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M M Forgings LtdQ4 FY27

M M Forgings Ltd Q4 FY27 Earnings Call Analysis

Revenue, margin, capex, fundraise and order book outlook from management commentary.

Price: 461P/E: 24.9Market Cap: ₹2.2K CrSector: Auto Components

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 3

Margin

Category 2

Fundraise

N/A

Order

Yes

Capex

Yes

2 of 4 growth signals are positive.

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Revenue guidance

Category 3
  • MM Forgings expects a strong revenue outlook for FY '27 with growth driven by current capex and committed customer orders.
  • Anticipated sales growth of INR 300 crores over FY '26, mainly from increased volumes in existing products and new product launches.
  • Export revenue is expected to increase by INR 50-75 crores, particularly from the U.S. Class 8 truck market, starting Q4 FY '26 and fully realized in FY '27.
  • The new 16,500-ton press will begin commissioning early next year but will add minimal revenue in FY '27; significant revenue from this press (INR 300 crores) is expected over 2-3 years, by FY '28 or FY '29.
  • Domestic CV segment growth expected around 10%, with CV constituting about 75% and PV about 10% of sales mix in FY '27.
  • New customer additions and product launches in the PV segment and electrical vehicle subsidiary Abhinava Rizel will contribute to growth.
  • Long-term goal includes reaching INR 3,000 crores turnover with 20% EBITDA margin by 2030, with a strong possibility.

Margin guidance

Category 2
  • Export revenue is expected to grow, particularly from the U.S. market, contributing INR 50-75 crores increase in sales in FY'27.
  • Value-add machining is anticipated to increase, which alone will contribute to EBITDA growth.
  • The 16,000-ton press will start operations in FY'27 but is not expected to add significant revenue immediately; full revenue potential (~INR 300 crores) will be realized in 2-3 years.
  • The company targets INR 3,000 crores turnover and 20% EBITDA margin by FY 2030 with a strong probability.
  • Gross margins have improved by about 3% compared to the previous year; expected to return to original levels (~58-59%).
  • Interest costs are planned to be reduced substantially from around INR 80 crores to INR 55 crores next year, supporting margin improvement.
  • EBITDA and PAT margins are expected to improve in FY'27 compared to current levels.

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Fundraise plans

  • The company is considering options for raising funds to reduce debt, including rights issues, preferential allotments, or Qualified Institutional Placements (QIP). (Page 16)
  • Currently, they are "mulling" over these options but no firm plans have been announced yet. (Page 16)
  • Debt repayment is ongoing, with INR160-175 crores repaid annually, and the strategy is to maintain or reduce gross debt levels by matching new borrowing with repayments. (Pages 15, 9)
  • Planned capital expenditure for the next year is about INR125-175 crores, funded through current borrowing capacity without increasing overall debt. (Page 9)
  • No explicit confirmation of immediate equity fundraising; focus appears on debt management and controlled capex. (Pages 16, 9)

Order book

Yes
  • MM Forgings is currently in inquiry mode for the new 16,500-ton press orders; no firm orders or financial commitments have been finalized yet.
  • The company expects to generate around INR300 crores in additional revenue over the next 2-3 years from new orders excluding the 16,000-ton press.
  • Around INR75 crores of this revenue increase is expected from exports (especially the U.S. market), with the balance coming from volume growth in domestic markets and new product launches.
  • For the EV subsidiary Abhinava Rizel, new customer additions are anticipated within weeks, indicating pending order finalizations soon.
  • Overall, there is a strong focus on converting inquiries from major customers into confirmed orders after commissioning the new press.

Capex plans

Yes
  • Focus on capex already done and committed to customers; no aggressive pursuit of new opportunities currently.
  • Capex for FY '27 planned around INR 125-175 crores (guidance of about INR 150 crores).
  • Capex spent in FY '26 approximately INR 135-137 crores; about INR 50 crores still to be spent related to the 16,000-ton press.
  • New 16,500-ton press to be commissioned early FY '27; expected future revenue potential of around INR 300 crores (over a few years).
  • Capex spending aimed to match debt repayment to maintain or reduce gross debt levels; no additional debt increase planned.
  • Strategic focus includes tie-ups to expand product offerings in the electric vehicle (EV) segment (Abhinava Rizel subsidiary), targeting 5-in-1 or 6-in-1 solutions beyond motor design.
  • Emphasis on cost control, automation, productivity, and strengthening balance sheet alongside capex activity.

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