Insights from TELX's CFO
We recently spoke with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of TELX to get an update on the company's progress in the automotive and structural recovery beyond transportation.
Research and Development
The company is prioritizing its research and development (R&D) budgets to improve cost parameters and fix current vehicle architecture, rather than focusing on new product development initiatives.
Market Trends and Competition
TELX is working to optimize its software for efficiency and reduce the time-to-market for new features, which is crucial in staying competitive against Chinese Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). This balance is essential for managing vehicle pricing and cost equations.
Although TELX has not made significant breakthroughs in the Chinese market, it has secured a few engagements with local players. The company's overall deal constructs have not seen any material change in terms of pricing or tenure.
Stock Performance and Valuation
The TELX stock has experienced a significant decline of ~33%/~2% in FY25/YTDFY26, while the Nifty IT index has seen an improvement of 5.3%/5.5% during the same period.
The stock's valuation remains expensive, trading at 35x the expected earnings per share (EPS) for Sep-27. We have assigned a valuation of 36x to Sep-27 EPS.
Due to the stock price correction, we are changing our rating to HOLD (previously REDUCE). Key keywords to watch include automotive sector, structural recovery, Chinese OEMs, vehicle pricing, and cost equations.
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- Key takeaways: TELX is focusing on R&D, optimizing software, and managing costs to stay competitive.
- Stock performance: TELX stock has declined, while the Nifty IT index has improved.
- Valuation: The stock's valuation remains expensive, trading at 35x Sep-27 EPS.