KEI Industries Limited — Q1FY27 Earnings Call Summary

KEI · Q1FY27 · Filed 10 Aug 2026

Key Takeaways

• Management emphasizes disciplined capital allocation, cautious growth guidance despite strong demand
• FY27 capex guidance INR600-700 Cr annually for 3-4 years; targeting 20%+ growth over next 2-3 years
• Sanand plant capex at INR1,722 Cr with INR300 Cr more planned this year; capacity utilization at 72% cables, ramp-up ongoing
• Q1 FY27 net sales grew 23% to INR3,185 Cr; EBITDA rose 39.5% to INR415 Cr; PAT up 40% to INR274 Cr
• Multiple analyst queries on margin expansion, Sanand ramp-up, export outlook; management confident on sustaining 11-12% operating margin
• Domestic wire and cable sales grew 29%, exports declined due to Middle East conflict and US customs issues but expected to rebound
• Export target 17-18% of sales for FY27; growth expected post Q1 disruptions
• Operating margin improved to 12.43%, EBITDA margin at 13.04% vs 11.49% YoY, driven by product mix and efficiencies
• Extra high-voltage cable sales up 47%; EHV margin ~15%, higher than low/medium voltage cables

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