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₹1,266 Cr
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EBITDA
₹502 Cr
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AIA Engineering reported Q4 FY26 revenue of ₹2,551 crore and PAT of ₹393 crore, the highest ever quarterly profit. EBITDA stood at ₹502 crore with margins around 19.7%, benefiting from a favorable product mix and ₹65 crore forex gain. Full-year sales volume was flat at 258,000 tons. Management highlighted a breakthrough in a new-generation discharge system solution for a large South American copper mine, which improved throughput and reduced power consumption. This success is expected to accelerate adoption of the integrated solution (linings + grinding media) across the mining industry. However, management refrained from giving volume guidance, citing early stage. Key risks include global shipping uncertainty and protectionist trade measures. The company maintains a strong cash position of ₹4,300 crore and plans modest capex of ₹150 crore for maintenance and renewable energy.
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- Management indicated that the Q4 realization of ₹178/kg is not sustainable due to one-off product mix and forex gains; a normalized level of ₹165/kg should be used for modeling.
- Total capex expected to be between ₹60-100 crore for maintenance and balancing equipment, plus ~₹30 crore to complete renewable energy projects, totaling around ₹150 crore.
- Once the remaining renewable projects are commissioned, about 60-65% of the company's power requirements will come from renewable sources, reducing power costs.
- Management declined to provide specific volume growth guidance, citing early stage of the new solution adoption and macro uncertainty.
Risks flagged
- Volatile shipping costs and elongated transit times due to geopolitical tensions could disrupt supply chains and customer ordering patterns.
- Increasing anti-dumping duties and border protectionism in key markets (US, Brazil) may impact competitiveness and pricing.
- Despite successful trials, management could not provide a timeline for meaningful volume ramp-up, indicating risk of delayed adoption.
- As volumes grow, the mix may shift toward higher grinding media sales, potentially reducing EBITDA margins from current levels to 23-24%.
Key quotes
- We are hoping these solutions ultimately allow for the unlock which is for a larger quantity of orders as a combination of linings and grinding media.
- As an Indian company that today in this space which is dominated by giants there is nobody in the world offering a similar solution is a very tall statement and I think we are very proud about it.
- We are not at all worried about somebody copying. That's much all I can say honestly.
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