Lumax Auto Technologies Ltd — Q1 FY27 earnings call
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The short read
Lumax Auto Technologies reported Q1 FY27 revenue of Rs 1,364 crore, up 33% year-on-year, with EBITDA of Rs 205 crore up 51% and margins at 15.1%, an expansion of 190 bps. Profit after tax grew 83% year-on-year to Rs 99 crore, and the company reported an order book of Rs 1,600 crore. Management discussed division-wise performance including Advanced Plastics, Mechatronics, Structures and Control Systems, Aftermarket and Alternate Fuels, and outlined ongoing capacity expansions in Chakan, Manesar and Nashik.
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Numbers mentioned
Revenue: INR 1,364 crore (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“The Q1 FY 27 revenue of INR 1,364 crore grew by 33% y-o-y, with EBITDA of INR 205 crore up 51% y-o-y with margins of 15.1%, an expansion of 190 bps.”
Anmol Jain, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Profit after tax: INR 99 crore (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“Profit after tax for the quarter stood at INR 99 crore, registering a growth of 83% y-o-y.”
Anmol Jain, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Order book: INR 1,600 crore
p. 4
“We are pleased to report a robust order book of INR 1,600 crore, which provides a healthy visibility for the business going forward.”
Anmol Jain, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Profit before tax before exceptional items: INR 132 crore (Q1 FY27)
p. 5
“Profit before tax before exceptional items for Q1 FY 27 stood at INR 132 crore, which is up by 78% from Q1 of last year.”
Ankit Thakral, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Advanced Plastics division revenue: INR 769 crore (Q1 FY27)
p. 5
“this segment recorded a strong y-o-y growth of 47% in Q1 FY 27, with revenue increasing from INR 525 to INR 769 crore, led by a strong growth in IAC business”
Ankit Thakral, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Mechatronics segment revenue: INR 84 crore (Q1 FY27)
p. 6
“The Mechatronics segment sustained its upward momentum, delivering a y-o-y increase of almost 56% in Q1 FY 27 from INR 54 to INR 84 crore, with a very healthy order book of close to INR 500 crore.”
Ankit Thakral, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Structure and Control Systems revenue: INR 220 crore (Q1 FY27)
p. 6
“It reported a y-o-y growth of 21% in Q1, increasing from INR 180 crore to INR 220 crore with an order book of INR 130 crore.”
Ankit Thakral, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Aftermarket segment revenue: INR 104 crore (Q1 FY27)
p. 6
“The Aftermarket segment showed a growth of 6% y-o-y from INR 98 to INR 104 crore, mainly due to dip in non-lighting product category.”
Ankit Thakral, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Alternate Fuels revenue: INR 111 crore (Q1 FY27)
p. 6
“The Alternate Fuels business showed a growth of 17% y-o-y from INR 95 to INR 111 crore with an order book of INR 200 crore.”
Ankit Thakral, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Capex: INR 23 crore (Q1 FY27)
p. 6
“The capex during the 1st Quarter was INR 23 crore.”
Ankit Thakral, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Free cash reserves: INR 415 crore (As of June 2026)
p. 6
“Free cash reserves stood at INR 415 crore, providing us with the financial flexibility to support ongoing investments and navigate market cycles confidently.”
Ankit Thakral, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Long-term debt: INR 508 crore (As of June 2026)
p. 6
“The long-term debt stood at INR 508 crore, resulting in a conservative debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32, which is within our internal comfort thresholds.”
Ankit Thakral, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Minority interest share: 12% (Q1 FY27)
p. 5
“The share of minority interest for Q1 stood at 12% after the strategic consolidation at the standalone level, which is expected to be in the similar range going forward considering the existing structure.”
Ankit Thakral, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Greenfuel EBITDA margin: 23% (Q1 FY27)
p. 9
“there was an amount of around INR 3-odd crore specifically for this particular Greenfuel division impacting around 3% on the EBITDA margins, which was one-off as a result of certain tooling revenue, which happened with the existing customer.”
Ankit Thakral, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
What management said it would do
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Full-year margin — similar to Q1 margins · FY27
stated firmly by Anmol Jain
p. 7
“On the margin front, I think I can only say that we will be able to sustain these current margins achieved in Q1 for the remaining part of the year as well.”
Anmol Jain, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Full-year capex — around INR 300 crore · FY27
stated firmly by Ankit Thakral
p. 6
“The guidance for the full year continues to remain around INR 300 crore, which will include the upcoming greenfield expansions of Mechatronics as well as new plants of IAC division.”
Ankit Thakral, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Revenue CAGR (20.20.20.20 Vision) — 20% revenue CAGR · 2025 to 2031
stated as an aspiration by Anmol Jain
p. 5
“our compass remains our “20.20.20.20 Vision”, aiming for a 20% revenue CAGR from 2025 to 2031, inching closer to 20% EBITDA margin over the next 5 to 7 years.”
Anmol Jain, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Revenue target by FY2031 — upwards of INR 10,000 crore · FY 2031
stated as an aspiration by Anmol Jain
p. 5
“by FY 2031, we aspire to more than double our current revenue base to upwards of INR 10,000 crore, fueled by a blend of organic excellence and strategically inorganic opportunities.”
Anmol Jain, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Mechatronics plant commissioning — commissioning of Manesar plant · Q3 FY27
stated firmly by Anmol Jain
p. 5
“The previously announced mega Mechatronics plant in Manesar, Haryana is expected to be commissioned by Q3 of this year, where we are consolidating four entities, Lumax Yokowo, Lumax Alps Alpine, Lumax Ituran and Lumax FAE, under one roof to optimize resources and fixed costs.”
Anmol Jain, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Aftermarket growth — double-digit growth · remaining part of the year
stated conditionally by Ankit Thakral
p. 6
“we are confident to bounce back and confident to post double-digit growth for the remaining part of the year in this particular segment.”
Ankit Thakral, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
FY28 EBITDA margin — 15.5% to 16% · FY28
stated as an aspiration by Ankit Thakral
p. 15
“If you do the mathematics, it comes out as any number between 15.5% to 16%, which we are targeting for FY 28.”
Ankit Thakral, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Overall EBITDA margin (long-term) — 17% to 17.5% · next three to five years
stated as an aspiration by Anmol Jain
p. 16
“even if we were to get to a 17% to 17.5% margin with the kind of 20% CAGR we are expecting to clock over the next three to five years, I think we would be fairly happy with that performance.”
Anmol Jain, page 16 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Mechatronics division revenue — close to INR 1,000 crore · FY 2030-31
stated as an aspiration by Anmol Jain
p. 11
“by FY 2030-31, we should definitely be looking at close to INR 1,000 crore top line from Mechatronics division.”
Anmol Jain, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Mechatronics division revenue — anywhere around INR 400 crore · FY27
stated firmly by Anmol Jain
p. 11
“for the full year, we should be clocking anywhere around INR 400 crore of revenue in this fiscal year as a division.”
Anmol Jain, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Mechatronics steady-state EBITDA margin — 14-15% · next 12-24 months
stated as an aspiration by Vikas Marwah
p. 19
“the intended path is that over the next 12-24 months, the Mechatronics basket will be operating in anywhere between 14-15% EBITDA.”
Vikas Marwah, page 19 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Revenue CAGR — 20% CAGR · FY27 and FY28
stated conditionally by Anmol Jain
p. 12
“given a two-year horizon, FY 27 and FY 28, it is very safe to presume that we should be able to deliver a 20% CAGR.”
Anmol Jain, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
JV profitability — permanent PBT double-digit positive category · next 12 to 24 months
stated as an aspiration by Vikas Marwah
p. 17
“We see these couple of joint ventures, which are currently EBITDA positive, moving into a permanent PBT double-digit positive category, perhaps, maybe in the next 12 to 24 months once we reach scale.”
Vikas Marwah, page 17 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Greenfuel margin range — 18-20%
stated as an aspiration by Deepak Jain
p. 14
“We are cognizant that Greenfuel is already at a good EBITDA margin level, and we would like to keep and maintain that so between 18-20%, that should probably be the range what we are looking at as such.”
Deepak Jain, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Q&A highlights
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Management said guidance is unchanged, noting Q1/Q2 comparisons sit on a low base and margins should be sustained for the rest of the year.
Answered by Anmol Jain
Asked by Amit Hiranandani: Given the strong Q1 growth and margins, is the company revising its full-year guidance?
p. 7
“As of now, we continue with the similar guidance.”
Anmol Jain, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management explained back-to-back cost pass-on arrangements with OEMs for plastics realized within the same quarter, and low exposure to electronics inflation due to Mechatronics being a small share of revenue.
Answered by Anmol Jain
Asked by Mihir Vora: How did the company manage margins despite commodity inflation in plastics and electronics?
p. 8
“plastics as a commodity, usually we have a back-to-back arrangement with most of our OEMs, and we do realize that within the same quarter as well.”
Anmol Jain, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management clarified that about 3% of the 23% margin came from one-off tooling revenue, with normalized operating margin closer to 20%.
Answered by Ankit Thakral
Asked by Mihir Vora: What drove the strong 23% Greenfuel margin this quarter?
p. 9
“there was an amount of around INR 3-odd crore specifically for this particular Greenfuel division impacting around 3% on the EBITDA margins, which was one-off as a result of certain tooling revenue, which happened with the existing customer.”
Ankit Thakral, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management pushed back, saying growth rates will slow in H2 due to a high base after GST rationalization, and reiterated the 20% CAGR framework rather than a specific FY27 number.
Answered by Anmol Jain
Asked by Shashank Kanodia: Given industry volume growth guidance and price hikes, should revenue reach INR 6,000 crore this year?
p. 12
“For the current year, it would be unfair to say that we should be looking at INR 6,000 crore mark because again from INR 4,870 crore, I would say given a two-year horizon, FY 27 and FY 28, it is very safe to presume that we should be able to deliver a 20% CAGR.”
Anmol Jain, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management clarified they never committed to 20% margin, describing it as a directional aspiration, with growth drivers being premiumization, localization, and new technology mix.
Answered by Anmol Jain
Asked by Pritesh Chheda: What are the levers for the incremental margin expansion toward higher targets?
p. 15
“I do not think we have ever said that we will attain 20%. It is more of a direction that we would like to inch closer to a 20% margin.”
Anmol Jain, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said lower margins stem from scale issues in newer JVs and that most are part of the Mechatronics division which is expected to scale up over time.
Answered by Anmol Jain
Asked by Jyoti Singh: Why are some JVs showing thin or negative profitability?
p. 17
“The lower margins are largely because of the scalability, because of a very small top line right now.”
Anmol Jain, page 17 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management attributed the slowdown to price increases passed to the market in the non-lighting category where the company is not the price leader, while maintaining full-year guidance.
Answered by Anmol Jain
Asked by Amit Hiranandani: Why did Aftermarket growth slow this quarter?
p. 19
“The growth from the non-lighting category, which was envisaged in Quarter 1, did not materialize and that is the reason we were looking at a lower growth rate.”
Anmol Jain, page 19 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Risks flagged
Global geopolitical conflict and energy security concerns affecting supply chains and inflation
p. 3
“The global economy continues to navigate a challenging geopolitical landscape with the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, heightening concerns around energy security, supply chain disruptions, and inflationary pressures.”
Anmol Jain, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Commodity price inflation and energy price volatility
p. 5
“we remain watchful of the macroeconomic uncertainties, commodity inflation and the energy price volatility”
Anmol Jain, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Slower growth rates expected in H2 due to high base after GST rationalization
p. 7
“as we get into Q3 and Q4, for overall as an industry, the growth rates will reduce significantly because last year, post the GST rationalization, H2 was really a very hyper-growth already delivered.”
Anmol Jain, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Electronics commodity cost inflation of over 30-50%
p. 8
“The other commodity which has hugely risen in the recent past is the electronics, it has gone up by even beyond 30%, 40%, 50% in some cases, or in certain particular electronic components.”
Anmol Jain, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Pricing pressure in Aftermarket from competitors absorbing cost increases
p. 19
“a lot of the other competitors, which I am talking specifically on the non-lighting product categories, where we are not the leaders, a lot of those companies were able to absorb a lot of those price increases, and we were compelled to give the price increase to the market.”
Anmol Jain, page 19 of the filed PDF · View the filing
OEMs expanding directly into the Aftermarket space pressuring margins and reach
p. 14
“the OEMs getting a lot more aggressive into the Aftermarket space will just put more pressure in terms of our reach and in terms of our margins.”
Anmol Jain, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Rising valuations for inorganic acquisitions in the auto component space
p. 18
“currently the valuations, thanks to certain private equity action into the auto component space, has also significantly gone up compared to when we took a position in Greenfuel or at IAC.”
Anmol Jain, page 18 of the filed PDF · View the filing
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