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Revenue
₹2,968 Cr
verified against source
Revenue YoY
21.4%
reported change
EBITDA
₹386 Cr
latest reported figure
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Escorts Kubota reported a strong Q4 FY26 with revenue of ₹2,950.7 crore (+21.4% YoY) and EBITDA of ₹386 crore (+31.8% YoY), driven by robust tractor volumes (highest ever full-year at 133,670 units, +15.7% YoY) and margin expansion of 103 bps to 13.1%. The construction equipment segment also rebounded with Q4 volume growth of 9% YoY, gaining market share. Management guided for a flattish tractor industry in FY27 (0-3% growth), citing high base, potential El Niño impact, and rising input costs. They remain confident of outperforming the industry due to new product launches and channel improvements. Key risks include geopolitical disruptions, commodity inflation (5-6% cost increase expected), and subnormal monsoon affecting rural sentiment. The company plans significant capex of ~₹500 crore for a greenfield facility and additional ₹500 crore investment in captive NBFC.
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Guidance to track
- Management expects domestic tractor industry to be flat to ±2-3% in FY27, with H1 growth and H2 degrowth due to high base and potential El Niño impact.
- Phase 1 investment of over ₹2,000 crore planned over 7-10 years; FY27 capex includes land and development costs of ~₹500 crore.
- Board approved total capital of ₹700 crore for NBFC; ₹200 crore already invested, balance ₹500 crore to be deployed over next 12-15 months.
- Kubota global sourcing from India expected to scale up, targeting ₹500-1,000 crore of component exports by FY30.
Risks flagged
- West Asia conflict and rupee depreciation are causing higher input and logistics costs; management expects 5-6% cost increase, with potential margin pressure.
- Forecast of below-normal monsoon and El Niño could dampen rural sentiment and farmer affordability, especially in H2 FY27.
- Steel and other commodity prices up 7-8%, and labor costs increased 22-35% in key states; management uncertain about full pass-through to customers.
- Industry grew 23% in FY26, creating a high base; H2 FY27 expected to see substantial degrowth, making full-year flattish guidance challenging.
Key quotes
- The overall guidance for physical year 27 is kind of a flattish industry 2-3% up, 2-3% down.
- We are confident of a positive growth irrespective of whether the industry is a mild difference.
- The primary purpose of captive is to help the main business in growing market share and increasing volume.
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