Steel Strips Wheels FY27 EBITDA guided at INR 650 crores
Steel Strips Wheels provided an optimistic outlook for FY27, guiding EBITDA to INR 650 crores and PAT growth of 15-20%, supported by 95% asset utilization and a recovery in exports to INR 600 crores. The company is expanding its Bhuj facility with a INR 500 crores CapEx to add aluminum wheel and knuckle capacity, targeting INR 700–800 crores in revenue at full utilization. The EV segment is expected to grow by 25-40%, underpinned by the company's strong market position.

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Steel Strips Wheels has provided financial guidance for FY27, targeting an EBITDA of INR 650 crores with an upward bias, driven by near-full capacity utilization. The company expects PAT growth of 15% to 20% for the year, supported by robust domestic demand and a recovery in exports. Management outlined these projections during its Q4FY26 earnings conference call held on June 2, 2026, where it also detailed expansion plans for its new Bhuj facility.
Financial Guidance and Performance
For FY27, the company projects EBITDA per wheel to reach approximately INR 300, compared to INR 272 in FY26. Total EBITDA is expected to be around INR 650 crores, with potential to reach INR 700–750 crores in FY28. The guidance assumes 95% utilization of steel plants and almost 100% utilization of all commissioned assets. Export revenue is anticipated to recover to INR 600 crores in FY27, which would be the second highest in the company's history, aided by rationalized tariffs and diversified market access.
| Metric | FY26 Actual | FY27 Guidance | FY28 Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total EBITDA | INR 523 crores | ~INR 650 crores | INR 700–750 crores |
| EBITDA per Wheel | INR 272 | ~INR 300 | ~10% higher than FY27 |
| PAT Growth | — | 15%–20% | — |
| Export Revenue | INR 454 crores | ~INR 600 crores | — |
Expansion and CapEx Plans
The company is executing a INR 500 crores CapEx plan at its new Bhuj facility to manufacture aluminum wheels and knuckles. The facility will have a capacity of 1.2 million units for aluminum wheels and 1.1 million units for knuckles. Trial production is scheduled from October to January, with significant utilization of 70% or higher expected in FY28. At full utilization, the facility is expected to add INR 700–800 crores in revenue. To fund this expansion, debt is projected to increase by approximately INR 200 crores in FY27.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Facility Location | Bhuj |
| Total CapEx | INR 500 crores |
| Aluminum Wheel Capacity | 1.2 million units |
| Knuckle Capacity | 1.1 million units |
| Revenue at Full Utilization | INR 700–800 crores |
| Trial Production Start | October |
| Trial Production End | January |
| Expected Utilization (FY28) | 70% or higher |
Operational Outlook
Management highlighted the EV segment, particularly scooters and 3-wheelers, as a key growth area, guiding for 25% to 40% growth. The company holds a near-monopoly supplier position for EV scooter wheels. Additionally, brownfield expansion in steel wheels will increase tractor capacity by 15% to 20% OTR, with new paint shops and rim lines expected to come online around October to December. The company confirmed that no unpublished price sensitive information was shared during the interaction.
Historical Stock Returns for Steel Strips Wheels
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -2.26% | -2.50% | +10.80% | +18.74% | -5.96% | +210.61% |
How will the additional INR 200 crores in debt impact the company's leverage ratios and interest coverage ratios during FY27?
What specific risks does the company face regarding the ramp-up of trial production at the Bhuj facility between October and January?
How sustainable is the projected recovery in export revenue given current global trade uncertainties and tariff fluctuations?


































