M M Forgings Ltd (Castings, Forgings & Fastners) — fundamental analysis, earnings data, and key metrics. PE: 22.2. ROE: 10.5%. This stock is not currently in the Nifty 500 momentum outperformers list.
Based on Q3 FY26 earnings • Updated Apr 18, 2026
What: Interest Savings: INR 25-30 crores
Impact: INR 25-30 crores PAT impact
“effectively we expect to save on both the fronts, ultimately bringing about INR25 crores to INR30 crores of savings.”
What: US EPA Norms: Strong demand rest of 2026
“new EPA norms will result in strong demand from the rest of 2026, up to second half of 2027.”
What: Machining Mix: Targeting increase from 53%
Impact: 7-8% better margins on new products
“Machining mix will go up. Almost all new orders are only for machining. Almost. Most new orders are for machining.”
What: US Export Revenue: INR 50-75 crores increase
“We would expect a INR75 crores increase in sales because of the return of exports, particularly the U.S. market.”
What: EV Subsidiary Sales: Customer tie-up in weeks
“We are working on a few customers and we expect these customers to be in the bag -- at least one of them to be in the bag in the next few weeks.”
What: Gross margin expansion of 3% YoY
“In fact, the gross margin went up by 3%. In fact, in FY '26, that is I'm talking about Q3 -- up to Q3 FY '26, it is at 56%”
Earnings deceleration risks from management commentary
Trigger: Geopolitical tensions involving Iran could disrupt fossil fuel supply chains to India.
Management view: Materials team is coordinating to switch sources and ensure quick recovery.
Monitor: geopolitical
Trigger: Red Sea crisis forcing shipments around the Cape of Good Hope.
Impact: PAT impact: Negative impact on EBITDA percentage
Management view: Costs are often passed to customers but mathematically dilute EBITDA margins.
Monitor: logistics
Trigger: Harsh working environments in forge shops make it difficult to retain staff against service sector jobs.
Management view: Installing 100-150 robots to improve productivity and reduce labor dependence.
Monitor: labor
Trigger: Effective tariff rates could fluctuate between 18% and 25% depending on final government print.
Management view: Management believes customers will continue to bear the tariff burden.
Monitor: regulatory
Trigger: Shifting debt to Euro-denominated synthetic swaps creates translation risk.
Management view: Underlying export exposure acts as a natural hedge.
Monitor: fx
Key quotes from recent conference calls
“We continue to invest in the current year and expect to close the year with a planned capex of around INR175 crores [Previous Capex guidance]”
“We expect the 16,000 ton press to deliver about INR300 crores of turnover, but that will take a few years to fill up. [Initiative: 16,500-ton Press Commissioning]”
“we expect to save about INR15 crores this year... on power costs by shifting over from grid power to EB power. [Initiative: Green Power Transition]”
“effectively we expect to save on both the fronts, ultimately bringing about INR25 crores to INR30 crores of savings. [Initiative: Interest Rate Swaps (IRS)]”
Headline numbers from the latest earnings call
Revenue
Not Disclosed
Why: Growth was primarily driven by improvement in volumes of about 3% in Q3 compared to Q3 FY '25, along with positive change in average sales realization.
Revenue growth was supported by volume recovery and improved realizations despite a volatile global environment.
Other Highlights
• Gross margin at 56.34% in Q3 FY26 vs 53.57% in Q3 FY25.
• Planned capex of INR 175 crores for the current year.
• Net debt stood at INR 1065 crores as of December 2025.
Sub-sector-specific signals from the latest concall — each with management's stated reason for the change
Machining Mix %
53%
Why: Reduction in machining of export products during the quarter.
Export Revenue %
30%
Capacity Utilisation
58,057 tons
CV Segment Mix %
75%
US Market Revenue Contribution
9%
Why: The US truck market tanked during FY26, leading to a significant drop from 16-17%.
Net Debt
INR 1065 Cr
Why: Reflects peak debt levels following heavy capex cycles.
Annual Interest Run Rate
INR 80 Cr
Why: High debt levels and prevailing interest rates.
Investment in Abhinava Rizel
INR 70 Cr
Why: Ongoing development of EV motor capabilities.
Planned Robot Installations
100-150 units
Why: Strategy to mitigate rising manpower costs and improve productivity.
Total Installed Capacity
150,000 tons
Why: Addition of 16,500-ton and 4,000-ton presses.
Forward-looking targets from management for FY 2027
Revenue Growth Target
20%
OPM Guidance
20%
Capex Plan
₹170 Cr
20% growth in FY27
REAFFIRMED
INR 150-170 crores
Completing 16,500-ton press and machining capacity
REAFFIRMED
Guidance Changes
Interest Cost: INR 80 crores run rate → INR 55 crores
The above analysis is parsed from publicly available earnings call transcripts. This is educational research only — not investment advice. Last updated Apr 18, 2026.
Based on publicly available financial data. This is educational research, not investment advice.
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M M Forgings Ltd's current PE ratio is 22.2x.
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M M Forgings Ltd's operating cash flow is positive (FY2026).
M M Forgings Ltd's current dividend yield is 0.89%.
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M M Forgings Ltd's promoter holding has remained stable recently.
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