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    SKP Bearing

    SKP
    Capital Goods·19 Feb 2026
    Management Summary

    SKP Bearing reported strong revenue growth in Q3 FY26, with standalone revenue up 41% and consolidated revenue up 38.9%. While the India operations showed margin improvement and capacity expansion, the France subsidiary continued to incur losses of INR 5.81 crores, primarily due to one-time employee costs and slower-than-expected customer revalidation. Management remains optimistic about the France turnaround, targeting INR 100 crores revenue and breakeven in calendar year '26, alongside continued domestic expansion and export growth.

    Highlights

    6

    • Standalone revenue grew substantially by 41% QoQ in Q3 FY26.

    • Consolidated revenue (India and France) saw a substantial increase of 38.9% QoQ.

    • EBITDA margins for the standalone business improved slightly to 9.5%.

    • Roller plant expansion is in progress, with capacity added and utilization started, targeting 200 tons per month.

    • Export-oriented focus has increased, contributing to revenue, with exports now at 5% of overall revenue, targeting a further 1-2% increase this quarter.

    • France plant is making good progress, with customer ramp-up and strategy for operational alignment underway, targeting INR 100 crores revenue this year.

    Concerns

    4

    • France subsidiary reported a loss of INR 5.81 crores in Q3 FY26, attributed to one-time economic dismissal costs and ongoing fixed costs.

    • Standalone gross margins dropped significantly from 70%+ in Q1/Q2 to 58% in Q3, explained by 'product shifts' or 'low value additions'.

    • Ball plant utilization is not going as planned due to delays in QC implementation and customer revalidation processes, which are government-driven.

    • Challenges in the European market due to high compliance costs and competition from 'very cheap imports' make it difficult to reach previous revenue levels (16 million euros) quickly.

    Key financials

    Metrics

    6

    Periods

    3

    Headline

    4
    • Standalone Revenue Growth
      41%
      QoQ+41%
    • Consolidated Revenue Growth
      38.9%
      QoQ+38.9%
    • Standalone EBITDA Margin
      9.5%
    • France Subsidiary Loss
      ₹5.81 Cr

    Q1/Q2

    1
    • Standalone Gross Margin
      70%

    Q3

    1
    • Standalone Gross Margin
      58%

    Order Book

    medium confidence

    Composition

    Export(geography)
    5.0%

    "Management states they have a 'confirmed order book, full requirement' for France and 'very large' order books overall, but does not provide specific quantified values for the total order book or new order inflows."

    Source:
    Q&A

    Capital allocation

    2
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    Capex disclosed

    M&A

    Valette & Gaurand Industries (now SKP France)

    acquisition · integrated

    Guidance & targets

    6
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Capacity
    Roller plant capacity
    200 tons per month
    		High
    Certification
    Automotive IATF certificate eligibility
    Eligible next financial year
    		High
    Revenue
    France plant revenue
    INR 100 crores
    		High
    Profitability
    France plant profitability
    Green (breakeven/profitable)
    		High
    Exports
    Export share of revenue
    Increase by 1-2%
    		Medium
    Margins
    Standalone gross margins
    Sustained
    		High

    What to watch in Q4 FY26

    5

    France plant profitability (turn green)

    calendar year '26
    CurrentLoss of INR 5.81 crores in Q3 FY26
    TargetBreakeven/Profitable

    Why it matters

    Crucial for the overall profitability and success of the strategic European acquisition.

    That's why I already explained that this is our focus in '26 calendar year we will be green. That's very clear.

    Risks & concerns

    4
    RiskSeverity

    Delay in QC implementation and customer revalidation for ball plant

    Government-driven QC implementation delays and customer revalidation processes are slowing down the utilization ramp-up of Plant 3 (ball plant). — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Slower-than-expected turnaround and customer re-engagement for France subsidiary

    Post-acquisition, many European customers required extensive legal and quality audits, leading to revenue fluctuations and initial losses, making the turnaround longer than anticipated. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Competition from cheap imports in the European market

    High compliance costs in Europe make it challenging to compete with very cheap imports, hindering the France plant's ability to quickly regain previous high revenue levels. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Gross margin pressure in standalone business due to product mix

    Standalone gross margins dropped from 70%+ to 58% in Q3, attributed by management to 'product shifts' or 'low value additions'. — Analyst acknowledged

    medium

    Q&A highlights

    7

    “This process is on correct. For some, the approval has come. For some, the quality audits, the processes are going on. So we are at different stages for each different client. ... So that is why the utilization of plant three is not going the way we planned it to. Because we have already done all commercial settlement, everything. Only now question of utilization.”

    Reveals that despite commercial settlements, utilization is delayed due to customer revalidation and government-driven QC implementation, impacting revenue ramp-up.

    asked by Pankit Shah

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Q3 FY26 Financial Performance Overview

    SKP Bearing Industries Limited reported a robust Q3 FY26, with standalone revenue increasing substantially by 41% quarter-on-quarter. Consolidated revenue, including India and France entities, also saw a significant rise of 38.9%. Standalone EBITDA margins improved slightly to 9.5%. However, the France subsidiary recorded a loss of INR 5.81 crores during the quarter, impacting overall consolidated profitability. The standalone gross margins experienced a notable decline from over 70% in Q1/Q2 to 58% in Q3, attributed to product mix shifts.

    02

    France Acquisition and Turnaround Strategy

    The acquisition of Valette & Gaurand Industries (now SKP France) in February 2024 was a strategic move to establish a European foothold, expand customer base, and acquire advanced technology. Post-acquisition, the French entity faced challenges, including customer revalidation processes and high European operating costs, leading to an initial revenue drop to 25% of its 2023 levels (8 million euros). Management has reduced employee count from 52 to 31 to balance costs and is actively re-engaging customers. The target for the France plant is to achieve INR 100 crores revenue this financial year and turn profitable ('green') in calendar year 2026.

    03

    Domestic Operations: Roller and Ball Plants

    In domestic operations, the roller plant is undergoing expansion, with new capacity added and utilization commenced, aiming for a target of 200 tons per month. The ball plant (Plant 3) has its capacity fully installed, but utilization ramp-up is slower than planned. This delay is primarily due to government-driven Quality Control Order (QCO) implementation and prolonged customer revalidation processes. Despite low utilization, management asserts that the ball plant is not a breakeven concern. The company is also pursuing automotive IATF certification, expected by the next financial year.

    04

    International Strategy and Export Focus

    SKP Bearing's international strategy involves leveraging its global presence to target multinational clients with plants across continents. Exports currently constitute 5% of the overall revenue, with a target to increase this by an additional 1-2% in the current quarter. The company aims to utilize its Indian manufacturing proficiency, including raw material processing and tooling, to support and reduce costs for its French operations and international clients. Management emphasizes the long-term potential of its export-oriented approach and the benefits of the Free Trade Agreement between India and Europe.

    05

    Customer Portfolio Diversification and Engagement

    The company has undertaken initiatives to balance its customer portfolio, reducing reliance on any single industry. This strategy is yielding positive results, with increased diversification and revenue growth. For the France operations, customer engagement is a key focus, with ongoing discussions for product validation and new generation requirements. Management is confident in securing larger volumes from these customers once revalidation processes are complete and trust is fully established, moving from small initial orders to larger, sustained business.

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