CENTUMNSECentum Electronics Limited· Electronics - IndustrialHighNeutral
Announced Thu, 14 May · 23:55 IST

Centum Electronics Limited has submitted to the Exchange, the financial results for the period ended March 31, 2026.

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Centum Electronics reported standalone revenue of Rs 9,706.25 million for FY26, up 25% from Rs 7,741.86 million in FY25, showing strong top-line growth. However, the company reported a net loss of Rs 1,170.50 million for FY26, compared to a profit of Rs 456.31 million in FY25, due to significant exceptional items totaling Rs 2,033.07 million. These exceptional items include a Rs 1,537.83 million provision for full write-off of investment in Centum T&S Group Societe Anonyme (France subsidiary) which filed for Redressement Judiciaire (bankruptcy process), and Rs 396 million provision for trade receivables and Rs 100.78 million for inventory related to discontinued Canada subsidiaries. On consolidated basis, the loss was Rs 518.06 million for FY26. The Board recommended a dividend of Rs 5 per share. Statutory auditors issued an unmodified opinion on the financial statements.

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The stock may face negative sentiment due to large losses and exceptional write-offs from overseas subsidiary closures, despite healthy revenue growth. The positive dividend signal and clean audit opinion provide some support for shareholder confidence.