Carborundum Universal Ltd (CARBORUNIV) Q2FY27 Concall Summary - Sep-2026 Qtr
Key Takeaways
- Full-year growth guidance for the high-margin Ceramics segment was raised again to 25-28%, with PBIT margins also guided higher to 22.5-23.5%.
- The new semiconductor equipment components business is projected to achieve peak revenue of INR 300-350 crores by FY30 from the current capex phase.
- Abrasives segment margins are expected to recover from the current low of ~10% towards the historical 15-16% range as input cost pressures are addressed.
Performance Overview
- Delivered highest-ever quarterly standalone sales of INR 911 crores, a 28% year-over-year growth.
- Consolidated sales grew 13.1% year-over-year to INR 1,455 crores, driven by strong performance in the Ceramics segment.
- At the standalone level, all three business segments—Ceramics, Electrominerals, and Abrasives—achieved double-digit growth.
- Consolidated PBT before exceptional items grew 22.9% YoY to INR 138 crores, reflecting strong operational performance despite cost pressures.
- Progressed with the strategic closure of Awuko Abrasives in Germany and the exit from the commercially unviable Foskor Zirconia subsidiary in South Africa.
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Outlook and Guidance
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