The company’s operating profit grew by 15% even though the tractor volume dropped by 3.5% for the December quarter. It suggests that the automotive segment has gained enough heft to deliver growth and bring counter-cyclicality to the company’s earnings. A few years ago, the automotive division contributed two-thirds to the revenue, but only one-third to the operating profit. The gap is narrowing gradually.
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If you are investing in the high growth sectors, you can expect a 20% earnings growth. But if you are going to be a diversified
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