Centum Electronics Ltd (NSE:CENTUM)

Q2 2026 Centum Electronics Ltd Earnings Call Transcript

Nov 13, 2025 / 10:30 AM GMT

Release Date Price: ₹2399 (-0.16%)

Transcript

Key Points

Positve

Centum Electronics Ltd (BOM:517544) reported a robust standalone revenue growth of 18% year-on-year, driven by strong execution in the build-to-spec business for domestic defense and space customers.
EBITDA margins improved by 154 basis points to 11.97% in the second quarter, reflecting operational efficiency and an improved revenue mix.
The company has strengthened strategic partnerships, signing MOUs with GRSE and BEL to advance indigenous defense electronics and navigation systems.
Centum Electronics Ltd received NABL accreditation for its BTS unit, enhancing credibility in defense contracts.
The company maintains a healthy cash balance of 136 crores, which includes proceeds from a QIP, and has reduced some subsidiary borrowings.

Negative

Consolidated margins were impacted by subsidiary losses, with international operations facing headwinds due to weak macroeconomic conditions and intense competition in the European market.
The European subsidiary has not seen the expected uptake in demand, with delays in new project designs and increased competition leading to margin pressures.
The company is in the process of divesting or closing its Canadian operations, which have been a significant contributor to subsidiary losses.
Inventory levels have increased by 40-45%, primarily due to existing orders, which may indicate potential cash flow challenges if not managed properly.
The consolidated EBITDA declined by 12% year-on-year, with margins decreasing by 165 basis points to 6.16%, highlighting challenges in achieving profitability at the group level.

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E D I T E D V E R S I O N

CENT.NS - Centum Electronics Ltd
Q2 2026 Centum Electronics Ltd Earnings Call
Nov 13, 2025 / 10:30AM GMT

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Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.

I'm Pelsa, moderator for the conference call.

Welcome to Centrum Electronics Limited, Q2 FY26 earnings conference call.

As a reminder, all participants will be in listen-only mode, and there will be an opportunity for you to ask questions after the presentation concludes.

Should you need assistance during the conference call, please signal the operator by pressing and then 0 on your touchstone telephone.

Please note this conference is recorded. I would now like to hand over the floor to Mr. Gulshan Singh from Sunnudi Securities.

Thank you and over to you, sir.

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