Wendt (India) (505412) Q4 24/25 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Standalone sales for FY24-25 reached Rs 21,197 lakhs, up 3% year-over-year, with domestic sales rising 7% and exports declining 12% due to geopolitical and recessionary pressures.

• Standalone PAT for the year was Rs 3,829 lakhs, down 3% year-over-year, mainly due to product mix changes and increased costs.

• Consolidated sales for FY24-25 were Rs 23,114 lakhs, up 3% year-over-year, with consolidated PAT at Rs 3,948 lakhs, down 4% year-over-year.

• The Board recommended a final dividend of Rs 20 per share, bringing the total dividend for the year to Rs 50 per share, subject to AGM approval.

Financial highlights

• Standalone Q4 sales were Rs 6,976 lakhs, up 7% year-over-year; Q4 PAT was Rs 1,247 lakhs, down 5% year-over-year.

• Consolidated Q4 sales were Rs 7,494 lakhs, up 8% year-over-year; Q4 PAT was Rs 1,289 lakhs, down 4% year-over-year.

• Standalone EBITDA for FY24-25 was Rs 5,953 lakhs; gross margin remained stable.

• Earnings per share (EPS) for FY24-25 stood at Rs 191.46 (standalone) and Rs 197.43 (consolidated).

Outlook and guidance

• The company expects continued growth in domestic markets, driven by demand from auto ancillaries, steel, bearings, ceramics, and cutting tools.

• Export performance remains uncertain due to ongoing geopolitical and macroeconomic challenges.