Carborundum Universal Ltd Q4 FY26 Results & Concall Highlights: Revenue, Margins & Order Book
Published 24 May 2026 | Industrial Products | Market Cap: ₹20.6K Cr
Ceramics segment growth expected at around 14%-15% next year, recovering from a 9% growth this year due to deferred projects. Ceramics segment expected growth: 14% to 15.5% in FY27, driven by strong demand in engineered ceramics (including SOFC, EV applications, aerospace).
From Carborundum Universal Ltd's Q4 FY26 earnings-call transcript · updated 23 Aug 2026.
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₹1,170
Market Cap
₹20.6K Cr
P/E Ratio
80.1
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Carborundum Universal Ltd — Quarterly revenue & net profit
Reported quarterly figures (₹ Cr). Latest: revenue ₹1.4K Cr, net profit ₹-40 Cr.
Full financials →📊 Revenue & Sales Performance
- →Ceramics segment growth expected at around 14%-15% next year, recovering from a 9% growth this year due to deferred projects.
- →Engineered Ceramics, including SOFC, EV, aerospace, and defense applications, anticipated to see substantial growth and increased revenue share.
- →Semiconductor-related ceramics business qualification completed; serial production and revenue generation expected from 2029 onwards.
- →Electrominerals export business growing, with 33% export share and volume-driven growth; focus on treated products and exports continuing.
- →Abrasives sector shows 15% growth in H2, supported by domestic market improvements due to policy changes (e.g., China's export rebate removal).
- →CAPEX investments planned to increase (INR 400 crores next year) to build capacity and capability for future robust revenue growth.
- →SOFC business poised for meaningful share with strong growth visibility up to 2028 driven by customer expansion.
📈 Profitability & Margins
- →Ceramics segment expected growth: 14% to 15.5% in FY27, driven by strong demand in engineered ceramics (including SOFC, EV applications, aerospace).
- →Abrasives segment growth projected at 5.5% to 6% (11%-12% excluding Awuko subsidiary).
- →Electrominerals sales expected to decline by 6.5%-7% due to closure of Foskor Zirconia, but adjusted growth excluding that is 8%-9%.
- →Profit margins improvement expected: Abrasives margins rising from 7.9% to about 9.5%-10%; Ceramics margin steady around 20.5%-21%; Electrominerals margin around 9%-9.5%.
- →Free cash flow is strong, and company is net debt-free, enabling self-funding of capacity expansions.
- →Significant CAPEX planned (~INR 400 crores) for capacity and capability building, expected to support future revenue and profit growth.
- →Management confident in returning to or exceeding previous profit guidance supported by strong backlog and customer forecasts.
🏗️ Capital Expenditure Plans
- →FY26 CAPEX: INR 310 crores; FY27 planned CAPEX: around INR 400 crores, focused on capacity and capability building.
- →Major FY27 CAPEX projects (~INR 400 crores) include:
- → - Expansion of Advanced Ceramics for power electronics (substrate, metallized tubes, rings, braced assemblies).
- → - Expansion of Brown Fused Alumina capacity.
- → - Integrated furnace facility for thermal spray powders.
- → - Zirconia furnace and grain processing facility.
- → - Commissioning thin wheel capacity at Hosur using assets acquired from DRONCO (INR 83 crores CAPEX).
- → - Increase treatment facility capacity (INR 30 crores CAPEX).
- → - CAPEX for 110 kV substation and tunnel kiln for Refractories.
- →Pilot scale plant established for manufacturing Ceramic powders for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC) leveraging technology partnership with CGCRI; plans to expand this.
- →Plans to increase R&D spend from ~1% to 2-3% to strengthen new product development.
💰 Fundraising & Capital Structure
- →There is no mention of any current or future new fundraising through debt or equity in the transcript.
- →The company highlighted it is currently net debt-free.
- →Capex planned is approximately INR 400 crores for FY27, funded through strong free cash flow and internal resources.
- →Management emphasized that CUMI is capable of funding its programs internally without external borrowing.
- →No guidance or discussion related to raising funds via equity or debt was provided during the call.
📋 Order Book & Pipeline
- →The company missed its FY26 growth guideline primarily due to deferred projects.
- →Confidence to meet the FY27 target of 14-15% growth is based on the existing backlog and forecast from customers.
- →Deferred projects from FY26 are expected to contribute to growth in the next couple of years.
- →The backlog and customer forecast give the management optimism about meeting growth expectations.
- →Expansion plans, especially in ceramics and other strategic areas, are aligned with the current order pipeline.
- →No specific quantitative value of orderbook or pending orders disclosed, but a strong backlog supports future revenue growth.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What were Carborundum Universal Ltd Q4 FY26 results?
Ceramics segment growth expected at around 14%-15% next year, recovering from a 9% growth this year due to deferred projects. Ceramics segment expected growth: 14% to 15.5% in FY27, driven by strong demand in engineered ceramics (including SOFC, EV applications, aerospace).
What is Carborundum Universal Ltd share price analysis?
Carborundum Universal Ltd currently shows a neutral. The stock trades at a P/E of 80.1 with a market cap of ₹20,606 Cr. Investors should review the full earnings analysis for detailed insights.
Is Carborundum Universal Ltd planning capital expenditure?
FY26 CAPEX: INR 310 crores; FY27 planned CAPEX: around INR 400 crores, focused on capacity and capability building.
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