G G Automotive - G G Automotive
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
The company operates in a single segment, Manufacturing of traction gears and pinions, which grew 19.95% YoY to INR 114.48 Cr in FY25. For the 9M FY26 period, revenue reached INR 95.27 Cr, an 18.2% increase over the INR 80.57 Cr reported in the corresponding 9M FY25 period.
Geographic Revenue Split
Not disclosed in percentage terms; however, the company maintains a dominant focus on the Indian market through its strategic partnership with Indian Railways.
Profitability Margins
Operating profit margin improved to 11.66% in FY25 from 8.96% in FY24. Net profit margin increased to 6.77% in FY25 from 4.64% in FY24. For the 9M FY26 period, the net profit margin further improved to 9.85%.
EBITDA Margin
EBITDA margin reached 19.7% for the 9M FY26 period, a significant improvement from 11.66% in FY25, driven by better fixed cost absorption and operational efficiency investments.
Capital Expenditure
No significant debt-funded capital expenditure is planned. Promoters infused INR 12.5 Cr as capital over the past two fiscals to strengthen the net worth and support growth.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
Ratings were upgraded in December 2025 to CRISIL BBB/Stable (Long Term) and CRISIL A3+ (Short Term). Bank limit utilization was moderate at approximately 45% on a total rated facility of INR 25 Cr.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Carbon steel, non-ferrous alloys, and ferrous alloys.
Capacity Expansion
Current installed capacity is not specified in units; however, the company has made operational efficiency investments over the last 1-2 years to improve scale.
Raw Material Costs
Raw materials account for 60-70% of operating revenue and total manufacturing costs, making profitability highly susceptible to price volatility in steel and alloys.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Operating margins improved to 19% in H1 FY26 due to better fixed cost absorption and efficiency investments.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
10%
Growth Strategy
Growth will be achieved through the execution of a robust order book of approximately INR 105 Cr over the next 12-18 months and diversification into high-growth segments including Metro, Oil & Gas, Wind Energy, and Earthmoving equipment.
Products & Services
Traction gears, pinions, forged components, and shafts for locomotives and industrial applications.
Brand Portfolio
G.G. Automotive Gears.
New Products/Services
Gears and pinions for Metro, Oil & Gas, Wind Energy, and Earthmoving equipment segments.
Market Expansion
Expansion into industrial segments beyond traditional railways to diversify the revenue profile.
Market Share & Ranking
Leading supplier of traction gears and shafts in the Indian Railways ecosystem.
Strategic Alliances
Maintains a 45-year strategic partnership with Indian Railways as a trusted manufacturer of locomotive gears.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The industry is maturing with a shift toward planetary gears, energy efficiency, and space reduction as key drivers.
Competitive Landscape
Operates in a tender-based environment with specific technical requirements for the Indian Railways ecosystem.
Competitive Moat
Durable advantage through a 45-year relationship with Indian Railways and specialized manufacturing expertise in locomotive traction gears, creating high entry barriers.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Susceptible to economic cycles in target markets and global financial market volatility.
Consumer Behavior
Not applicable for this B2B/Government-focused business model.
Geopolitical Risks
Regulatory or political changes in target markets could affect operations and outlook.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Governed by Indian Railways tender-based requirements and manufacturing standards including ISO 9001, IRIS 22163, and IATF 16949.
Environmental Compliance
Certified with ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety).
Taxation Policy Impact
Effective tax rate for FY25 was approximately 20.8% (INR 2.24 Cr tax on INR 10.78 Cr PBT).
Legal Contingencies
The company has disclosed pending litigations in its financial statements, though specific case values in INR are not provided in the available documents.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Operating margin vulnerability to raw material price changes (60-70% cost impact) and uncertainty related to tender-based business execution.
Geographic Concentration Risk
Manufacturing operations are centralized at a single facility in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh.
Third Party Dependencies
High dependency on Indian Railways for order flow and strategic partnership.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Risk of unfavorable shifts in gear industry technology or customer preferences toward newer planetary gear segments.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Debtors turnover ratio of 3.61 in FY25 reflects the working capital-intensive nature of government-linked contracts.