Synopsis: Aequs Limited shares fell 10% after Q4 results, as revenue rose 47.4% YoY to ₹367 Crores, but the company reported a net loss of ₹54 Crores against a ₹9 Crores profit last year. The earnings per share (EPS) for the quarterly period stood at minus ₹ 0.80.
The shares of a Small-Cap company specialising in precision contract manufacturing and vertically integrated supply chain solutions are in focus in today’s trade, having crashed 10 percent following its Q4 results.
With a market capitalization of Rs. 13,228.88 crores in the day’s trade, the shares of Aequs Ltd declined by 9.5 percent, reaching a low of Rs. 191.35 per share compared to its previous closing price of Rs. 211.60 per share.
What Happened
Aequs Ltd, engaged in precision contract manufacturing and vertically integrated supply chain solutions, is in the spotlight following its Q4 results as follows: Its revenue from operations increased by 47.4 percent YoY from Rs. 249 Crores in Q4FY25 to Rs. 367 Crores in Q4FY26, and it also rose by 12.6 percent QoQ from Rs. 326 Crores in Q3FY26 to Rs. 367 Crores in Q4FY26.
Its net profit YoY turned from Rs. 9 Crores in Q4FY25 to a loss of Rs. 54 Crores in Q4FY26, and it also saw a surge in loss QoQ from Rs. 43 Crores in Q3FY26 to Rs. 54 Crores in Q4FY26. The earnings per share (EPS) for the quarterly period stood at minus Rs. 0.80 compared to Rs. 0.15 in the previous year’s quarter.
Management Commentry
Aravind Melligeri, Executive Chairman and CEO, stated that FY26 was a landmark year for Aequs Limited, marked by strong execution, business expansion, and its IPO. The company reported 33% YoY revenue growth to ₹12,304 million, while EBITDA grew 43% YoY, driven by operating leverage and scaling programs across its Aerospace and Consumer segments.
The Aerospace business continued steady growth, supported by a strong USD 889 million order book, while the Consumer segment recorded 84% YoY growth as production programs scaled up. The company also signed MoUs with the Governments of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka for large-scale investments, strengthening its manufacturing capabilities and long-term growth plans in India.
Company Overview & Others
Aequs Limited is an engineering-led, vertically integrated precision manufacturing company operating within a single SEZ. The company has a strong presence across Aerospace and Consumer segments, with one of the largest aerospace product portfolios comprising over 5,654 products.
The company operates a large-scale manufacturing ecosystem with 3,153 employees, 434 CNC machines, 179 molding machines, and an annual installed capacity of 4.70 million machining and molding hours across 2.22 million sq. ft. of manufacturing space. It also delivers 100% in-country value addition for select products.
Aequs has built strong long-term relationships with global customers, maintaining an average association of 15 years with its top three clients. The company has also received Airbus’ Detailed Parts Award (D2P) six times between 2016 and 2023, highlighting its strong manufacturing and quality capabilities.
In FY26, Aequs Limited reported strong segmental growth, with Aerospace revenue rising 27% YoY to Rs. 10,464 million, while Consumer revenue surged 84% YoY to Rs. 1,840 million, driven by scaling production programs and higher revenue recognition.
Aequs Limited derives the majority of its revenue from the Aerospace segment, which contributed Rs. 3,040 million or 83% of total segment revenue, while the Consumer segment contributed Rs. 631 million, accounting for the remaining 17%.
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