Sundaram Brake Linings Q4 profit surges 464% to ₹746.69 lakh
Sundaram Brake Linings reported a 464% year-on-year surge in net profit to ₹746.69 lakh for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, driven by a doubling of EBITDA to ₹850 lakh and a margin expansion to 9.4%. For the full year, total income from operations stood at ₹34,902.81 lakh, while annual net profit after tax was ₹256.71 lakh.

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Sundaram Brake Linings reported a significant surge in profitability for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, with net profit rising 464% year-on-year to ₹746.69 lakh. The company’s operational performance also strengthened considerably, with EBITDA more than doubling to ₹850 lakh from ₹340 lakh in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. The results were published in newspapers on May 26, 2026, in compliance with Regulation 47 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Key Financial Highlights
The company’s EBITDA margin expanded substantially to 9.4% in Q4FY26 from 3.5% in Q4FY25, reflecting a marked improvement in cost efficiency. For the full year ended March 31, 2026, total income from operations stood at ₹34,902.81 lakh, while net profit after tax for the year was ₹256.71 lakh.
The following table summarizes the key financial metrics for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026:
| Metric | Quarter Ended 31.03.2026 (₹ in lacs) | Quarter Ended 31.03.2025 (₹ in lacs) | Year Ended 31.03.2026 (₹ in lacs) | Year Ended 31.03.2025 (₹ in lacs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Income from operations | 9,244.67 | 9,784.81 | 34,902.81 | 35,502.70 |
| Net Profit after tax | 746.69 | 132.44 | 256.71 | 517.28 |
| EBITDA | 850.00 | 340.00 | - | - |
| EBITDA Margin | 9.4% | 3.5% | - | - |
Operational Performance Overview
The near 2.5x increase in EBITDA on a year-on-year basis underscores a robust improvement in operating performance during the quarter. The EBITDA margin expanded by approximately 590 basis points year-on-year, reinforcing the strength of the company’s operational recovery. Earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter increased to ₹18.98 from ₹3.37 in the same period last year. On an annual basis, EPS stood at ₹6.52 for FY26 compared to ₹13.15 in the previous year.
Historical Stock Returns for Sundaram Brake Linings
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.23% | -10.92% | +10.45% | -6.18% | -19.70% | +92.60% |
What specific cost-cutting measures or operational efficiencies drove the 590 basis point expansion in EBITDA margins?
Is the surge in Q4 profitability sustainable, given that full-year net profit declined compared to the previous year?
How will the company allocate the increased cash flow from the strong Q4 performance—towards debt reduction, expansion, or dividends?


































