Mazda FY26 Results: Net profit up 11% to ₹275 crore, dividend raised
- Net profit rose 10.68% YoY to ₹2,750.87 crore for FY26
- Total revenue increased 9.15% to ₹21,910.69 crore
- Engineering division turnover grew 12.66% post-capex pause
- Food division profit jumped 34% despite slight revenue dip
- Final dividend raised to ₹4.00 per share from ₹3.60
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Mazda Limited reported a 10.68% year-on-year increase in net profit to ₹2,750.87 crore for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. Total revenue rose 9.15% to ₹21,910.69 crore, supported by a recovery in the engineering division and margin expansion in the food business.
The company’s EBITDA grew 11.00% to ₹4,154.57 crore, reflecting improved operational efficiencies and better plant utilization across its vacuum and heat transfer technologies portfolio. Export revenue remained stable at ₹5,245.08 crore, while domestic demand drove growth in the engineering segment.
Segment Performance
The Engineering Division, which forms the foundation of the business, saw turnover increase by 12.66% compared to the previous year. This recovery followed a steep macroeconomic capital expenditure pause in FY25, with stronger domestic infrastructure mandates aiding the bounce back. The division’s profit increased by 15.69% during the period.
Conversely, the Food Division (BCool) reported a slight 2.84% decline in turnover to ₹3,555.57 crore. However, the segment achieved a significant 34.00% increase in profit before tax to ₹4.03 crore. Management attributed this profitability improvement to effective cost management, favorable product mix, and operational discipline rather than volume growth.
What the Numbers Show
A notable divergence exists between revenue growth and working capital efficiency. While total revenue increased by nearly 9%, the inventory turnover ratio fell sharply from 4.85 in FY25 to 2.99 in FY26. This slowdown coincided with a substantial rise in inventories, which more than doubled from ₹4,370.02 crore to ₹9,816.93 crore. The accumulation of work-in-progress and finished goods suggests potential collection pressure or strategic stockpiling ahead of anticipated demand, warranting close monitoring of receivable days alongside future sales realization.
Balance Sheet and Dividends
Mazda maintained a debt-free balance sheet with virtually zero long-term borrowings as of March 31, 2026. The company utilized internal accruals and investments in debt market instruments to fund working capital requirements. Net worth grew to ₹24,933.70 crore from ₹22,992.62 crore in the previous year.
The Board of Directors recommended a final dividend of ₹4.00 per equity share of face value ₹2 each for FY26, an increase from ₹3.60 per share in FY25. The proposed payout amounts to ₹801.00 crore. The 36th Annual General Meeting is scheduled for September 21, 2026, to approve these financials and reappoint retiring directors.
Historical Stock Returns for Mazda
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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| 0.0% | +8.95% | +19.27% | +40.07% | -5.30% | 0.0% |
How will the sharp decline in inventory turnover from 4.85 to 2.99 impact Mazda's cash flow and working capital requirements in FY27?
Given the debt-free status, will Mazda consider strategic acquisitions or capacity expansion to sustain growth beyond the current domestic infrastructure cycle?
Can the Food Division (BCool) maintain its margin expansion through cost discipline alone, or is volume growth necessary for long-term sustainability?
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