Transcript of Earnings Call held on 18 May, 2026
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Electrosteel Castings reported a challenging FY26 with DI pipe sales volume down 25% to 5.84 lakh tons due to delayed Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) fund disbursements. Q4 standalone loss was INR 10.7 crores including INR 38-40 crores exceptional labour cost. Consolidated revenue for FY26 stood at INR 6,133 crores with EBITDA margin of 9.4%. Export volumes grew 7% partially offsetting domestic weakness. Management guided for FY27 dispatch of approximately 7 lakh tons and expects EBITDA margins to improve to 13-14%, targeting a return to normalized 15-16% levels. Order book is currently 4-5 months with pending tender pipeline of 3-3.5 million tons. JJM 2.0 has been approved with INR 8.69 lakh crores budget extending to December 2028. Promoter increased stake via open market acquisition. Diversification plans include valves and industrial paints with INR 200-250 crore capex over two years.
The company navigated a severe domestic demand downturn but the JJM 2.0 approval and management's margin recovery guidance (13-14% EBITDA for FY27) provide visibility. Promoter buying signals confidence. However, near-term headwinds from Middle East geopolitical tensions and cost inflation remain.