Craftsman Automation (CRAFTSMAN) investor relations material

Executive summary

• EBITDA margin for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, was 15%, with net debt to EBITDA at 2.27 consolidated and 2.87 standalone, influenced by recent borrowings and CapEx.

• Unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for Q1 FY26 were approved without qualification, including new subsidiaries acquired in FY25.

• Achieved highest-ever revenue from operations in FY25 at ₹5,690 crores and EBITDA of ₹858 crores.

• Order book for the Kodawadi plant reached 50% of the $100 million revenue target, with phased production ramp-up and peak output expected in FY29.

• FY25 guidance remains unchanged at ₹7,000 crore revenue, ₹1,100 crore EBITDA, and ₹625–700 crore EBIT, with potential upside depending on Q4 performance.

Financial highlights

• Q1 FY26 consolidated revenue was ₹178,400 lakhs, up 55% year-over-year, with net profit at ₹6,960 lakhs and EPS at ₹36.89.

• FY26 Q1 EBITDA was ₹249 crores, up 40% year-over-year, and PAT at ₹70 crores, up 19% year-over-year.

• Aluminum segment revenue grew 56% year-over-year and 34% excluding alloy wheels, with strong standalone momentum.

• Powertrain segment margins reached 15.2%, the highest in the last four quarters, driven by cost optimization.

• Exceptional items of ₹824 lakhs in Q1 FY26 relate to facility relocation expenses.

Outlook and guidance

• FY25 guidance is maintained, with no downgrades anticipated and possible upside in Q4.

• Aluminum segment expected to outgrow powertrain, with 20–35% CAGR projected over the next four years.

• Recent acquisitions and greenfield expansions are expected to drive further growth and operational scale.

• Storage business targets 15% top-line growth and around 4% EBITDA margin, with scalability and low capital intensity.

• CapEx guidance for FY26 is around ₹800 crore, aligned with a 20%+ growth rate, and contingent on market opportunities and debt reduction from land sales.