Universal Autofoundry Q1 FY27: Revenue rises on volumes, margins soften as costs bite

Revenue from operations was 544 million (54.4 crore) in Q1 FY27, up 17% year on year and down 8% quarter on quarter.

EBITDA was 26 million (2.6 crore) and PAT was -16 million (-1.6 crore) in Q1 FY27. EBITDA margin was reported at 4.8%.

Production was 5,725 MT in Q1 FY27. Reported quarterly capacity was 10,500 MT and capacity utilisation was 55% (annualised, as per the note).

Q1 FY27 mix was 56% Tractor, 21% M&HCV, 16% Earth Moving, and 7% Construction and Others.

Exports were 51 million (5.1 crore) in Q1 FY27, up 7% year on year and up 12% quarter on quarter.

The company stated the 6.5 MW solar plant at Churu is scheduled for commissioning in 2-3 months with benefits expected in the second half of FY27. It also stated a second solar plant is expected to be capitalised in Q2 FY27, and machinery installation is scheduled by end of FY27.