Value Added Product Mix Shift
Expected: Q2-FY26HIGH confidence
What: EBITDA Margin: 23.33%
Impact: 125 Bps expansion
“Profitability has improved to healthy levels on account of continued focus on higher value-added products.”
Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd: Why Is It Outperforming Nifty 500?
ActiveRS +48.0%Average4w Streak
In , Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd (Steel - Wires) is outperforming Nifty 500 with +48.0% relative strength. Fundamentals: Average. On a 4-week streak.
Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd Key Facts
- PE Ratio
- 17.9x
- Market Cap
- ₹1,720 Cr
- PAT Growth YoY
- +38%
- Revenue Growth YoY
- -9%
- OPM
- 25.0%
- RS vs Nifty 500
- +48.0%
PE: Mid ContractionFalling Knife
What's Happening
🔻Earnings declining and PE falling — fundamentals deteriorating
🌐FII stake decreased 1.1% this quarter
💰Trading 111% below estimated fair value — significant discount
Earnings Acceleration Triggers
1. Value Added Product Mix Shift
Q2-FY26HIGH
2. Geographical Expansion
CurrentHIGH
3. Interest Cost Reduction Deleveraging
H1-FY26MEDIUM
Key Risks
1. US tariff imposition on steel products
MEDIUM2. Sluggish international market conditions
LOWSector-Specific Signals
Total Manufacturing Capacity72,000 MTPA0
Sales Volume11,322 MT+3.1%
Export Revenue %27%Not Given
US Sales Mix %13%+5%
Key Numbers
PAT Growth YoY
+38%
Insufficient Data
Revenue YoY
-9%
Insufficient Data
Operating Margin
25.0%
-300 bps YoY
PE Ratio
17.9
Current Price
₹251
Fundamental Score
49/100
Average
3Y PAT CAGR
+80%
Market Cap
1.7K Cr
Valuation
Significantly Undervalued12-Week Performance
Weekly presence in the outperformers list. Green = beating Nifty 500 by 10%+ that week.
12 weeks agoThis week
Why Are Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd's Earnings Accelerating?
Based on Q3 FY26 earnings • Updated Apr 19, 2026
Geographical Expansion
Expected: CurrentHIGH confidence
What: US Sales %: 13%
Impact: 5% increase in share
“sales to the US have risen to 13% from 8%, driven by improving acceptance of product quality in the market.”
Interest Cost Reduction Deleveraging
Expected: H1-FY26MEDIUM confidence
What: Total Debt: INR 1,017 Mn
Impact: Reduction from INR 1,311 Mn
“Reduction in Debt, Interest & Improved Liquidity... Total Debt Profile (INR Mn) 1,017 [at] H1-FY26.”
Regulatory Approval Or License Win
Expected: OngoingMEDIUM confidence
What: Subsidy Amount: INR 4,350 Mn
“Industrial Promotion Subsidy equivalent to 100% of eligible investments as per SGST for a maximum of INR 4,350 Mn.”
Operating Leverage Inflection
Expected: Q2-FY26LOW confidence
What: Volume Growth: 3.1%
“Efforts been made to focus on productivity and occupy the maximum number of machines with large order quantity.”
US Market Share increase to 13%
HIGH confidence
What: US Market Share increase to 13%
“sales to the US have risen to 13% from 8%, driven by improving acceptance of product quality in the market.”
What Are the Key Risks for Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd?
Earnings deceleration risks from management commentary
US tariff imposition on steel products
MEDIUMTrigger: Initial caution from buyers following the US tariff imposition.
Management view: Offering competitive prices and deliveries to increase volume.
Monitor: regulatory
Sluggish international market conditions
LOWTrigger: Amid an overall sluggish international market, the company has been able to increase its volume.
Management view: Focusing on domestic market and stock-and-sale basis.
Monitor: logistics
What Is Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd's Management Saying?
Key quotes from recent conference calls
“EBITDA Margins 23.33% 125 Bps... Q2-FY26 Financial Performance [Previous EBITDA Margin guidance]”
“has begun operating on a stock-and-sale basis in select segments of the Indian market. [Initiative: Stock-and-sale basis]”
“Profitability has improved to healthy levels on account of continued focus on higher value-added products. [Initiative: Value Added products]”
“Despite initial caution from buyers following the US tariff imposition, sales to the US have risen to 13% from 8%. [Risk (regulatory): MEDIUM]”
What Did Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd Report This Quarter?
Headline numbers from the latest earnings call
Revenue
INR 1,646 Mn
YoY +8.1%QoQ +16.2%
Why: Growth was driven by increased volumes in the domestic market and improved acceptance of product quality in the US market despite tariff impositions.
Revenue growth was supported by a 3.1% YoY increase in sales volume to 11,322 MT.
EBITDA
INR 384 Mn
YoY +14.3%Margin 23.33%
Why: Profitability improved due to a continued focus on higher value-added products, cost controls, and operational efficiency.
EBITDA margins expanded by 125 basis points YoY to reach 23.33%.
PAT
INR 221 Mn
YoY +16.9%QoQ +41.7%
Why: The increase in PAT was primarily driven by higher operational EBITDA and a reduction in finance costs.
PAT margins improved to 13.43% from 12.42% in the previous year's corresponding quarter.
Other Highlights
• Sales to the US market increased to 13% of total sales from 8% previously.
• Total debt profile reduced to INR 1,017 Mn as of H1-FY26.
• Cash conversion days increased to 154 days in FY25 from 140 days in FY24.
What Sector Metrics Matter for Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd?
Sub-sector-specific signals from the latest concall — each with management's stated reason for the change
Total Manufacturing Capacity
72,000 MTPA
YoY 0
Sales Volume
11,322 MT
YoY +3.1%
Why: Driven by domestic market focus and US market acceptance.
Export Revenue %
27%
YoY Not Given
US Sales Mix %
13%
YoY +5%
Why: Improving acceptance of product quality in the market.
Total Debt
INR 101.7 Cr
YoY -22.4%
Why: Debt restructuring and improved liquidity management.
Cash Conversion Days
154 days
YoY +14 days
Net Worth
INR 776.2 Cr
YoY +5.4%
Why: Accretion of profits to reserves.
EBITDA Margin
23.33%
YoY +125 bpsQoQ +209 bps
Why: Focus on value-added products and cost controls.
What Is Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd's Management Guidance?
Forward-looking targets from management for Long-term
Revenue Outlook
Further growth is expected going forward.
Capex Plan
INR 4,350 Mn
Industrial Promotion Subsidy equivalent to 100% of eligible investments
Management Tone: BULLISH
How Fast Is Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd Growing?
Revenue, profit and margin growth rates
| Metric | YoY | 3Y CAGR | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | -9% | +23% | Insufficient Data |
| PAT (Net Profit) | +38% | +80% | Insufficient Data |
| OPM | 25.0% | -300 bps | Stable |
The above analysis is parsed from publicly available earnings call transcripts. This is educational research only — not investment advice. Last updated Apr 19, 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd
Based on publicly available financial data. This is educational research, not investment advice.
What were Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd's latest quarterly results?
Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd's latest quarterly results (Mar 2024) show
- PAT Growth YoY: +37.5% (insufficient_data)
- Revenue Growth YoY: -9.3%
- Operating Margin: 25.0% (stable)
Is Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd's profit growing or declining?
Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd's profit is growing with an insufficient_data trend.
- PAT Growth YoY: +37.5% (latest quarter)
- PAT Growth QoQ: -15.4% (sequential)
- 3-Year PAT CAGR: +80.0%
- Trend: Insufficient_data — consistent growth pattern
What is Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd's revenue growth trend?
Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd's revenue growth trend is insufficient_data.
- Revenue Growth YoY: -9.3%
- Revenue Growth QoQ: -6.4% (sequential)
- 3-Year Revenue CAGR: +23.0%
How is Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd's operating margin trending?
Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd's operating margin is stable.
- Current OPM: 25.0%
- OPM Change YoY: -3.0% basis points
- OPM Change QoQ: -3.0% basis points
What is Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd's 3-year profit and revenue CAGR?
Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd's long-term compounding rates
- 3-Year Profit CAGR: +80.0%
- 3-Year Revenue CAGR: +23.0%
Is Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd's growth accelerating or decelerating?
Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd's earnings growth is insufficient_data with mixed signals on a sequential basis.
- YoY Acceleration: +0.7% bps
- Sequential Acceleration: -23.7% bps
- Margin Warning: Operating margins are under pressure
Is Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd overvalued or undervalued?
Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd appears significantly undervalued based on our fair value analysis.
- Valuation Signal: Significantly Undervalued
- Current PE: 17.9x
- Price-to-Book: 6.2x
What is Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd's current PE ratio?
Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd's current PE ratio is 17.9x.
- Current PE: 17.9x
- Market Cap: 1.7K Cr
How does Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd's valuation compare to its history?
Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd's current PE is 17.9x.
- Current PE: 17.9x
- Valuation Assessment: Significantly Undervalued
What is Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd's price-to-book ratio?
Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd's price-to-book ratio is 6.2x.
- Price-to-Book (P/B): 6.2x
- Book Value per Share: ₹41
- Current Price: ₹251
Is Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd a fundamentally strong company?
Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd is rated Average with a fundamental score of 49/100. This score is calculated from objective financial metrics
- Revenue Growth YoY: -9.3% (10% weight)
- PAT Growth YoY: +37.5% (10% weight)
- PAT Growth QoQ: -15.4% (10% weight)
- Margins stable (10% weight)
Is Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd debt free?
Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd has a debt-to-equity ratio of N/A.
- Total Debt: ₹515 Cr
What is Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd's return on equity (ROE) and ROCE?
Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd's return ratios over recent years
- FY2023: ROCE 16.0%
- FY2024: ROCE 19.0%
Is Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd's cash flow positive?
Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd's operating cash flow is positive (FY2024).
- Cash from Operations (CFO): ₹85 Cr
- Free Cash Flow (FCF): ₹60 Cr
- CFO/PAT Ratio: 89% (strong cash conversion)
What is Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd's dividend yield?
Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd currently does not pay a significant dividend (yield 0.00%).
- Dividend Yield: 0.00%
- Current Price: ₹251
Who holds Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd shares — promoters, FII, DII?
Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd's shareholding pattern (Mar 2026)
- Promoters: 41.3%
- FII (Foreign): 4.4%
- DII (Domestic): 0.3%
- Public: 54.0%
Is promoter holding increasing or decreasing in Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd?
Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd's promoter holding has remained stable recently.
- Current Promoter Holding: 41.3% (Mar 2026)
- Previous Quarter: 41.3% (Dec 2025)
- Change: 0.00% (stable)
How long has Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd been outperforming Nifty 500?
Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd has been outperforming Nifty 500 for 4 consecutive weeks, indicating building momentum.
Is Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd a new momentum entry or an established outperformer?
Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd is an established outperformer with 4 weeks of consecutive Nifty 500 outperformance.
What are the growth catalysts for Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd?
Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd has 6 key growth catalysts identified from recent earnings analysis
- Value Added Product Mix Shift — Management is focusing on higher value-added products to drive profitability.
- Geographical Expansion — Improving acceptance of product quality in the US market is driving volume growth.
- Interest Cost Reduction Deleveraging — Debt restructuring and improved liquidity are key drivers for the bottom line.
- Regulatory Approval Or License Win — Industrial Promotion Subsidy disbursements have already begun.
What are the key risks in Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd?
Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd has 2 key risks worth monitoring
- [MEDIUM] US tariff imposition on steel products — Initial caution from buyers following the US tariff imposition.
- [LOW] Sluggish international market conditions — Amid an overall sluggish international market, the company has been able to increase its volume.
What did Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd's management say in the latest earnings call?
In Q3 FY26, Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd's management highlighted
- "EBITDA Margins 23.33% 125 Bps... Q2-FY26 Financial Performance [Previous EBITDA Margin guidance]"
- "has begun operating on a stock-and-sale basis in select segments of the Indian market. [Initiative: Stock-and-sale basis]"
- "Profitability has improved to healthy levels on account of continued focus on higher value-added products. [Initiative: Value Added products]"
What is Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd's management guidance for growth?
Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd's management has provided the following forward guidance for Long-term
- Revenue outlook: Further growth is expected going forward.
- Margin outlook: Not Given
- Capex plan: INR 4,350 Mn for Industrial Promotion Subsidy equivalent to 100% of eligible investments
- Management tone: bullish
What sector-specific metrics matter most for Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd?
Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd's most important sub-sector-specific KPIs from the latest concall
- Total Manufacturing Capacity: 72,000 MTPA (YoY 0)
- Sales Volume: 11,322 MT (YoY +3.1%) — Driven by domestic market focus and US market acceptance.
- Export Revenue %: 27% (YoY Not Given)
- US Sales Mix %: 13% (YoY +5%) — Improving acceptance of product quality in the market.
- Total Debt: INR 101.7 Cr (YoY -22.4%) — Debt restructuring and improved liquidity management.
- Cash Conversion Days: 154 days (YoY +14 days)
Is Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd worth studying for long term investment?
Based on quantitative research signals, here is why Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd may be worth studying
- Earnings growing at +37.5% YoY
- Valuation: appears significantly undervalued
- Cash flow is positive — CFO ₹85 Cr
What is the investment thesis for Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd?
Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd investment thesis summary:
Research Signals (Bull Case)
- Appears significantly undervalued
- Growth catalyst: Value Added Product Mix Shift
Risk Factors (Bear Case)
- Margins under pressure
- Key risk: US tariff imposition on steel products
What is the future outlook for Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd?
Bharat Wire Ropes Ltd's forward outlook based on current data signals
- Earnings Trend: insufficient_data
- Revenue Trend: insufficient_data
- Margin Trend: stable
- Valuation: Significantly Undervalued
- Key Catalyst: Value Added Product Mix Shift
- Key Risk: US tariff imposition on steel products
The above FAQs are generated from publicly available earnings data and conference call transcripts. This is educational research only. Sector Alpha is not SEBI registered and does not provide investment advice.