Ramkrishna Forgings Ltd (RKFORGE) Q2FY27 Concall Summary - Sep-2026 Qtr
Key Takeaways
- The railway wheels JV is set for commercial production in December, with a target to supply 20,000-25,000 wheels in FY27, signaling imminent revenue contribution.
- A new Rs. 272 crore casting order for a North American light vehicle client marks a major breakthrough into the export market for the casting business.
- Full-year FY27 capex guidance has been raised to Rs. 550 crore, up from Rs. 350 crore, to fund value-add machining capacity for buoyant market demand.
Performance Overview
- The company demonstrated strong momentum with significant year-on-year and sequential growth in revenue and profitability, driven by robust domestic demand and improving international business.
- Operational performance improved, evidenced by higher EBITDA margins, attributed to better capacity utilization, an enhanced product mix, and disciplined cost management.
- New order wins totaled Rs. 673 crores during the quarter across commercial vehicle, light vehicle, EV, and farm equipment segments, strengthening future revenue visibility.
- Strategic expansion into new business areas, particularly castings for the North American export market, has started yielding significant orders, indicating successful diversification efforts.
- Management has shifted focus from major capital expenditure to improving utilization, increasing productivity, and generating better returns from recently expanded manufacturing capabilities.
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Outlook and Guidance
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