Sterling Tools Ltd (STERTOOLS) Q2FY27 Concall Summary - Sep-2026 Qtr
Key Takeaways
- Management has raised its consolidated FY27 capex guidance to INR 150 crores, with INR 120 crores for the fastener business to support future growth.
- The e-mobility (SEM) business is projected to reach break-even at an annual revenue of INR 150 crores, a target the company expects to surpass in FY28.
- Margin recovery is expected in H2 FY27 as the company finalizes price-hike negotiations with OEMs to offset exceptional input cost inflation experienced in H1.
Performance Overview
- Sterling Tools reported its highest-ever quarterly and half-yearly revenue at a standalone level, outperforming the broader automobile industry.
- Standalone revenue grew approximately 32% YoY in Q2 FY27, significantly higher than the industry's 18% growth, driven by strong performance in the commercial vehicle segment.
- Profitability was impacted by significant increases in commodity and non-commodity input costs, with a time lag in passing these costs on to OEMs.
- The e-mobility segment (SEM) showed encouraging progress, particularly in commercial vehicles, with production lines for on-board chargers and multifunction units commissioned as planned.
- The company has increased its total capex plan for FY27 to approximately INR 150 crores to support growth across its fasteners and e-mobility businesses.
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