JK Tyre & Industries Ltd — Q1 FY27 earnings call
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The short read
JK Tyre reported consolidated Q1FY27 revenue of Rs.3,956 crore, up 2% year-on-year, while EBITDA fell to Rs.268 crore from Rs.424 crore a year earlier as raw material costs rose sharply. Domestic volumes grew 25% year-on-year led by 42% OEM growth, while the Mexico business (JK Tornel) was impacted by geopolitical disruptions and labour negotiations. Management said price increases are being taken in a staggered manner to offset higher input costs, with further hikes planned in the coming quarters.
Numbers mentioned
Consolidated revenue: Rs.3,956 crore (Q1FY27)
p. 6
“The Company recorded a consolidated revenue of Rs.3,956 crore in Q1FY27, up by 2% on YoY basis as against Rs.3,891 crores in corresponding quarter.”
Sanjeev Aggarwal, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Consolidated EBITDA: Rs.268 crore (Q1FY27)
p. 6
“Consolidated EBITDA for Q1FY27 was recorded at Rs.268 crore as compared to Rs.424 crore in Q1FY26.”
Sanjeev Aggarwal, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA margin (Consolidated): 6.8% (Q1FY27)
p. 6
“EBITDA margins (Consolidated) in Q1 were recorded at 6.8% v/s 10.9% in Q1FY26.”
Sanjeev Aggarwal, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Cash profit: Rs.169 crore (Q1FY27)
p. 6
“Cash profits for Q1FY27 stood at Rs.169 crore v/s Rs.309 crore in corresponding quarter.”
Sanjeev Aggarwal, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Profit After Tax (PAT): Rs.43 Crore (Q1FY27)
p. 6
“Profit After Tax (PAT) for Q1 stood at Rs.43 Crore.”
Sanjeev Aggarwal, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Consolidated EPS: Rs.1.55 per share (Q1FY27)
p. 6
“Consolidated EPS in Q1 stood at Rs.1.55 per share as against Rs.6.03 per share in Q1FY26.”
Sanjeev Aggarwal, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Consolidated Net debt: Rs.4,945 Cr (as on 30.06.26)
p. 6
“Consolidated Net debt as on 30.06.26 stood at Rs.4,945 Cr, up by Rs.500 crore on QoQ basis.”
Sanjeev Aggarwal, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Net debt to equity: 0.81x (as on 30.06.26)
p. 6
“Leverage ratios are in a comfortable zone. i.e., Net debt to equity and Net debt to EBITDA were 0.81x and 2.56x as on 30.06.26 as against 0.73x and 2.13x on 31.03.26.”
Sanjeev Aggarwal, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Domestic volume growth: 25% (Q1FY27 YoY)
p. 6
“Our domestic volumes which includes replacement and OEM, grew by 25% on a year-on-year basis from the corresponding quarter.”
Anshuman Singhania, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Cumulative price hike in replacement market: 11% (till Q1FY27)
p. 7
“Yes, and till now, we have already taken about 11% cumulative in replacement market.”
Anshuman Singhania, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Raw material cost increase: ~20% (Q1 sequential)
p. 6
“Average raw material costs in Q1 were up by ~20% on sequential basis.”
Sanjeev Aggarwal, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
What management said it would do
A record of statements made on the call, in the words management used. Parakho does not forecast, endorse or assess them, and their presence here is not a view on whether they will happen.
Price increase in India — 8% to 9% · going forward
stated firmly by Anshuman Singhania
p. 7
“And going forward, we are expecting to take price increases in the range of about 8% to 9%.”
Anshuman Singhania, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Raw material cost increase — 8-10% · next quarter
stated conditionally by Sanjeev Aggarwal
p. 8
“barring some increase of between 8- 10% in our RM cost in next quarter as we have been noticing because of the higher cost inventory which we have accumulated.”
Sanjeev Aggarwal, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Margin improvement — 2nd half of FY27
stated conditionally by Sanjeev Aggarwal
p. 8
“we will be able to see a good margin improvement from at least 2 nd half of this financial year.”
Sanjeev Aggarwal, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Operating margin range — 11% to 13% · second half of FY27
stated as an aspiration by Sanjeev Aggarwal
p. 8
“So, these measures will also improve the margins. And we should be able to come back to the normal range of 11% to 13% in the second half.”
Sanjeev Aggarwal, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Revenue growth for FY27 — double-digit growth · FY27
stated as an aspiration by Sanjeev Aggarwal
p. 8
“We are therefore expecting good double-digit growth on the back of the price increases and the demand led increased volume, everything put together.”
Sanjeev Aggarwal, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Operating margin guidance for FY27 — 10% to 11% · FY27
stated as an aspiration by Sanjeev Aggarwal
p. 8
“But yes, in the range of about 10% to 11%, if I have to make a guess.”
Sanjeev Aggarwal, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Overall debt increase — Rs.500-700 crores · this financial year
stated firmly by Sanjeev Aggarwal
p. 9
“So broadly, we are expecting an increase of Rs.500- 700 crores overall in this financial year.”
Sanjeev Aggarwal, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Capacity addition — 7% of total installed capacities · next financial year
stated firmly by Sanjeev Aggarwal
p. 9
“So, this will increase roughly around 7% of the total installed capacities which the company has today.”
Sanjeev Aggarwal, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Mexico business performance — remaining 3 quarters of FY27
stated firmly by Arun Bajoria
p. 7
“And I can only assure you that this year, in the remaining 3 quarters, we will be definitely showing you better results than in Q1.”
Arun Bajoria, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Natural rubber prices in India — closer to INR230 per kg (RSS 4) · by next quarter
stated as an aspiration by Anshuman Singhania
p. 10
“Yes, we are already seeing rubber prices to soften in India. We are hopeful that this will fall down by the next quarter.”
Anshuman Singhania, page 10 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.
Management clarified domestic volume grew 25% YoY while revenue growth was lower due to price/mix effects, with OEM price increases lagging.
Answered by Anshuman Singhania
Asked by Vijay Kumar: What was the volume growth versus revenue growth for the India business in Q1?
p. 6
“Our domestic volumes which includes replacement and OEM, grew by 25% on a year-on-year basis from the corresponding quarter.”
Anshuman Singhania, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management attributed the weakness to geopolitical disruptions affecting raw material supply and productivity negotiations with workers, now resolved, with improvement expected ahead.
Answered by Arun Bajoria
Asked by Vijay Kumar: What caused the decline in the Mexico business and what is the outlook?
p. 7
“Mr. Vijay, as I said that during this quarter, the operations at Tornel, Mexico were impacted due to the ongoing geopolitical disruptions resulting in constrained availability of key inputs, which also affected the output.”
Arun Bajoria, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said bead wire sourced from China and shipping/container disruptions raised costs, along with an 18% rise in natural rubber prices in Mexico.
Answered by Arun Bajoria
Asked by Vijay Kumar: What raw material or supply chain component specifically affected Mexico?
p. 7
“So, these things have affected us, and we have been getting a lot of our bead wire from China.”
Arun Bajoria, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management expects raw material costs to stabilize and margins to progressively improve from the second half of the year.
Answered by Sanjeev Aggarwal
Asked by Bharat Bhagnani: What is being targeted for the remaining quarters of FY27 in terms of sales, volumes and margins?
p. 8
“So, we are expecting all the 3 quarters now onwards should be on a progressive basis, improving in terms of margins.”
Sanjeev Aggarwal, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management expects good double-digit growth similar to FY26, driven by price increases and volume growth.
Answered by Bharat Bhagnani
Asked by Bharat Bhagnani: What revenue growth is expected for FY27 overall?
p. 8
“Double-digit similar to what we did in FY'26, about somewhere of 10% - 11%?”
Bharat Bhagnani, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said debt will rise moderately to fund expansion and working capital needs, partly offset by regular repayments.
Answered by Sanjeev Aggarwal
Asked by Bharat Bhagnani: Is the company planning to increase debt this year?
p. 9
“Yes, there will be some increase in the overall debt because we are implementing expansion projects and the cash available have already been utilized.”
Sanjeev Aggarwal, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said India utilization is around 95% and consolidated around 80%, with near-full utilization in TBR and 2/3W.
Answered by Anshuman Singhania
Asked by Krish Jain: What is the current capacity utilization across segments?
p. 9
“Our capacity utilization has been around 95% in the India and on consolidated basis it is around 80%.”
Anshuman Singhania, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management clarified it was a slowdown, not a strike, and said production has resumed and is returning to normal.
Answered by Arun Bajoria
Asked by Digant Shah: What caused the sharp decline in Mexico revenue and will production normalize?
p. 11
“First of all, I want to make a small correction that it was not a strike, it was a slowdown.”
Arun Bajoria, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the USMCA has been renewed for 10 years, which is expected to favor Mexico's trade position.
Answered by Arun Bajoria
Asked by Digant Shah: What is the status of the USMCA agreement affecting Mexico operations?
p. 11
“Yes, the USMCA agreement has been renewed for 10 years.”
Arun Bajoria, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Risks flagged
Steep rise in raw material prices due to West Asia crisis impacting margins
p. 4
“The continuing West Asis crisis led to a steep increase in raw material prices by approx. 20% v/s Q4FY26, which impacted our gross and operating margins.”
Anshuman Singhania, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Geopolitical disruptions constraining input availability at Mexico operations
p. 5
“During the quarter, operations at JK Tornel, Mexico were impacted due to ongoing geopolitical disruptions, resulting in constrained availability of key inputs.”
Arun Bajoria, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Labour/productivity negotiation issues at Mexico plant
p. 5
“Furthermore, productivity enhancement negotiations with workers resulted in IR issues, which have since been resolved.”
Arun Bajoria, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Shipping disruptions and container unavailability raising input costs
p. 7
“Because of these shipping disruptions and also the container unavailability, as you would have known by now, the prices have absolutely shot through the roof.”
Arun Bajoria, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Natural rubber price increase in Mexico
p. 7
“The story of natural rubber prices is quite similar in Mexico as well, where almost about 18% increase has been seen.”
Arun Bajoria, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Increase in overall company debt due to capex and working capital needs
p. 9
“So broadly, we are expecting an increase of Rs.500- 700 crores overall in this financial year.”
Sanjeev Aggarwal, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
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