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Craftsman Auto Q1 FY27 earnings call: Revenue & Margins
Q1 FY27 earnings call: what management guided on revenue, margins and order book.
The short version
Craftsman Automation expects continued strong growth, especially in the Aluminium segment, which is on a steep growth path and will outperform others in revenue and percentage terms for many more quarters. Capex cycle in India has started and is expected to continue for a long time, supporting growth across OEMs and Tier 1, Tier 2 companies, indicating a manufacturing-driven growth trajectory.
From Craftsman Auto's Q1 FY27 earnings-call transcript · updated 25 Aug 2026.
Revenue & Sales Performance
- Craftsman Automation expects continued strong growth, especially in the Aluminium segment, which is on a steep growth path and will outperform others in revenue and percentage terms for many more quarters.
- Heavy horsepower engine segment targeted to reach USD 100 million revenue by FY 30, with production ramping up from FY 28.
- Standalone Powertrain and Aluminium segments are expanding with new capacity investments; revenue growth momentum seen in Q1 FY27 likely to continue.
- Capacity utilizations: Powertrain around 70%-75% seasonally; Aluminium operating above 80%.
- Incremental capex of approx INR 1,500 crores planned mainly funded by internal accruals to support volume growth.
- New greenfield projects with customers across India will drive capacity expansion and revenue growth.
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Profitability & Margins
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Capital Expenditure Plans
- The capex cycle has started in India and is expected to continue for a long time across OEMs, Tier 1, and Tier 2 companies.
- Consolidated capex guidance for FY27 is around INR 1,500 crores, with INR 1,000 crores for standalone, INR 430 crores for DR Axion, and maintenance/expansion spend for Sunbeam.
- Capex allocation:
- New Aluminium projects with high infrastructure costs (land, building, utilities) estimated around INR 150-250 crores per plant without production equipment.
- Powertrain expansion includes new stationary engines and replacement/maintenance capex (~INR 250-300 crores).
- Hosur facility expansion focused on high-pressure die casting for automotive parts (non-alloy wheel capacity).
- Capex will be primarily funded through internal accruals; no need to access public markets foreseen.
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Fundraising & Capital Structure
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Order Book & Pipeline
- The standalone aluminium segment is on a strong growth path with new orders coming in; many are in the development stage, with production expected mainly in FY 28 and FY 29.
- The heavy horsepower engine segment (Powertrain) has received orders from 4 out of 6 key customers, reaching the initial revenue target of USD 100 million by FY 29-30.
- Around 30% of heavy horsepower engine production will start by FY 28, with about 50% ramping up by FY 29 and full-scale revenue expected by FY 30.
- The Kothavadi foundry project is on track for USD 100 million revenue target in FY 29 with additional inquiries indicating potential growth beyond that.
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Craftsman Auto — Quarterly revenue & net profit
Q1 FY27 figures are not in this chart yet. Latest shown: Mar 2026 (Q4 FY26). The Q1 FY27 numbers from the filing are in the analysis on this page.
Reported quarterly figures (₹ Cr). Latest (Q4 FY26): revenue ₹2.2K Cr, net profit ₹116 Cr. Revenue and profit are scaled separately — hover a quarter for exact figures.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What were Craftsman Auto Q1 FY27 results?
Craftsman Automation expects continued strong growth, especially in the Aluminium segment, which is on a steep growth path and will outperform others in revenue and percentage terms for many more quarters. Capex cycle in India has started and is expected to continue for a long time, supporting growth across OEMs and Tier 1, Tier 2 companies, indicating a manufacturing-driven growth trajectory.
What is Craftsman Auto share price analysis?
Craftsman Auto currently shows a neutral. The stock trades at a P/E of 59.4 with a market cap of ₹27,840 Cr. Investors should review the full earnings analysis for detailed insights.
Is Craftsman Auto planning capital expenditure?
The capex cycle has started in India and is expected to continue for a long time across OEMs, Tier 1, and Tier 2 companies.
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