PPAP Automotive Reports H1 FY26 Loss, Projects Strong H2 Recovery with New Orders and Positive FY26 Guidance
PPAP Automotive reported an H1 FY26 loss but secured ₹707 crores in new orders. Management forecasts a strong H2 recovery driven by new project launches and guides for positive FY26 revenue and PAT.
This announcement includes detailed financial results, significant new order inflows, crucial future guidance for FY26, and updates on key business segments and upcoming project launches. These elements are vital for investor decisions and could lead to substantial changes in market perception and stock valuation.
While H1 FY26 results showed a decline in revenue and a net loss, the company reported a strong new order book and provided positive guidance for H2 and the full FY26, anticipating a significant recovery driven by new project launches and improved utilization. The mixed performance balances the sentiment to neutral.
* PPAP Automotive Limited released the transcript of its earnings conference call held on 14th November 2025, discussing the financial results for the quarter and half year ended 30th September 2025. * For the first half of financial year 2026 (H1 FY26), consolidated revenue from operations stood at ₹253.6 crores, a decline of 5.2% year-on-year, primarily due to subdued offtake from key automotive customers and delayed production startups for new programs. * Consolidated EBITDA for H1 FY26 was ₹22 crores, down 21.9% year-on-year, attributed to lower asset utilization and under-absorption of fixed costs. * The company reported a consolidated PAT loss of ₹2.3 crores for H1 FY26, largely due to lower operating leverage and a ₹2.1 crores loss from the battery business due to delayed customer approvals and sales. * Capacity utilization for the part business was 65%, tool business 85%, and lithium-ion battery pack facility only 5% in H1 FY26. * During Q2 FY26, PPAP secured lifetime orders worth ₹621 crores, bringing the new order book inflow for H1 FY26 to ₹707 crores (including ₹16 crores from EV programs). The total lifetime order book now stands at ₹4,171 crores, providing long-term revenue visibility. * The company commenced supplies for new vehicles launched by marquee customers, including Tata Altroz, Maruti Victoris, and Vinfast VF6. * Management expressed a more positive outlook for the automotive industry in the second half of the year, supported by festive demand, improving rural sentiment, and policy measures. * New projects, including Tata Sierra (production starting November 2025), Maruti Suzuki e Vitara (full production in Q3 FY26), and Renault Duster (launch in Q4 FY26), are expected to drive improved capacity utilization and financial performance. * The Aftermarket business (Elpis brand) grew 37% year-on-year in Q2 and is expected to contribute about 10% of consolidated revenues in the next two years. * The Commercial Tool Room business (Meraki brand) has an order book of 138 molds worth ₹30 crores and is on track for 20%+ growth this year, with plans to operate as an independent company, Meraki Precision Tool Engineering Limited, from Q4 FY26. * The Industrial Products division anticipates multifold growth this year, backed by strong domestic and export traction. * The Battery division (Avinya Batteries) expects sales to improve in H2 FY26 and a reduction in losses, with ₹15 crores in quarterly sales needed for operational breakeven. * For the full financial year 2026, the company provides guidance of consolidated revenue in the range of ₹575 crores to ₹600 crores, EBITDA in the range of ₹60 crores to ₹65 crores, and PAT in the range of ₹10 crores to ₹12 crores. * H2 FY26 capacity utilization is expected to be between 75% to 80%.
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