SUNDRMFAST Q3 FY25 earnings call.
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₹1,441 Cr
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Revenue YoY
5.8%
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EBITDA
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Sundram Fasteners reported a quiet Q3 FY25 with standalone revenue of ₹1,256 crores (+5.8% YoY), broadly in line with a moderate domestic auto industry. Exports were the silver lining, growing 15% to ₹1,174 crores (~$180-200M in dollar terms), though this was partially offset by domestic weakness where CV production fell 8% in H1 and entry-level PV segments dropped 15-16%. EBITDA margin compressed ~90bps to 16.1% due to unfavorable product mix and higher power costs, plus a one-time MTM hit on FX hedges that will reverse in Q4. PAT of ₹120 crores (+5.5% YoY) was supported by lower tax provisions. The company is cautiously optimistic on Q4, citing inventory build-up for anticipated customer pull. Key growth avenues—wind energy (5-6% of revenue, targeting double digits) and EV orders—remain on track but volumes have been recalibrated. FY26 outlook calls for 5-6% domestic growth with muted exports, but the company expects to outperform on exports as new EV platforms ramp from H2 FY26.
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Guidance to track
- Management expects FY26 EBITDA to grow 70-80% driven by new EV order ramp-up, rupee weakness tailwinds on $180-200M exports, and additional export volumes.
- Wind energy currently contributes 5-6% of revenue and is expected to inch toward higher double digits as phase-2 volumes materialize and export customer base expands.
- EV order trajectory originally guided at ₹200-250 crore in Year 1 and ₹450-500 crore in Year 2 has been recalibrated downward due to OEM delays, though all OEMs have confirmed platforms are on track.
- Domestic auto industry expected to grow at mid-single digits (5-6%) in FY26, with CV recovery continuing and tractor momentum from good Kharif/Rabi seasons. Aftermarket to track 5% growth.
Risks flagged
- OEM customers have delayed EV platform certifications and volume indications remain uncertified. Original guidance of ₹200-250 crore Year-1 revenue has been recalibrated downward, creating uncertainty around FY26 revenue trajectory.
- Existing business capacity utilization hovers at 60-65%, and new CapEx investments for EV/wind are not expected to meaningfully contribute until FY26. This creates near-term operational leverage risk.
- European market remains weak due to Russia-Ukraine conflict; North American Class 8/7 truck demand expected to decline with Trump administration potentially imposing vehicle tariffs. EPA 2027 norms pre-buy expected only from H2 FY26.
- Rupee and European currency (EUR/GBP) weakness in December led to MTM losses on receivables and hedges that negatively impacted Q3 profits. While these will reverse in Q4, they create earnings volatility.
Key quotes
- The market share which we would be commanding today is close to 40%-45%. In each of the product segments, we have competitors. And with respect to other product segments, I would say either we would be at number two level competing with others.
- I think now, as Mr. Bharathan had explained, I think it's in the development and approval stage. I think it will be too premature to commit on the volumes or numbers that we are looking for this portfolio.
- The major elements, raw materials have been stable, and we have experienced about a 2%-3% drop in the procurement levels. But this quarter, the product mix had moved slightly against us and where either the realization of the parts are lower or the RM content are higher.
- For any part from the development, go ahead for the development to come to fruition, depending on the nature of the part, would take anywhere between 18-24 months. However, these activities have started a bit early, and so I think post-half of the next year, we should be able to see things coming to the [fruition].
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