Carborundum Universal Ltd.

NSE: CARBORUNIV · Abrasives & Bearings

52W Range₹735 ₹1,307

Snapshot

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Growth · Profitability · Valuation · Strength · Conviction

Company Overview

Business

Carborundum Universal Limited is a diversified manufacturer specialising in abrasives, technical ceramics, and electro minerals. The company serves various industrial sectors by leveraging the heat, wear, and corrosion resistance properties of its material science portfolio.

Business Model

The company generates revenue through the production and sale of industrial consumables, including bonded and coated abrasives, super refractories, and electro minerals. Additionally, it provides specialised IT infrastructure and management services to support its operational ecosystem.

Growth Outlook

Growth is driven by the expansion of high-performance ceramic applications and the increasing demand for specialised electro minerals in global industrial markets. The company continues to leverage its expertise in material science to cater to evolving infrastructure and manufacturing requirements.

Key Risks

  • Raw Material Price Volatility. Fluctuations in the cost of key minerals and energy inputs can significantly impact manufacturing margins.
  • Cyclical Industrial Demand. The company's performance is closely tied to the capital expenditure cycles of the automotive, steel, and infrastructure sectors.
  • Geopolitical and Trade Risks. As an international player, the company is susceptible to changes in global trade policies and export-import regulations.
  • Technological Obsolescence. Failure to innovate in material science and abrasive technologies could lead to a loss of competitive advantage against global peers.

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Key Metrics

REVENUE

₹5,414 Cr

TTM · consolidated

+10.1%YoY

NET PROFIT

₹188 Cr

TTM · consolidated

-23.1%YoY

EPS

₹11.07

TTM · consolidated

-14.4%YoY

RETURN ON EQUITY

5.1%

TTM · consolidated

-1.8 ppYoY

RETURN ON CAPITAL EMPLOYED

7.4%

TTM · consolidated

-2.0 ppYoY

P/E

102.1x

Q1 FY27 · consolidated

102.1 vs 66.6x5Y avg

EV/EBITDA

30.6x

Q1 FY27 · consolidated

30.6 vs 36.8x5Y avg

EBITDA MARGIN

12.8%

TTM · consolidated

-1.3 ppYoY

NET PROFIT MARGIN

5.6%

Q1 FY27 · consolidated

+0.6 ppYoY

DEBT TO EQUITY

0.1x

Q1 FY27 · consolidated

+0.05xYoY

Peers · Abrasives & Bearings

CompanyMkt CapP/EEV/EBITDARev Gr YoYEBITDA MgnROEROCE1Y Return
Carborundum Universal Ltd.CARBORUNIV
₹21,537 Cr102.1330.6310.1%12.8%5.1%7.4%+19.4%
Timken India Ltd.TIMKEN
₹23,508 Cr57.4434.7711.6%18.9%14.1%18.5%+8.7%
Grindwell Norton LimitedGRINDWELL
₹21,729 Cr49.8031.1712.9%21.9%18.3%23.1%+22.5%
SKF India (Industrial) LimitedSKFINDUS
₹14,844 Cr11.0%
SKF India Ltd.SKFINDIA
₹7,679 Cr36.6815.62-38.6%15.4%10.7%17.8%-66.2%
Wendt IndiaWENDT
₹1,632 Cr96.3239.037.9%16.1%6.8%10.5%-17.9%

As of Q1 FY27

Financials