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Explained — Why shares of Force Motors surged 20% on Wednesday

Shares of Force Motors Ltd. surged to an upper circuit of 20% on Wednesday, October 30, after the company reported strong earnings for the September quarter, driven by improved realisations. Realisation refers to a price hike.

There was a sharp increase in realisation, which surged by 22% year-on-year and was up 9% quarter-on-quarter.

However, volumes slipped by 12% year-on-year and declined by 6% quarter-on-quarter.

Despite the fall in volumes, revenue increased.

Net profit for the quarter stood at

135 crore. The same metric, during the base quarter, stood at ₹94 crore. On a year-on-year basis, Force Motors net profit rose by 44%.

Revenue for the quarter stood at ₹1,941 crore. The topline figure was 8% higher, compared to 1,802 crore figure in the same quarter last year.

Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation (EBITDA) for the quarter rose 25% to ₹282 crore, compared to 225 crore in the same quarter a year ago.

EBITDA margin expanded year-on-year to 14.5% from 12.5% last year.

Shares of Force Motors Ltd. are currently trading 20% higher at ₹7,654. The stock has more than doubled in value so far in 2024, surging 108%. Over the last 12 months, the stock is up 126%.

The stock is currently down 25% from its recent high of ₹10277.85, which it had surged to in April this year.

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