Centum Electronics reported record standalone revenue of ₹973 crs in FY26, marking a 25.4% YoY increase, driven by strong execution in the Build to Specification (BTS) and Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) segments. The company’s order book stood at ₹1,645 crs, up 22.7% YoY, while EBITDA grew 28.4% to ₹121 crs. Despite operational growth, the standalone net loss for the year was ₹1,170.50 million, primarily due to exceptional items of ₹2,033.07 million related to overseas subsidiaries. The Board recommended a final dividend of ₹5 per equity share, subject to shareholder approval.

Business and Operational Highlights

The BTS business recorded FY26 revenue growth of 37% YoY, with its order book expanding 28% YoY. Key wins included a marquee AESA Radar order from HAL for the UHM platform (₹570+ crs for the full program) and a second complete Radar System order for satellite and space debris tracking. The EMS business posted FY26 revenue growth of 21% YoY, supported by successful ramp-up for a global semiconductor equipment OEM and new order wins in defence exports. The company achieved SAMAR Maturity Level 5 certification and was awarded the "Committed" badge on EcoVadis.

Financial Performance

Standalone revenue from operations reached ₹9,731 million in FY26, up from ₹7,761 million in FY25. EBITDA margins improved to 12.42% from 12.12% in the previous year. Adjusted ROCE stood at 21.16%, and net working capital days improved to 142 days from 159 days. On a consolidated basis, total income from continuing operations was ₹9,685.65 million, with profit after tax from continuing operations rising 99.9% YoY to ₹1,007.11 million. However, discontinued operations resulted in a consolidated net loss of ₹518.06 million for the year.

Exceptional Items and Discontinued Operations

Exceptional items included a provision of ₹1,537.83 million for the carrying value of investment in Centum T&S Group Société Anonyme (S.A.) and ₹396.00 million for trade receivables from Canada subsidiaries. The company filed for Redressement Judiciaire for the European entity and decided to discontinue the Canada subsidiaries. Preliminary bids for the European entity were received in April 2026, with final bids expected by June 1, 2026.

Stock Performance

As on March 31, 2026, the stock was trading at ₹2,765.15, with a 52-week high/low of ₹3,066.00/₹1,310.30. The stock delivered approximately 70% returns over the one-year period ending March 31, 2026, outperforming the Sensex. Promoters held 46.88%, DIIs 21.51%, and the Public 31.61% of the shareholding.

Centum Electronics Limited has announced that it will conduct an investor and analyst meeting on May 28, 2026. The disclosure was made pursuant to Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

The meeting is scheduled to be held in Mumbai and will feature both group discussions and one-on-one sessions. It is being organized as part of the 360 ONE Capital 16th Annual Investor Conference, titled TRINITY INDIA 2026.

Meeting Details

The company provided specific logistical details regarding the upcoming interaction with investors and analysts. The event will be conducted in person, allowing for direct engagement between the company's management and market participants.

Regulatory Disclosure

Centum Electronics clarified that no unpublished price sensitive information will be shared during the meeting. The announcement was formally communicated to the stock exchanges to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. The communication was signed by Indu H S, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer.