Schaeffler India Limited Earnings Summary — Q1 FY2027
Schaeffler India Reports Double-Digit Revenue Growth Driven by Automotive Mobility Solutions
Quarterly Business Intelligence
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Computed deterministically from the last 10 reported quarters.
Quarterly Business Momentum
- Revenue grew 6.8% sequentially in Q1 FY2027.
- Revenue of ₹2,761 Cr is 17.3% higher year-on-year.
- Revenue has compounded at 18.8% annualised over the last 10 quarters.
- Revenue is at its highest level in 10 quarters.
- Net profit has reached its highest level in 10 quarters.
- Net profit of ₹326 Cr is 13.5% above the same quarter last year.
- Profit growth is trailing revenue growth this quarter.
- Net profit has compounded at 19.1% annualised across the period.
- Operating margin stands at 18.1% in Q1 FY2027.
- Operating margin compressed by 20 bps year-on-year.
- Over the last two years operating margin has expanded by 22 bps.
- PBT margin is 16.1%.
- Expenses grew 17.6% against revenue growth of 17.3%.
- Operating profit of ₹499 Cr is 16.0% 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 73/100 (Strong) 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 | Improving | 2,761 | 2,586 | 2,724 | 2,435 | 2,353 | 2,174 | 2,136 | 2,116 | 2,107 | 1,873 |
| Expenses | Improving | 2,262 | 2,107 | 2,240 | 1,979 | 1,922 | 1,782 | 1,766 | 1,748 | 1,731 | 1,543 |
| Operating Profit | Improving | 499 | 478 | 484 | 456 | 430 | 393 | 370 | 369 | 376 | 330 |
| Operating Margin | Stable | 18.1% | 18.5% | 17.8% | 18.7% | 18.3% | 18.1% | 17.3% | 17.4% | 17.9% | 17.6% |
| Other Income | Improving | 37 | 42 | 43 | 28 | 43 | 34 | 35 | 28 | 25 | 31 |
| Interest | Volatile | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Depreciation | Improving | 91 | 90 | 92 | 88 | 81 | 83 | 78 | 73 | 68 | 62 |
| Profit Before Tax | Improving | 443 | 429 | 434 | 395 | 391 | 342 | 326 | 322 | 332 | 298 |
| Tax | Improving | 117 | 113 | 111 | 106 | 104 | 90 | 89 | 86 | 86 | 78 |
| Net Profit | Improving | 326 | 316 | 322 | 289 | 287 | 252 | 237 | 236 | 245 | 220 |
| Net Margin | Stable | 11.8% | 12.2% | 11.8% | 11.9% | 12.2% | 11.6% | 11.1% | 11.2% | 11.7% | 11.7% |
Key Takeaways
- Standalone revenue grew 17.5% YoY to ₹26,814.1 million, showcasing resilience despite geopolitical and supply chain headwinds.
- The Automotive Technologies segment witnessed strong growth, contributing ₹9,402.8 million to standalone revenue.
- Industrial segment (Bearings & Industrial Solutions) standalone revenue reached ₹9,429.1 million, reflecting a recovery from prior quarter recalibrations.
- Export performance remained robust, with Intercompany Exports & Others contributing ₹4,647.6 million to the standalone top line.
- Consolidated results include the performance of subsidiary KRSV Innovative Auto Solutions, which contributed ₹791.5 million in quarterly revenue but remains at a net loss.
- Management successfully maintained EBITDA margins near 19% through cost corrections and gross margin improvements.
- Inventory levels saw a significant increase as the company stocked up to mitigate supply chain risks arising from Middle East tensions.
- Capital expenditure remains on track with a focus on localization, which has now reached approximately 80%.
Management Guidance
Management expects double-digit growth momentum to continue, projecting export growth in the range of 10% to 12% for the full year. They remain committed to judicious capex despite short-term moderation, focusing on new product portfolios linked to BS-VI requirements and electric mobility.
Sentiment Shift
Improving
The transition from Q4 CY25 to the current period shows a recovery in industrial demand and sustained strength in automotive, despite rising input costs for fuels like LPG and propane.
Outlook
The outlook remains optimistic for the automotive sector due to strong domestic demand. However, the company is monitoring inflationary pressures on fuel and supply chain disruptions in West Asia, utilizing a crisis management team to ensure continuity.
From the Annual Report (Key Quotes)
“Overall outlook for the first quarter for 2026 in India is one of a resilient domestic growth in spite of all the economic uncertainties.”
“We have been able to weather the headwinds and continue to deliver and create value for all our stakeholders.”
“Our localization levels have reached up to 80%, and we continue to keep the focus on capital efficiency going forward.”
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