Raw material cost inflation may compress margins
Crude oil surged past $100/bbl and natural rubber prices rose ~30% in Q4, with full impact hitting Q1 FY27. Management expects 15%+ RM cost increase, and only partial pass-through via price hikes.
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Competitive pricing pressure could delay price hikes
Analyst raised concern that competitors like MRF may not fully pass on costs. Management acknowledged market is competitive and price increases are delayed by some players, which could force CEAT to absorb costs.
Middle East geopolitical disruption impacting exports
Sales to Middle East were severely impacted in Q4 (practically zero). While management expects to compensate via other regions, any escalation could hurt international revenue.
Camso transition delays may delay margin recovery
Full value chain control for Camso is expected only by FY28. Until then, margins remain constrained by reliance on Michelin for sales and raw materials, with fixed costs being incurred upfront.