NRB Bearings (NRBBEARING) investor relations material

Executive summary

• Q1 FY27 saw strong momentum, with trailing 12-month profit growth outpacing competitors, driven by disciplined execution and a diversified strategy.

• Unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 were approved, showing continued profitability and operational resilience.

• Margin improvements stemmed from structural actions, capacity expansion, and diversification, supporting a sustainable high-growth trajectory.

• Strategic focus is on leveraging advanced R&D, proprietary software, and technical expertise to expand into high-margin, adjacent markets such as aerospace, industrial, and electrification.

• Recent wins include a production order for high-precision planet pins for the GM Corvette program, marking the first major contract for the new U.S. facility.

Financial highlights

• Consolidated revenue from operations reached ₹36,953 lakhs (INR 370 crore) in Q1, up 19.2% YoY.

• Consolidated profit after tax was ₹3,776 lakhs (INR 38 crore), a 15% YoY increase.

• Stand-alone sales grew 14.7% YoY, with PAT up 31.7% and EBITDA up 21.7% YoY.

• Industrial business now contributes 14% of total revenue, up from 11%, with 34% YoY growth in this segment.

• Exceptional gain of ₹265 lakhs recognized from insurance claim related to a prior fire incident.

Outlook and guidance

• Management remains conservative on guidance, suggesting FY31 revenue could reach INR 2,700–3,000 crore if current growth rates persist.

• Guidance is based on the last 12 months’ average growth rate of 14.28%.

• Defense and aerospace verticals are expected to contribute INR 300 crore in revenue and INR 90 crore in profitability by FY31.

• Management continues to focus on operational efficiency and strategic investments, including expansion in aerospace and industrial segments.