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    Affordable Robo.

    AFFORDABLE
    Capital Goods·3 Jun 2026
    Management Summary

    Affordable Robotic & Automation Limited delivered a strong profitability turnaround in FY26, with consolidated PBT and PAT turning positive, driven by significant EBITDA margin expansion to 14.19%. This was achieved through disciplined execution and cost control, despite a revenue decline due to project delays. The company secured a ₹48 crore strategic investment in its Humro subsidiary, which will dilute its holding below 50%, and maintains a healthy order book of ₹127.16 crores for its ARAPL business.

    Highlights

    5

    • Consolidated PBT turned positive at ₹9.88 crores, a significant improvement from a loss of ₹9.42 crores in FY25.

    • Consolidated PAT turned positive at ₹6.97 crores, reversing a loss of ₹11.65 crores in FY25.

    • Consolidated EBITDA turned around from a loss of ₹2.33 crores in FY25 to a profit of ₹17.16 crores in FY26, representing a swing of ~₹19.50 crores.

    • Consolidated EBITDA margin expanded significantly to 14.19% in FY26 from -1.43% in FY25, driven by selective project execution and cost controls.

    • The company's confirmed order book (ARAPL) stands at a robust ₹127.16 crores as of May 31, 2026, with new bookings of ₹19.55 crores in the April-May period.

    Concerns

    3

    • Consolidated revenue declined by 26.04% YoY to ₹120.95 crores in FY26 from ₹163.55 crores in FY25, attributed to customer delays and global constraints.

    • Dependency on imported components (motor, motor controller, radar sensors) from China, despite being European/Japanese make, poses a supply chain risk.

    • The company has stopped giving specific number or margin guidance, making future projections less clear.

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    06 metrics
    1. 01Consolidated Total Income₹120.95 Cr-26.0%YoY
    2. 02Consolidated EBITDA₹17.16 Cr
    3. 03Consolidated EBITDA Margin14.2%
    4. 04Consolidated PBT₹9.88 Cr
    5. 05Consolidated PAT₹6.97 Cr

    Segment breakdown

    ARAPL (Standalone)
    ₹110.93 Cr Total Income₹16.03 Cr EBITDA14.4% EBITDA Margin₹9.65 Cr PBT₹6.96 Cr PAT6.3% PAT Margin
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    Order Book

    high confidence

    Total Value

    ₹ 127.16 crores

    as of 2026-05-31

    quantified

    Inflow this qtr

    ₹ 19.55 crores

    Composition

    Mix2 products
    • Automation (ARAPL)35.4%
    • Car Parking (ARAPL)64.6%

    Share of order book by product

    Pipeline

    deal pipeline tcv

    Humro pipeline for outright sales

    Cancellations / Deferrals

    • deferred:Customer delays and global constraints led to deferrals of Q4 dispatches by six to eight months.

    "The company is prioritizing profitable projects, rejecting less profitable orders, and managing execution challenges."

    Source:
    Prepared remarks

    Capital allocation

    1
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    M&A

    Humro (ARAPL RaaS)

    acquisition · announced · Consideration ₹NaN (cash)

    Guidance & targets

    4
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Profitability
    RaaS Margin
    15-20%
    		Medium
    Profitability
    RaaS EBITDA Margin
    18%
    		High
    Product Pricing
    Humro Product Price Reduction
    50%
    		High
    Deployment
    Humro Robots Deployment
    225 robots
    		Medium

    Humro Robot Deployment

    next couple of months (Q1 FY27)
    CurrentNo deployment in April/May, 24 equipments contracted
    TargetDeployment of contracted 24 equipments

    Why it matters

    To assess the execution pace and progress towards the FY27 target of 225 robots for the Humro subsidiary.

    The POs at the contract stage, uh, we have around 24 equipments which have been contracted for and expected deployment over next couple of months.

    How to verify

    order_book.execution

    Risks & concerns

    4
    RiskSeverity

    Execution delays and global constraints

    Customer delays and global constraints affected Q4 dispatches and revenue recognition, leading to project deferrals of six to eight months. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Supply chain dependency on imported components

    Key components like motors, motor controllers, and radar sensors are imported from China, even if of European/Japanese make, posing a potential supply chain risk. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Intense competition in the US warehouse automation market

    Humro faces competition from established players like Vecna, Seegrid, and VisionNav in the US market, requiring a competitive pricing and technology strategy. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Impact of Humro dilution on parent company's future growth

    Analyst concern about the parent company's ability to generate sustainable value after Humro's dilution, but management asserts new high-tech products for export will drive ARAPL's growth. — Analyst downplayed

    low

    Q&A highlights

    7

    “Okay, so first two months, there is no deployment. Yeah. This was an SOW which was signed earlier. And in an SOW, a phase of around five, six months which has happened... The POs at the contract stage, uh, we have around 24 equipments which have been contracted for and expected deployment over next couple of months.”

    Clarifies the current deployment pace for Humro and confirms the unrevised FY27 target of 225 robots, indicating a ramp-up in the coming months.

    asked by Pawan Kumar

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Profitability Turnaround and Margin Expansion

    Affordable Robotic & Automation Limited achieved a significant profitability turnaround in FY26. Consolidated PBT turned positive to ₹9.88 crores, compared to a loss of ₹9.42 crores in FY25, while consolidated PAT reached ₹6.97 crores, reversing a loss of ₹11.65 crores. This was driven by a strategic focus on high-quality, profitable projects and stringent cost controls, resulting in a consolidated EBITDA margin expansion to 14.19% in FY26 from -1.43% in the previous year. Standalone EBITDA also grew to ₹16.03 crores with a margin of 14.45%.

    02

    Strategic Investment and Humro Subsidiary Restructuring

    The company's subsidiary, ARAPL Raas (Humro), secured a strategic investment of ₹48 crores. This investment is aimed at building a world-class autonomous robotics business and expanding engagement with Fortune 50 companies. Post-allotment, ARAPL's holding percentage in Humro will reduce from 83% to below 50%, impacting the consolidation structure. Management clarified that minority shareholder benefits remain intact and the consolidated profit will reflect the proportional share.

    03

    Order Book and Pipeline Overview

    As of May 31, 2026, ARAPL's confirmed order book stands at ₹127.16 crores, with new bookings of ₹19.55 crores recorded in the April-May period. This order book is composed of ₹44.96 crores from the Automation vertical and ₹82.20 crores from Car Parking. Separately, Humro has an order book of ₹36 crores in a lease model, executable over three years, and a robust pipeline of ₹60 crores for outright sales, expected to close very soon.

    04

    Revenue Challenges and Execution Delays

    Despite the focus on profitability, consolidated revenue for FY26 declined by 26.04% to ₹120.95 crores from ₹163.55 crores in FY25. This decline was attributed to customer delays in project timelines, with some projects deferred by six to eight months. Additionally, broader global constraints in Q4 affected the market outlook and the company's ability to dispatch products, impacting revenue recognition.

    05

    Humro's US Market Strategy and Competitive Edge

    Humro is actively pursuing the US market, positioning itself with competitive pricing, aiming to be 15-20% lower than Chinese offerings. The company emphasizes its technological advantages, Indian software, and ease of integration. Humro is in advanced discussions for a strategic partnership in the US to reduce lead times and enhance customer acquisition, with a target of 15-20% margins for its RaaS business.

    06

    New Product Development and Cost Reduction Initiatives

    ARAPL is focusing on productization and high-technology offerings. The company plans to launch its first new product (mechanical part) by June end, with testing in July and commercial readiness by November/December. A key strategic goal for Humro is to reduce product prices by 50% over the next two years to enhance competitiveness and drive market penetration.

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