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Balkrishna Industries Ltd

| Q3 & 9 Months FY26 Earnings Conference Call

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⬤3rd Feb 26

Summary : Balkrishna Industries reported strong Q3 sequential growth, driven by India and Europe, despite U.S. tariff headwinds, while advancing strategic projects and capacity expansion.

Management Perspective positive : "we delivered a strong sequential improvement during the quarter.""India continues to outperform all markets.""we are quite confident of keeping our long-term vision of 2030.""we hope to deliver a better value proposition to the market."

Concall Report Analysis & Insights

Business Overview

  1. Company delivered strong sequential improvement in Q3 FY26, with sales volume up 15% quarter-on-quarter.
  2. India market continues to outperform all markets, driven by broad-based demand and GST reduction.
  3. Europe market showed positive momentum due to anticipated better season and destocking leveling out.
  4. Commissioned a new carbon black line, increasing total capacity to 265,000 metric tons per annum.
  5. Q3 standalone revenue grew 4% year-on-year to INR2,682 crores, with EBITDA margin at 22.5%.

Future Growth Prospects

  1. EUDR norms implementation deferred by one year to January 2027.
  2. India-EU FTA expected to facilitate seamless trade between the two geographies.
  3. New carbon black capacity is primarily for outside sales, with improving sample approvals.
  4. CV segment foray projects are on schedule, with announcements expected this quarter.
  5. Rubber tracks product is under validation at OEs and expected to ramp up in coming quarters.

Management Insights

  1. Despite headwinds, the company achieved strong sequential improvement in Q3.
  2. Shared tariff impact with channel partners to regain U.S. sales momentum.
  3. India's strong growth is attributed to government's GST reduction and good rains.
  4. Committed to long-term vision of 2030, confident in strategic initiatives like CV segment.
  5. Maintaining a forward booking and hedging policy for Euro-INR rates.

Signs of Skepticism

  1. Management stated it's "too early to make a call on the long-term basis" for Europe demand.
  2. Unable to quantify the exact impact of U.S. tariffs on margins during a public call.
  3. Vague on specific ramp-up percentages or timelines for the new CV segment.
  4. Uncertainty on how long current global market volatility will continue.
  5. Did not quantify the difference in realization margin between export and domestic markets.

Risk Factors

  1. Geopolitical and macroeconomic environment remains challenging.
  2. U.S. tariffs continue to impact sales and margins in the American market.
  3. Volatility across global markets makes future outlook difficult to predict.
  4. Rising commodity prices (oil, natural rubber) could impact future margins.
  5. Uncertainty regarding the duration and impact of U.S. tariffs on market share.

Good To Know

  1. Dedicated a state-of-the-art sports injury and rehab center at KEM Hospital, Mumbai.
  2. Featured on the wall of giving at Tata Memorial Hospital for cancer care support.
  3. Achieved an S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment score of 58.
  4. Official partner with all five women's IPL teams for the '26 season, boosting brand visibility.
  5. Board declared a third interim dividend of INR4 per equity share for FY26.

Key Drivers

  1. India market demand remains strong.
  2. EU-India FTA to boost trade.
  3. New carbon black capacity ramp-up.
  4. CV segment foray progressing well.

Key Analyst Discussions

Competitive Environment

  1. Regained some U.S. sales momentum by sharing tariff impact with channel partners.
  2. Company aims to deliver better value proposition in the Indian CV/PV market.
  3. North America remains a driver of growth, ready to regain momentum when conditions improve.
  4. Industrial tires are a segment where Balkrishna Industries is present.
  5. Competitor activity in the U.S. market was not commented on.

Market Trends & Consumer Behavior

  1. Europe market rebound attributed to anticipated better season and destocking.
  2. India's strong demand driven by positive sentiment from GST reduction and good rains.
  3. U.S. end consumer demand for tires and farmer activity appears normal.
  4. Channel stock in the U.S. and Europe is at par with where it should be.
  5. Overall global market remains volatile due to geopolitical scenarios.

Financial Highlights

  1. Q3 volumes were 80,620 MT (6% YoY growth); 9M volumes 231,536 MT (1% YoY degrowth).
  2. Q3 standalone revenue was INR2,682 crores (4% YoY growth), 9M revenue INR7,762 crores (flat YoY).
  3. Q3 EBITDA was INR605 crores (22.5% margin); 9M EBITDA INR1,760 crores (22.7% margin).
  4. 9M capex spend was approximately INR2,200 crores; net debt around INR637 crores.
  5. Euro-INR rate for Q3 was approximately INR97, expected to marginally improve.

Product Composition

  1. New carbon black capacity of 265,000 MT is for outside sale, not internal consumption.
  2. Carbon black sales contribute less than 10% of total revenue.
  3. India market volumes split roughly 60% industrial/construction and 40% agriculture.
  4. CV segment pilot projects are on schedule for launch this quarter.
  5. Rubber tracks are a new product under validation with OEMs.

Strategic Considerations

  1. EUDR norms deferral provides more time for compliance preparation.
  2. India-EU FTA is expected to enable seamless trade.
  3. Company is confident in its long-term vision for the CV segment by 2030.
  4. Capex for FY26 is expected to be around INR2,500-2,600 crores.
  5. No significant additional costs noted for CV and PV foray efforts.
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