Escorts Kubota Share Price

Escorts Kubota Limited, earlier known as Escorts Limited, is an Indian multinational conglomerate that specialises in the fields of agricultural machinery, construction machinery, material handling and railway equipment. It was founded in 1944 by HP Nanda and is headquartered in Faridabad, Haryana.

Escorts Kubota is a unique collaboration between two prominent engineering companies from India and Japan. They have a shared objective to enhance food security, promote sustainable farming practices, and foster prosperity for all.

The market capitalisation of Escorts Kubota Limited is over ₹31,500 crore as of January 4, 2024. Escorts Kubota share price has gained over 117% in the last three years.

Business Operations

Escorts Kubota is a premier manufacturer of material handling and construction equipment. With a focus on producing machinery such as cranes, loaders, vibratory rollers and forklifts, the company has established itself as a leader in the field.

Escorts Kubota is one of the largest manufacturers of pick 'n' carry hydraulic mobile cranes globally. Its extensive product lineup includes tractors such as farmtrac, powertrac and escort, engines, trailers, hydraulic mobile cranes, compactors, forklifts, articulated boom cranes, railway equipment and auto components.

The Escorts Knowledge Management Centre, established in 1976, serves as an in-house R&D unit for Escorts Kubota. Some of its most notable accomplishments include pioneering Escorts’ initial four-cylinder tractor equipped with a fuel-efficient engine, the development of Euro IIIA compliant engine tractor series and the creation of 75 HP/55 HP farmtrac tractors featuring epicyclic reduction transmission, designed specifically for export markets.

Alongside these innovations, the R&D centre has also designed versatile tractor ranges and specialised models for industrial purposes, including non-agricultural applications like haulage, airport operations, potato cultivation and vineyard management.

Business Segments

Agri Machinery Business Division

The company is among the top manufacturers of agricultural equipment, producing tractors, combines, planters, sprayers and tillage solutions. Its products reach customers in more than 75 countries, serving both individuals and organisations. Operating from three plants in India, Escorts Kubota currently has a production capacity exceeding 1,20,000 tractors per year. Its wholly-owned subsidiary plant in Poland is capable of manufacturing 2,500 tractors annually.

Construction Equipment Business Division

The product lineup includes various types of cranes such as hydra cranes, rough terrain cranes and tower cranes, alongside vibratory soil compactors, tandem rollers and backhoe loaders. These are manufactured at a single plant situated in Ballabgarh, Haryana. This facility has a fabrication shop, shot blast and paint facilities, and dedicated storage spaces. With specialised assembly lines, the plant has a collective capacity to produce up to 10,000 units of products per year.

Railway Equipment Business Division

This division specialises in a range of products including brake systems, couplers, suspension systems and friction and rubber products. All these items are produced at the manufacturing plant situated in Faridabad.

Financial Highlights

Escorts Kubota’s revenue from operations for FY23 stood at ₹8,428.7 crore, up 15.7% from ₹7,282.7 crore in FY22. The net profit after tax for the FY23 was ₹636.7 crore compared to ₹735.6 crore during the previous year. In FY23, the earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) decreased to ₹777.6 crore from the previous year's ₹995.4 crore. The company's earnings per share (EPS) stood at ₹58.85 in FY23 compared to ₹74.06 FY22.