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    Sundram Fasten.

    SUNDRMFASTGood
    Automobile and Auto Components·30 Oct 2025
    Management Summary

    Sundram Fasteners delivered a resilient Q2 FY26 performance, achieving record quarterly profits despite a double-digit decline in exports. The company's domestic business remains the primary growth engine, significantly outperforming the broader industry through new customer acquisitions and increased share of business. Management is navigating global uncertainties in the EV and US truck markets by focusing on high-margin segments like wind energy and maintaining a lean balance sheet.

    Highlights

    8

    • Standalone Revenue for Q2 reached ₹1,356 crores, representing a 4.3% YoY growth despite export headwinds.

    • Profit After Tax (PAT) for Q2 hit a record high of ₹140 crores; Consolidated H1 PAT crossed ₹300 crores for the first time.

    • EBITDA margin for the quarter stood at 18.0%, supported by softening raw material prices and better product mix.

    • Domestic segment outperformed the industry with 12% growth, driven by market share gains in PV and Tractor segments.

    • Export revenue declined 13% YoY to ₹338 crores due to demand contraction in the US truck market and tariff uncertainties.

    • Wind energy segment showed robust momentum with 30-35% H1 growth; company announced a further ₹80 crore expansion.

    • EV revenue contribution currently stands at 5-6%, with management noting a temporary pause in North American EV programs.

    • Net borrowing significantly reduced from ₹600 crores to a net cash position of ₹40 crores as of H1 FY26.

    Concerns

    1

    • US Truck Market Softening

    What Changed1

    vs Q3 FY26

    Guidance items5 → 4 (-1)

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    05 metrics
    1. 01Revenue₹1,356 Cr+4.3%YoY
    2. 02EBITDA Margin18%
    3. 03PAT (Standalone)₹140 Cr
    4. 04Domestic Revenue Growth12%+12%YoY
    5. 05Gross Margin60%

    Segment breakdown

    Domestic OE Mix
    37.5% CV and Engines40% Passenger Cars11% Tractors5% Two-Wheelers
    Product Group Mix
    37.5% Fasteners26.5% Functioned Assemblies15% Cold Extruded & Sintered11% Hot Forging
    List

    Guidance & targets

    3
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Capex
    Wind Energy Expansion Investment
    ₹80 crores
    		High
    Volume
    New Product Revenue Contribution
    20% plus
    		High
    Margin
    Aftermarket Revenue Mix
    15-21%
    		Medium

    Risks & concerns

    4
    RiskSeverity

    EV Program Deferrals

    Major EV programs in North America are being deferred to next year due to market conditions. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    US Truck Market Softening

    Underperformance in heavy-duty and classic trucks in the US, exacerbated by EPA27 emission norm ambiguity. — Both acknowledged

    high

    Tariff and Geopolitical Ambiguity

    Management describes the approach as 'business as usual' with friendly negotiations, despite analyst concerns over noise around tariffs. — Analyst downplayed

    medium

    Areas of Evasion(1)

    • Specific details on which OEMs are pushing back EV platforms were not disclosed for confidentiality.

    Q&A highlights

    3

    “As a company, it would be about 80 on a scale of 100 for ICE versus EV, it would be 80.”

    Quantifies the potential revenue risk/opportunity in the transition to electric vehicles, showing a 20% lower value capture per vehicle.

    asked by Lakshminarayanan KG

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Domestic Resilience Offsets Export Volatility

    Sundram Fasteners achieved a 12% growth in the domestic segment, significantly outperforming industry benchmarks. This was driven by increasing share of business with existing key customers and successful entry into new passenger car and tractor platforms. Despite a 13% decline in standalone exports to ₹338 crores, the domestic strength allowed the company to report its highest-ever quarterly PAT of ₹140 crores.

    02

    Wind Energy Emerges as a Key Growth Pillar

    The wind energy segment has become a significant non-auto driver, growing 30-35% YoY in H1 FY26. It now accounts for 4% of domestic sales. Following the execution of a ₹100 crore expansion, management announced an additional ₹80 crore investment to capture further volumes starting next financial year, citing high credibility and scaling capabilities as competitive advantages.

    03

    Navigating the EV 'Pause' and Value Capture

    Management noted a temporary 'pause' in EV order execution as major North American customers defer programs to 2026. Currently, EV revenue contributes 5-6% of the total pie. Crucially, management quantified that the value capture in an EV platform is approximately 80% of a traditional ICE platform, providing a clear benchmark for long-term revenue modeling as the transition progresses.

    04

    Margin Expansion Through Cost Control and FX

    EBITDA margins improved to 18% in Q2, aided by softening raw material prices for boron and alloy steel, which pushed gross margins back above 60%. The company also benefited from the depreciation of the Rupee from ₹85.4 to ₹88.4 against the USD, which aided export realizations and receivable restatements. Management expects this softening trend in raw materials to continue, supporting sustained profitability.

    05

    Strategic De-leveraging and Balance Sheet Strength

    A standout highlight of the quarter was the aggressive reduction in debt. The company moved from a borrowing level of nearly ₹600 crores to a net cash position (minus ₹40 crores borrowing) as of H1 FY26. This financial flexibility, combined with record H1 consolidated PAT of over ₹300 crores, positions the company well for its planned double-digit CAGR growth strategy.

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