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    Cyient DLM

    CYIENTDLM
    Capital Goods·21 Apr 2026
    Management Summary

    Cyient DLM reported a strong Q4 FY26 with sequential revenue growth and the highest EBITDA and PAT margins for the year, driven by focused execution and an improved business mix. Despite a 17% YoY revenue decline for FY26 due to geopolitical headwinds and a large order completion in FY25, the company achieved a record order book of INR24,166 million and a 1.5x book-to-bill ratio for the full year. Management expressed confidence in sustaining double-digit margins and expects strong year-over-year growth in FY27, supported by a robust pipeline and strategic focus on complex, higher-value programs.

    Highlights

    5

    • Order book momentum remains strong with a book-to-bill ratio greater than 1 each quarter, ending at 1.5x for the full year FY26. (Krishna Bodanapu, page 3)

    • Highest ever order backlog of INR24,166 million, providing strong visibility for the coming year. (Krishna Bodanapu, page 3; R.M. Subramanian, page 7)

    • Increasingly winning more complex, integrated, and critical programs, leading to longer life cycles, higher barriers to entry, and better predictability/profitability. (Krishna Bodanapu, page 3)

    • Achieved 10%+ EBITDA margins for the full year FY26, with Q4 EBITDA margin at 11.7% and PAT at 6.1%, the highest compared to all previous quarters. (Krishna Bodanapu, page 3; R.M. Subramanian, page 7)

    • Q4 FY26 revenue showed strong sequential growth, reaching INR3,691 million. (R.M. Subramanian, page 7)

    Concerns

    4

    • Significant geopolitical uncertainties (West Asia crisis, tariffs) led to temporary disruptions in schedules and execution plans in Q4 FY26. (Krishna Bodanapu, page 4)

    • Electronic component availability stress, particularly in the memory sector, impacted operations. (Krishna Bodanapu, page 4)

    • Q4 FY26 revenue was down 13.8% YoY, and full year FY26 revenue declined 17% YoY, primarily due to the closure of a large A&D order in FY25 and moderation in demand. (R.M. Subramanian, page 7)

    • Inventory days remained elevated through FY26, though showing reduction in Q4, and working capital remains elevated, with a target to reach 100-120 days. (R.M. Subramanian, page 8, 15)

    Key financials

    Metrics

    6

    Periods

    2

    Q4

    3
    • Revenue
      3,691 Mn
      YoY-13.8%
    • EBITDA Margin
      11.7%
    • PAT
      224 Mn
      YoY-27.6%

    FY26

    3
    • Revenue
      12,615 Mn
      YoY-17%
    • Reported EBITDA Margin
      10.1%
    • Reported PAT
      733 Mn
      YoY+7.7%

    Segment breakdown

    Industry Segments (Revenue Share)
    — Aerospace, Industrial, Medical— Defense— Other Segments
    Product Category (Revenue Share)
    48% PCBA— Box Build— Others
    Geography (Revenue Share)
    90% Rest of the World
    List

    Order Book

    high confidence

    Total Value

    ₹ 24,166 million

    as of 2026-03-31

    quantified

    Execution

    executable over next 18-24 months

    Pipeline

    deal pipeline tcv

    Order pipeline where teams are working to convert into order intake

    Cancellations / Deferrals

    • deferred:Materials delayed due to West Asia war impacting Q4 execution.
    • deferred:Israeli defense programs faced approval/clearance delays due to West Asia war impacting Q4 execution.
    • deferred:NPA approvals from customers caused delays impacting Q4 execution.

    "The order book is defined as purchase orders received from customers where material actions can be taken, providing strong revenue visibility and confidence for FY27 growth."

    Source:
    Prepared remarks

    Capital allocation

    2
    medium confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    M&A

    Undisclosed deal

    acquisition · abandoned

    M&A

    Earlier M&A deals (including Altek)

    acquisition · integrated

    Guidance & targets

    4
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Profitability
    EBITDA Margin
    10%+
    		High
    Profitability
    EBITDA Margin
    double-digit level
    		High
    Profitability
    EBITDA Margin
    couple of basis points improvement
    		Medium
    Working Capital
    Working Capital Days
    100 to 120 days
    		Medium

    Resolution of US Tariff Uncertainty

    Next quarter or so
    CurrentStill awaiting clarity, new opportunities emerging but not like past.
    TargetClearer picture on US tariffs.

    Why it matters

    Impacts demand and order intake from US customers and overall business environment.

    I think probably we can just clear that cloud probably the next one quarter or so, once we get full clarity from the U.S. tariffs. Okay?

    How to verify

    detailed_narrative[title='Geopolitical Impacts & Supply Chain']

    Risks & concerns

    3
    RiskSeverity

    Geopolitical uncertainties (West Asia crisis, tariffs)

    Led to temporary disruptions in Q4 schedules, execution plans, and material delays; US tariff clarity still awaited. — Both acknowledged

    high

    Electronic component availability stress

    Stress in the memory sector impacted operations and contributed to elevated inventory; proactive ordering for FY27. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Elevated working capital

    Inventory days remained elevated through FY26, though reducing in Q4; target to reach 100-120 days. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Q&A highlights

    8

    “I think the challenge the headwind what we had is one is the West Asia war impact. So because of that the materials got delayed... And we also had other headwinds in terms of the Israelis where we are working some other – some other this programs, defense programs. We could not get some of the approvals, clearances, because of – again, because of West Asia war which is going on there. And added to that, and we also have some of the NPA approvals from our customers.”

    Clarifies the specific external factors (geopolitical conflicts, supply chain delays, and regulatory approvals) that led to the Q4 revenue miss, which was a key concern for analysts.

    asked by Vaibhav Mishra

    2 min read7 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Q4 FY26 Performance Overview

    Cyient DLM reported a strong Q4 FY26 with revenue of INR3,691 million, reflecting sequential growth. The company achieved its highest EBITDA margin of 11.7% and PAT margin of 6.1% for the year in Q4. This performance was attributed to focused execution on operating efficiency and a favorable business mix, despite a 13.8% year-on-year revenue decline for the quarter.

    02

    Full Year FY26 Financials and Margin Resilience

    For the full year FY26, revenue stood at INR12,615 million, marking a 17% year-on-year decline, primarily due to the completion of a large A&D order in FY25 and moderated demand. Despite this, the company demonstrated strong operating resilience, maintaining double-digit EBITDA margins, with normalized EBITDA at 10.3% and reported EBITDA at 10.1%. Reported PAT increased by 7.7% year-on-year to INR733 million, with a 5.8% margin, indicating improved profitability despite revenue headwinds.

    03

    Record Order Book and Strong Pipeline

    Cyient DLM closed FY26 with a record order book of INR24,166 million, which is INR5,105 million higher than the previous year and the highest in 2.5 years. The company achieved a book-to-bill ratio of 1.5x for the full year, with consistent ratios greater than 1 each quarter. The sales pipeline is robust, valued at closer to $0.5 billion, providing strong revenue visibility and confidence for future growth, with orders executable over an 18-24 month range.

    04

    Geopolitical Impacts & Supply Chain Challenges

    Significant geopolitical uncertainties, including the West Asia crisis and tariffs, led to temporary disruptions in Q4 FY26. Material delays due to the West Asia conflict, issues with Israeli program approvals, and delays in NPA approvals impacted Q4 revenues. The company acknowledged stress in electronic component availability, particularly in the memory sector, and is proactively ordering critical long-lead items for FY27 to mitigate future supply chain risks.

    05

    Strategic Focus on Higher-Value Engagements

    The company is strategically shifting from being solely a manufacturing partner to a value-adding strategic partner, focusing on more complex, integrated, and critical programs. These engagements come with longer life cycles, higher barriers to entry, and better predictability/profitability. This approach, combined with investments in sales organization and technology, is expected to sustain the company's growth and double-digit margins into the future.

    06

    Working Capital Management and IPO Proceeds Utilization

    Working capital remained elevated through FY26, largely due to advanced stocking for long-lead components and program ramp-ups, though inventory days showed reduction in Q4. The company aims to reduce working capital days to 100-120. Cyient DLM confirmed full utilization of its IPO proceeds by March 2025, in compliance with defined objectives, and the account stands closed.

    07

    New Growth Avenues and M&A Activity

    Cyient DLM is targeting selective growth avenues in automotive, Indian defense, and AI infrastructure manufacturing, including vertical integration across cable, sheet metal, and machining. The company is seeing traction in semiconductor equipment manufacturing, focusing on power boxes, PCBAs, and subassemblies. While a recent M&A evaluation did not proceed, incurring INR17.75 million in expenses, the company continues to explore both organic and inorganic growth opportunities.

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