Varroc Engineering Ltd — Q4 FY26 earnings call
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The short read
Varroc Engineering reported consolidated Q4 FY26 revenue of INR 23.7 billion, up 12.8% year-on-year, with EBITDA margin at 9.7% versus 9.3% in the prior quarter. Full year FY26 revenue was INR 88.9 billion, up 9%, with EBITDA margin of 9.4% and PBT before JV profit margin of 4.3%. Management highlighted record order intake of INR 32,889 million in annualized peak revenue, growth in EV-linked revenue, and a reduction in net debt during the year, alongside a recommended dividend of 150% of face value.
Numbers mentioned
Consolidated Revenue: INR 23.7 billion (Q4 FY2026)
p. 4
“Coming to the operational performance, during Q4 of FY 2026, the company registered a consolidated revenue of INR 23.7 billion with a growth of 12.8% year-on-year.”
Tarang Jain, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA margin: 9.7% (Q4 FY2026)
p. 4
“Our EBITDA for the quarter was around 9.7% as compared to 9.3% in the previous quarter.”
Tarang Jain, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
PBT before JV profit margin: 4.5% (Q4 FY2026)
p. 4
“Our PBT before JV profit was at 4.5% of revenues in Q4 of FY 2026, as against 4.4% in Q3 of FY 2026.”
Tarang Jain, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Full year revenue: INR 88.9 billion (FY2026)
p. 4
“For the full year FY 2026, the company registered a revenue of INR 88.9 billion, a growth of 9%.”
Tarang Jain, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Full year EBITDA margin: 9.4% (FY2026)
p. 4
“The EBITDA margin stood at 9.4% in FY 2026, and PBT before JV profit margin improved by 50 basis points and stood at 4.3%.”
Tarang Jain, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Revenue from EV vehicles: 14% of revenues (Q4 FY2026)
p. 4
“The revenue from supplying to EV vehicles in this quarter was around 14% of the revenues, and for the full year it was around 13%.”
Tarang Jain, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
India EBITDA margin: 11.7% (FY2026)
p. 4
“I would like to bring to your attention to the point that the India EBITDA and PBT was strong for FY 2026 at 11.7% and 7.2% respectively and grew both on a year-on-year basis as well as sequentially despite the supply side challenges explained earlier.”
Tarang Jain, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Net new business wins (annualized peak revenue): INR 32,889 billion (FY2026)
p. 4
“In financial year 2026, we achieved the highest ever net new business wins with an annualized peak revenue of INR 32,889 billion.”
Tarang Jain, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Net worth: INR 4,952 million (FY2026)
p. 4
“The net worth of the company in financial year 2026 is INR 4,952 million, which is a reduction of INR 2,528 million from the last year.”
Tarang Jain, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Net debt to equity: 0.27 (FY2026)
p. 4
“The net debt to equity is at a very comfortable 0.27.”
Tarang Jain, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Average ROCE: 24.4% (FY2026)
p. 4
“The average ROC of the company stood at 24.4% in financial year 2026.”
Tarang Jain, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Dividend: 150% of face value (FY2026)
p. 4
“Please note that the board of directors have recommended a 150% of the face value as dividend for financial year 2026.”
Tarang Jain, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Q4 revenue: INR 23,681 million / INR 2368 crore (Q4 FY2026)
p. 5
“Giving Q4, as was previously explained, the revenue was INR 23,681 million or INR 2368 crore.”
Mahendra Kumar, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Overseas operations growth: 24% (Q4 FY2026)
p. 5
“The most important point here is the overseas operations grew by 24%.”
Mahendra Kumar, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Order intake: INR 33 billion (FY2026)
p. 5
“The order intake, it was INR 33 billion, which is I think the highest ever order intake.”
Mahendra Kumar, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Net debt: INR 495 crore (FY2026 year-end)
p. 5
“Coming to the net debt. it decreased about by INR 253 crore compared to last year, stood at about INR 495 crore.”
Mahendra Kumar, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Overseas order book: INR 1,400 crore (FY2026)
p. 6
“The overseas order book for this year was around close to INR 1,400 crore.”
Dhruv Jain, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Non-auto business win value: INR 50 crores annual peak revenue
p. 10
“Is around INR 50 crores.”
Mahendra Kumar, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
What management said it would do
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CapEx — INR 450-500 crores · FY2027
stated firmly by Arjun Jain
p. 7
“The CapEx, I think overall will be at least to the tune of between INR 450-500 crores, is what we see as the overall CapEx for this year.”
Arjun Jain, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
CapEx — INR 300-400 crores · FY2028
stated as an aspiration by Mahendra Kumar
p. 14
“This year, it could be in the range of INR 450-500 crores. Next year it could be lower, maybe around INR 300-400 crores could be the requirement.”
Mahendra Kumar, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Net debt status — zero debt · end of FY2028
stated as an aspiration by Mahendra Kumar
p. 9
“We should move to a zero debt status by end of next year.”
Mahendra Kumar, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Romania EBITDA breakeven — EBITDA breakeven · Q4
stated firmly by Mahendra Kumar
p. 9
“Only in Romania we have significant challenge, and we should reach EBITDA breakeven by Q4. That is the target.”
Mahendra Kumar, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Italian forging business breakeven — EBITDA breakeven · about one more year
stated as an aspiration by Mahendra Kumar
p. 9
“As far as the Italian forging business is concerned, that may take maybe one more year to get to EBITDA breakeven.”
Mahendra Kumar, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
FY2027 margins — FY2027
stated firmly by Bikash Dugar
p. 11
“In FY 2027, margins will be higher than what we reported in FY 2026.”
Bikash Dugar, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
PBT margin — 10% · coming years
stated as an aspiration by Mahendra Kumar
p. 13
“Earlier also we mentioned that our intention is to take PBT itself to 10% in the coming years.”
Mahendra Kumar, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
FY2027 growth outlook — mid to high teen growth · FY2027
stated conditionally by Shubham Jain
p. 10
“Should we expect a mid to high teen growth in FY 2027?”
Shubham Jain, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Overseas business breakeven (operational subsidiaries) — overall break even abroad · two years
stated as an aspiration by Tarang Jain
p. 15
“Definitely. In two years' time, we do want to break even overall abroad.”
Tarang Jain, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Domestic vs overseas revenue mix — close to 10% · end of this year
stated as an aspiration by Mahendra Kumar
p. 12
“Will improve more in favor of the overseas business. Right now, it's around 7%. I think by end of this year, it should move close to 10%.”
Mahendra Kumar, page 12 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 said overseas order book was around INR 1,400 crore, with production starting in FY27 and full potential visible in FY28.
Answered by Dhruv Jain
Asked by Mihir Vora: What is the split of overseas order booking and how will it ramp up?
p. 6
“Yeah. The overseas order book for this year was around close to INR 1,400 crore.”
Dhruv Jain, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management attributed it to a strong backlog recovery in Q3 that inflated that quarter's comparison and minor mix effects between two- and three-wheelers.
Answered by Arjun Jain
Asked by Naman Maheshwari: Why did HMI, e-mobility and aftermarket segments see a QoQ dip?
p. 7
“On HMI and e-mobility, for sure in Q3, we had a significant level of backlog recovery also, which also improved performance of Q3 versus Q4.”
Arjun Jain, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the recovery mechanism differs by OEM but there is a strong commitment to compensate for inflation, sometimes with about a quarter's lag.
Answered by Arjun Jain
Asked by Naman Maheshwari: Is there a lag in passing on material inflation to OEMs?
p. 8
“Every OEM honestly operates differently. The method of recovery in every OEM will be different.”
Arjun Jain, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the two-wheeler overseas business is already slightly positive, Romania targets EBITDA breakeven by Q4, and the Italian forging (IMES) business could take about a year longer.
Answered by Mahendra Kumar
Asked by Rahul Kumar: When will the international business reach breakeven?
p. 9
“As far as the two-wheeler business is concerned, it is already slightly positive from this quarter.”
Mahendra Kumar, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said they are improving operational efficiency internally while also seeking a suitable buyer, without urgency to sell at any price.
Answered by Mahendra Kumar
Asked by Rahul Kumar: Is there progress on strategic action for the ATV/Italian forging business?
p. 9
“Separately, we are also looking out for suitable opportunities to find a proper buyer. We're not in a hurry to sell it at any cost.”
Mahendra Kumar, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management cited revenue growth, operating leverage, and overseas turnaround as levers but declined to give a specific timeframe.
Answered by Mahendra Kumar
Asked by Jyoti Singh: What are the levers to reach double-digit EBITDA margin and by when?
p. 11
“We don't give any guidance like that, but your question was also about the levers which will actually take us to the double-digit EBITDA.”
Mahendra Kumar, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said overseas margin recovery will be the main driver over the next couple of years, alongside operating leverage from India top-line growth.
Answered by Mahendra Kumar
Asked by Viraj Kacharia: Where is the maximum scope for margin improvement across business segments?
p. 13
“The recovery from now, in terms of margins, will largely come from overseas business in the next couple of years.”
Mahendra Kumar, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the segments with higher per-vehicle content did not grow as much in the quarter's customer/model mix, causing the shortfall versus industry.
Answered by Arjun Jain
Asked by Vinay Jain: Why did domestic growth lag industry growth in the quarter?
p. 14
“Given where the growth has come from really in Q4, when we look at what is our customer mix and what is our model mix also in the customers where we have mixed, the segment where we have higher content has really not grown as much.”
Arjun Jain, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management confirmed it is an enabling resolution, not an immediate raise.
Answered by Mahendra Kumar
Asked by Naman Maheshwari: Is the NCD approval an enabling resolution or an actual near-term raise of INR 500 crore?
p. 15
“No. It's an enabling one.”
Mahendra Kumar, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the arbitration process is ongoing with submissions due before year end, and they hope to know the direction by then.
Answered by Mahendra Kumar
Asked by Naman Maheshwari: When will the TYC arbitration matter be resolved?
p. 17
“The arbitration process is going on. I think there are different submissions to be made between now and end of the year.”
Mahendra Kumar, page 17 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said there were labor shortages at Tier 2/Tier 3 suppliers due to the war crisis, with improvements seen after May 15 and expected normalization by month end.
Answered by Tarang Jain
Asked by Naman Maheshwari: Has there been major production disruption through May?
p. 17
“After 15th of May, we see improvements over there.”
Tarang Jain, page 17 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Risks flagged
Supply chain disruption from Middle East tensions affecting commodity and labour availability
p. 11
“The other topics really caused as a result of this equation is, of course, to do with through the supply chain in terms of both commodity as well as labour availability.”
Arjun Jain, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Labor shortage at Tier 2/Tier 3 suppliers due to war crisis
p. 17
“We had issues also when it came to shortage in labor because of this war crisis, not material, but I think more or less at our suppliers end, Tier 2, Tier 3, is where we are facing challenges.”
Tarang Jain, page 17 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Land availability constraints for capacity expansion
p. 7
“We are looking at other options for the land, because the land availability is not that easy at the moment.”
Arjun Jain, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Manpower challenges driving need for automation
p. 14
“Going forward, we do not also want to depend too much on the manpower, which we are finding a lot of challenges as we grow.”
Arjun Jain, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Ongoing net working capital challenges
p. 5
“There was a marginal increase in the last couple of quarters in net debt, but that was largely due to the VRS scheme, which we spoke about in the previous quarters.”
Mahendra Kumar, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
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