Enkei Wheels Q4 FY26: Revenue Rises, Net Loss Narrows
Enkei Wheels (India) Limited released its unaudited financial results for Q4 FY26, reporting a 31.2% YoY increase in revenue from operations to ₹2,990.60 million. Despite elevated total expenses of ₹2,997.80 million, the company improved its EBITDA to ₹188 million with a margin of 6.30% and narrowed its net loss to ₹6.07 million from ₹52.97 million in the prior year. For the full year FY26, the company recorded a net profit of ₹51.34 million on total revenue of ₹9,741.64 million.

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Enkei Wheels (India) Limited released its unaudited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The results were reviewed by the Audit Committee and approved by the Board of Directors at their meeting held on May 12, 2026. The company reported a mixed performance, with revenue growth on a year-on-year basis offset by elevated expenses, though both EBITDA and net loss showed meaningful improvement over the prior year period.
Revenue Performance: Strong YoY Growth in Q4 FY26
Revenue from operations for Q4 FY26 stood at ₹2,990.60 million, a significant increase compared to ₹2,279.81 million recorded in Q4 FY25. Other income for the quarter was ₹1.99 million, bringing total revenue to ₹2,992.59 million, up from ₹2,281.16 million in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. On a sequential basis, total revenue rose from ₹2,504.06 million in Q3 FY26. For the full year ended March 31, 2026, revenue from operations was ₹9,716.29 million, with other income of ₹25.35 million, taking total revenue to ₹9,741.64 million.
The following table summarises the key revenue and profitability metrics:
| Metric: | Q4 FY26 (Unaudited) | Q3 FY26 (Audited) | Q4 FY25 (Unaudited) | FY26 Full Year (Audited) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations: | ₹2,990.60 Mn | ₹2,453.78 Mn | ₹2,279.81 Mn | ₹9,716.29 Mn |
| Other Income: | ₹1.99 Mn | ₹50.28 Mn | ₹1.35 Mn | ₹25.35 Mn |
| Total Revenue: | ₹2,992.59 Mn | ₹2,504.06 Mn | ₹2,281.16 Mn | ₹9,741.64 Mn |
| Total Expenses: | ₹2,997.80 Mn | ₹2,405.64 Mn | ₹2,353.25 Mn | ₹9,628.56 Mn |
| EBITDA: | ₹188 Mn | — | ₹112 Mn | — |
| EBITDA Margin: | 6.30% | — | 4.90% | — |
| Profit/(Loss) Before Tax: | ₹(6.47) Mn | ₹52.58 Mn | ₹(72.09) Mn | ₹67.24 Mn |
| Net Profit/(Loss): | ₹(6.07) Mn | ₹42.07 Mn | ₹(52.97) Mn | ₹51.34 Mn |
EBITDA Improvement Signals Operational Progress
On an operational profitability basis, Enkei Wheels reported EBITDA of ₹188 million for Q4 FY26, a notable improvement from ₹112 million in Q4 FY25. The EBITDA margin expanded to 6.30% from 4.90% in the year-ago quarter, reflecting improved operating leverage despite the elevated cost environment. This improvement underscores that while the bottom line remained in loss territory due to finance costs, depreciation, and exceptional items, the underlying business operations showed a positive trajectory on a year-on-year basis.
Expense Breakdown: Cost Pressures Weigh on Q4 FY26
Total expenses for Q4 FY26 rose to ₹2,997.80 million from ₹2,353.25 million in Q4 FY25, outpacing revenue growth and resulting in a loss before exceptional items and tax of ₹(5.21) million. Key expense components for Q4 FY26 are detailed below:
| Expense Item: | Q4 FY26 | Q3 FY26 | Q4 FY25 | FY26 Full Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Materials Consumed: | ₹1,786.83 Mn | ₹1,475.91 Mn | ₹1,610.94 Mn | ₹6,119.15 Mn |
| Changes in Inventories: | ₹234.29 Mn | ₹37.56 Mn | ₹(214.12) Mn | ₹(314.86) Mn |
| Employee Benefits Expense: | ₹134.94 Mn | ₹144.42 Mn | ₹138.60 Mn | ₹570.64 Mn |
| Finance Costs: | ₹49.27 Mn | ₹48.72 Mn | ₹50.82 Mn | ₹211.21 Mn |
| Depreciation & Amortisation: | ₹145.69 Mn | ₹148.74 Mn | ₹134.39 Mn | ₹577.41 Mn |
| Consumption of Stores & Spares: | ₹129.76 Mn | ₹119.79 Mn | ₹149.40 Mn | ₹597.22 Mn |
| Other Expenses: | ₹516.99 Mn | ₹430.47 Mn | ₹483.19 Mn | ₹1,867.65 Mn |
| Total Expenses: | ₹2,997.80 Mn | ₹2,405.64 Mn | ₹2,353.25 Mn | ₹9,628.56 Mn |
Exceptional Items: Labour Code Impact
The company recognised an exceptional item of ₹1.26 million in Q4 FY26, representing an incremental impact of the new Labour Codes notified by the Government of India on November 21, 2025. The four Labour Codes—the Code on Wages, 2019; the Industrial Relations Code, 2020; the Code on Social Security, 2020; and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020—consolidate 29 existing labour laws. The total impact on employee benefits is ₹47.10 million, primarily arising from a change in wage definition. Of this, ₹45.84 million was accounted for during the finalisation of results for the year ended December 31, 2025, with the remaining ₹1.26 million recognised in Q4 FY26.
Bottom Line and Earnings Per Share
After accounting for tax expense of ₹(0.40) million in Q4 FY26, the company reported a net loss of ₹6.07 million for the quarter, a marked improvement from a net loss of ₹52.97 million in Q4 FY25. Total comprehensive income for Q4 FY26 stood at ₹8.00 million, aided by other comprehensive income of ₹14.07 million, primarily from remeasurement gains on defined benefit obligations. For the full year, net profit was ₹51.34 million and total comprehensive income was ₹42.30 million.
Earnings per share (face value of ₹5/- each, not annualised for quarterly figures) are summarised below:
| EPS Metric: | Q4 FY26 | Q3 FY26 | Q4 FY25 | FY26 Full Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic EPS (₹): | (0.34) | 2.34 | (2.95) | 2.86 |
| Diluted EPS (₹): | (0.34) | 2.34 | (2.95) | 2.86 |
Paid-up equity share capital remained unchanged at ₹89.87 million across all reported periods, with other equity excluding revaluation reserves at ₹2,306.76 million for the full year. The company has identified "Automotive Wheels" as a single operating segment, as evaluated by the Chief Operating Decision Maker in accordance with Ind AS 108.
Historical Stock Returns for Enkei Wheels
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| 0.0% | -4.33% | +2.99% | -19.43% | -20.17% | +30.29% |
How might the full implementation of the four Labour Codes across Central and State Rules impact Enkei Wheels' employee benefit costs and overall profitability in FY27?
Given the persistent gap between revenue growth and expense escalation, what cost optimization strategies could Enkei Wheels pursue to achieve sustained bottom-line profitability in the near term?
With EBITDA margins improving to 6.30% but still relatively thin, how vulnerable is Enkei Wheels to potential raw material price volatility or an automotive sector demand slowdown in FY27?


































