ASKAUTOLTDNSEASK Automotive LimitedMediumNeutral
Announced Tue, 19 May · 18:44 IST

Please find enclosed Press Release for the quarter ended March 31, 2026".

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ASK Automotive Limited reported strong Q4 FY26 results with consolidated revenue of ₹1,154 Cr, up 35.3% YoY, and FY26 revenue of ₹4,196 Cr, up 16.2% YoY. EBITDA grew 31.1% to ₹140 Cr in Q4 and 24.1% to ₹551 Cr for FY26, while PAT rose 24.2% to ₹72 Cr in Q4 and 20.1% to ₹297 Cr for the full year. The company clarified that alloy price passthrough inflated revenue by ~8% in Q4 and ~3.1% for FY26, while strategic reduction in low-margin Wheel Assembly business detracted ~2.7% in Q4 and ~7% for FY26, meaning underlying net revenue growth was ~30% YoY for Q4 and ~20.1% for FY26. EBITDA margins were 12.1% in Q4 and 13.1% for FY26, with management noting that excluding alloy price passthrough impacts, margins would have been higher by 80 bps and 40 bps respectively. Margin improvement was attributed to better economies of scale from higher volumes, increased capacity utilization at the Karoli and new Bangalore facilities, and strategic exit from low-value-added business. Management aims to sustain current EBITDA margins and improve gradually depending on 2W industry growth and geopolitical conditions. A second captive solar plant in Rajasthan is expected to be operational in Q2 FY27.

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ASK Automotive delivered its 10th consecutive quarter of strong performance with robust revenue and profit growth. The underlying net revenue growth of ~30% YoY in Q4 demonstrates solid operational momentum, though alloy price passthrough creates a denominator effect that suppresses reported margins. Management's guidance to sustain and gradually improve margins is positive for shareholders, supported by capacity ramp-up and operational efficiencies.