Forbes Precision Tools Reports FY26 Results; Q4 Net Profit Rises to Rs. 1,106 Lakhs
Forbes Precision Tools & Machine Parts reported Q4 FY26 net profit of Rs. 1,106 lakhs and revenue of Rs. 7,096 lakhs, up from Rs. 912 lakhs and Rs. 6,594 lakhs respectively on a YoY basis. For the full year FY26, revenue from operations rose to Rs. 25,101 lakhs and net profit stood at Rs. 2,877 lakhs. The board also declared an interim dividend of Rs. 5/- per share and re-appointed cost auditors for FY26-27.

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Forbes Precision Tools & Machine Parts Limited convened a Board of Directors meeting on May 7, 2026, approving its standalone audited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026, in compliance with Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The results were audited by statutory auditors M/s. Sharp & Tannan Associates, Chartered Accountants, who issued an unmodified opinion. The board meeting commenced at 3.30 p.m. and concluded at 5.35 p.m.
Financial Performance: Quarter and Full Year Ended March 31, 2026
For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, revenue from operations rose to Rs. 7,096 lakhs from Rs. 6,594 lakhs in the corresponding quarter of the previous year, while net profit after tax improved to Rs. 1,106 lakhs compared to Rs. 912 lakhs in the same period a year ago. For the full year ended March 31, 2026, revenue from operations rose to Rs. 25,101 lakhs from Rs. 23,266 lakhs in the previous year. Total income for the year stood at Rs. 25,474 lakhs compared to Rs. 23,704 lakhs in the prior year. Net profit after tax for the full year was Rs. 2,877 lakhs, marginally higher than Rs. 2,875 lakhs in the previous year.
The following table summarises the key financial results:
| Metric: | Q4 FY26 (31.03.2026) | Q3 FY26 (31.12.2025) | Q4 FY25 (31.03.2025) | FY26 (Audited) | FY25 (Audited) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations (Rs. lakhs): | 7,096 | 6,437 | 6,594 | 25,101 | 23,266 |
| Other Income (Rs. lakhs): | 142 | 72 | 164 | 373 | 438 |
| Total Income (Rs. lakhs): | 7,238 | 6,509 | 6,758 | 25,474 | 23,704 |
| Total Expenses (Rs. lakhs): | 5,705 | 5,705 | 5,320 | 21,524 | 19,616 |
| Profit Before Tax (Rs. lakhs): | 1,533 | 804 | 1,438 | 3,950 | 4,088 |
| Net Profit After Tax (Rs. lakhs): | 1,106 | 559 | 912 | 2,877 | 2,875 |
| Total Comprehensive Income (Rs. lakhs): | 1,037 | 570 | 922 | 2,813 | 2,849 |
| Basic & Diluted EPS (Rs.): | Rs.2.14 | Rs.1.08 | Rs.1.77 | Rs.5.58 | Rs.5.57 |
Key Expense Items
Total expenses for the full year ended March 31, 2026 were Rs. 21,524 lakhs, up from Rs. 19,616 lakhs in the prior year. Notable expense movements included cost of materials consumed rising to Rs. 9,332 lakhs from Rs. 7,446 lakhs, and employee benefits expense increasing to Rs. 5,044 lakhs from Rs. 4,403 lakhs. The company recognised an incremental impact of ₹ 590 Lakhs as employee benefit expense in the current reporting period, arising from plan amendments under IND AS 19 following the Government of India's notification of four Labour Codes on November 21, 2025, which consolidate multiple existing labour laws. Depreciation and amortisation expense for the year was Rs. 1,551 lakhs compared to Rs. 1,350 lakhs previously.
Balance Sheet Highlights as at March 31, 2026
The company's total assets as at March 31, 2026 stood at Rs. 25,133 lakhs, compared to Rs. 25,003 lakhs as at March 31, 2025. Total equity increased to Rs. 16,858 lakhs from Rs. 16,624 lakhs. Paid-up equity share capital remained unchanged at Rs. 5,159 lakhs, with other equity at Rs. 11,699 lakhs.
| Balance Sheet Item: | Mar. 31, 2026 (Rs. lakhs) | Mar. 31, 2025 (Rs. lakhs) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Non-current Assets: | 12,877 | 13,013 |
| Total Current Assets: | 12,256 | 11,990 |
| Total Assets: | 25,133 | 25,003 |
| Total Equity: | 16,858 | 16,624 |
| Total Non-current Liabilities: | 1,610 | 2,224 |
| Total Current Liabilities: | 6,666 | 6,155 |
| Total Liabilities: | 8,275 | 8,379 |
Cash Flow Summary
Net cash inflow from operating activities for the year ended March 31, 2026 was Rs. 2,755 lakhs, compared to Rs. 5,133 lakhs in the previous year. Net cash inflow from investing activities was Rs. 410 lakhs, against a net outflow of Rs. 7,077 lakhs in the prior year. Net cash outflow from financing activities was Rs. 3,338 lakhs, which included dividend paid of Rs. 2,531 lakhs. Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year stood at Rs. 575 lakhs, compared to Rs. 748 lakhs at the commencement of the year.
Dividend and Other Board Decisions
The Board of Directors had declared an interim dividend of Rs. 5/- per equity share of face value Rs. 10/- each for the financial year 2025-26 at their meeting held on April 24, 2025, which was subsequently paid on June 8, 2025. In addition, the board re-appointed M/s. Kishore Bhatia and Associates, Cost Accountants, as Cost Auditors for the financial year 2026-27, effective May 7, 2026. The company's operating segment is identified as "Precision cutting tools and related components." The statutory auditors confirmed an unmodified opinion on the annual audited financial results for the year ended March 31, 2026.
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How will the full implementation of India's four consolidated Labour Codes impact Forbes Precision Tools' employee benefit expenses and overall cost structure in FY27 beyond the one-time ₹590 lakh adjustment?
Given the significant decline in operating cash flow from ₹5,133 lakhs to ₹2,755 lakhs despite higher revenues, what capital allocation or working capital management strategies might the company adopt to improve cash generation in FY27?
With material costs surging nearly 25% year-on-year to ₹9,332 lakhs, how vulnerable is Forbes Precision Tools to further raw material price volatility, and could margin compression become a concern in the near term?

































