Ramkrishna Forgings LtdQ1 FY27

Ramkrishna Forgings Ltd Q1 FY27 Earnings Call Analysis

Revenue, margin, capex, fundraise and order book outlook from management commentary.

Price: 727P/E: 112.0Market Cap: ₹12.9K Cr

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 3

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

No

Order

Yes

Capex

Yes

2 of 5 growth signals are positive.

Full analysis

Revenue guidance

Category 3
  • FY27 export volumes expected to come back strongly, with better export-sales mix than previous years (Page 20).
  • Confident of surpassing 10-15% CAGR growth for FY27 and FY28, possibly higher, though exact numbers not provided (Page 19).
  • Targeting around 80-85% utilization of existing 350,000-400,000 tons capacity, leading to strong volume growth (Pages 12, 14, 19).
  • Domestic market volumes strong; exports expected to increase and improve overall margins over the next two years (Page 12).
  • Railway business growing, expected to reach double-digit revenue contribution (Page 18).
  • EV segment revenue targeted to be about 10% in two years, highlighting diversification into passenger vehicles (Page 18).
  • New orders worth Rs. 594 crores secured, supporting growth in both automotive and non-automotive segments (Page 5).
  • Margins expected to improve with higher capacity utilization and passing on energy cost increases (Pages 14, 19).

Margin guidance

Category 3
  • The company expects healthy growth in FY27 with continued top-line and bottom-line improvement, though no specific numbers were given.
  • EBITDA margins improved by 200 basis points quarter-on-quarter, with further margin expansion expected as capacity utilization rises.
  • Management is confident of surpassing previous CAGR growth guidance of 10%-15%, anticipating even higher growth in FY27 despite geopolitical risks.
  • Export volumes are expected to grow significantly in FY27, with a stronger export mix leading to better margins over the next two years.
  • Capacity utilization is targeted to reach 80%-85% by Q3/Q4 FY27, supporting volume growth and improved operating leverage.
  • The company aims for at least 100-150 basis points margin improvement, contingent on passing through energy price increases from April 1 onwards.
  • Longer-term revenue contributions from aerospace (titanium/alloys) expected from FY29.
  • Focus on debt reduction alongside growth to support sustainable earnings enhancement.

3 more insights locked — sign up free to unlock

Fundraise plans

No
  • No new significant capex planned for FY27 beyond Rs. 300 to Rs. 400 crores, primarily for maintenance and value addition, including JV contribution.
  • The company aims to focus on debt reduction, targeting a reduction of Rs. 400 to Rs. 500 crores in the current financial year.
  • Promoter funding and good performance are expected to support the debt reduction plan.
  • There is no mention of new equity fundraising or large debt-raising plans in the near term.
  • Future capex plans beyond FY27 are not finalized and are dependent on customer feedback and capacity requirements.

Order book

Yes
  • Q4 FY26: Company secured new orders worth Rs. 594 crores, span of four years.
  • - 56% Auto segment; 44% Non-Auto segment.
  • - Auto: Rs. 334 crores (Rs. 323 crores CV sector, Rs. 11 crores EV sector).
  • - Non-Auto: Rs. 258 crores energy segment, Rs. 2 crores off-highway.
  • FY27 Orderbook:
  • - Incremental order for FY27 reported at Rs. 1,550 crores (reduced from Rs. 2,200 crores previous presentation due to timing adjustments).
  • - FY28 incremental order expected Rs. 1,100 crores more than FY27, with Rs. 2,800 crores total.
  • Capacity utilization planned to increase to ~80%-85% in FY27 to support orders.
  • No major revocation of orders; adjustments due to execution timing.
  • Ring rolling capacity currently at 121% utilization, but no plans for capacity increase in the financial year.

Capex plans

Yes
  • For FY27, capex is planned at Rs. 300 to Rs. 400 crores, mainly for value-added projects and contributions to the joint venture.
  • An additional Rs. 50 crores is expected to be paid into the joint venture in FY27.
  • The focus in FY27 is on consolidation and debt reduction (targeting Rs. 400 to Rs. 500 crores debt reduction).
  • No major capex plans are finalized for FY28; discussions with customers regarding future capacity needs are ongoing.
  • Long-term plans include potential capex for growth beyond FY28, once customer feedback on capacity requirements is firmed up.

How does Ramkrishna Forgings Ltd rank vs peers in ?

Pro feature
1Ramkrishna Forgings Ltd
Rev 3Mar 3

See full sector rankings

Want more stocks like Ramkrishna Forgings Ltd?

Build an AI portfolio filtered by sector, market cap, and growth rank. Takes 2 minutes.

Build my portfolio