Sona BLW Precision Forgings Limited is an India-based company, engaged in the manufacturing of precision forged bevel gears and differential case assemblies for automotive and other applications. The Company is involved in the production of differential assemblies, differential gears, conventional and micro-hybrid starter motors, belt starter generator (BSG) systems, electric vehicle (EV) traction motors (such as brushless direct current (BLDC) and permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSM)), and motor control units.
The company is engaged in designing, manufacturing, and supplying engineered automotive systems and components such as differential assemblies, gears, conventional and micro-hybrid motors, BSG systems, and EV Traction motors across all vehicle categories. The company develops mechanical and electrical hardware systems, components, as well as base and application software solutions.
Sona BLW Precision Forgings is one of the world's leading automotive technology companies. The company has emerged as a global supplier with nine manufacturing and assembly facilities across India, the USA, Mexico, and China. It is primarily engaged in designing, manufacturing, and supplying highly engineered, mission-critical automotive systems and components to automotive OEMs.
Sona BLW Precision Forgings Limited (SBPF) was incorporated on October 27, 1995, as 'Sona Okegawa Precision Forgings Limited'. The Company name was then changed to 'Sona BLW Precision Forgings Limited' on July 23, 2013. The Company began commercial production in November 1998.
The Company has 10 manufacturing and assembly plants across India, China, Mexico, and USA, of which six are located in India. The Company's manufacturing and assembly plants are located at Gurugram, Manesar, Pune, Chennai, Hangzhou, Mexico, and Tecumseh.
The company is one of the world's leading mobility technology companies, specializing in the design, manufacturing, and supply of highly engineered, mission-critical, high-quality, complex, and bespoke systems and components for global mobility OEMs for both electrified and non-electrified powertrain segments. Its product portfolio includes precision forged bevel gears, differential assemblies, starter motors, traction motors, intermediate gears, etc.
Its products offer application across various vehicle categories, including electric vehicles, conventional passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, off-highway vehicles, electric cars, electric light commercial vehicles, and electric two and three-wheelers.
Sona BLW Precision Forgings Limited is a leading automotive technology company in India, specializing in designing and manufacturing mission-critical automotive systems and components. Their products include differential assemblies, gears, starter motors, BSG systems, EV traction motors, and motor control units for various powertrain segments. The company supplies these high-quality components to automotive OEMs in the US, Europe, India, and China, catering to both electrified and non-electrified vehicles.
The market capitalization of Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd for NSE is ₹29,920.57 Crore, and for BSE is ₹29,908.84 Crore as of July 2025. The company trades on both NSE and BSE exchanges with the ticker symbol SONACOMS.
As on June 12, 2025, at 03:02 PM, the price-to-earnings (PE) ratio for Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd share is 55.68.
Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd's net profit jumped 10.38% since the last year same period to ₹164.12 Crore in Q4 FY2024-2025. On a quarterly growth basis, Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd has generated an 8.55% jump in its net profits since the last 3-months.
Q4 FY25 Performance:
* Revenue: ₹8,684 million compared to ₹8,853 million during Q4 FY24 (change -2%).
* EBITDA: ₹2,350 million compared to ₹2,481 million during Q4 FY24 (change -5%).
* EBITDA margin: 27.1% for Q4 FY25.
* PAT: ₹1,641 million compared to ₹1,487 million during Q4 FY24 (change 10%).
* PAT margin: 18.8% for Q4 FY25.
Full Year FY25 Performance:
* Revenue: ₹35,545 million compared to ₹31,848 million during FY22 (change 12%).
* EBITDA: ₹9,753 million compared to ₹9,021 million during FY22 (change 8%).
* EBITDA margin: 27.4% for FY25.
* PAT: ₹6,012 million compared to ₹5,173 million during FY22 (change 16%).
* PAT margin: 16.9% for FY25.
* Revenue Growth: An annual revenue growth of 15% is outstanding.
* Pre-tax margin: 23% is great.
* ROE: 10% is good.
* Operating Revenue: Sona BLW Precision Forgings has an operating revenue of ₹3,550.86 Crore on a trailing 12-month basis.
* Financial Stability: The company is debt-free and has a strong balance sheet, enabling it to report stable earnings growth across business cycles.
Vivek Vikram Singh, MD & Group CEO, commented: "We achieved our highest-ever quarterly Revenue, EBITDA, and BEV Revenue in Q1 FY25. Our revenue grew 22% y-o-y, driven mainly by the scale-up of the EV programs. Our BEV revenue grew 53% y-o-y, representing 33% of overall revenues."
In Q4 FY25, the company achieved a record net profit despite a 2% revenue decline, primarily due to a major customer's transition and ongoing supply chain challenges, including semiconductor shortages and tariffs on imports. While the electric vehicle segment is driving growth, traditional internal combustion engine revenues are diminishing, reflecting a broader market shift. The company is strategically positioning itself as a full system supplier, focusing on innovation in areas like humanoid robots and traction motors, while maintaining a strong cash position for future investments.
Additionally, the company received its second product order in the sensors and software vertical and successfully commercialized a new product, Zone Monitoring Sensors. The company also announced a major technological breakthrough in developing a 180-degree field of view using short-range radar sensors. Furthermore, it has increased its global market share in both differential gears and starter motors in 2024.
50% of analysts recommend a 'HOLD' rating for Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd. The average target price is ₹537.73, indicating a slight upside of 12.99% compared to the current price of ₹475.9, according to 15 analyst ratings.
The 1-year returns on the stock have been -20.31%.
Sona BLW Precision Forgings announced the passing of Chairman and Non-Executive Director, Sunjay Kapur (DIN: 00145529), on June 12, 2025, in England, United Kingdom. Sona BLW Precision Forgings appointed Jeffrey Mark Overly as Chairperson after the passing of Sunjay Kapur. Following the sudden demise of Chairman Sunjay Kapur, Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd's board has reaffirmed support for CEO Vivek Vikram Singh, ensuring continued operations without disruption. A new chairperson will be appointed soon.
As of the last reported quarter for Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd., Promoter held 28%, the FII held 29.9%, DII held 34.4%, and the public held 7.6% of the total shares.
Despite tariff-induced pricing pressures, customer relationships remain stable, suggesting resilience in demand as the company navigates a complex landscape of opportunities and challenges.
Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd shares fell nearly 2% following a downgrade by Bernstein to Market Perform, highlighting risks from geopolitical tensions and EV market challenges.
The company remains well-positioned to capitalize on the global shift towards electrification while maintaining its strong presence in traditional automotive segments. With its comprehensive global manufacturing footprint and strong financial performance, Sona BLW Precision Forgings continues to be a key player in the automotive technology space.
