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Ramkrishna Forg. (532527) Feb 2026 Filing Analysis
Does management do what it says?
The aluminium forging facility has been successfully commissioned and commercial production has commenced as of Q3 FY26. (1 met across 1 tracked commitment)
“Our aluminium forging has been successfully commissioned, and commercial production has commenced.”
Q1 FY26 consolidated revenue growth was 6% YoY, which is currently tracking below the full-year target of 15-20%. Management cites a challenging global environment and export slowdown. (1 in progress across 1 tracked commitment)
“we are looking at coming year in FY '27 to almost 35% to come from exports and 65% to come from domestic.”
The company expects the Passenger Vehicle (PV) segment to contribute 10% plus of total revenue by FY28. — target: 10% plus
“So, probably by FY '28, our 10% of the revenue share is going to only come from PV segment.”
Start of PPAP and bulk production at the Mexico machining facility. — target: Bulk production (+4 more commitments)
“PPAP of the products to start from February 2026 onwards and Bulk production is scheduled to begin from April 2026.”
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How durable is the business?
The automotive segment continues to dominate new order wins, securing ₹450 crore in Q3 FY26, with a significant focus on Commercial Vehicles (CV) which accounted for ₹406 crore of that total. (1 expanding)
“In Q3FY26- Auto orders amounting to ₹406 Crores is in CV Segment, ₹26 Crores is in PV Segment and ₹18 Crores is in EV Segment”
The company is aggressively expanding its physical moat, with consolidated forging capacity set to increase to 333,400 MT per annum and casting to 62,400 MT. (5 expanding)
“Total Capacity 3,06,000# ... 19 manufacturing facilities”
The company is successfully moving up the value chain by securing orders for 'Fully Assembled Bogie Frames' for Indian Railways, transitioning from individual components to complex assemblies. (5 expanding)
“I think it is a value add, a complete fully locked in assembly in which railway only builds the body... So, this is a highly accretive margin business for us.”
The automotive segment remains the dominant revenue driver at 78% of the mix, showing a slight expansion in share compared to previous levels, with significant new order wins of Rs. 525.4 crores (74% of Rs. 710 crores) in Q4. (4 expanding, 1 stable)
“In this quarter our mix is about 70% domestic 30% export.”
A new focus on EV is evident with the installation of a 3,000T press specifically for Aluminum Forged Components for EVs. (1 new across 1 engine)
“Approximately 66% of these orders were from the automotive sector... In Q3 FY26, auto orders amounting to Rs. 406 crores is from the CV segment, around Rs. 26 crores is from the passenger vehicle segment, i.e. the PV segment and Rs. 18 crores is from the EV segment.”
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Where does growth come from?
The 3000T press specifically for Aluminum Forged Components for EVs is currently under installation, confirming the acceleration into lightweight materials. (3 accelerating, 2 new trend across 5 signals, 1 leading indicator)
“Aluminum Forgings – Production commenced”
Order inflows are accelerating significantly, with the company reporting Rs. 4,600 Crores in new orders for the full year FY25, compared to the previously noted quarterly run-rate. (5 accelerating across 5 signals)
“We are significantly eyeing PV as our growth engine for next couple of years... probably by FY '28, our 10% of the revenue share is going to only come from PV segment.”
The company is aggressively expanding, with forging capacity set to reach 333,400 MT and casting to 62,400 MT, totaling 395,800 MT of consolidated capacity. (3 accelerating, 2 decelerating across 5 signals, 1 leading indicator)
“Summary on Capacity Expansion... Existing 327,000... Under Commissioning 85,000... Total 412,000”
The railway segment is showing concrete progress with new approvals for assembled undercarriages and a clear roadmap for the Vande Bharat project. (3 accelerating, 2 new trend across 5 signals, 1 leading indicator)
“Indian Railways has started showing a demand worth Rs. 2,000 crores itself for the forthcoming year... we are looking at double-digit sales in next 2 years' time.”
Management has upgraded its growth outlook, now guiding for a higher 15% to 20% revenue growth for FY26 despite recent accounting adjustments. (1 accelerating across 1 signal, 2 leading indicators)
“Railways... FY25 4.6%... 9MFY25 7.3%”
See the full cited Future Growth analysis of Ramkrishna Forg.
What could break the thesis?
Export markets continue to show significant weakness, with Q4 FY25 export revenue dropping 23% year-on-year. While full-year FY25 export revenue was flat (+1%), the sharp quarterly decline indicates the slowdown is intensifying rather than recovering. (5 intensifying, 2 high-severity)
“FY '25, we were north of about Rs. 1,000 crores of revenue. And for the first 9 months, we've clocked about Rs. 480 crores, which basically on a 9-month comparative basis is down more than 40%.”
Profitability remains under severe pressure. Consolidated EBITDA margins dropped from 19.3% in Q4 FY24 to 10.4% in Q4 FY25. Standalone margins also fell from 19.2% to 11.0% in the same period, confirming a sustained downward trend in operational efficiency. (5 intensifying, 1 high-severity)
“PBT & PBT Margin (%)# ... 9M FY25 5.6% 9M FY26 1.6%”
The risk is intensifying as a 10% duty was imposed in the U.S. starting March. This has forced a change in revenue recognition, delaying the booking of Rs. 70 Crores in sales. (4 intensifying, 1 easing)
“So, debt as on date is about Rs. 2,250 crores. So, we have achieved already Rs. 350 crores of debt reduction in this quarter.”
Debt levels have increased significantly. Closing Net Debt rose from ₹818 Crores to ₹1,821 Crores during FY25, a net increase of over ₹1,000 Crores, primarily driven by heavy investments in Property, Plant & Equipment and the Rail Wheel project. (4 intensifying, 1 easing)
“forging capacity utilization came down to 66% in Q3 FY26 compared to last Q3 of 79%.”
Concentration remains high but shows signs of strategic pivoting. While 74% of new Q4 orders are still automotive, the company is actively targeting the Passenger Car segment with revenue expected from FY27 and has secured orders for 'Fully Assembled Bogie Frames' for Railways. (2 easing, 3 stable)
“Approximately 66% of these orders were from the automotive sector... auto orders amounting to Rs. 406 crores is from the CV segment.”
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