V-Guard Industries Ltd — Q4 FY26 earnings call
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The short read
V-Guard reported Q4 FY26 consolidated revenue of Rs 1,755 crores, up 14.1% year-on-year, with growth across Electronics, Electrical and Consumer Durables segments. EBITDA for the quarter grew 19.3% to Rs 171 crores and consolidated PAT rose 23% to Rs 112 crores, while full-year PAT declined 1.7% due to an exceptional charge in Q3. Management discussed input cost inflation linked to the West Asia conflict, ongoing price hikes across categories, and progress on the Sunflame integration.
Numbers mentioned
Consolidated revenue: INR1,755 crores (Q4 FY26)
p. 3
“Consolidated revenue for Q4 FY26 stood at INR1,755 crores, a Y-o-Y increase of 14.1%.”
Mithun K. Chittilappilly, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Full year revenue growth: 7% (FY26)
p. 3
“For the full year, we achieved a top line growth of 7% with almost all growth coming from the second half.”
Mithun K. Chittilappilly, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Electronics segment growth: 22.3% Y-o-Y (Q4 FY26)
p. 3
“The Electronics segment comprising of Stabilizers, UPS systems, Inverters and Batteries, delivered a strong growth of 22.3% Y-o-Y.”
Mithun K. Chittilappilly, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Electrical segment growth: 15.9% Y-o-Y (Q4 FY26)
p. 3
“The Electrical segment; which is our largest revenue contributor and includes Wires, Pumps, Switchgears and Modular Switches, registered a Y-o-Y growth of 15.9%.”
Mithun K. Chittilappilly, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Consumer Durables segment growth: 4.1% Y-o-Y (Q4 FY26)
p. 3
“In the Consumer Durables segment covering Fans, Water Heaters, Kitchen Appliances and Air Coolers; we reported a 4.1% Y-o-Y revenue growth.”
Mithun K. Chittilappilly, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Sunflame revenue growth: 8.6% Y-o-Y (Q4 FY26)
p. 3
“Sunflame reported a Y-o-Y top line growth of 8.6% in Q4.”
Mithun K. Chittilappilly, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
South market growth: 16.2% (Q4 FY26)
p. 4
“In Q4 FY26, the revenue from South markets grew by 16.2% while non-South market grew at 11.8% Y-o-Y.”
Mithun K. Chittilappilly, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Non-South market contribution: 48% (FY26)
p. 4
“For the full year, non-South market contribution is at 48%.”
Mithun K. Chittilappilly, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Gross margin: 35.3% (Q4 FY26)
p. 4
“We have maintained gross margins at 35.3% this quarter, which is at similar levels of Q4 of last year.”
Mithun K. Chittilappilly, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA excluding other income: INR171 crores (Q4 FY26)
p. 4
“EBITDA, excluding other income, for Q4 stood at INR171 crores reflecting a Y-o-Y growth of 19.3%.”
Mithun K. Chittilappilly, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Full year EBITDA: INR527 crores (FY26)
p. 4
“For the full year, we reported EBITDA of INR527 crores, an increase of 2.6%.”
Mithun K. Chittilappilly, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Full year EBITDA margin: 8.8% (FY26)
p. 4
“EBITDA margin for the full year was 8.8% compared to 9.2% previously.”
Mithun K. Chittilappilly, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Consolidated PAT: INR112 crores (Q4 FY26)
p. 4
“Consolidated PAT for the quarter was INR112 crores, up 23% Y-o-Y compared to PAT of INR91 crores in the previous year.”
Mithun K. Chittilappilly, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Full year consolidated PAT: INR308 crores (FY26)
p. 4
“For the full year, consolidated PAT was INR308 crores, lower by 1.7% Y-o-Y.”
Mithun K. Chittilappilly, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Net cash: INR231 crores (as on March 2026)
p. 4
“We have a net cash of INR231 crores as on March 2026 as compared to INR64 crores in the previous financial year.”
Mithun K. Chittilappilly, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Final dividend: 150% (INR1.5 per equity share) (FY26)
p. 4
“the Board of Directors has recommended a final dividend of 150% equating to INR1.5 per equity share.”
Mithun K. Chittilappilly, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
H2 EBITDA margin: around 9.5% (H2 FY26)
p. 6
“We have come back strongly and our H2 EBITDA is in the region of around 9.5%.”
Mithun K. Chittilappilly, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
BLDC contribution to ceiling fans sales: roughly 40%-odd
p. 9
“V-Guard's BLDC is contributing roughly 40%-odd of the ceiling fans sales, which is pretty good.”
Mithun K. Chittilappilly, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Channel financing share of debtor book: 35%
p. 13
“So approximately 35% of our business goes through channel financing arrangement.”
Sudarshan Kasturi, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
What management said it would do
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Price hikes passed on — remaining 25% of required price increases · May-June
stated conditionally by Mithun K. Chittilappilly
p. 5
“the balance 25% should happen as and when the high cost inventory starts hitting in the month of May and June is what we feel.”
Mithun K. Chittilappilly, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA margin — double-digit (at least 10%) · medium term
stated conditionally by Mithun K. Chittilappilly
p. 6
“once this is over and raw material prices come back to normal, we are pretty confident of hitting double-digit EBITDA.”
Mithun K. Chittilappilly, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA margin — at least 10% · FY27
stated conditionally by Mithun K. Chittilappilly
p. 11
“But I wouldn't say 11%, 12%, I would say at least 10% is what we would like to expect there.”
Mithun K. Chittilappilly, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Overall company growth rate — 10% to 12% volume growth plus 1% to 2% price growth culminating into 15% growth
stated as an aspiration by Mithun K. Chittilappilly
p. 11
“As a company, we strive to grow between 10% to 12% in volume and there is a 1% to 2% price growth culminating into 15% growth, which is what we aim to do.”
Mithun K. Chittilappilly, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Solar business scale — one of the larger categories for V-Guard · 3 to 4 years
stated as an aspiration by Mithun K. Chittilappilly
p. 16
“we are very confident that pretty soon maybe in 3 to 4 years, this will become one of the larger categories for V-Guard”
Mithun K. Chittilappilly, page 16 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Lighting business launch — bring product into market · early next quarter
stated firmly by Ramachandran V.
p. 16
“I think sometime towards early next quarter, we look forward to bringing it into market.”
Ramachandran V., page 16 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Raw material supply availability — no supply-related challenges · Q1 FY27
stated conditionally by Mithun K. Chittilappilly
p. 17
“So, we don't foresee any supply-related challenges at least for Q1.”
Mithun K. Chittilappilly, page 17 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.
CFO stated cost increases of 8-13% across categories, with about 75% of required price increases landed so far.
Answered by Sudarshan Kasturi
Asked by Aniruddha Joshi: What is the quantum of price hikes taken across segments and has the full cost increase been passed on?
p. 5
“we are seeing in a range of somewhere between 8% to 13% kind of cost increase.”
Sudarshan Kasturi, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said demand is improving for Kitchen Appliances for both V-Guard and Sunflame, aided by GT business growth and integration benefits.
Answered by Mithun K. Chittilappilly
Asked by Aniruddha Joshi: Has the Kitchen Appliances segment come out of its weak phase?
p. 5
“Yes, we do believe that there seems to be some improvement in demand for Kitchen.”
Mithun K. Chittilappilly, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said Fans degrew in Q4, more due to the Eastern market than Kerala, with April summer sales in South India reasonably good.
Answered by Mithun K. Chittilappilly
Asked by Aniruddha Joshi: How is the Fan and Cooler market shaping up post March, especially in Kerala and Karnataka?
p. 5
“the Eastern market especially the summer products have not grown in Q4.”
Mithun K. Chittilappilly, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said no special impact has been seen in Kerala so far and its revenue share has reduced over time.
Answered by Mithun K. Chittilappilly
Asked by Aniruddha Joshi: Could West Asia war-related remittance disruption impact Kerala's economy and V-Guard's FY27 performance?
p. 6
“So far we have not seen any special impact in Kerala.”
Mithun K. Chittilappilly, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said South India has done well in the first month with warm temperatures, while non-South had rain but a longer window until June 30.
Answered by Mithun K. Chittilappilly
Asked by Vineet Prasad: How does management see demand shaping up for FY27 given summer season and inflationary pressures?
p. 6
“In the South, the temperatures were warm in most parts and in South India, the summer has started.”
Mithun K. Chittilappilly, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said there has been a broad-based, cohesive reaction by the industry to raise prices due to the scale of cost increases and raw material shortages.
Answered by Mithun K. Chittilappilly
Asked by Vineet Prasad: Has the industry broadly taken price increases or just a few larger players?
p. 7
“we have seen a pretty much broad-based reaction by the industry to increase prices.”
Mithun K. Chittilappilly, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
COO said integration is progressing well in service, quality, sales and supply chain, with deeper benefits expected from H2 as NPD pipeline develops.
Answered by Ramachandran V.
Asked by Rachna Kukreja: Have most Sunflame transition and integration costs been incurred, and what benefits are expected going forward?
p. 7
“The Sunflame integration is progressing well.”
Ramachandran V., page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said no acquisition decision has been taken but would consider opportunities at good value on a case-to-case basis.
Answered by Mithun K. Chittilappilly
Asked by Aniruddha Joshi: With Sunflame integration and debt repayment largely done, what is the strategy for cash accumulation - more inorganic growth?
p. 9
“We have not taken any call of making any acquisitions or anything like that.”
Mithun K. Chittilappilly, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management reiterated the target of 10-12% volume growth plus 1-2% price growth for about 15% total growth, noting price growth could be higher this year due to inflation.
Answered by Mithun K. Chittilappilly
Asked by Deepak Lalwani: What growth rate should be expected for the company next year?
p. 11
“As a company, we strive to grow between 10% to 12% in volume and there is a 1% to 2% price growth culminating into 15% growth, which is what we aim to do.”
Mithun K. Chittilappilly, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said it would like to expect at least 10% margin but cautioned inflation remains a challenge, preferring to wait a couple of quarters before committing further.
Answered by Mithun K. Chittilappilly
Asked by Deepak Lalwani: How should double-digit EBITDA margin play out and what level is being targeted?
p. 11
“we probably would like to finish a couple of quarters and then come back and comment on the margins.”
Mithun K. Chittilappilly, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said collections have been strong and the company has mechanisms to track dealer credit and prevent stock dumping.
Answered by Mithun K. Chittilappilly
Asked by Natasha Jain: Are Grade B/C dealers and distributors facing working capital problems affecting brand salience?
p. 13
“our collections have been pretty strong in the March quarter.”
Mithun K. Chittilappilly, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the business has not yet reached Rs 500 crores but is growing fast and could become one of V-Guard's larger categories within a few years.
Answered by Mithun K. Chittilappilly
Asked by Vineet Prasad: What is the size and growth potential of the solar business?
p. 15
“it has not reached the INR500 crores mark.”
Mithun K. Chittilappilly, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said there has been some negotiation and pushback given the unusually large quantum of price hikes, but most of it has been accepted.
Answered by Mithun K. Chittilappilly
Asked by Deepak Lalwani: Has the price hike led to demand resistance or market share loss?
p. 17
“when it's 10% and 12%, definitely there is going to be some negotiation, pushback and all.”
Mithun K. Chittilappilly, page 17 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Risks flagged
Commodity inflation and supply uncertainty from the West Asia war
p. 4
“The West Asia war has created challenges in terms of commodity inflation and supply uncertainty.”
Mithun K. Chittilappilly, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Aluminium supply disruption due to West Asia smelters being out of action
p. 6
“They have a lot of aluminium smelters, which are out of action now because of the blockade.”
Mithun K. Chittilappilly, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Severe cost inflation across raw materials comparable to or worse than the Ukraine war period
p. 6
“I think the inflationary trend is pretty severe and weak. It is as bad or a little worse than the Ukraine war inflationary trend what we experienced.”
Mithun K. Chittilappilly, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Increased competitive intensity in Wires from new entrants
p. 10
“Wires, we are cognizant of the fact that large player is entering plus some of our peer companies from Lighting are also entering wires.”
Mithun K. Chittilappilly, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Raw material shortage for TPW fan plastic components
p. 13
“There is a raw material shortage for that particular type of plastic that is most widely used to make TPW fans and many of our vendors are not having requisite inventory.”
Mithun K. Chittilappilly, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Government rationing of sulfuric acid used in battery production
p. 16
“That is a controlled substance now because the Government is rationing it, but we are still okay.”
Mithun K. Chittilappilly, page 16 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Limited storage capacity for sulfuric acid creating supply vulnerability
p. 17
“Sulfuric acid is still challenging because we cannot store a lot of that material.”
Mithun K. Chittilappilly, page 17 of the filed PDF · View the filing
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