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Uno Minda LtdQ1 FY26

Uno Minda Ltd Q1 FY26 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: 1,136P/E: 53.2Market Cap: ₹64.8K CrSector: Auto Components

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 2

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

N/A

Order

Yes

Capex

Yes

2 of 4 growth signals are positive.

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Revenue guidance

Category 2
  • Uno Minda expects sustainable growth backed by strong fundamentals and a diversified product portfolio.
  • Expansion includes capacity enhancement in existing plants (e.g., 4-wheeler switches, lighting, alloy wheels) allowing growth in line with market demand.
  • New business wins include sizable orders in 2-wheeler, 4-wheeler, EV powertrain, and sunroof segments offering incremental growth potential.
  • Export revenues from India are expected to rise from INR 600 crores to over INR 1,500 crores in the coming years.
  • Expansion projects will increase 2-wheeler alloy wheel capacity to ~9.5 million and 4-wheeler alloy wheel capacity to ~7 million units annually.
  • Market share gains witnessed across segments; growth driven both by deeper penetration with existing customers and onboarding new customers, including new-age EV OEMs.
  • The automotive industry and segments like e-2-wheelers and 3-wheelers show strong volume growth, indicating favorable demand environment supporting Uno Minda's growth.

Margin guidance

Category 3
  • Uno Minda expects sustained growth driven by volume expansion, market share gains, and new-age technology platforms.
  • FY27 capex planned at approx. INR 1,750 crores, focusing on capacity expansion, capability enhancement, and land acquisition.
  • Launch of commercial operations in new product segments like EV powertrain and sunroof in FY27 marks diversification.
  • Despite challenges and initial costs of new plants, EBITDA margin guidance is around 11% ± 50 bps.
  • Order book includes sizable wins like INR 450 crores in 2-wheeler business with SOP next fiscal and INR 600 crores 4-wheeler EV order by FY29.
  • Expected revenue multiple to capex for 4-wheeler EV is >2x over medium to long term.
  • Strong operational performance, strategic expansions, and localization efforts support earnings growth.
  • ROCE was 19.2% in FY26; expected improvement as new assets commission.
  • Management confident of delivering sustainable long-term value and profit growth amid evolving industry dynamics.

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Fundraise plans

  • Uno Minda Limited has announced an enabling resolution for fundraising of INR 2,500 crores.
  • This resolution is a routine approval taken annually to cover a mix of instruments including equity, Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs), and other borrowings.
  • As of now, there is no specific plan to raise funds under this resolution.
  • Any actual fundraising plans will be communicated separately.
  • In previous years, similar enabling resolutions were taken without immediate fundraising.
  • The current approach allows the company flexibility for future fundraising if needed.

Order book

Yes
  • Uno Minda secured a sizable new order worth approximately INR 600 crores peak annual value, compared to FY26 JV revenues of INR 846 crores; the order represents 70% of current revenues, with start of production (SOP) expected in Q3 FY29.
  • Additionally, secured an order for a silver box display unit for 2-wheelers, estimated annual peak value ~INR 200 crores, with production commencing in Q4 FY27.
  • New-age EV business orders of roughly INR 450 crores expected to start production next fiscal year.
  • Overall, the ramp-up of orders could increase revenue from the current INR 800+ crores to over INR 1,500 crores by FY30.
  • Several ongoing projects are expected to commence production or ramp up in FY27, including 7 out of 11 projects.
  • The company continues to pursue both onboarding new customers and deepening engagements with existing customers, notably in EV segments.

Capex plans

Yes
  • FY27 planned total capital expenditure (capex) ~ INR 1,750 crores:
  • - INR 650 crores towards sustaining capex (incremental capacities, technology upgrades)
  • - INR 1,100 crores towards growth capex
  • - Balance towards land acquisition (CSN, Hosur, Gujarat)
  • Key ongoing/new projects:
  • - 7 out of 11 ongoing projects expected to start production or ramp up in FY27
  • - Commercial operations to begin in 2 new key product segments: EV powertrain and sunroof
  • Specific capex highlights:
  • - ~INR 1,200 crores for 4-wheeler EV components plants (Khed, Maharashtra, and CSN casting plant)
  • - Additional investments in renewable energy projects towards sustainability goals
  • Strategic aspect:
  • - Capex supports vertical growth, market share gains, and diversification into emerging technologies
  • - Capex largely funded through internal accruals; incremental debt mainly from acquisitions

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