Carborundum Universal Limited Earnings Summary — Q4 FY2026
Carborundum Universal Reports Revenue Growth Amidst Quarterly Net Loss and Margin Compression
Quarterly Business Intelligence
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Computed deterministically from the last 10 reported quarters.
Quarterly Business Momentum
- Revenue has increased for 3 consecutive quarters.
- Revenue of ₹1,427 Cr is 17.0% higher year-on-year.
- Revenue has compounded at 7.9% annualised over the last 10 quarters.
- Revenue is at its highest level in 10 quarters.
- Net profit of ₹76 Cr is 23.4% above the same quarter last year.
- Profit growth is outpacing revenue growth, pointing to positive operating leverage.
- Net profit has compounded at -24.7% annualised across the period.
- Operating margin stands at 9.5% in Q1 FY2027.
- Operating margin compressed by 48 bps year-on-year.
- Over the last two years operating margin has contracted by 669 bps.
- PBT margin is 8.4%.
- Expenses grew 17.7% against revenue growth of 17.0%.
- Operating profit of ₹135 Cr is 11.4% higher year-on-year.
- Operating leverage has been under pressure recently.
- 6 of the last 6 measured quarters delivered year-on-year revenue growth.
- Overall quarterly business momentum scores 61/100 (Healthy) on the latest 10 quarters.
- Business momentum remains positive heading into the next quarter.
Quarterly Financials
Last 10 Reported Quarters • All figures in ₹ Crore • Margins in %
| Metric | Trend | Latest Q1 FY2027 | Q4 FY2026 | Q3 FY2026 | Q2 FY2026 | Q1 FY2026 | Q4 FY2025 | Q3 FY2025 | Q2 FY2025 | Q1 FY2025 | Q4 FY2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | Stable | 1,427 | 1,398 | 1,291 | 1,298 | 1,219 | 1,217 | 1,255 | 1,224 | 1,198 | 1,201 |
| Expenses | Improving | 1,292 | 1,254 | 1,134 | 1,142 | 1,098 | 1,071 | 1,078 | 1,029 | 1,004 | 992 |
| Operating Profit | Softening | 135 | 144 | 157 | 156 | 121 | 146 | 177 | 195 | 194 | 209 |
| Operating Margin | Softening | 9.5% | 10.3% | 12.2% | 12.1% | 9.9% | 12.0% | 14.1% | 15.9% | 16.2% | 17.4% |
| Other Income | Volatile | 55 | -103 | 22 | 23 | 27 | 18 | -77 | 23 | 19 | 25 |
| Interest | Improving | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Depreciation | Stable | 66 | 65 | 61 | 62 | 59 | 56 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 51 |
| Profit Before Tax | Volatile | 119 | -30 | 113 | 113 | 86 | 105 | 43 | 162 | 158 | 180 |
| Tax | Volatile | 39 | 10 | 40 | 38 | 25 | 75 | 6 | 46 | 43 | 37 |
| Net Profit | Volatile | 76 | -18 | 76 | 75 | 62 | 29 | 35 | 116 | 113 | 135 |
| Net Margin | Volatile | 5.4% | -1.3% | 5.9% | 5.7% | 5.1% | 2.4% | 2.8% | 9.5% | 9.4% | 11.2% |
Key Takeaways
- Revenue grew to a record quarterly high of Rs. 1,398 Cr, representing a 14.8% YoY increase.
- The company reported a consolidated net loss of Rs. 40 Cr, primarily driven by a significant 'Other Income' hit of -103 Cr.
- Operating Profit Margins (OPM) compressed to 10%, down from 12% in the preceding quarter and 12% YoY.
- Expenses surged to Rs. 1,254 Cr, the highest in the provided quarterly historical data.
- The quarter was impacted by significant profit volatility, likely stemming from integration costs or impairments related to global subsidiaries.
- Borrowings significantly increased to Rs. 413 Cr by March 2026 compared to Rs. 216 Cr in the previous year.
Management Guidance
Management remains focused on 'Materials Science' and high-performance technical ceramics to move up the value chain. They have noted struggles in European markets and headwinds within the Russian subsidiary (Volzhsky Abrasive Works) but maintain a long-term vision despite cyclical downturns.
Sentiment Shift
Deteriorating
The transition from profitable quarters to a net loss, coupled with multi-year low operating margins, indicates a sharp cyclical downturn and integration challenges with acquisitions.
Outlook
While long-term leadership in abrasives and ceramics remains intact, the near-term outlook is clouded by negative profit growth (-29% TTM) and integration hurdles with the RHODIUS and AWUKO acquisitions in Germany.
From the Annual Report (Key Quotes)
“Recent performance in FY25-26 shows significant margin compression and profit volatility due to global macroeconomic headwinds.”
“Management quality is rated exceptionally high due to the Murugappa Group's reputation for governance, transparency, and professional management.”
“CUMI's financial performance displays a Tale of Two Halves: a strong growth phase between FY21-FY24 and a sharp cyclical downturn in FY25-FY26.”
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