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Revenue
₹4,219 Cr
verified against source
Revenue YoY
18.2%
reported change
EBITDA
₹587 Cr
latest reported figure
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CEAT delivered a strong Q4 FY26 with standalone revenue growing 18.2% YoY to ₹4,219 crore, driven by broad-based demand across replacement, OEM, and international segments. EBITDA margin expanded 299 bps YoY to 14.6%, aided by operating leverage and cost control. PAT surged to ₹283.6 crore (vs ₹100.4 crore last year). However, the outlook is clouded by a sharp 15%+ raw material cost inflation in Q1 FY27, with crude above $100/bbl and natural rubber up 30% QoQ. Management plans 10% price hikes in replacement and index-based OEM increases, but pass-through will lag. The Camso acquisition remains in transition, with full value chain control expected by FY28. Demand moderation is anticipated in H1 due to price hikes, but structural drivers (GST cuts, aging fleet) provide a floor. Key risk: if competitive dynamics delay price hikes, margins could compress significantly.
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Guidance to track
- Management plans to implement ~5% price increase already taken in March-April, with another ~5% staggered through May-June to offset raw material inflation.
- A heavier index-based price increase is expected in OEM segment on July 1, following a smaller hike on April 1.
- Planned capex for Indian operations, with Q1 spending kept frugal and scaling up if conditions normalize.
- Mixers and calendars to be installed by end of FY27, completing the value chain and enabling margin improvement from FY28.
Risks flagged
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Key quotes
- We need to take overall 10% with March out of that in replacement out of that about 5% can be considered as taken already between March and April that leaves a balance of 5% which will be staggered through May and June.
- Unlike previous quarters where volatility was driven by sentiment, we are now navigating a scenario of actual and physical disruption.
- We expect some moderation of demand.
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