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    Elecon Engineering Company Limited

    ELECON
    Capital Goods·9 Jan 2026
    Management Summary

    Elecon Engineering reported a resilient Q3 FY26 with consolidated revenue growing 4.3% YoY to INR552 crores, primarily driven by strong performance in the MHE division which grew 16%. However, profitability was impacted, with EBITDA margins contracting to 19.8% due to flat gear business performance, higher employee costs, and product mix. The company revised down its FY26 revenue and EBITDA margin guidance but remains confident in long-term growth supported by a healthy order book of INR1372 crores and strategic capex plans.

    Highlights

    4

    • Consolidated revenue from operations grew 4.3% YoY to INR552 crores in Q3 FY26, despite short-term challenges.

    • MHE division continued strong growth momentum, delivering 16% YoY revenue growth to INR123 crores, driven by robust demand.

    • Consolidated order intake during Q3 FY26 stood at INR701 crores, representing a 7% year-on-year growth, indicating healthy demand.

    • The company maintains a robust financial position with a strong net cash balance of approximately INR600 crores.

    Concerns

    4

    • Consolidated EBITDA for Q3 FY26 was INR109 crores, down from INR143 crores in Q3 FY25, with margins declining to 19.8% from 27% YoY.

    • Gear business reported largely flat performance with 1.3% YoY revenue growth to INR429 crores, impacted by timing-related delays and dispatch deferments.

    • EBIT margins for the Gear division declined significantly to 18.2% in Q3 FY26 from 27.8% in Q3 FY25, primarily due to higher employee cost and product mix.

    • FY26 revenue guidance revised down by up to approximately 5%, and adjusted EBITDA margins by up to approximately 2%.

    Key financials

    Metrics

    8

    Periods

    2

    Headline

    5
    • Consolidated Revenue
      ₹552 Cr
      YoY+4.3%
    • Consolidated EBITDA
      ₹109 Cr
      YoY-23.7%
    • Consolidated EBITDA Margin
      19.8%
    • Consolidated PAT
      ₹72 Cr
    • Consolidated PAT Margin
      13%

    9M

    3
    • FY26 Adjusted Consolidated Revenue
      ₹1,595 Cr
      YoY+11.6%
    • FY26 Adjusted EBITDA
      ₹340 Cr
    • FY26 Adjusted EBITDA Margin
      21.3%

    Segment breakdown

    • Gear Division₹429 Cr77.7%
    • Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Division₹123 Cr22.3%
    Donut· Share of Revenue

    Order Book

    high confidence

    Total Value

    ₹ 1,372 crores

    as of 2025-12-31

    quantified
    7.0% YoY

    Inflow this qtr

    ₹ 701 crores

    Execution

    Gear division EP orders have an execution cycle of 5 to 6 months, mostly for next financial year. Catalogue products have shorter cycles (1 month, 30-60 days).

    Composition

    Mix2 geographys
    • Domestic76.0%
    • Overseas24.0%

    Share of order book by geography

    Pipeline

    qualified rfp

    Strong inquiry levels and improving order inflows across domestic and international markets; many inquiries floating from power industries expected to convert.

    Cancellations / Deferrals

    • deferred:Dispatch deferments in Gear division due to customer-driven schedules and timing-related delays.
    • deferred:Dispatch deferments in Gear division due to customer-driven schedules and timing-related delays.

    "Management noted underlying demand environment remains healthy with strong inquiry levels and improving order inflows, despite short-term timing-related delays in execution and dispatch deferments."

    Source:
    Prepared remarks

    Capital allocation

    2
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    ₹400 crores

    Liquidity

    Cash ₹600 crores

    Provides significant flexibility for growth opportunities, capex plans, and navigating macroeconomic uncertainties.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetPriority
    Revenue
    Consolidated Revenue Growth
    lower by up to approximately 5 percentage
    		Medium
    Revenue
    Long-term Growth (3-year timeframe)
    20% to 25%
    		Medium
    Revenue
    Export Revenue Contribution
    50%
    		Medium
    Revenue
    Gear Division Revenue
    INR1,800 crores
    		Medium
    Revenue
    MHE Division Revenue
    INR700 crores
    		Medium
    Profitability
    Adjusted EBITDA Margins
    lower by up to approximately 2 percentage
    		Medium
    Market Share
    Domestic Market Share
    maintain
    		High

    What to watch in Q4 FY26

    4

    Gear Division Revenue Execution

    Q4 FY26
    CurrentINR429 crores in Q3 FY26 (1.3% YoY growth)
    TargetSignificant portion of INR1800 crores FY26 target to be executed in Q4 FY26

    Why it matters

    Crucial for meeting the revised FY26 revenue guidance and demonstrating improved execution velocity after Q3 delays.

    Yes. So we have lined up because now we are having good orders on hand. So we have lined up all our manufacturing activities and we are confident that we will achieve all the numbers what we have guided.

    Risks & concerns

    5
    RiskSeverity

    Geopolitical situations impacting export markets

    External factors like geopolitical situations, economic growth, and other regional issues are currently impacting export performance. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Timing-related delays in order inflows and execution

    Muted growth in the Gear division was largely due to delays in order inflows and dispatch deferments from customer schedules. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Margin pressure due to higher employee cost and product mix

    Consolidated EBITDA margins were temporarily impacted by flat revenue performance, higher employee cost, and a change in product mix. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Competitive scenario impacting pricing and margins

    While not aggressively increasing market share to avoid competitive pressure, the company monitors pricing and factors it into product strategy. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Private capex not taking off and overall economic slowdown

    Analyst raised concern about private capex and volatile geopolitics. Management highlighted positive traction from power, sugar, steel, and cement industries. — Analyst downplayed

    medium

    Q&A highlights

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    “See, now in near future, means coming quarters, there is a good expecting business in the power sector. There is a substantial capacity increase going on in this segment. So we are hoping good orders from the power sector, then even steel sectors are also now growing and overall trend for the steel sector is also showing in the growth.”

    Analyst challenged management on the discrepancy between qualitative 'good inquiry' commentary and actual slow order intake, seeking quantification of pipeline conversion.

    asked by Sanjay Ladha

    3 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Q3 FY26 Financial Performance Overview

    Elecon Engineering reported consolidated revenue from operations of INR552 crores in Q3 FY26, a 4.3% year-on-year growth compared to INR529 crores in Q3 FY25. Consolidated EBITDA stood at INR109 crores, resulting in an EBITDA margin of 19.8%. Profit after tax for the quarter was INR72 crores, with a PAT margin of 13%. For the nine months ended December 2025, adjusted consolidated revenue was INR1,595 crores, and adjusted EBITDA was INR340 crores, with a margin of 21.3%.

    02

    Segmental Performance: Gear Division Challenges, MHE Division Growth

    The Gear division contributed 78% of the total revenue in Q3 FY26, with revenue at INR429 crores, showing a flat 1.3% year-on-year growth. This muted performance was attributed to timing-related📎 delays in order inflows and dispatch deferments. EBIT for the Gear division declined to INR78 crores, with margins at 18.2% compared to 27.8% in Q3 FY25, impacted by higher employee costs and product mix. In contrast, the Material Handling Equipment (MHE) division continued its strong growth, with quarterly revenue of INR123 crores, a 16% year-on-year increase, driven by robust demand from power, cement, mining, and port sectors.

    03

    Order Book and Pipeline Strength

    Consolidated order intake for Q3 FY26 was INR701 crores, reflecting a 7% year-on-year growth. The open order book as of December 31, 2025, stood at INR1372 crores (INR811 crores for Gear division and INR561 crores for MHE division), providing strong revenue visibility. Management noted healthy inquiry levels across both domestic and international markets, particularly from the power industry, with confidence in converting these into orders. The domestic market contributed 76% of consolidated revenue, with overseas markets accounting for 24%.

    04

    Revised FY26 Guidance and Long-term Outlook

    Due to near-term softness📎 and timing-related📎 factors, the company revised its FY26 guidance. Consolidated revenue for FY26 may be lower by up to approximately 5%, and adjusted EBITDA margins may be lower by up to approximately 2% compared to earlier guidance. However, the company maintains a long-term growth guidance of 20-25% over the next three years and aims to achieve 50% export revenue contribution in the coming years, supported by ongoing efforts in new client acquisition and market expansion.

    05

    Capital Allocation and Liquidity

    Elecon maintains a robust financial position with a net cash balance of approximately INR600 crores, providing flexibility for growth and capex. The capex outlay for FY26-2028 is estimated at INR400 crores, aligned with strategic priorities. Specifically, the MHE division has a capex plan of INR35-40 crores for machinery upgrades and capacity expansion, with some machines expected by Q1 FY27. The company is not currently looking at inorganic acquisitions.

    06

    Market Dynamics and Competitive Positioning

    The company observes improving market sentiment with ongoing investments in power, steel, cement, and a visible pickup in the sugar segment. In the MHE division, Elecon benefits from fewer competitors in India, with some players like TRF shutting down operations. For exports, the company is focusing on the Middle East and Europe, leveraging its superior after-sales service as a competitive advantage against Chinese manufacturers. The company aims to maintain its approximately 40% market share in the organized domestic gear market.

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