Risk factor
Strong & resilient to price shocks
Profitability factor
Very strong margins and returns
About
Timken India Limited, established in 1987 and based in Bengaluru, India, is a prominent manufacturer and distributor of various bearings, components, and accessories. The company primarily serves the automotive and railway industries, with its reach extending throughout India, the United States, and other international markets. Under the Timken brand, its comprehensive product range includes tapered roller, cylindrical roller, plain, spherical roller, thrust, precision, slewing, and ball bearings. They also supply seals, specialized maintenance tools, housed units, and wheel hubs. For vehicular applications, the company offers integrated bearing assemblies and driveline center support bearings for commercial and light vehicles, in addition to lubrication products and systems. Beyond bearings, Timken India provides a wide array of mechanical power transmission solutions, such as encoders, gearboxes/transmissions, couplings and joints, belts, augers, linear motion products, brakes and clutches, commercial vehicle wheels, accessories, tools, and chains. The company also delivers critical services, including maintenance contracts, equipment refurbishment, and specialized uptower and motor repair. Formerly known as Tata Timken Limited, the organization officially changed its name to Timken India Limited in July 1999 and operates as a subsidiary of Timken Singapore PTE Limited.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is greatly overvalued relative to its peers. Specifically, the stock is 'expensive' on P/E, overvalued on EV/EBI
Target Price
The average target price of TIMKEN.NS is 3681 and suggests 19% upside potential. Usually, this means a BUY recommendation among investment firms, or a recommendation to i