (₹613), while the 1-year return is -5.84%. The stock carries a PE of 69.4 — the highest in its 6-stock Auto peer set — alongside a debt-to-equity of 190.28, 5-year earnings decline of 17.1%, and FCF positive in only 1 of the available years. Quality score of 12 ranks last among the tracked peers.
P/E
69.4
Forward P/E
—
ROE
—
Debt / Equity
190.28
Profit Margin
+3.6%
Div. Yield
+0.1%
5Y ROE > 15%
2/5
5Y FCF > 0
1/5
Quality
33/100
News
2 headlines · 1 positive · 0 negative
Recent context
- ·JBM Auto published FY26 audited results on 12 May 2026; headline disclosures were filed with exchanges but no specific profitability figures were captured in the news sample.
- ·EV sector news flow on 11 May 2026 noted JBM Auto among stocks rallying up to 6% on policy commentary around fuel reduction targets from PM Modi.
- ·News coverage is sparse at 2 items total; the sentiment read (1 positive, 1 neutral) is based on minimal data and may not represent the full recent information environment.
Strengths
- +Revenue has grown at 14.2% over 5 years, reflecting a meaningful topline expansion trajectory within the auto-component and EV bus space.
- +Current RSI of 57.96 is in neutral territory; price sits above both SMA-50 (₹584) and SMA-200 (₹613), indicating the recent 3-month recovery has brought the stock into a positive short-term trend.
- +Drawdown from the 52-week high is -17.66%, a more contained pullback than some peers, with nearest support identified at ₹611.
- +Recent policy tailwind: JBM Auto was cited alongside other EV names in coverage of PM Modi pushing fuel reduction targets, placing it within a thematically active segment.
Weaknesses
- −Debt-to-equity of 190.28 is far above Auto sector norms; the debt trend is rising, amplifying balance sheet risk in a capital-intensive business.
- −FCF was positive in only 1 of the available years, and ROE exceeded 15% in just 2 of the available years — the consistency score of 42 reflects an irregular and weak capital-return history.
- −5-year earnings growth of -17.1% has moved in the opposite direction from 5-year revenue growth of 14.2%, indicating that scale has not translated into profitability improvement over the period.
- −PE of 69.4 ranks highest in the peer set where the next-highest is 36.0 (Eicher Motors), while quality score of 12 ranks lowest — this is the most expensive stock by PE and the weakest by quality among the 6 tracked Auto peers.
Open questions
- ?Does the 14.2% revenue CAGR reflect genuine market-share gains in EV buses, or does it include acquisitions and segment reclassifications that inflate the topline comparison?
- ?Is the debt-to-equity of 190.28 a structural feature of the EV manufacturing build-out, or does it reflect operational funding needs — and what is the interest coverage ratio at the current margin level?
- ?How have FY26 audited results changed the earnings trajectory relative to the -17.1% 5-year decline — and does the new figure alter the PE multiple calculation?
- ?Given that quality score (12) and PE (69.4) are at opposite ends of the peer spectrum, what specific catalyst or inflection point would close the gap between the valuation premium and the current quality ranking?
Peer comparison: Auto
Ranks 6 of 6 on quality| Symbol | Name | P/E | ROE | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JBMA | JBM Auto Ltd.You're viewing | 69.4 | — | 12 |
| Industry avg | across 5 peers | 28.0 | +15.0% | 43 |
| EICHERMOT | Eicher Motors Ltd. | 36.0 | — | 60 |
| BAJAJ-AUTO | Bajaj Auto Ltd. | 27.0 | +28.1% | 55 |
| M&M | Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. | 20.5 | +18.8% | 52 |
| MARUTI | Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. | 28.3 | +14.4% | 31 |
| TMPV | Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. | — | -1.1% | 16 |
Technical state
Current price
₹650.45
SMA 50
₹584.29
SMA 200
₹613.40
RSI (14)
58.0 (neutral)
From 52w high
-17.7%
1Y return
-5.8%
3M return
+7.8%
50-DMA
Above
200-DMA
Above
Algorithmic support levels
Algorithmic resistance levels
Risk flags
- highDebt-to-equity of 190.28 is extremely elevated for the Auto sector; peers such as Bajaj Auto and M&M carry substantially lower leverage, and the debt trend is classified as rising.
- highFCF positive in only 1 of the available years; ROE has exceeded 15% in just 2 of the available years; consistency score of 42 out of 100 reflects weak and irregular capital returns.
- high5-year earnings growth of -17.1% against 5-year revenue growth of 14.2% indicates persistent margin erosion — the business is growing topline while profits have contracted over the period.
- mediumPE of 69.4 is the highest in the 6-stock Auto peer set (peer range: 20.5–36.0), while the quality score of 12 ranks last (6th of 6) — a valuation premium unaccompanied by relative quality standing.
- mediumProfit margin of 3.58% is thin; the combination of a low margin and negative 5-year earnings trend leaves little buffer against further cost increases or demand softness.
- lowOnly 2 news items retrieved; sentiment analysis is based on minimal news flow, leaving recent corporate developments largely unassessed.
Cross-section contradictions
- Price is 7.75% higher over 3 months and trades above both SMA-50 (₹584) and SMA-200 (₹613), yet 5-year earnings have declined at -17.1% CAGR and FCF was positive in only 1 of available years — near-term price momentum diverges sharply from the multi-year fundamental record.
- PE of 69.4 stands at a significant premium to all five sector peers (next highest: 36.0), while quality score (12) ranks last among the 6 peers — higher valuation is accompanied by the weakest quality standing in the peer set.
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Fundamentals & technicals: refreshed 25 Jun 2026 · refreshed daily at 01:00 IST
AI synthesis (narrative, snapshot, strengths/weaknesses, peer ranking): generated 16 May 2026 · rotates through NIFTY 500 every ~5 days