Windsor Machines Q1 FY27 Preview: Revenue Seen Up 50%

Results season focus for Windsor Machines

Windsor Machines’ Q1 FY27 results are in focus ahead of the July-August 2026 reporting window for the quarter ended June 2026. The stock was cited trading at a CMP of ₹314 with a market capitalisation of ₹2,839 crore and a stated price-to-earnings multiple of 4581.4 in the preview note updated on 7 July 2026. The same note framed expectations using a trailing-growth approach, applying the most recent year-on-year signal from Q4 FY26 to the Q1 FY26 base.

Separately, market snapshot data in the provided text also shows Windsor Machines at a current price of ₹296 with a market cap of ₹2,503 crore, and another closing reference of ₹276.50 on 6 August (down ₹3.30 or 1.18%). These different price points indicate the stock moved during the period in which multiple data extracts were captured. Investors typically track this band closely into results because Windsor Machines’ quarterly revenue has shown sharp swings over the last few quarters.

When are Windsor Machines Q1 FY27 results expected?

The preview states that Windsor Machines’ Q1 FY27 results are expected in the July-August 2026 window, aligned with the broader NSE and BSE reporting season for the June quarter. The text also lists “Upcoming Results on 8 Aug 2026,” which indicates an expected date marker around early August.

While the note uses “indicative” language for the results date, the key point for investors is the time window rather than a confirmed exchange filing date. For a company with quarterly volatility, even the confirmation of the reporting schedule can influence near-term positioning. The preview’s estimates are explicitly built off Q1 FY26 actuals and the most recent year-on-year growth signal cited from Q4 FY26.

Q1 FY27 estimates: revenue range and PAT guidance

The provided estimates table puts Q1 FY27E revenue in the range of ₹158-182 crore versus Q1 FY26 actual revenue of ₹113 crore. That implies an estimated year-on-year growth of about 50% versus the Q1 FY26 base as stated in the table. On profitability, the preview estimates net profit (PAT) at -₹5 to -₹6 crore, compared with -₹11 crore in Q1 FY26, shown as a -50.0% figure in the table.

A separate line in the text repeats the same estimate range for Q1 FY27 revenue (₹158-182 crore), and also highlights a “12-month target” range of ₹377-418 under “Uniresearch estimate.” The note describes the stance as “tracking with a constructive bias,” but it does not provide additional operating drivers, order commentary, or segment-level assumptions in the text shared.

How the trailing-growth framework is described

The preview explains that it is built on a trailing-growth framework using the company’s Q1 FY26 base of ₹113 crore revenue and ₹-11 crore net profit. It further says it uses the “most recent year-on-year growth signal from Q4 FY26.” Within the quarterly table, Q4 FY26 (Mar 2026) revenue is shown at ₹185 crore with year-on-year growth of 52.8%.

This matters because the model described is sensitive to the last reported growth rate. If the base quarter or the latest growth signal changes due to revisions or one-off items, the derived estimate range can shift. The text does not mention any exceptional items, capacity changes, or product mix changes for the quarter, so the estimates should be read strictly as a growth-based extrapolation from disclosed quarterly numbers.

Recent quarterly trend: revenue, expenses and operating profit

The consolidated quarterly table provided shows revenue increasing from ₹113 crore in Jun 2025 (Q1 FY26) to ₹137 crore in Sep 2025, ₹136 crore in Dec 2025, and then ₹185 crore in Mar 2026. Expenses moved broadly in line with revenue, rising to ₹174 crore in Mar 2026. Operating profit in the same table was ₹8-11 crore in most recent quarters, ending at ₹11 crore in Mar 2026.

Operating margin (OPM) figures in the table show volatility, including 7.0% in Jun 2025, 6.2% in Sep 2025, 2.9% in Dec 2025, and 5.9% in Mar 2026. For investors, this pattern suggests that headline revenue growth has not translated into stable margins each quarter. Any commentary in the eventual Q1 FY27 release on cost structure or operating leverage will likely be a key read-across for how sustainable the revenue scale-up is.

Snapshot: key quarterly numbers and the Q1 FY27 estimate

Longer-term context from annual profit and loss data

The annual profit and loss extract provided for Mar 2025 to Mar 2021 shows profit/loss after tax turning negative in Mar 2025 at -₹25.27 crore after positive figures in Mar 2024 (₹3.42 crore), Mar 2023 (₹16.84 crore), Mar 2022 (₹13.78 crore), and Mar 2021 (₹12.90 crore). Basic EPS for Mar 2025 is shown at -3.69 versus 0.53 in Mar 2024 and 2.59 in Mar 2023.

Dividend data in the same table shows equity share dividend at 0.00 in Mar 2025, and 6.49 in Mar 2024 and Mar 2023. The text also lists an ex-dividend date of 13 September 2024. This mixed profitability record helps explain why quarterly updates can matter disproportionately, as investors look for confirmation that operating improvements are converting into bottom-line stability.

Market performance and trading references in the provided data

The text includes multiple market references across dates. One snapshot shows Windsor Machines down 0.81% on 17 March 2026. Another section lists relative performance as: 1 day -6.78%, 1 week -7.01%, 1 month -7.34%, 3 months -24.27%, 6 months -11.28%, and 1 year +38.09%.

A separate market card lists: market cap ₹2,503 crore, current price ₹296, and 52-week high/low of ₹441/₹165. Another closing reference shows the stock at ₹276.50 on 6 August, down ₹3.30 (1.18%). Taken together, these indicate meaningful volatility going into the results window, with the stock still showing a positive 1-year return in the extract despite weakness in shorter periods.

Company and sector identifiers

Windsor Machines is described as incorporated in 1963 and operating in plastic processing machinery manufacturing. The listing identifier shown is INE052A01021, and the sector label provided is “Engineering - Industrial Equipments.” The corporate contact details included in the text reference investor communications via investors@windsormachines.com and the website windsormachines.com.

Analysis: what to track when results are announced

Based strictly on the numbers provided, the key swing factor is whether Windsor Machines delivers the implied revenue scale suggested by the ₹158-182 crore estimate range while keeping expenses and operating profit from compressing materially. The quarterly table shows revenue can rise sharply, but OPM has moved between 2.9% and 9.1% across the last several quarters shown, indicating sensitivity to costs.

PAT is also central. The preview expects PAT to remain negative at -₹5 to -₹6 crore, albeit improved from -₹11 crore in Q1 FY26. If the company reports a materially different PAT outcome, the market may reassess how quickly revenue growth is translating into earnings, particularly given the annual FY25 loss figure shown in the extract.

Conclusion

Windsor Machines enters the Q1 FY27 reporting window with a preview estimate of ₹158-182 crore revenue and -₹5 to -₹6 crore PAT, against a Q1 FY26 base of ₹113 crore revenue and -₹11 crore net profit. Quarterly revenue has recently accelerated to ₹185 crore in Mar 2026, but margins have remained uneven. The next clear milestone is the company’s results announcement expected in the July-August 2026 window, with the “Upcoming Results on 8 Aug 2026” marker cited in the provided data.