APL Apollo Tubes Ltd (APLAPOLLO) Q2FY27 Concall Summary - Sep-2026 Qtr
Key Takeaways
- Management confirms the quarterly EBITDA of INR 6,000 per ton is sustainable and expects Q3 to be even better, driven by structural mix changes.
- A full-year absolute EBITDA of INR 2,200 crore for FY27 is achievable, with a potential path to INR 3,000 crore in FY28 if external disruptions normalize.
- The company is actively developing high-value products for defense and aerospace sectors, leveraging a new specialized mill to drive future margin expansion.
Performance Overview
- Achieved the best-ever quarter in terms of sales volume, EBITDA, and net profit, despite significant operational disruptions.
- Sales volume reached a record 960,000 tons, driven by strong performance in the APL Apollo brand and roofing products, which saw a 20% YoY volume increase in H1.
- EBITDA per ton stood at a sustainable INR 6,000, supported by an improved product mix and a focus on high-margin, value-added products.
- The balance sheet strengthened, with cash on books increasing by 15% sequentially to INR 16 billion and the working capital cycle remaining at zero days.
- Strategic initiatives are progressing, including seeding new product lines for defense and aerospace sectors and maintaining the CapEx plan for capacity expansion to 8 million tons.
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Outlook and Guidance
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