Carborundum Universal Ltd — Q1 FY27 earnings call
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The short read
Carborundum Universal reported standalone sales of Rs 846 crores in Q1 FY'27, up 21.2% year-on-year, with growth across all three segments led by Electrominerals at 33%. Consolidated sales rose 16.9% to Rs 1,411 crores while consolidated PAT grew 23.4% to Rs 76 crores. Management raised its full-year Ceramics revenue growth guidance and discussed cost pressures in the Abrasives segment along with updates on the wind-down of Awuko Abrasives and Foskor Zirconia.
Numbers mentioned
Standalone sales: INR 846 crores (Q1 FY'27)
p. 3
“In Q1 FY'27, standalone sales were INR 846 crores compared to INR 698 crores in Q1 FY'26, which is a growth of 21.2%.”
Sridharan Rangarajan, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Standalone PAT: INR 88 crores (Q1 FY'27)
p. 4
“Standalone PAT was INR 88 crores compared to INR 77 crores in Q1 FY'26 without the impact of one-time dividend of INR 68 crores received from a subsidiary in Q1 FY'26.”
Sridharan Rangarajan, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Consolidated sales: INR 1,411 crores (Q1 FY'27)
p. 4
“Consolidated sales in Q1 FY'27 were INR 1,411 crores compared to INR 1,207 crores in Q1 FY'26.”
Sridharan Rangarajan, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Consolidated PAT: INR 76 crores (Q1 FY'27)
p. 4
“In Q1 FY'27, consolidated PAT was INR 76 crores compared to INR 62 crores in Q1 FY'26, which is a growth of 23.4%.”
Sridharan Rangarajan, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Electrominerals segment growth: 33% (Q1 FY'27 vs Q1 FY'26)
p. 3
“Electrominerals segment grew by 33%, Ceramics segment grew by 15.2%, and Abrasive segment grew by 14.7%.”
Sridharan Rangarajan, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Consolidated Abrasive sales: INR 610 crores (Q1 FY'27)
p. 5
“In Q1 FY'27, consolidated Abrasive sales were INR 610 crores compared to INR 508 crores in Q1 FY'26, which is a growth of 20.1%.”
Sridharan Rangarajan, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Standalone Abrasives PBIT margin: 10.4% (Q1 FY'27)
p. 6
“At the standalone level, in Q1 FY'27, PBIT was INR 34 crores compared to INR 37 crores in Q1 FY'26. PBIT margin declined from 13.1% to 10.4%.”
Sridharan Rangarajan, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Consolidated Ceramics sales: INR 349 crores (Q1 FY'27)
p. 8
“In Q1 FY'27 Consolidated ceramic sales were INR 349 crores compared to INR 300 crores in Q1 FY'26, which is a growth of 16.5%.”
Sridharan Rangarajan, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Consolidated CAPEX: INR 53 crores (Q1 FY'27)
p. 9
“Consolidated CAPEX in Q1 FY'27 was INR 53 crores compared to INR 64 crores in Q1 FY'26.”
Sridharan Rangarajan, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Consolidated debt-to-equity ratio: 0.05 (Q1 FY'27)
p. 9
“We gave a guidance of INR 400 crores for the full year FY'27 and we keep the same guidance. Consolidated debt-to-equity ratio is at 0.05.”
Sridharan Rangarajan, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
What management said it would do
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Full-year CAPEX — INR 400 crores · FY'27
stated firmly by Sridharan Rangarajan
p. 9
“We gave a guidance of INR 400 crores for the full year FY'27 and we keep the same guidance.”
Sridharan Rangarajan, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Consolidated Ceramic sales growth — 23%-25% · FY'27
stated conditionally by Sridharan Rangarajan
p. 9
“I earlier communicated that the growth could be in the range of 15% to 15.5%. We feel that this could go up to 23%-25%.”
Sridharan Rangarajan, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Consolidated Abrasive sales growth — 5.5% to 6% · FY'27
stated firmly by Sridharan Rangarajan
p. 9
“I gave a guidance of 5.5% to 6%. However, if we exclude the revenue from Awuko which is about INR 108 crores, the sales growth will be 11% to 12%. I retained the same guidance.”
Sridharan Rangarajan, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Consolidated Electrominerals sales — decline of 6.5% to 7% · FY'27
stated firmly by Sridharan Rangarajan
p. 9
“The consolidated Electrominerals, I communicated sales decline of 6.5% to 7% on account of the closure of Foskor Zirconia which accounted for INR 235 crores in FY'26.”
Sridharan Rangarajan, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Consolidated Abrasive margins — 9.5% to 10% · FY'27
stated firmly by Sridharan Rangarajan
p. 10
“Consolidated Abrasive margins were expected to be around 9.5% to 10% .”
Sridharan Rangarajan, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Consolidated Ceramic margins — 20.5% to 21% · FY'27
stated firmly by Sridharan Rangarajan
p. 10
“Consolidated ceramic margins were expected to be 20.5% to 21%. We maintain our same guidance here.”
Sridharan Rangarajan, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Consolidated Electrominerals margins — 9% to 9.5% · FY'27
stated firmly by Sridharan Rangarajan
p. 10
“Consolidated Electrominerals margins were expected to be 9% to 9.5%.”
Sridharan Rangarajan, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Rhodius Abrasives growth and profitability — 5% growth, small loss at PAT level · FY'27
stated firmly by Sridharan Rangarajan
p. 5
“During the last call, we said Rhodius could grow by 5% in FY'27 and that there could be a small loss at the PAT level. We maintain the same guidance.”
Sridharan Rangarajan, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Awuko Abrasives closure process — next quarter
stated as an aspiration by Sridharan Rangarajan
p. 6
“We are trying our best to complete the process in a quarter or so. We will update you when we meet in the next quarter.”
Sridharan Rangarajan, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Foskor Zirconia divestment — Q2
stated as an aspiration by Sridharan Rangarajan
p. 7
“We are evaluating all options, and we expect to reach a solution in a quarter.”
Sridharan Rangarajan, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Metallized substrate revenue — FY'28
stated firmly by Sridharan Rangarajan
p. 17
“we should start seeing these benefits in FY'28 onwards.”
Sridharan Rangarajan, page 17 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Semiconductor wafer fabrication component revenue — FY'30
stated as an aspiration by Sridharan Rangarajan
p. 11
“I earlier communicated it will peak in FY'30.”
Sridharan Rangarajan, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Q&A highlights
Management's answers to analyst questions, in Parakho's words rather than a transcript. Each row names who answered and carries the verbatim quote it was drawn from.
Growth is predominantly volume-driven with small price growth, and import competition from China is showing signs of easing but the picture is unclear.
Answered by Sridharan Rangarajan
Asked by Ravi: Is the Abrasives growth from volume or price, and are market share gains coming from Chinese competitors easing?
p. 10
“So, thank you, Ravi, for asking these questions. As I said, the growth is predominantly volume-driven. We had a very small price growth and the import competition from China, we just started seeing some easing out.”
Sridharan Rangarajan, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
The upgrade reflects a combination of Engineered Ceramics, Metallized Cylinder, and SOFC Ceramics growth, not just one segment.
Answered by Sridharan Rangarajan
Asked by Harshit Patel: What is driving the Ceramics guidance upgrade from 15-16% to 23-25%?
p. 11
“It will be a combination of Engineered Ceramics, Metallized Cylinder, and as well as this, SOFC Ceramics.”
Sridharan Rangarajan, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Oil-based inputs like resins rose significantly in cost during May and June due to geopolitical conflict-driven oil price spikes, along with fuel cost increases.
Answered by Sridharan Rangarajan
Asked by Harshit Patel: What is driving the pressure on Abrasive segment margins given limited price increases?
p. 12
“That grew up significantly in the month of May and June, particularly after the brokerage rules fell, and then again heightened conflicts started, really the market went up and you all will know that the prices of oil went up during that time.”
Sridharan Rangarajan, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the business remains domestic-focused in Russia, and the company aims to comply with laws and stay operational given the difficulty of predicting the geopolitical outcome.
Answered by Sridharan Rangarajan
Asked by Amit Anwani: How should investors think about VAW Russia strategically given the ongoing sanctions?
p. 13
“Our aim is to stay put. Make sure that we comply with all laws. Make sure that we comply with the local rules and regulations and serve the domestic market and stay above the water and then see what happens to this.”
Sridharan Rangarajan, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the guidance excludes Awuko losses and reaffirmed the target despite the gap.
Answered by Sridharan Rangarajan
Asked by Varun Jain: Excluding the Sterling gain, consolidated Abrasive EBIT margin is close to 2.5% versus the 9-10% guidance; any comment?
p. 14
“So, my comment was largely based on the fact that the losses of Awuko is not there. So, I still feel the same way.”
Sridharan Rangarajan, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said they typically wait four to eight quarters to determine if a trend is temporary or fundamental before making a call, citing Awuko and Foskor as examples of businesses deemed no longer viable to own.
Answered by Sridharan Rangarajan
Asked by Sajal Kapoor: How does the company distinguish a temporary setback from a signal to exit a business?
p. 15
“We always wait at least four to eight quarters to see whether these are temporary trends or fundamentally things are changing.”
Sridharan Rangarajan, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Export share has risen from around 20% previously to about 35% last year and is trending toward 40%.
Answered by Sridharan Rangarajan
Asked by Aditya: What is the export share of standalone EMD sales and its trajectory?
p. 16
“we used to be roughly in the range of about kind of 20% we moved to last year to kind of 40% and now we are in that trajectory at this point in time So, last year 35% and we are getting into 40% trajectory.”
Sridharan Rangarajan, page 16 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Risks flagged
Rising input costs, particularly oil-based resins and fuel, driven by geopolitical conflict, pressured Abrasives margins
p. 6
“The US-Iran conflict started in end Feb '26. There was a truce in between, giving hope of normalisation. April saw a nominal cost push. May onwards, we began to see significant cost push.”
Sridharan Rangarajan, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Unfavorable exchange rate movements affecting competitiveness against Chinese imports
p. 10
“But we need to really wait and see because there's a lot of moving factors like our exchange rate also is not helpful.”
Sridharan Rangarajan, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Geopolitical conflict makes it difficult to predict pricing and demand trajectory
p. 13
“It's going to be tough for us to guess how long this war and what is the kind of impact it does.”
Sridharan Rangarajan, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
VAW Russia business operates under sanctions with uncertain long-term outlook
p. 13
“I think from our point of view, it is too difficult to predict what would happen in this geopolitical conflict.”
Sridharan Rangarajan, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Foskor Zirconia determined commercially unviable due to sustained losses and cost pressures
p. 7
“Foskor, a 51% subsidiary of CUMI International, Cyprus, was determined commercially unviable due to sustained loss, rising input costs and marketing pressures.”
Sridharan Rangarajan, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Ceramics PBIT flat despite revenue growth due to cost increases and unabsorbed costs in new capacities
p. 8
“The reasons are cost increase in fuel, alumina, unabsorbed cost in new lines of semicon and aerospace and defence capacities.”
Sridharan Rangarajan, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
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