Hyundai Motor India Ltd. reported a stronger-than-expected fourth quarter performance driven by improved average selling prices, favorable product mix, and lower discounting.
Jefferies downgraded Hyundai to underperform, citing a fall in India private vehicle market share to a 20-year low and a subdued growth outlook.
Brokerages caution about Hyundai's medium-term growth prospects due to concerns over market share, muted domestic outlook, and expensive valuations.
Across brokerages, Hyundai's improved ASPs and feature-rich product mix were acknowledged as primary drivers of fourth-quarter margin outperformance.