Financial Performance - Consolidated (Q4 FY26)
- Operational Income: ₹2,286 Mn, up 6.4% YoY
- Operational EBITDA: ₹252 Mn, down 23.9% YoY
- PBT: ₹100 Mn, down 41.9% YoY
- PAT: ₹81 Mn, down 16.5% YoY
- EBITDA Margin: 11.02%
- PBT Margin: 4.37%
- PAT Margin: 3.54%
- Diluted EPS: ₹4.31
Financial Performance - Standalone (Q4 FY26)
- Operational Income: ₹1,732 Mn, up 8.5% YoY
- Operational EBITDA: ₹184 Mn, down 25.5% YoY
- PBT: ₹122 Mn, down 34.1% YoY
- PAT: ₹99 Mn, down 26.1% YoY
- EBITDA Margin: 10.62%
- PBT Margin: 7.04%
- PAT Margin: 5.72%
- Diluted EPS: ₹5.25
Financial Performance - Full Year FY26 (Consolidated)
- Operational Income: ₹9,084 Mn, down 2.0% YoY
- Operational EBITDA: ₹1,011 Mn, down 25.7% YoY
- PBT: ₹333 Mn, down 47.0% YoY
- PAT: ₹210 Mn, down 48.0% YoY
- EBITDA Margin: 11.13%
- PBT Margin: 3.67%
- PAT Margin: 2.31%
- Diluted EPS: ₹11.15
Operational Highlights
India Business Consolidation:
- Standalone operations in consolidation phase with focus on improving operational efficiency
- Machine throughput improvement initiative underway with critical machines refurbished in forge shop
- High-value machine refurbishment in machine shop expected completion around Q2 FY27
- Labor productivity focus with changing labor mix in favor of permanent labor
- Domestic sales improved in Q4 supported by higher demand in premium motorcycles and scooters across EV and ICE segments
- Export revenues declined due to uncertain geo-political operating environment in North America
- Employee costs increased due to workforce strengthening and new labor code provisions
- Conversion costs increased due to inflationary impact of gas, tooling, metals and oil
North America Business:
- Revenues decreased due to uncertain geo-political operating environment
- Lower profitability due to lower revenues and higher raw material costs
New Business Wins
- Won EV business from Hero Moto Corp and Dana - currently in production
- Won new business in Q2 FY26 with two existing customers in North America
- New business LOI received from market leader in premium motorcycle segment in India
- Active quotes across customers in EV space
- RFQ pipeline includes active RFQs in Two-Wheeler and Passenger Car segments
Historical Financial Trends
Consolidated (FY23-FY26):
- Revenue from Operations: ₹11,692 Mn (FY23), ₹11,069 Mn (FY24), ₹9,270 Mn (FY25), ₹9,084 Mn (FY26)
- EBITDA Margins: 12.09% (FY23), 13.55% (FY24), 14.67% (FY25), 11.13% (FY26)
- PAT Margins: 1.98% (FY23), 10.33% (FY24), 4.36% (FY25), 2.31% (FY26)
Balance Sheet Position (Consolidated FY26):
- Total Assets: ₹8,393 Mn
- Equity: ₹5,226 Mn
- Non-current Liabilities: ₹1,265 Mn
- Current Liabilities: ₹1,901 Mn
- Cash and cash equivalents: ₹63 Mn
- Bank balances other than above: ₹288 Mn
- Trade Receivables: ₹1,732 Mn
- Inventories: ₹1,408 Mn
Market Data (as on March 31, 2026)
- Face Value: ₹10.00
- CMP: ₹540.00
- 52 Week H/L: ₹894.80/523.05
- Market Cap: ₹11,288.13 Mn
- Shares Outstanding: 18.81 Mn
- Promoter Holding: 56.12%
- Public Holding: 43.88%
Company Overview
The Hi-Tech Gears Ltd. (THGL) was incorporated in 1986 as an auto component manufacturer supplying engine and transmission components. The company has 5 manufacturing plants worldwide (3 in India, 1 each in Canada and USA) and produces precision gears, shafts, transmission components, and engine components for Two-Wheeler, Passenger Vehicles, Commercial Vehicles, and Off-Highway Vehicles segments.
EV and Advanced Technology Initiatives
- Developing EV-Differential Assembly components
- Initiatives include Two-Wheeler gear component final assembly & counter assembly, and gear drive for Passenger Car helical gear components
- Engineering capabilities being enhanced to design and manufacture advanced technology components and Gear Box
- Enhancement of precision Metallurgy processes to deliver requisite specs on fatigue life and NVH requirements