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📉 The Financial Deep Dive
Manaksia Coated Metals & Industries Limited has posted a mixed yet promising financial update for Q3 and the first nine months of FY'26. In Q3 FY'26, consolidated total income saw a 9% year-on-year decline to ₹190 crores. This dip was a direct consequence of a planned 35-day plant shutdown in December for crucial technology upgrades, including the transition to Alu-Zinc coating technology.
However, the company managed to significantly boost profitability. EBITDA grew by 7% year-on-year to ₹19 crores, accompanied by an impressive expansion in EBITDA margins by 144 basis points to 10%. Net profit surged by 47% year-on-year to ₹7 crores, resulting in a net margin of 4% (up 146 bps YoY). Earnings per share (EPS) also rose by 9% year-on-year to ₹0.73.
The nine-month performance (9M FY'26) tells a stronger growth story. Total income increased by 15% year-on-year to ₹580 crores. EBITDA saw a substantial 67% jump to ₹77 crores, with margins widening by 356 basis points to 11%. Net profit witnessed an extraordinary growth of 241% year-on-year to ₹35 crores, achieving a net margin of 5%. EPS for the period stood at ₹3.49, up by a significant 151% year-on-year.
🚀 Strategic Analysis & Impact
The company is strategically positioning itself for substantial growth. The commissioning of the Aluminium-Zinc coating technology has already boosted capacity by 36% to 180,000 tons per annum. Further expansion is on the horizon with a second color coating line scheduled for commissioning in early FY'27, which will elevate overall coating capacity by 174% to 236,000 tons per annum. To enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs, a 7-megawatt peak captive solar power plant is targeted for Q1 FY'27, expected to offset 50-55% of grid power consumption.
Customer engagement is also being revamped with the implementation of a new customer relationship management system using Salesforce. The company holds a robust export order book of approximately ₹350 crores. Management noted a pickup in domestic demand since December, signalling a recovery in key markets.
🚩 Risks & Outlook
The primary short-term risk stemmed from the planned shutdown, which impacted Q3 revenues, but this is a temporary and strategic move. Management indicated that rising metal prices are being passed on to customers with a minimal time lag, safeguarding margins. The company's strong export revenue contribution (67% of 9M FY'26 turnover) highlights its global presence, while the domestic market recovery provides further upside. The transition to Alu-Zinc products is expected to command higher margins due to premium pricing. The India-EU FTA was viewed positively, with expectations of preferential treatment.
The outlook is optimistic, with management anticipating strong visibility and accelerated growth in the coming quarters, buoyed by new capacities and recovering demand. Liquidity remains strong, with unutilized working capital facilities and secured funding for upcoming expansions.