KABRAEXTRU - Kabra Extrusion

📊 NSE: KABRAEXTRU 🏢 Engineering 📅 Last Updated: 12/14/2025 8:46

💰 Financial Performance

Revenue Growth by Segment

In Q2 FY26, operating revenues grew 56.6% QoQ to INR 134.6 Cr. The Extrusion Machinery segment grew 48.0% QoQ to INR 88.7 Cr, while the Geon (formerly Battrixx) battery segment surged 56.3% QoQ to INR 47.0 Cr. For FY25, total revenue was INR 477 Cr, with the revenue mix shifting to 74% Extrusion and 26% Battery, compared to 57:43 in FY24.

Geographic Revenue Split

The company caters to the domestic Indian market and exports to Africa, West Asia, and South-East Asia. Specific percentage splits per region are not disclosed, but export demand is currently weighed down by global macroeconomic factors and rising tariffs.

Profitability Margins

Profitability has seen significant volatility. Q2 FY26 PAT stood at INR 0.3 Cr, recovering from a loss of INR 7.6 Cr in Q1 FY26. FY25 PAT margin was 6.8% (INR 32 Cr). 9M FY24 PAT margin was 3.4% (INR 14.8 Cr) compared to 5.1% (INR 25.1 Cr) in 9M FY23, impacted by lower sales and higher R&D costs.

EBITDA Margin

EBITDA margin for FY25 was 10.9% (INR 52 Cr). In Q2 FY26, EBITDA was INR 9.0 Cr, a significant recovery from a loss of INR 3.0 Cr in Q1 FY26. 9M FY24 EBITDA margin was 7.4% (INR 32.7 Cr) versus 10.3% (INR 50.7 Cr) in 9M FY23, a contraction of 290 bps due to a shift in product mix toward lower-margin battery packs.

Capital Expenditure

The company expects an annual maintenance capex outflow of INR 25 Cr to INR 45 Cr. It recently raised INR 101.02 Cr through the issuance and conversion of warrants to fund capital expenditure, R&D, and operating expenses.

Credit Rating & Borrowing

CRISIL reaffirmed the short-term rating at 'CRISIL A1' but revised the long-term rating outlook to 'Negative' from 'Stable' while reaffirming 'CRISIL A+'. The negative outlook reflects lower-than-expected operating performance and margin pressure. Interest coverage is expected to remain healthy above 5.0x.

⚙️ Operational Drivers

Raw Materials

Specific raw material names like lithium-ion cells or steel are not explicitly listed with cost percentages, but the company notes that the battery business carries lower gross margins than extrusion machinery. Employee costs and R&D expenses are major operational cost drivers, with R&D and employee cost increases impacting margins by 350 bps.

Import Sources

Not specifically disclosed, though the company has technological tie-ups with partners in Germany, Italy, and Finland for its extrusion business.

Capacity Expansion

Current installed capacity is not disclosed in MT/units. However, the company is focused on 'ramping up volumes' in the battery division to meet demand for 2-wheeler electric vehicles.

Raw Material Costs

Raw material costs are a significant portion of the battery business, which has lower gross margins. Margin pressure was specifically noted following the reduction of the FAME subsidy, which affected the entire supply chain.

Manufacturing Efficiency

Manufacturing efficiency is impacted by product mix; the battery business currently has lower margins than the established extrusion business. Capacity utilization percentages are not provided.

📈 Strategic Growth

Expected Growth Rate

15%

Growth Strategy

Growth is driven by the 'ramping up' of the battery division (Battrixx/Geon) to serve the 2-wheeler EV market and the resilience of the extrusion machinery segment (30-40% market share). The company is utilizing INR 101 Cr in raised funds for R&D and capacity expansion to capture the private capex cycle resurgence.

Products & Services

Extrusion machinery (for pipes, films, etc.) and EV battery packs.

Brand Portfolio

Battrixx, Geon, Kolsite.

New Products/Services

The Geon (formerly Battrixx) battery division is the primary new growth engine, though its specific expected revenue contribution percentage for future years is not fixed, it grew 56.3% QoQ recently.

Market Expansion

Targeting growth in the domestic 2-wheeler EV space and maintaining a presence in Africa, West Asia, and South-East Asia.

Market Share & Ranking

The company holds a 30-40% market share in the organized extrusion machinery space in India.

Strategic Alliances

JVs and alliances include Battenfeld-Cincinnati (Germany), Penta Srl (Italy), Unicor GmbH (Germany), and Mecanor Oy (Finland).

🌍 External Factors

Industry Trends

The industry is shifting toward electric mobility and increased private capex in infrastructure. The EV battery market is growing rapidly but faces margin pressure from subsidy changes and intense competition.

Competitive Landscape

The extrusion segment is highly fragmented with many small players. The battery segment is emerging with high competition and evolving technology.

Competitive Moat

The moat is built on a 40-year track record, a dominant 30-40% market share in extrusion, and deep technological tie-ups with European partners. This is sustainable as long as the company maintains its lead in technological adoption.

Macro Economic Sensitivity

Highly sensitive to government infrastructure spending and EV subsidy policies. A reduction in FAME subsidies caused immediate margin pressure across the supply chain.

Consumer Behavior

Shift toward 2-wheeler EVs is a primary driver for the Battrixx division.

Geopolitical Risks

Rising global tariffs are increasing the landing costs of exported machinery, weighing on the demand outlook for the extrusion business in international markets.

⚖️ Regulatory & Governance

Industry Regulations

Operations are subject to government regulations regarding EV subsidies (FAME) and GST rationalization, which influence consumer demand and capital expenditure cycles.

Taxation Policy Impact

The company is subject to standard Indian corporate tax rates. It recently received a notice under Section 130 of the GST Act, 2017.

Legal Contingencies

The company received a notice under the Goods and Service Tax Act, 2017, for tax and penalty amounting to INR 1,65,73,048.

⚠️ Risk Analysis

Key Uncertainties

Key risks include the sustainability of EV demand without subsidies (potential 10% margin impact), technological obsolescence in machinery, and global trade barriers.