WHEELS - Wheels India

📊 NSE: WHEELS 🏢 Auto Ancillaries 📅 Last Updated: 12/14/2025 15:16

💰 Financial Performance

Revenue Growth by Segment

In Q2 FY26, Automotive components grew 8% YoY to INR 941 Cr, while Industrial components grew 10% YoY to INR 232 Cr. Overall revenue from operations increased 8.63% YoY to INR 1,179 Cr.

Geographic Revenue Split

India accounts for 76% of consolidated revenues, while export markets contribute 24%. Export revenues reached just under INR 300 Cr in Q2 FY26, representing a 15.6% YoY growth.

Profitability Margins

Net profit for Q2 FY26 rose 26.69% to INR 28 Cr. Gross margins reached approximately 32% for H1 FY26. PBT margin for H1 FY26 stood at 3.18% compared to 2.87% in H1 FY25.

EBITDA Margin

EBITDA margin for H1 FY26 was 7.60%, a slight improvement from 7.22% in H1 FY25. Core profitability is driven by 'conversion' businesses like windmill machining which offer clean double-digit margins.

Capital Expenditure

The company has planned and is executing a total investment of INR 300+ Cr in the cast aluminum wheels business to double capacity.

Credit Rating & Borrowing

Consolidated debt stood at INR 1,372.2 Cr as of December 31, 2023. Standalone debt was INR 709.68 Cr in Sep 2025. Interest coverage was reported at 1.9 times for 9M FY2024.

⚙️ Operational Drivers

Raw Materials

Steel and Aluminum are the primary raw materials. Steel wheel fitment is noted as reducing in certain segments, while aluminum is the focus for the new passenger vehicle wheel expansion.

Import Sources

Not explicitly disclosed, though engagement with Chinese manufacturers in India is mentioned regarding the windmill segment.

Capacity Expansion

Cast aluminum wheel capacity is currently 40,000 wheels per month, expanding to 60,000 by Q4 FY26 and 80,000 by the end of Q2 FY27.

Raw Material Costs

Raw material costs are a significant variable; the company noted that gross margins are dicey as they depend on the segment mix (e.g., conversion businesses have no material cost).

Manufacturing Efficiency

The company is targeting an 18% ROCE. Current ROCE is 15.76% (Q2 FY26), up from 11.57% in FY23. Debt to EBITDA improved from 3.07 in FY23 to 1.98 in Q2 FY26.

📈 Strategic Growth

Expected Growth Rate

8.63%

Growth Strategy

Growth will be achieved by ramping up cast aluminum wheel capacity to 80,000 units/month, expanding the hydraulic cylinder business through a deal with a Korean OEM (SHPAC), and growing the windmill component business, particularly for offshore WEGs in Europe.

Products & Services

Steel and aluminum wheels for cars, trucks, tractors, and earthmovers; air suspension systems for buses; hydraulic cylinders; and machined castings/fabricated structural parts for windmills.

Brand Portfolio

Wheels India Limited, TSF Group, WIL Car Wheels Limited (JV with Topy).

New Products/Services

Expansion into large castings for offshore windmills and front/rear air suspension systems for e-buses, which increases the value proposition per vehicle.

Market Expansion

Targeting the US Class 8 truck market and the European offshore windmill market. Domestic expansion focuses on the e-bus segment and hydraulic cylinders.

Market Share & Ranking

Dominant domestic market share: 76% in LCVs, 52% in tractors, 36% in M&HCVs, and 34% in PV steel rims.

Strategic Alliances

Joint Venture with Topy (Japan) for passenger car steel wheels (WIL Car Wheels Ltd) and a technical/business agreement with SHPAC (Korea) for hydraulic cylinders.

🌍 External Factors

Industry Trends

The industry is shifting toward electric buses (e-buses) and renewable energy. Wheels India is positioning as a major supplier to e-bus manufacturers and expanding its windmill component division to meet the 6 MW domestic capacity addition targets.

Competitive Landscape

Competitors include Chinese manufacturers in the windmill segment and other domestic wheel rim producers; the company maintains a diversified base across 30 OEMs to mitigate competitive pressure.

Competitive Moat

Moat is built on dominant market shares (76% in LCV wheels) and being one of the largest manufacturers of construction and agricultural wheels globally, providing significant economies of scale.

Macro Economic Sensitivity

Highly sensitive to the commercial vehicle cycle and global construction equipment demand; Q2 FY26 saw a 29% growth in air suspension despite a muted overall CV market.