Bosch Ltd (BOSCHLTD) Q2 FY27 Results Analysis: Margin Misses Guidance, Revenue Surges 28%
Bosch Ltd's Q2 FY27 numbers came in soft, with revenue of Rs. 7,655.10 Cr (+28.24% YoY) and PAT growth of +18.65% YoY. Here's a quick read of what worked, what to watch, and what management said.
| Results date | November 06, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Revenue (Q2) | Rs. 7,655.10 Cr (+28.24% YoY) |
| PAT (Q2) | Rs. 840.50 Cr (+18.65% YoY) |
| EBITDA margin | 13.55% (-55 bps YoY) |
| EPS (Q2) | Rs. 284.97 (+18.66% YoY) |
Quarter Snapshot
Revenue accelerated to +28.2% YoY like-for-like with all segments growing double digits, but the margin miss is the story: consolidated EBITDA margin of 13.55% and standalone 13.02% fell below management's guided ~14% as raw material costs outpaced revenue by 16.2 pts. Reported PAT growth of 18.65% is flattered by a Rs.130.4 cr provision-reversal gain; normalized PAT grew only ~4.9%, and H1 cash conversion at 0.71x PAT flags working-capital strain. The RBIC consolidation and split/bonus announcement are structural events, but the operating core is decelerating relative to the top line.
Q2 FY27 Expectations vs Results
| Driver | What happened | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| "Revenue direction: ahead YoY, aided by both demand and first-time consolidation" | +28.24% consolidated YoY, +28.56% standalone | Played out |
| "Margins look flat-to-compressing rather than expanding… the ~14% vs 13.9% pro forma comparison the key test" | Consolidated 13.55%, standalone 13.02%, both below the guided level | Played out |
| Consolidated debut mechanics; RBIC breakup | Consolidated results delivered; RBIC sales breakup not disclosed | Partially |
| Q1 higher-cost inventory build (Rs.188.8 cr, per pre-call note, web-sourced) flowing into Q2 COGS | Not addressed in the filing — inventory build widened to Rs.148.2 cr in-quarter; remains open for the call | Not observable |
| Any further New Labour Code tranche | No fresh provision; a Rs.130.4 cr service-award reversal instead — direction | Contradicted |
| Stock split + bonus announcement may dominate | Announced November 6, 2026 (Rs.10→Rs.2 split 1:5; bonus 3:1), subject to shareholders' approval | Played out |
| 2W growth beyond the guided 8% | Bosch 2W business +17.7% YoY per press release (market prints are web-sourced context only) | Played out |
| West Asia/geopolitics framing update | No explicit update in the filing — remains open for the call | Not observable |
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Management Guidance vs Delivery
| What management said | Where | What happened | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidated reporting from Q2 FY27 | Q1 FY27 earnings call | Delivered — first consolidated filing, RBIC pooled | Met |
| RBIC completion by end Q1 FY27 | Q1 FY27 earnings call | Completed July 1, 2026, Rs.9,023.8 cr | Met |
| EBITDA margin sustained ~14% / "margins expected to remain stable" | Q4 FY26 and Q1 FY27 calls | Consolidated 13.55%; standalone 13.02% (from 14.00% Q1) | Missed |
| Favorable product mix through FY27 | Q1 FY27 call | Automotive segment margin 13.83% vs 15.50% year-ago | Partially |
| 2-wheeler market resilient ~8% growth in Q2 FY27 | Q1 FY27 call | Bosch 2W business +17.7% YoY (press release) | Met |
| Aftermarket high single-digit growth sustainable | Prior-quarter calls | Aftermarket +13.2% YoY (press release) | Met |
Key Investment Insights
Key Positives
- Consolidated revenue grew 28.24% YoY to Rs.7,655.1 cr on a like-for-like restated base; standalone growth of 28.6% confirms demand-led growth
- Standalone revenue growth accelerated for a fifth consecutive quarter: +9.1% → +9.4% → +13.3% → +22.0% → +28.6%
- Power Solutions +36.4% YoY, Vehicle Motion +34.9%, automotive products +29.8%, Beyond Mobility +24.0%, aftermarket +13.2%, two-wheeler +17.7%
- Consumer goods segment margin recovered to 14.75% from 2.91% a year ago
- RBIC acquisition completed July 1, 2026 for Rs.9,023.8 cr; consolidated EBITDA margin 13.55% vs standalone 13.02%, directionally supportive of the margin-accretive claim
- Company remains borrowing-free with only Rs.205.5 cr of lease liabilities; consolidated net worth rose 11.76% to Rs.7,667.1 cr despite Rs.810.7 cr dividend outflow
- Board approved stock split (Rs.10 to Rs.2, 1:5) and 3:1 bonus issue, subject to shareholder approval
Risk Factors
- Raw material costs grew 44.5% YoY, 16.2 pts faster than revenue, compressing margins
- Consolidated EBITDA margin of 13.55% and standalone 13.02% missed management's guided ~14% level; standalone margin fell 98 bps QoQ
- PBT before exceptionals fell 8.7% QoQ and grew only 5.7% YoY against 28.2% revenue growth
- Reported PAT growth of 18.65% overstates underlying trend; normalized PAT grew only ~4.9% after excluding the Rs.130.4 cr provision-reversal gain
- H1 CFO was 0.71x PAT with working capital absorbing Rs.683.1 cr in inventories and Rs.411.8 cr in receivables
- Automotive products segment margin fell to 13.83% from 15.50% a year ago
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