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Sona Blw Precision Forgings — Q1 FY26 Earnings Presentation
39 slides from Sona Blw Precision Forgings's earnings presentation, Aug 4, 2025
Slide 1: Exchange filing cover letter for investor presentation
Date: - 4th August, 2025 BSE Ltd. National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. Regd. Office: Floor - 25, Listing Deptt., Exchange Plaza, Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Dalal Street, Mumbai-400 001. Mumbai - 400 051 BSE Scrip Code: 543300 NSE Scrip: SONACOMS Subject: - Inves
Slide 2: Q1 FY26 Earnings Presentation
Q1 FY26 Earnings Presentation 04 August 2025
Slide 3: Disclaimer
Disclaimer This presentation and the accompanying slides (the “Presentation”), which have been prepared by Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd. (the “Company”), have been prepared solely for information purposes and do not constitute any offer, recommendation or invitation to purchase or subscribe for a
Slide 4: Our Management
Our Management Mr. V. Vikram Verma Mr. Sat Mohan Gupta Whole Time Director and CEO, Motor Business CEO, Driveline Business Mr. Praveen Mr. Rohit Nanda Chakrapani Rao Group CFO Group CTO Mr. Amit Mishra Mr. Vivek Vikram Singh Head, Railway Business MD & Group CEO & Investor Relations 3
Slide 5: Remembering our Chairman Emeritus
Remembering our Chairman Emeritus Our Management Team at the inauguration ceremony of our Chakan, Pune Plant
Slide 6: Business Performance Highlights
Business Performance Highlights Our Booth at Consumer Electronics Show 2025
Slide 7: Establishing a JV to manufacture driveline systems in China with JNT
Establishing a JV to manufacture driveline systems and components in China in partnership with JNT Aligns with our new strategy of increasing focus on the eastern world markets China EV market is the largest and fastest growing EV market in the world (11.3 million EV sales with 66% global share and
Slide 8: Q1 FY26 Financial Performance Highlights
Q1 FY26 Financial Performance Highlights 8,509 mn | -5% 2,025 mn | -19% 1,247 mn | -12% Revenue | YoY Growth EBITDA | YoY Growth PAT1 | YoY Growth 23.8% EBITDA Margin 14.3% PAT Margin2 2,106 mn | -25% 28% BEV Revenue | YoY Growth BEV Share in Automotive Product Revenue3 Notes: 1. PAT has an adverse
Slide 9: Update on our Strategic Priorities
Update on our Strategic Priorities Our Radar Sensors for in-cabin and short-range applications
Slide 10: Update on our Strategic Priorities
Update on our Strategic Priorities Electrification Global Market Diversification Technology Significance 9
Slide 11: Sizeable and Increasing Presence in EVs
Sizeable and Increasing Presence in EVs 28% 2,106 mn -25% Q1 FY26 BEV Share in Q1 FY26 Q1 FY26 BEV revenue Automotive Product Revenue1 BEV revenue YoY growth 58 60 +2 (15+16+27)2 (15+16+29)2 EV Programs2 awarded across EV Programs2 awarded across 32 customers as at the end of 32 customers as at the
Slide 12: Secured first EV differential program and E3W program
Secured the first EV differential program from one of our largest legacy OEM customers; also won an E3W program from a legacy Indian OEM Final Drive Differential Assembly Traction Motor For Electric Passenger Vehicles For Electric 3-Wheelers Existing Customer Existing Customer North American OEM of
Slide 13: Our Strategic Priorities
Our Strategic Priorities Electrification Global Market Diversification Technology Significance 12
Slide 14: Our net order book has grown to ₹262 billion
Our net order book1 has grown to ₹262 billion (7.4x FY25 revenue) 242 bn 8 bn Orders consumed from 28 bn 262 bn Orderbook at the end of Orders added for Orderbook at the end of matured and ramp-up Q4 FY25 programs won in Q1 FY26 Q1 FY26 programs during Q1 FY26 Railway: ₹10 billion2 (4%) Non-EV: EV:
Slide 15: Our Strategic Priorities
Our Strategic Priorities Electrification Global Market Diversification Technology Significance 14
Slide 16: Diversified Automotive Product Revenue by Powertrain
Diversified Automotive Product Revenue1 – By Powertrain FY23 FY24 FY25 Q1 FY26 26% 29% 36% 28% 21% 24% 21% 26% 38% 37% 34% 37% 15% 10% 9% 9% Micro-hybrid Power source ICE Battery EV / Hybrid Neutral Dependent Note: 15 1. Includes product revenue from PV, CV, OHV, E2W, E3W vehicle segments
Slide 17: Diversified Revenue Mix
Diversified Revenue Mix By Geography By Product By Market segment 6% 0.3% 9% 2% 3% FY25 Q1 FY26 27% PV 24% 41% 9% 71% 62% FY25 FY25 CV 11% 11% 21% 29% 29% E2W/E3W 5% 8% 0.1% 2% 3% 8% 7% 34% 3% 19% 21% 9% Non-Automotive Q1 Q1 9% 19% FY26 8% FY26 27% Semiconductors & Embedded SW 24% 37% 1% 1% 16
Slide 18: Our Strategic Priorities
Our Strategic Priorities Electrification Global Market Diversification Technology Significance 17
Slide 19: Our Technology Roadmap for E.P.I.C. Mobility
Our Technology Roadmap for E.P.I.C. Mobility Harnessing capabilities to continue our journey from components to subsystems to systems in all areas of EPIC mobility Mechanical | Materials | Electrical | Electronics | Software Auto HV eVTOL Steering Differential Auto LV Traction Starter Bevel Box Gear
Slide 20: Q1FY26 Financial Update
Q1FY26 Financial Update Inauguration Ceremony of Railway Business Unit
Slide 21: Q1 FY26 Financials
Q1 FY26 Financials Revenue (Rs. mn)1 EBITDA (Rs. mn) EBITDA Margin (%) PAT (Rs. mn) PAT Margin (%)2 BEV YoY: -19% YoY: -5% 8,930 8,509 YoY: -12% YoY: -7% 2,512 2,025 1,420 1,420 1,247 1,316 28.1% 23.8% 2,828 2,106 15.9% 14.3% 15.9% 15.1% Q1 FY25 Q1 FY26 Q1 FY25 Q1 FY26 Q1 FY25 Q1 FY26 Q1 FY25 Q1 FY2
Slide 22: Key Ratios
Key Ratios VA/Employee cost RoCE (%) RoE (%) 6.4 6.2 5.8 4.9 30.4% 31.0% 26.6% 28.5% 18.4% 19.1% 17.7% 16.5% Mar-23 Mar-24 Mar-25 Jun-25 Mar-23 Mar-24 Mar-25 Jun-25 Mar-23 Mar-24 Mar-25 Jun-25 Net Debt to EBITDA Working Capital Turnover Fixed Asset Turnover 4.6 5.0 4.7 4.2 3.9 3.6 3.4 (0.12) (0.08)
Slide 23: Q&A
Q&A Demonstration of our In-Cabin Sensors at Consumer Electronics Show 2025
Slide 24: Appendix
Appendix Our Chairman Emeritus addressing the stakeholders on our 25 th anniversary celebration
Slide 25: Our story so far…
Our story so far… Phase - 1 Phase - 2 Phase - 3 Phase - 4 • 18 Customers • 22 Customers • Acquisition of Comstar • Became publicly listed • 2 Plants • 2 Plants • 47 Customers (37+10) • Acquisition of NOVELIC and Railway Business • 1 Product • 2 Products • 9 Plants (5+4) • 12 plants • 10 Products (5+
Slide 26: One Vision
One Vision To become one of the World’s most Respected and Valuable Mobility Technology companies for our Customers, Employees & Shareholders. 25
Slide 27: Guided by Values
Guided by Values 24% Agility Growth 5-year Revenue CAGR 27% Vitality Margins Integrity 5-year Avg. EBITDA >25% Returns Frugality 5-year Avg. ROE1 Note: 26 1) ROE = 5-year average of PAT/5-year average of (Average tangible net worth + capital deployed for acquiring NOVELIC)
Slide 28: We are expanding our strategy to add new growth areas
We are expanding our strategy to add new growth areas We have grown 10x in the last 10 years by focusing on three key strategic decisions Now we are adding new strategic decisions to lead the future growth 3,450 ₹mn Current Strategy FY15 Revenue New Strategy 4,350 50 Electric New Product 150 New Pro
Slide 29: With a strong establishment in China, JNT is a compelling JV partner
With a strong establishment in China, JNT is a compelling JV partner for us to enter Chinese market High-end complex casting and molding production base and a world-class foundry with patented technology Strong technology Strong IP ownership (63 patents, 36 proprietary technologies), and active invo
Slide 30: We aim to be one of the key suppliers of Driveline systems in China
With both our strengths and confirmed orders, we aim to be one of the key suppliers of Driveline systems in China Sona Comstar’s strengths JNT’s strengths + Design, development and testing Casting and Moulding Precision Forging End customer connect Precision Machining Local Sourcing and Supply Chain
Slide 31: Established Global Presence to Serve Customers Locally
Established Global Presence to Serve Customers Locally USA Location Key Products Germany China Location Key Products Tecumseh, MI Starter motors Belgium Cologne Hangzhou Suspension motors Ypsilanti, MI Genk 7 of the world’s top 10 PV OEMs1a Serbia Belgrade 3 of the world’s top 10 CV OEMs1b Novi Sad
Slide 32: BEV revenue and BEV revenue share over the years
BEV revenue and BEV revenue share1 over the years 36% 29% 28% 25% 26% 12,235 14% 8,859 Q1FY26 8,424 Annualized 6,707 2% 5,042 2,057 2,106 Q1FY26 234 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25 FY26 BEV Segment Revenue (Rs. mn) BEV Revenue Share (%) Notes: 1. BEV revenue share in product revenue from PV, CV, OHV,
Slide 33: 60 EV programs across 32 different customers
60 EV programs across 32 different customers No. of North America Europe2 Asia programs customers 7 Customers 4 Customers 6 Customers 5 15 3 3 2 4 30 10 3 3 8 8 20 5 1 3 2 1 3 3 14 10 1 1 1 1 - - 20 +1 6 6 28 +1 India Programs in fully ramped-up production 18 Customers Programs in ramp-up or not yet
Slide 34: Market Shares for Differential Gears and Starter Motors
Market Shares for Differential Gears and Starter Motors Global Market Share CY19 4.5% CY20 5.0% CY21 6.3% CY22 7.2% CY23 8.1% CY24 8.8% of Differential Gears1 Global Market Share of Starter Motors1 CY19 2.5% CY20 3.0% CY21 4.6% CY22 4.1% CY23 4.2% CY24 4.4% Passenger Vehicles Commercial Vehicles Tra
Slide 35: Product Summary: Passenger and Commercial Vehicles
Product Summary Passenger Vehicles 10 Electronically Locking Spool Gears Differential (EDL) 9 13 12 Short Range Radar 15 8 In-Cabin Radar Sensors* 7 Sensors 11 15 Epicyclic 6 1 Geartrain Limited Slip 4 5 2 Differential (LSD)* 3 Intermediate Gears Commercial Vehicles Steering Bevel Box Integrated Mot
Slide 36: Product Summary: Off Highway and Light Commercial Vehicles
Product Summary Off Highway Vehicles Buses 6 Differential Bevel Gears Spiral Bevel Gears 5 In-Cabin Radar Sensors 3 7 8 4 1 4 2 1 3 Portal Axle Gears 2 5 7 Traction Motor Short Range Radar Sensors* Controller Light Commercial Vehicles /3-Wheeler (Cargo) Controller* Steering 360° Short Bevel Box Rang
Slide 37: Product Summary: Non-Automotive and Electric 2/3-Wheelers
Product Summary Non-Automotive Electric 2-Wheelers 1 2 Hub Wheel Motor Integrated Drive Motor 5 Industrial Robot & Controller Gearbox* 1 3 AGV/AMR 4 2 Drive Unit* 6 3 4 Integrated Hub Motor & Controller* Zone Monitoring Sensors Drive Motor Short Range 4 Electric 3-Wheelers Radar Sensors* 360° Short
Slide 38: Product Summary: Railways
Product Summary Railways Axle Mounted Disc Friction Brake System Products 10 5 6 7 8 9 Microprocessor Controlled 1 Brake System 2 3 Dampers 4 Bogie Mounted Brake System AAR-H Automatic Semi Semi Electro Pneumatic Coupler Coupler Automatic Permanent Brake System Coupler Coupler 37
Slide 39: ESG Performance Highlights
ESG Performance Highlights • 18%, 17%, and 10% improvement in emissions, water, and energy intensities respectively, in FY25 from FY22 E Environmental • Setting up a total solar group captive capacity of 21.35 MWp across Maharashtra, Haryana, and Tamil Nadu • Pune Chakan Plant has been rated by IGBC
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