{"id":292692,"date":"2026-10-07T15:24:30","date_gmt":"2026-10-07T09:54:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=292692"},"modified":"2026-10-07T15:24:30","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T09:54:30","slug":"ask-automotive-shares-46-percent-six-months-choice-buy-20-percent-upside","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/ask-automotive-shares-46-percent-six-months-choice-buy-20-percent-upside\/","title":{"rendered":"ASK Automotive Shares Gain 46% in Six Months as Choice Initiates Coverage With a Buy and Sees 20% Upside: Q1 FY27 Growth, Two-Wheeler Brake Leadership, Valuation, Brokerage Targets and the Risks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"border-left:4px solid #1F4E79;background:#EBF3FB;padding:10px 16px;font-style:italic;\"><em>ASK Automotive up 46% in 6 months. Choice: Buy, 20% upside. Q1 FY27 PAT Rs 85 cr (+28.8%), EBITDA Rs 160 cr (+34%). 52-wk Rs 375-688. P\/E about 38-43x.<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#F0F9FF;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;border-radius:6px;padding:14px 18px;margin:18px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0;color:#1F4E79;font-size:14px;\"><strong>Quick Answer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\">ASK Automotive shares have gained about 46% in six months and about 32% over a year, and Choice Institutional Equities has initiated coverage with a Buy rating and about 20% upside, which implies a target near Rs 780 on a price near Rs 650, my calculation because Choice&#8217;s own target was not in my sources. The rally rests on Q1 FY27 results in which profit rose 28.8% to Rs 85 crore and EBITDA rose about 34% to Rs 160 crore, with advanced braking system revenue up 48% and aluminium lightweighting up 75%, and on a Rs 700 crore capex plan backed by new ICE and EV orders. Other brokerages are also positive, with ICICI Securities at Rs 750 and a consensus near Rs 678, but the stock trades near 38 to 43 times earnings and more than 80% of its revenue comes from two-wheelers, so it needs growth to continue. The key risks are commodity-cost pressure on margins, capex execution and two-wheeler demand, so the Q2 numbers will test the upside.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>ASK Automotive shares are one of the best-performing auto component stocks of the year, and the stock sits close to its 52-week high of Rs 687.70. The company is India&#8217;s largest maker of brake shoes and advanced braking systems for two-wheelers.<\/p>\n<p>If you hold ASK Automotive or are considering it after the rally, this article covers what Choice Institutional Equities said, the ASK Automotive Q1 results with Rs 85 crore profit, Rs 160 crore EBITDA and ALPS growth, the two-wheeler brake business and customers such as Hero MotoCorp, other brokerage views including Rs 750 from ICICI Securities, valuation, the shareholding, levels to watch, the Rs 700 crore capex plan and the risks.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&#038;utm_medium=ask-automotive-shares-46-percent-six-months-choice-buy-20-percent-upside\">Click Here &#8211; Get Free Investment Predictions<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/ask-automotive-shares-46-percent-six-months-choice-buy-20-percent-upside\/#ASK_Automotive_Q1_Results_Behind_the_ASK_Automotive_Shares_Rally\" title=\"ASK Automotive Q1 Results Behind the ASK Automotive Shares Rally\">ASK Automotive Q1 Results Behind the ASK Automotive Shares Rally<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/ask-automotive-shares-46-percent-six-months-choice-buy-20-percent-upside\/#The_Two-Wheeler_Brake_Business_Behind_ASK_Automotive_Shares\" title=\"The Two-Wheeler Brake Business Behind ASK Automotive Shares\">The Two-Wheeler Brake Business Behind ASK Automotive Shares<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/ask-automotive-shares-46-percent-six-months-choice-buy-20-percent-upside\/#Brokerage_Targets_for_ASK_Automotive_Shares\" title=\"Brokerage Targets for ASK Automotive Shares\">Brokerage Targets for ASK Automotive Shares<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/ask-automotive-shares-46-percent-six-months-choice-buy-20-percent-upside\/#Valuation_and_Shareholding_of_ASK_Automotive_Shares\" title=\"Valuation and Shareholding of ASK Automotive Shares\">Valuation and Shareholding of ASK Automotive Shares<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/ask-automotive-shares-46-percent-six-months-choice-buy-20-percent-upside\/#Levels_to_Watch_for_ASK_Automotive_Shares\" title=\"Levels to Watch for ASK Automotive Shares\">Levels to Watch for ASK Automotive Shares<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/ask-automotive-shares-46-percent-six-months-choice-buy-20-percent-upside\/#Risks_Behind_the_ASK_Automotive_Shares_Rally\" title=\"Risks Behind the ASK Automotive Shares Rally\">Risks Behind the ASK Automotive Shares Rally<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/ask-automotive-shares-46-percent-six-months-choice-buy-20-percent-upside\/#What_to_Watch_Next_for_ASK_Automotive_Shares\" title=\"What to Watch Next for ASK Automotive Shares\">What to Watch Next for ASK Automotive Shares<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/ask-automotive-shares-46-percent-six-months-choice-buy-20-percent-upside\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/ask-automotive-shares-46-percent-six-months-choice-buy-20-percent-upside\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/ask-automotive-shares-46-percent-six-months-choice-buy-20-percent-upside\/#Why_have_ASK_Automotive_shares_gained_46_in_six_months\" title=\"Why have ASK Automotive shares gained 46% in six months?\">Why have ASK Automotive shares gained 46% in six months?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/ask-automotive-shares-46-percent-six-months-choice-buy-20-percent-upside\/#What_does_Choice_say_about_ASK_Automotive\" title=\"What does Choice say about ASK Automotive?\">What does Choice say about ASK Automotive?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/ask-automotive-shares-46-percent-six-months-choice-buy-20-percent-upside\/#What_were_the_ASK_Automotive_Q1_results\" title=\"What were the ASK Automotive Q1 results?\">What were the ASK Automotive Q1 results?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/ask-automotive-shares-46-percent-six-months-choice-buy-20-percent-upside\/#What_two-wheeler_brake_products_does_ASK_Automotive_make\" title=\"What two-wheeler brake products does ASK Automotive make?\">What two-wheeler brake products does ASK Automotive make?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/ask-automotive-shares-46-percent-six-months-choice-buy-20-percent-upside\/#What_are_other_brokerages_targets\" title=\"What are other brokerages&#8217; targets?\">What are other brokerages&#8217; targets?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/ask-automotive-shares-46-percent-six-months-choice-buy-20-percent-upside\/#Are_ASK_Automotive_shares_expensive\" title=\"Are ASK Automotive shares expensive?\">Are ASK Automotive shares expensive?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/ask-automotive-shares-46-percent-six-months-choice-buy-20-percent-upside\/#What_are_the_main_risks\" title=\"What are the main risks?\">What are the main risks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/ask-automotive-shares-46-percent-six-months-choice-buy-20-percent-upside\/#Should_I_buy_ASK_Automotive_shares_now\" title=\"Should I buy ASK Automotive shares now?\">Should I buy ASK Automotive shares now?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ASK_Automotive_Shares_The_Performance_Numbers\"><\/span><strong>ASK Automotive Shares: The Performance Numbers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Measure<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Figure<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Note<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Six-month return<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">About 46%<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">From the headline; another provider shows about 41% to 45%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">One-year return<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">About 32%<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">From the headline; other providers show 16% to 32% depending on date<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Three-month return<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">About 39%<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">As of 1 October per MarketsMOJO<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Return this year<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">About 29%<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">As of 1 October<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">52-week range<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 375.30 to Rs 687.70<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">The stock trades in the upper part of the range<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Price level<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">About Rs 650, my estimate<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Derived from the six-month gain; check live data<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Market capitalisation<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">About Rs 12,000 crore to Rs 12,700 crore<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">About 19.7 crore shares<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>ASK Automotive shares jumped about 12% to 16% on 5 August after the Q1 results and have held most of the gain since.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\">Check the Univest Screener for live data on auto component stocks<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Choice_Said_About_ASK_Automotive_Shares\"><\/span><strong>What Choice Said About ASK Automotive Shares<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Item<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Detail<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Brokerage<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Choice Institutional Equities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Action<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Initiated coverage with a Buy rating<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Upside<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">About 20% from the current level<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Target price<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Not in my sources; about Rs 780 if the price is near Rs 650, my calculation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Basis<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Growth ahead of the two-wheeler industry, a rising content per vehicle and new capacity, according to coverage of the call<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>Check Choice&#8217;s report for the exact target and valuation basis, because my figure is an inference from the 20% upside and an estimated price.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ASK_Automotive_Q1_Results_Behind_the_ASK_Automotive_Shares_Rally\"><\/span><strong>ASK Automotive Q1 Results Behind the ASK Automotive Shares Rally<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Metric (Q1 FY27)<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Result<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Comparison<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Revenue<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">About Rs 1,360 crore<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Slightly below analyst estimates<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">EBITDA<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">About Rs 160 crore<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Up about 34%, about 20% ahead of one brokerage&#8217;s estimate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Net profit<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 85 crore<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Up 28.8% from Rs 66 crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">EPS<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 4.32<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Up 29% from Rs 3.35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Advanced braking systems revenue<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Up 48%<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Core growth engine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Aluminium lightweighting (ALPS) revenue<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Up 75%<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Fastest-growing line<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Safety control cables revenue<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Up 20%<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Steady<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Exports<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">About Rs 39 crore<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">From Rs 33 crore; guidance of 20% export growth<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Two-wheeler industry growth<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">About 22.8%<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">ASK said it grew faster than the industry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>Management linked the industry strength to GST cuts, easier financing and stronger rural demand, which helps ASK Automotive shares, and said new orders across ICE and EV platforms led to a revised capex plan of Rs 700 crore.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><em>Download the <a href=\"http:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/univest-stocks-investment\/id6443753518\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest iOS App<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.univest.capp&#038;hl=en_IN\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest Android App<\/a> to track ASK Automotive shares and auto component stocks live.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Two-Wheeler_Brake_Business_Behind_ASK_Automotive_Shares\"><\/span><strong>The Two-Wheeler Brake Business Behind ASK Automotive Shares<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>ASK Automotive makes brake shoes, disc brake pads, brake panel assemblies and advanced braking systems for two-wheelers.<\/li>\n<li>It also makes aluminium lightweight precision parts and safety control cables.<\/li>\n<li>Its customers include Hero MotoCorp, Honda, TVS and Yamaha, and it supplies the EV two-wheeler segment.<\/li>\n<li>It had about 50% of the original-equipment and branded aftermarket brake-shoe volume in FY23, and more than 80% of revenue comes from two-wheelers.<\/li>\n<li>Mandatory anti-lock braking systems on two-wheelers can raise the value of components per vehicle.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This concentration is the strength and the risk of ASK Automotive shares: the company benefits from two-wheeler growth and premiumisation but has little cushion if that cycle turns.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brokerage_Targets_for_ASK_Automotive_Shares\"><\/span><strong>Brokerage Targets for ASK Automotive Shares<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Source<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">View<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Target<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Choice Institutional Equities<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Buy, initiated now<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">About 20% upside; target not verified<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">ICICI Securities<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Buy, after Q1 results<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 750<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Consensus on one tracker<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Average of several analysts, mostly Buy<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">About Rs 678, range Rs 500 to Rs 750<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">HDFC Securities<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Add, initiated in March<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 480 at that time; stale after the rally<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">MarketsMOJO<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Buy, upgraded from Hold in July<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Quant rating, not a target<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>Because the stock has moved past some older targets, check the dates before relying on any single figure.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Valuation_and_Shareholding_of_ASK_Automotive_Shares\"><\/span><strong>Valuation and Shareholding of ASK Automotive Shares<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Measure<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Figure<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Comment<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Trailing P\/E<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">About 38 to 43 times<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">On EPS of about Rs 15 to Rs 16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Revenue and profit, trailing<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">About Rs 4,643 crore and Rs 317 crore<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Per one provider<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Return on equity<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">About 23% to 26%<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">High<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Price to book<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">About 8.8 times<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Premium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Promoters<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">About 75%<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">After a 4% sale in November 2025 to meet public holding norms<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">FIIs and DIIs<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">About 9.5% and 11%<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">SBI Mutual Fund bought about 4% in November 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>At 38 to 43 times earnings, ASK Automotive shares already assume strong growth, so a 20% target needs earnings to compound in the high teens.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Levels_to_Watch_for_ASK_Automotive_Shares\"><\/span><strong>Levels to Watch for ASK Automotive Shares<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Level<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Type<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Why it matters<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 687.70<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">52-week high<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Key resistance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">About Rs 645 to Rs 650<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Recent trading zone<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Support and resistance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">About Rs 618<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Close after the Q1 results rally<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">First support<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">About Rs 570<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Pre-results level<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Deeper support<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 375.30<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">52-week low<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Major support<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>These are reference levels from reported prices and not recommendations.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks_Behind_the_ASK_Automotive_Shares_Rally\"><\/span><strong>Risks Behind the ASK Automotive Shares Rally<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Commodity costs:<\/strong> Rising input costs can squeeze margins, which investors in ASK Automotive shares are watching.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Concentration:<\/strong> More than 80% of revenue comes from two-wheelers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Capex execution:<\/strong> A Rs 700 crore expansion needs on-time delivery and demand.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Valuation:<\/strong> A P\/E near 40 leaves little room for a miss.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Demand cycle:<\/strong> A slowdown in two-wheeler sales after the festive season would hit ASK Automotive shares.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Watch_Next_for_ASK_Automotive_Shares\"><\/span><strong>What to Watch Next for ASK Automotive Shares<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Q2 FY27 results for margins and the ABS and ALPS segment growth.<\/li>\n<li>Festive-season two-wheeler sales and dispatches.<\/li>\n<li>Progress on the Rs 700 crore capex and new EV orders.<\/li>\n<li>Export growth against the 20% guidance.<\/li>\n<li>Choice&#8217;s report and other brokerages&#8217; target changes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>ASK Automotive shares are up about 46% in six months, helped by Q1 profit growth of 28.8%, 48% growth in braking systems and a Buy from Choice with about 20% upside. A P\/E near 40, margin pressure and a heavy two-wheeler dependence mean Q2 must deliver. Consult a SEBI-registered advisor before making any decision.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#CC0000;border-radius:8px;padding:16px 20px;margin:24px 0;\">\n<p style=\"color:#FFFFFF;font-size:13px;line-height:1.7;margin:0;\"><strong style=\"color:#FFFFFF;\">Disclaimer:<\/strong> Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_have_ASK_Automotive_shares_gained_46_in_six_months\"><\/span><strong>Why have ASK Automotive shares gained 46% in six months?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> ASK Automotive shares rose on strong Q1 FY27 growth, new ICE and EV orders, a Rs 700 crore capex plan and positive brokerage coverage.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_Choice_say_about_ASK_Automotive\"><\/span><strong>What does Choice say about ASK Automotive?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Choice Institutional Equities initiated coverage with a Buy rating and about 20% upside. The exact target was not in my sources.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_were_the_ASK_Automotive_Q1_results\"><\/span><strong>What were the ASK Automotive Q1 results?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Behind the ASK Automotive shares rally, net profit rose 28.8% to Rs 85 crore, EBITDA rose about 34% to Rs 160 crore and revenue was about Rs 1,360 crore.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_two-wheeler_brake_products_does_ASK_Automotive_make\"><\/span><strong>What two-wheeler brake products does ASK Automotive make?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Brake shoes, brake pads and advanced braking systems for two-wheelers, plus aluminium lightweight parts and control cables.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_other_brokerages_targets\"><\/span><strong>What are other brokerages&#8217; targets?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> For ASK Automotive shares, ICICI Securities has Buy with Rs 750, and a tracker consensus is near Rs 678.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_ASK_Automotive_shares_expensive\"><\/span><strong>Are ASK Automotive shares expensive?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> At about 38 to 43 times earnings and about 8.8 times book, they carry a premium valuation.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_main_risks\"><\/span><strong>What are the main risks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Commodity costs, two-wheeler concentration, capex execution, valuation and the demand cycle.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_buy_ASK_Automotive_shares_now\"><\/span><strong>Should I buy ASK Automotive shares now?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> This article does not constitute investment advice. The stock has rallied sharply. Consult a SEBI-registered financial advisor.<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-schema\"><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why have ASK Automotive shares gained 46% in six months?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"ASK Automotive shares rose on strong Q1 FY27 growth, new ICE and EV orders, a Rs 700 crore capex plan and positive brokerage coverage.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What does Choice say about ASK Automotive?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Choice Institutional Equities initiated coverage with a Buy rating and about 20% upside. 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