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Q4 Revenue:INR591 crores, declined by 8% year-on-year.
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Q4 EBITDA:INR25.8 crores, decreased by 64.2% year-on-year.
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Q4 EBITDA Margin:4.37%, down from 11.21%.
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Q4 Net Profit:INR2.4 lakhs.
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FY26 Revenue:INR1,894 crores, declined by 12.7% year-on-year.
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FY26 EBITDA:INR113.9 crores, decreased by 27.7% year-on-year.
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FY26 EBITDA Margin:6.01%, down from 7.26%.
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FY26 Net Profit:INR3.3 crores.
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Incentive Income:INR21.78 crores recognized under the risk 2024 scheme in Q4.
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PLI Income Reversal:INR32.42 crores reversed in Q4.
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Customer Base:Added 5 new customers in Q4, total active customer base at 72.
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RAC Segment Decline:Approximately 25% year-on-year decline in Q4.
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Component Business Growth:Approximately 50% year-on-year growth in Q4.
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CapEx in Q4:INR79 crores, primarily for washing machine capacity expansion and components manufacturing.
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Release Date: May 21, 2026
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
Positive Points
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EPACK Durable Ltd ( NSE:EPACK ) added five new customers in Q4 FY26, bringing the total customer additions to 17 for the year, reflecting strengthened customer relationships and reduced concentration risk.
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The company's SDA and LDA component business demonstrated robust growth, supported by healthy order inflows across both existing and newly launched products.
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EPACK Durable Ltd's component business delivered approximately 50% year-on-year growth, driven by increasing localization requirements and deeper customer integration.
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Investments in strategic capacity expansion and localization initiatives are expected to support long-term growth, with a CapEx of INR79 crores incurred in Q4 FY26.
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The partnership with Hisense through EPACK Manufacturing Technologies Limited became operational in Q4 FY26, marking a significant milestone in the company's manufacturing expansion journey.
Negative Points
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Revenue from operations declined by 8% year-on-year in Q4 FY26, and by 12.7% for the full financial year.
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EBITDA for Q4 FY26 decreased by 64.2% year-on-year, with the EBITDA margin dropping from 11.21% to 4.37%.
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The company reversed previously recognized PLI income amounting to INR32.42 crores due to evolving assessments and ongoing procedural reviews.
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Net profit for Q4 FY26 was only INR2.4 lakhs, indicating significant profitability challenges.
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The room air conditioning (RAC) segment faced temporary pressure due to revised BEE norms, uneven seasonal uptake, and elevated inventory levels, impacting industry-wide profitability.
Q & A Highlights
Q: Can you explain the reason behind the PLI reversal and its impact on the company? A: The PLI reversal was due to not meeting certain commitments related to incremental revenue growth, despite fulfilling investment and CapEx requirements. The company decided not to recognize the benefit until further clarity is obtained from relevant governmental agencies. - Ajay Singhania, CEO
Q: What is the expected capacity and utilization for the Hisense JV in FY27? A: The Hisense JV facility in Sri City has started operations, with air conditioner production scaling up. The front-load washing machine line is under trial, with production expected to commence in mid-Q2. - Ajay Singhania, CEO
Q: How is the company managing inventory levels, and what is the outlook for normalization? A: Inventory levels were elevated due to strategic stocking of imported components like compressors. The company expects normalization by the end of Q1, supported by strong order inflows and improved trade conditions. - Ajay Singhania, CEO
Q: What is the company's growth outlook for FY27, especially in the EMS space? A: The company anticipates a 15% growth in Q1, driven by improved demand and inventory normalization. The focus remains on disciplined execution, utilization improvement, and expanding product categories. - Ajay Singhania, CEO
Q: How is the company addressing margin pressures due to cost increases? A: While commodity and FX increases have impacted costs, the company has largely passed these on to brand customers. There may be short-term margin pressures, but long-term improvements are expected through localization and scale efficiencies. - Ajay Singhania, CEO
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
