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Usha Martin crosses ₹1,000 cr quarterly revenue, profit up 41%

Consolidated revenue of ₹1,033 cr, up 16.5% YoY; operating EBITDA margin at 20.1%. Company ends quarter with net cash of ₹332 cr and standalone debt-free. Credit rating upgraded to IND AA-.

4 earlier stories on Usha Martin Ltd.
Mkt cap₹14,417 cr
P/E30.94×
ROE14.80%
Debt / eq.0.12
Div yld0.81%
₹1,033 cr Record quarterly revenue

What's new

  • Revenue crossed ₹1,000 cr for the first time, up 16.5% YoY.
  • Net profit jumped 41% to ₹142 cr.
  • EBITDA margin at 20.1%, meeting the guided floor of 20% for FY27.
  • Credit rating upgraded to IND AA- by India Ratings.

Why this matters

The strong Q1 performance validates Usha Martin's execution in wire ropes. With a net cash position and debt-free standalone, the company has financial headroom. The margin floor of 20% for FY27 is already achieved in the first quarter, setting a positive trajectory for the year.

What we're watching

  • Sustainability of EBITDA margin above 20% in coming quarters.
  • Traction from the new 6,000-ton elevator rope capacity.
  • Order book momentum from mining and infrastructure sectors.

The full read

Usha Martin delivered a record quarter, crossing ₹1,000 cr in consolidated revenue for the first time. At ₹1,033 cr, revenue rose 16.5% year-on-year, while net profit surged 41% to ₹142 cr. The operating EBITDA margin of 20.1% hit the lower end of the guided floor for FY27, set just days earlier on the earnings call. The company also ended the quarter with a net cash position of ₹332 cr and a standalone debt-free balance sheet, reinforced by a credit rating upgrade to IND AA- from India Ratings. This is a clean start to the year—execution is tracking guidance, and financial headroom is building. The question now is whether the momentum can sustain across the remaining quarters.

Questions answered

How does Q1 revenue compare with earlier quarters?
Q1 revenue of ₹1,033 cr is the first time the company has crossed ₹1,000 cr, up 16.5% year-on-year and 9.3% on a trailing 12-month basis.
What is the EBITDA margin outlook for FY27?
Management has set a floor of 20% for FY27. The Q1 margin of 20.1% meets that target, suggesting the floor is achievable barring input cost shocks.
Is Usha Martin still debt-free?
Yes, the company ended the quarter with a standalone debt-free balance sheet and a consolidated net cash position of ₹332 cr.
What drove the 41% profit growth?
Higher revenue and operating leverage drove net profit to ₹142 cr from ₹101 cr a year ago. The EBITDA margin expanded to 20.1% from 16.8% in Q1 FY26.
Why was the credit rating upgraded?
India Ratings upgraded Usha Martin to IND AA- earlier this month, reflecting an improved financial profile, including the debt-free balance sheet and consistent earnings.
Mentioned: India Ratings · IND AA- · ₹1,033 cr
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Company snapshot

Usha Martin Ltd.

Steel
₹15,295 cr
P/E 30.17×

Latest quarter · Jun 2026

Sales₹1,033 cr
Net profit₹137 cr
Op. margin+20.1%
EPS₹4.65

Strength & growth

Debt / equity0.12×
Current ratio2.82×
Sales CAGR−1.3%
EPS CAGR+1.1%
  1. 28 Jul 2026 · 11:24 AM IST Usha Martin crosses ₹1,000 cr quarterly revenue, profit up 41%
  2. today Usha Martin sets 20% EBITDA margin floor, adds 6,000-ton elevator rope capacity
  3. 1d ago Usha Martin crosses ₹1,000 cr quarterly revenue for first time
  4. 1d ago Usha Martin cracks ₹1,000 cr quarter, EBITDA margin widens 380 bps
  5. 1d ago Usha Martin's Q1 profit jumps 41% but ED shadow lingers