Permanent Magnets Ltd (PERMAGN) Q2FY27 Concall Summary - Sep-2026 Qtr
Key Takeaways
- The commercial launch of the relays business has been deferred to FY28, but the company maintained its 20-30% FY27 growth guidance due to a strong EV rebound.
- Full-year FY27 EBITDA margin is guided to be between 20-25%, supported by a high-margin product mix, despite a slightly dilutive effect from growing domestic alloy sales.
- The Quantum Magnetics division has commissioned its Phase 2 capex but will not generate revenue in FY27; it has secured a 25% capex incentive under the ECMS scheme.
Performance Overview
- Reported a healthy financial performance with standalone revenue increasing 49% year-on-year, driven by a significant pickup in the EV and domestic smart meter segments.
- EBITDA margin improved substantially to 25%, up from 14% in the previous year and 19% in the prior quarter, due to a better product mix and operating leverage.
- Progress was made on key projects, with Phase 2 capex for Quantum Magnetics commissioned in October, although the relays project commercial ramp-up is deferred to FY28.
- The company's focus for the second half of the year is on improving utilization in the alloys division, initiating pilot supplies in relays, and starting product approvals for Quantum Magnetics.
- Management expressed a bullish outlook on the business, particularly the EV segment, citing rising fuel prices and geopolitical factors favoring Western and Indian manufacturers.
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