Automotive Axles Ltd — Q1 FY27 earnings call
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The short read
Automotive Axles reported Q1 FY27 revenue of Rs. 5,168 million with EBITDA at 13.6%, up from 12.4% in the prior quarter and 9.7% a year earlier. Management attributed the margin improvement to favorable product mix and moderated employee costs following the prior quarter's long-term settlement impact. Management also revised its full-year industry volume outlook to a decline of 5%-10% versus last year, better than an earlier projection of 15%-20% lower.
Numbers mentioned
Revenue from operations: Rs. 5,168 million (Q1 FY27)
p. 3
“For the Q1 ended June 2026, our revenue from operations stood at Rs. 5,168 million, and we had our other income, which includes treasury and non-treasury income, which is about Rs. 103 million.”
Raman K, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA margin: 13.6% (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“Overall, the EBITDA stood at Rs. 702 million, which is at about 13.6%.”
Raman K, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA margin: 12.4% (Q4 FY26)
p. 4
“In the last quarter, we reported 12.4% EBITDA.”
Raman K, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA margin: 9.7% (Q1 FY26)
p. 4
“The same time last year, we had reported 9.7% EBITDA.”
Raman K, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Cost of raw materials: about 65% (Q1 FY27)
p. 3
“Overall, our cost of raw materials, like overall our metal cost, was about 65% for the quarter.”
Raman K, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Other expenses: Rs. 813 million (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“Our other expenses stood at Rs. 813 million.”
Raman K, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Profit for the year: Rs. 455 million (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“Moving on, the profit for the year stood at Rs. 455 million.”
Raman K, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Net profit after OCI: Rs. 452 million, about 8.7% (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“Obviously, net of the OCI, it is Rs. 452 million at about 8.7%.”
Raman K, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EPS: Rs. 30 (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“Again, this is with an EPS of about Rs. 30.”
Raman K, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Revenue: Rs. 669 crores (Q4 FY26)
p. 8
“So, if you see in the last quarter, I think we had reported about Rs. 669 crores of revenue.”
Raman K, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Revenue: Rs. 527 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 8
“This time our revenue stands at around Rs. 527 crores.”
Raman K, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
M&HCV segment volume: almost 110,000 vehicles (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“Even though we did see a dip, almost like 30%, but that quarter, Q1 ended up to be one of the highest in the past several years at almost 110,000 vehicles in the M&HCV segment.”
Kishan Kumar, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Export share of revenue: about 13% (Q1 FY27)
p. 12
“So, we were at about 13% for the quarter, on the overall pie.”
Raman K, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Industry volume last year: 480,000 (FY26)
p. 10
“Just for reference, last year, the industry volume was 480,000.”
Kishan Kumar, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
What management said it would do
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PAT margin — 7.5%-8.5% · next few quarters
stated conditionally by Raman K
p. 8
“But when you ask about on a percentage terms, that is the range, somewhere between 7.5%-8.5% is the margin range that we can at least as an overall band that you can take.”
Raman K, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Capacity improvement from CAPEX program — 25%-30%
stated firmly by Nagaraja Gargeshwari
p. 7
“Roughly, I would say that we are looking at anywhere between 25%-30% capacity improvement.”
Nagaraja Gargeshwari, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Industry M&HCV volume decline — 5%-10% lower than last year · FY27
stated conditionally by Kishan Kumar
p. 10
“Now, the revised forecast, which is also what the industry is speaking about, is it could be less than 5%-10% dip compared to last year.”
Kishan Kumar, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Industry volume best case — matching last year's volumes · FY27
stated conditionally by Kishan Kumar
p. 10
“Best case, same as last year.”
Kishan Kumar, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Quarterly demand trajectory — Q2-Q4 FY27
stated conditionally by Kishan Kumar
p. 10
“Reasonable Q2, increasing demand in Q3, barring the monsoon question that I had, and then Q4 ending at a peak.”
Kishan Kumar, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Export share of revenue — 8%-12% · FY27
stated conditionally by Raman K
p. 12
“No, it was only a marginal shift. If you see maybe average, if you take even 10%, it is only close to 3% upwards. So, we would be in that range, 8%-12% will be the broad range overall in the year.”
Raman K, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA/PAT margin trajectory towards 2030 — by 2030
stated as an aspiration by Raman K
p. 8
“Obviously, we will be moving up the ladder in terms of the margin, keeping 2030 aspirations in mind.”
Raman K, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Defense revenue share — 5%-10%
stated conditionally by Kishan Kumar
p. 11
“So, currently, our presence out of the revenue that we are generating, maybe defense goes 5%-10% depending on how the tenders are awarded.”
Kishan Kumar, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Q&A highlights
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Management pointed to capacity investment under Phase-1/1(a) CAPEX and automation as priorities, and said regulatory changes are not expected to significantly impact product lines in the next four to five years.
Answered by Nagaraja Gargeshwari
Asked by Sukrit Patel: What are the top execution priorities for the next few quarters and the biggest risks in demand, regulation, or competition?
p. 5
“So, with this, we are expecting Q4 to be again a stronger demand might be coming there.”
Nagaraja Gargeshwari, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the split is difficult to define since new CAPEX both upgrades existing lines and adds automated equipment, aiming for capacity to cover the next two to three years of market growth.
Answered by Nagaraja Gargeshwari
Asked by Milan Jain: What is the breakup of the Rs. 120 crore CAPEX between growth capacity and replacement?
p. 7
“So, the bottom line is, we are putting up enough capacity to see the next two to three years, whatever the market growth is going to happen.”
Nagaraja Gargeshwari, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management attributed the improvement to product mix and gave a target PAT margin range, noting margins should improve further with scale by 2030.
Answered by Raman K
Asked by Saket Kapoor: What explains the Q-on-Q margin expansion and what is the steady-state margin outlook?
p. 8
“I think this is something that we have as a target, and we will be working in this range.”
Raman K, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the low-floor bus regulation issue is resolved and product development is proceeding, factoring in upcoming noise regulations.
Answered by Kishan Kumar
Asked by Saket Kapoor: Did the company lose market share with Ashok Leyland and what is the outlook for bus axle products given earlier regulatory ambiguity?
p. 9
“That is true. We took time to understand the regulation. That’s true.”
Kishan Kumar, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the shortfall versus CV production growth was due to product mix, not share loss, and that overlap with American Axle's products is minimal.
Answered by Kishan Kumar
Asked by Samarth: Has the company lost market share to its leading customer, and is there a risk from American Axle entering larger truck axles?
p. 11
“Of course, the competition data is available in the market. You can get independent reports, but the overlap today is minimal, which means the focus for both the companies are probably different.”
Kishan Kumar, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said defense contributes roughly 5%-10% of revenue depending on tender timing, while mining is not being actively pursued due to low volumes and different product requirements.
Answered by Kishan Kumar
Asked by Kapil: What percentage of revenue comes from defense and mining applications and is there a strategy to grow these?
p. 11
“So, currently, our presence out of the revenue that we are generating, maybe defense goes 5%-10% depending on how the tenders are awarded.”
Kishan Kumar, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management confirmed exports were about 13% this quarter versus a typical 8%-12% range, expecting to remain within that broader range for the year.
Answered by Raman K
Asked by Shikha Mehta: What is the export percentage for the quarter and is the higher level sustainable?
p. 12
“So, Shikha, our exports are traditionally in the range of 8%-12%.”
Raman K, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said commodity costs are passed through to customers, while conversion cost increases were absorbed this quarter with efforts underway to offset them with customers going forward.
Answered by Raman K
Asked by Anand Darshan: How did the company manage rising steel and gas costs this quarter?
p. 13
“On the steel prices, see all the commodities are always settled back-to-back with the customer.”
Raman K, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management cited delayed monsoon supporting freight movement and replacement demand, along with expectations of a strong festive season and Q4, as reasons for the improved outlook.
Answered by Kishan Kumar
Asked by Saket Kapoor: What led to the revision in the industry degrowth forecast from 15%-20% to 5%-10%?
p. 15
“Now, the delayed monsoon is actually helping a better sale even today otherwise, we would see a dip in this quarter as well.”
Kishan Kumar, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Risks flagged
Geopolitical tension affecting industry volumes
p. 10
“Q4, as expected, is going to be another peak quarter for us, barring the headwinds that we see, the geopolitical tension and the monsoon effect.”
Kishan Kumar, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Delayed or adverse monsoon impacting demand
p. 15
“The headwind is monsoon. We do not know how it is going to play out.”
Nagaraja Gargeshwari, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Rising input costs including LPG, tooling and consumables post-war
p. 4
“we had some cost headwinds, especially with respect to the postwar. During the war, the LPG, and we had some increases in the tooling and consumables.”
Raman K, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Unpredictable sea freight rates affecting exports
p. 14
“Sea freights rates are changing kind of randomly. Sometimes it is really ad hoc.”
Nagaraja Gargeshwari, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Long gestation period and tender dependency in defense business
p. 6
“The gestation period for the product is much longer, and since they are all tender based, they require a totally different set of mindset.”
Kishan Kumar, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
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