Craftsman Automation Ltd
Craftsman Automation Q3 FY26 earnings call: Revenue & Margins
Q3 FY26 earnings call: what management guided on revenue, margins and order book.
The short version
Industrial Engineering segment: Expected growth in high single digit to low double digit range. Powertrain and Industrial Engineering segments expected to grow in high single to low double digits; aluminium products projected to grow in high teens.
From Craftsman Automation Ltd's Q3 FY26 earnings-call transcript · updated 23 Aug 2026.
Revenue & Sales Performance
- Industrial Engineering segment: Expected growth in high single digit to low double digit range.
- Powertrain segment: Similar growth expected as Industrial Engineering, around high single digit to low double digit.
- Aluminium products: Anticipated to grow in the high teens.
- Commercial Vehicle and Tractor segments: Commercial vehicles showing marginal growth with positive outlook; tractors performing well this financial year with expected further volume increases.
- Alloy wheels: Capacity utilization expected to reach 60-70% by Q3 next year with margin improvements.
- Expansion plans: Continued investments in Powertrain over next 5-10 years to capture growing ICE demand.
- Export potential growing, especially for Sunbeam in aluminium products.
2 more points management made on revenue & sales performance
Profitability & Margins
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Capital Expenditure Plans
- Craftsman Automation is continuing to invest heavily in the Powertrain segment, focusing on ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) rather than EV, expecting to invest over the next 5 to 10 years.
- Near-term, the company plans 5% to 10% capacity additions in the Powertrain business starting January.
- Stand-alone capex for Craftsman is around INR 1,000 crores for the current year to support significant revenue growth.
- DR Axion is setting up a new plant, which will impact margins short-term due to pre-operative costs but expected to drive margin expansion in 3-4 years.
- Capacity additions include ramping up the new alloy wheel plant at Shoolagiri, targeting 60-70% utilization by Q3 next year with margin improvement.
2 more points management made on capital expenditure plans
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Fundraising & Capital Structure
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Order Book & Pipeline
- The company is inching towards an annual order level of around $60 million, with the balance $30-$40 million expected to be tied up in the next year or so.
- Craftsman Automation aims to reach $100 million in revenue by FY '29 or FY '30.
- Demand for products, especially in stationary engines, remains high with customers gearing up for peak requirements by 2030.
- DR Axion has received significant orders, leading to the construction of a new plant.
- The Powertrain business continues to receive more inquiries, prompting ongoing capacity expansions.
2 more points management made on order book & pipeline
Craftsman Automation Ltd — Quarterly revenue & net profit
Reported quarterly figures (₹ Cr). Latest: revenue ₹2.2K Cr, net profit ₹116 Cr. Revenue and profit are scaled separately — hover a quarter for exact figures.
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What Craftsman Auto's management said in earlier quarters
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Frequently Asked Questions
What were Craftsman Automation Ltd Q3 FY26 results?
Industrial Engineering segment: Expected growth in high single digit to low double digit range. Powertrain and Industrial Engineering segments expected to grow in high single to low double digits; aluminium products projected to grow in high teens.
What is Craftsman Automation Ltd share price analysis?
Craftsman Automation Ltd currently shows a neutral. The stock trades at a P/E of 58.1 with a market cap of ₹27,223 Cr. Investors should review the full earnings analysis for detailed insights.
Is Craftsman Automation Ltd planning capital expenditure?
Craftsman Automation is continuing to invest heavily in the Powertrain segment, focusing on ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) rather than EV, expecting to invest over the next 5 to 10 years.
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