Wheels India Ltd Q2 FY26 Results & Concall Highlights: Revenue, Margins & Order Book
Published 15 Jul 2026 | Auto Components | Market Cap: ₹3.5K Cr
The company expects reasonably strong export demand, targeting 8-10% growth driven by both domestic and export markets. Q3 is expected to show improvement year-on-year with better margins; Q4 is uncertain but typically strong (Page 22).
From Wheels India Ltd's Q2 FY26 earnings-call transcript · updated 23 Aug 2026.
Price
₹1,513
Market Cap
₹3.5K Cr
P/E Ratio
21.4
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Wheels India Ltd — Quarterly revenue & net profit
Reported quarterly figures (₹ Cr). Latest: revenue ₹1.6K Cr, net profit ₹59 Cr.
Full financials →📊 Revenue & Sales Performance
- →The company expects reasonably strong export demand, targeting 8-10% growth driven by both domestic and export markets.
- →Growth in exports depends on the global economic situation but remains positive unless conditions worsen.
- →Domestic segments like tractor wheels and hydraulic cylinders are expected to grow, especially post-monsoon.
- →Capex of INR 250 crores (to be completed by March 2026) will enable increased volumes, particularly in cast aluminum wheels and windmill components.
- →Wind energy business growth is anticipated in the next two quarters.
- →The company anticipates growth in air suspension systems, especially supplying e-bus manufacturers.
- →Top-line growth was 8.63% in the first half; further growth is expected in H2, though not at 20% levels.
- →Overall, growth around 8-10% is expected in the near term with opportunities in domestic and export markets.
📈 Profitability & Margins
- →Q3 is expected to show improvement year-on-year with better margins; Q4 is uncertain but typically strong (Page 22).
- →Company targets 8%-10% growth over the next 2 years aided by ongoing INR250 crores capex (Page 5).
- →Focus on ramping up exports, especially tractor wheels and construction equipment to Europe, U.S., Brazil (Page 4).
- →Efforts on increasing renewable energy usage and reducing power consumption to improve margins (Page 22).
- →Operating margins aiming to move from current 7%-8% towards 10% and potentially double-digit margins in 2-3 years (Page 13).
- →ROCE currently ~15.5%, targeting around 18% over next two years; ROE expected to reach 15% in about two years (Page 9).
- →EBITDA and PAT have grown faster than revenues in recent periods, indicating margin improvement (Page 4).
- →Capex mainly geared towards industrial segments (windmill, hydraulic) expected to yield revenue growth starting H2 next year (Page 5).
🏗️ Capital Expenditure Plans
- →Wheels India has planned a capex of INR 250 crores for the current year, with INR 108 crores already spent.
- →The capex is expected to be completed by March 2026, with commissioning likely in H2 of the next year.
- →Significant portions of the capex target industrial segments, especially windmill machining and fabricated parts for offshore windmills in Europe (about 40% of the capex).
- →Part of the investment (~INR 90 crores) is conversion business with roughly 1:1 asset turnover ratio and healthy margins.
- →Additional capex of approximately INR 100 crores is being invested specifically in machining capacity, with machines arriving from November to January, expected to boost production.
- →The company aims to maintain debt levels around INR 700+ crores, funding capex largely through internal accruals.
- →Target growth from capex is an 8%-10% increase over the next 2-3 years, aiming for improved margins and scaling revenues toward INR 5,000 crores.
💰 Fundraising & Capital Structure
- →No immediate plans for raising further short-term debt as stated by Srivats Ram and P Ramesh on page 24.
- →The company plans to keep the current debt levels around INR 700+ crores through March 2026, as per P Ramesh on page 5.
- →Capex of INR 250 crores for the year is largely funded through internal accruals, not additional debt (page 5).
- →Debt is currently stable around INR 1161 crores including public deposits and bill discounting (page 23-24).
- →No mention of any planned equity fundraising in the discussed sections.
📋 Order Book & Pipeline
Key Metrics
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Wheels India Ltd Q2 FY26 results?
The company expects reasonably strong export demand, targeting 8-10% growth driven by both domestic and export markets. Q3 is expected to show improvement year-on-year with better margins; Q4 is uncertain but typically strong (Page 22).
What is Wheels India Ltd share price analysis?
Wheels India Ltd currently shows a neutral. The stock trades at a P/E of 21.4 with a market cap of ₹3,493 Cr. Investors should review the full earnings analysis for detailed insights.
Is Wheels India Ltd planning capital expenditure?
Wheels India has planned a capex of INR 250 crores for the current year, with INR 108 crores already spent.
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