Key Financial Results (Consolidated)

Q4 FY26 Performance:

  • Total Revenue: ₹25,528 million, up 12% YoY (from ₹22,744 million in Q4 FY25)
  • Manufacturing Revenue: ₹21,763 million, up 21% YoY (from ₹17,991 million)
  • EBITDA: ₹2,901 million, up 5% YoY (from ₹2,760 million); Margin: 11.4%
  • Manufacturing EBITDA: ₹2,800 million, up 9% YoY (from ₹2,573 million); Margin: 13.0%
  • Adjusted PAT: ₹1,290 million, up 17% YoY (from ₹1,100 million); Margin: 5.1%
  • Exports Contribution: 5.1% of manufacturing revenue (₹1,101 million)
  • Segmental Revenue (Manufacturing): Two-wheeler & Three-wheeler (83.2%), PVs (6.2%), CVs (8.4%), Others (2.2%)

FY26 Full Year Performance:

  • Total Revenue: ₹95,091 million, up 15% YoY (from ₹82,908 million)
  • Manufacturing Revenue: ₹77,346 million, up 17% YoY (from ₹65,938 million)
  • EBITDA: ₹11,538 million, up 13% YoY (from ₹10,211 million); Margin: 12.1%
  • Manufacturing EBITDA: ₹10,577 million, up 15% YoY (from ₹9,181 million); Margin: 13.7%
  • Adjusted PAT: ₹5,020 million, up 41% YoY (from ₹3,554 million); Margin: 5.3%
  • Exports Contribution: 5.5% of manufacturing revenue (₹4,235 million)
  • Segmental Revenue (Manufacturing): Two-wheeler & Three-wheeler (82.0%), PVs (5.2%), CVs (8.3%), Others (4.5%)
  • Net Debt (as of March 31, 2026): ₹5,977 million
  • ROCE: 14.7%

Strategic and Operational Highlights

Business Diversification & Growth Metrics:

  • Achieved mid-teens revenue growth with stable EBITDA margins as guided
  • Four-wheeler business grew 71% in Q4 FY26 and 37% for full year FY26
  • Commercial vehicle segment grew 32% in Q4 FY26 and 35% for full year FY26
  • Content per vehicle increased significantly: 65-70% in two-wheelers, 40-45% in four-wheelers/CVs (supported by H-One acquisition)
  • Proprietary segments expansion: Added 4 marquee customers each in suspensions and steering columns; 4 in high-tensile products; 2 in braking systems
  • Board approved merger of two group entities at book value to simplify structure

Aerospace & Defense Strategy:

  • Completed acquisition of Chester Hall Precision Engineering (UK) for GBP 13.2 million in Q4 FY26
  • Chester Hall financials (CY2025): Revenue >GBP 18.5 million, EBITDA ~GBP 2.1 million, ROCE >20%
  • Chester Hall specializes in precision aero-engine components with tolerances below 1-2 microns, serving world's largest aircraft OEMs and engine manufacturers
  • Previous acquisition of SDM (France) in Q3 FY25
  • Subsidiary Belrise Aerospace and Defense reported one-time operational loss of ₹94.7 million in Q4 FY26 due to startup costs, machinery overhaul, and acquisition-related expenses
  • Expect SDM to become EBITDA positive in 2027
  • Advanced discussions with OEMs to transfer portion of Chester Hall's manufacturing to India
  • Medium-term vision to build large-scale integrated aerospace manufacturing facility in India

Significant Customer Wins (Q4 FY26):

1. Fast-growing Indian two-wheeler/three-wheeler OEM: New order for exhaust systems and fuel tanks for highest-selling model. Expected peak annual revenue: ₹90 crores. Production to begin Q2 FY27 at Bangalore brownfield expansion.

2. Japanese two-wheeler OEM: Major new order for complete exhaust systems and metal components after resolving supply disruption crisis. Expected peak annual revenue: ₹220 crores. Production commences Q4 FY27.

3. Haridwar facility: Trial parts dispatched to major two-wheeler OEM; expects peak production in FY27.

4. Large customer: Secured chassis business for new marquee model launches at Pune and Sambhajinagar facilities.

5. Emerging EV player: Orders for chassis, battery trays, and metal components for vehicle launching in partnership with Japanese OEM. Supplies begin Q3 FY27.

6. Italian OEM: Single-source component order for 650cc premium motorbike for export markets.

Cost Structure & Raw Materials:

  • Business operates on back-to-back pricing model for raw materials (steel, plastic)
  • Input cost fluctuations passed through to customers with certain lag
  • Limited impact of commodity price volatility on margins
  • Faced supply chain challenges from oil crisis, elevated raw material/energy/logistic costs, and Haryana minimum wage impact
  • Maintained uninterrupted production despite cost pressures

Capital Allocation & Dividend

  • Final Dividend: Declared ₹0.55 per share for all existing shareholders
  • Capex Guidance: Expected to remain at 6-6.5% of manufacturing revenue
  • QIP: Enabled resolution for up to ₹2,000 crores (no specific plans disclosed)

Management Guidance for FY27

  • Expect mid-teens revenue growth
  • Expect EBITDA margins to remain broadly stable compared to FY26 levels
  • Capex to remain in range of 6-6.5% of manufacturing revenue

Participants

Management:

  • Mr. Shrikant Badve (Managing Director)
  • Mr. Swastid Badve (General Manager)
  • Mr. Sumedh Badve (President - Strategy)
  • Mr. Rahul Ganu (Chief Financial Officer)

Analysts:

  • Nitij Mangal (Jefferies)
  • Vipul Agrawal (HSBC)
  • Radha (Motilal Oswal)
  • Jyoti Singh (Haitong Securities)