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    Garware Hi-Tech Films Q4 FY26 earnings call

    GRWRHITECH
    Capital Goods·7 May 2026
    Management Summary

    Garware Hi-Tech Films concluded FY26 on a strong note, reporting significant growth in Q4 revenue, EBITDA, and PAT, despite a challenging global environment and tariff impacts throughout the year. The company is expanding capacity with a new sun control film line and a TPU line, both funded by internal accruals, maintaining a debt-free status. Strategic focus on D2C expansion, particularly through Garware Home Solutions and global application studios, is expected to drive future growth and margin improvement.

    Highlights

    5

    • Q4 FY26 EBITDA at INR 157 crores, up 29% year-on-year, with margins expanding to 26.2%. PAT stood at INR 108 crores, up 39.1% year-on-year, reflecting operating leverage and improved realization.

    • Full year FY26 revenue reached INR 2,120 crores, EBITDA INR 500 crores, and PAT INR 338 crores, demonstrating business model resilience despite headwinds.

    • An additional INR 191 crores investment was announced for a new sun control film line, adding around 1,200 lakh square feet capacity with advanced robotics and automation.

    • The company maintains a strong, debt-free balance sheet with cash reserves of INR 774 crores, providing flexibility for continued investment.

    • Garware Home Solutions is targeted to scale to 50 studios by the end of FY '27, driving the D2C strategy and high-value innovation-led segments.

    Concerns

    3

    • The global environment remained challenging in FY '26 due to geopolitical volatility and elevated tariff structures across key export markets, with the most significant impact in Q3.

    • FY '26 performance was affected by a sudden 50% tariff that persisted almost the entire year until February 20, limiting recovery time.

    • Declining U.S. automotive sales, with a 5-6% decline observed in Q4 and April, could potentially impact automotive SCF and PPF sales.

    What Changed2

    vs Q1 FY27

    Guidance items11 → 8 (-3)Risks discussed3 → 5 (+2)
    Key financials

    Metrics

    9

    Periods

    2

    Q4 FY26

    4
    • Revenue
      ₹597 Cr
      YoY+8.9%
    • EBITDA
      ₹157 Cr
      YoY+29.0%
    • EBITDA Margin
      26.2%
    • PAT
      ₹108 Cr
      YoY+39%

    FY26

    5
    • Revenue
      ₹2,120 Cr
    • EBITDA
      ₹500 Cr
    • EBITDA Margin
      23.6%
    • PAT
      ₹338 Cr
    • PAT Margin
      16%

    Segment breakdown

    Sun Control Films (FY25)
    50% Revenue Share
    Paint Protection Films (FY25)
    25% Revenue Share
    Industrial Products (FY25)
    25% Revenue Share
    Architectural Films (within Sun Control Films)
    25% Revenue Share
    List

    Order Book

    low confidence

    "Management indicated strong demand and full order books for PPF, with sun control lines running at 75-80% utilization and expected to be fully utilized next year. The company emphasized its ability to maintain supply chain continuity and stand by customers despite challenges."

    Source:
    Inferred

    Capital allocation

    3
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    Capex disclosed

    entirely funded through our internal accruals

    Debt

    Gross ₹0 crores · Net ₹-774 crores

    Liquidity

    Cash ₹774 crores

    Company maintains a healthy debt-free balance sheet with significant cash and liquid investments.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetPriority
    Revenue
    Revenue
    INR 2,500 crores
    		High
    Revenue
    Middle East, North Africa (MENA) Sales
    $20 million to $22 million
    		High
    Revenue
    Garware Home Solutions + New Products Revenue
    INR 200 crores
    		High
    Margin
    EBITDA Margin
    25% plus/minus 2%
    		High
    Margin
    D2C Margin vs B2C
    25% to 30% higher
    		High
    Capacity
    Garware Home Solutions Studios
    50 studios
    		High
    Capacity
    Sun Control Film Line Utilization
    fully utilized
    		High
    Capacity
    New Sun Control Film Line Commercial Production
    operational
    		High

    What to watch in Q1 FY27

    5

    Anti-Dumping Duty Resolution

    Next quarter (Q1 FY27)
    CurrentExpected soon (this month or next)
    TargetPositive news / Resolution announced

    Why it matters

    Resolution of anti-dumping duties will remove competitive pressure from cheap imports, potentially improving market share and pricing power.

    See, that might be a question. I mean, there may be some interest or confidentiality. But the news is that all hearing, submissions and everything happened, all visits what government officials do, that has also been done. So we expect a positive news pretty soon as fast as maybe this month or next month.

    Risks & concerns

    5
    RiskSeverity

    Geopolitical Volatility and Elevated Tariffs

    The global environment remained challenging in FY '26 due to geopolitical volatility and elevated tariff structures across key export markets, impacting Q3 performance. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Customer In-house Manufacturing of PPF

    An analyst raised concern about a customer's plan to move towards in-house PPF manufacturing, but management stated it doesn't foresee a direct impact on volumes as they are not the sole supplier. — Analyst downplayed

    low

    Raw Material Price Volatility

    An analyst inquired about the impact of significant raw material cost increases, to which management responded they have been able to pass on maximum costs, leading to no negative and potentially slight positive impact. — Analyst acknowledged

    low

    Inflation and Interest Rates Impact on Demand

    An analyst questioned if inflation and rising interest rates would impact demand for discretionary spend, but management stated they are not seeing such an impact, especially during the peak summer season. — Analyst downplayed

    low

    Declining US Automotive Sales

    An analyst highlighted a 5-6% decline in US automotive sales, but management expressed confidence in growth for their automotive SCF and PPF sales, as the primary challenge (tariffs) has been resolved. — Analyst downplayed

    low

    Q&A highlights

    8

    “So this new sun control film expansion, commercial production will start by June 2027. So that is Q1 FY '28.”

    Provides a clear timeline for when the new INR 191 crore capacity expansion will begin contributing to sales.

    asked by Mahesh Bendre

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Robust Q4 and Full Year FY26 Financial Performance

    Garware Hi-Tech Films delivered a strong Q4 FY26, with revenue growing 8.9% year-on-year to INR 597 crores. EBITDA for the quarter increased by 29% year-on-year to INR 157 crores, achieving a margin of 26.2%, while PAT rose 39.1% to INR 108 crores. For the full fiscal year 2026, despite global headwinds🌐, the company reported a revenue of INR 2,120 crores, an EBITDA of INR 500 crores (23.6% margin), and a PAT of INR 338 crores (16% margin), reflecting strong operating leverage and product mix.

    02

    Strategic Capacity Expansion and Debt-Free Status

    The company is investing significantly in capacity expansion, with an additional INR 191 crores allocated for a new sun control film line, which will add 1,200 lakh square feet of capacity and is expected to commence commercial production by June 2027 (Q1 FY28). This, along with the upcoming TPU line commissioning by October 2026, is entirely funded through internal accruals. Garware maintains a healthy debt-free balance sheet with cash and liquid investments totaling INR 774 crores at year-end, providing financial prudence for future growth.

    03

    Accelerated D2C Strategy and Market Penetration

    Garware is intensifying its focus on a direct-to-consumer (D2C) strategy, supported by robust digital marketing campaigns that generated over 8 crore impressions on Meta platforms. The Garware Home Solutions network is rapidly expanding, with a target of 50 studios by the end of FY27. This D2C approach, encompassing Garware Home Solutions and other new products, is projected to contribute INR 200 crores in revenue by the next financial year-end and is expected to yield 25-30% higher margins compared to B2C.

    04

    Geographic Diversification and Middle East Growth

    The Middle East, North Africa (MENA) region has emerged as a significant growth driver for Garware, with current sales around $15 million. The company targets to grow this to $20-22 million this year, representing a 25-30% CAGR, supported by a dedicated team and subsidiary. Garware's presence in over 90 countries globally helps mitigate risks from regional volatilities, as seen during the recent challenges in key export markets.

    05

    Product Mix and Capacity Utilization

    Sun Control Films constitute approximately 50% of the company's revenue, with Paint Protection Films (PPF) and Industrial Products (IPDs) each contributing about 25%. Current utilization rates are high, with sun control lines running at 75-80% and PPF at 85-89%. The new sun control film line is strategically designed with fungibility to also produce PPF, ensuring that future demand and growth in both segments can be met efficiently, with sun control capacity expected to be fully utilized by next year.

    06

    Navigating External Headwinds and Tariff Impacts

    Despite facing challenges such as geopolitical volatility🌐, elevated tariffs, and raw material price increases in FY26, Garware successfully maintained its market share and profitability. The company adopted a measured approach, calibrating its offtake and managing inventory to sustain supply chain continuity. A positive resolution regarding anti-dumping duties on imports from China and Korea is anticipated soon, which could further ease competitive pressures and support market recovery.

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