Menon Bearings LimitedQ1 FY27 Results & Financial Update

Menon Bearings Limited: Q1 FY27 consolidated results and company financials – revenue ₹91.79 Cr, PAT ₹14.11 Cr. Explore reported YoY/QoQ movements, margins, business drivers and management commentary. This page does not provide a rating, target price or investment recommendation.

NSE: MENONBEPublished 18 Sep 2026Updated 5 Oct 2026~6 min read
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Revenue from operations₹91.79 CrReported Q1 FY27
Profit after tax₹14.11 CrReported Q1 FY27
EPS₹2.52Reported Q1 FY27

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Quarterly Results AnalysisExplore Menon Bearings Q1 FY27 quarterly results and earnings: revenue, profit (PAT), EBITDA, margins, YoY and QoQ growth, order book or business updates where reported, financial performance and management commentary. Reported figures and Nivata calculations are shown separately; no buy, sell or hold recommendation is provided.

Quarter overview

Quarterly earnings analysis

01

Growth during the quarter was underpinned by robust traction in the Bimetal and Alkop divisions, driven by increasing export orders and healthy demand from domestic original equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket channel.

02

The Bimetal division generated Rs 67.06 crore during the quarter, benefiting from expanding export and domestic orders for larger diameter bearings, bushes, and washers.

03

The Alkop aluminium die-casting division contributed Rs 21.82 crore in revenue, supported by new part development, ongoing order execution, and components supplied to major global automotive brands.

04

The Braking Systems division recorded revenue of Rs 2.91 crore, with management progressing on dynamometer installations to secure upcoming railway approvals and specialized OEM orders.

05

Profitability expansion outpaced revenue growth due to operational efficiencies, in-house tooling capabilities, and cost savings derived from sustainability initiatives such as solar power integration and energy-efficient equipment.

06

The Board of Directors declared an interim dividend of Rs 2.00 per equity share of face value Re 1 each for the financial year 2026-27, with the record date set for July 22, 2026.

01 · Business model

What does Menon Bearings do?

Menon Bearings Limited operates as a specialized manufacturer of critical engine components, focusing primarily on bimetal bearings, bushes, washers, aluminium die-casting products (Alkop), and braking systems.

The company maintains its manufacturing operations across five plants located in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, supported by in-house facilities for alloy powder manufacturing, strip production, tooling, and machine building.

Its products cater to diverse end-user segments including commercial vehicles, tractors, industrial engines, stationary engines, marine engines, compressors, and electrical applications.

Menon Bearings serves an international and domestic clientele comprising major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and aftermarket distributors across more than 24 countries.

02 · Historical context

What shaped the business before this quarter

Capacity expansion history

During FY26, the company successfully scaled its production capacities across divisions, growing bi-metals capacity from 486 lakh units to 580 lakh units and brake capacity from 30 lakh pcs to 50 lakh pcs.

Strategic plant development

The company established MBL Unit (III) featuring in-house powder manufacturing using water-atomization technology, enabling the production of lead-free copper alloy sintered strips and specialized thrust washers.

03 · Financial snapshot

Current-quarter financial snapshot

MetricQ1 FY27
Revenue from operations₹91.79 Cr
Total income₹94.30 Cr
Profit before tax₹18.51 Cr
Profit after tax₹14.11 Cr
EPS₹2.52

04 · Why it moved

Why the quarter looked the way it did

What drove revenue

Bimetal segment traction

Bimetal products remained the primary revenue engine, contributing Rs 67.06 crore (approximately 73.06% of product-wise revenue) driven by higher demand for larger diameter bearings and bushes.

Alkop segment growth

Aluminium die-casting (Alkop) generated Rs 21.82 crore, supported by component supplies into European luxury vehicle platforms and domestic industrial applications.

Channel mix distribution

OEM channels accounted for 47.72% of quarterly revenue, while exports represented 33.16% and replacement markets contributed 8.31%.

What drove margins

In-house manufacturing advantages

In-house tool rooms, machine building capabilities, and strip manufacturing reduced tooling development times and overhead costs, protecting operating margins.

Sustainability cost savings

Deployment of a 3,870 kWp solar power system yielding over 53.67 lakh kWh annually and electric holding furnaces helped reduce electricity costs and eliminate diesel usage.

05 · Demand, customers & order book

Where demand is coming from

Diversified customer base

Catering to global OEMs including John Deere, Cummins, Eaton, Honeywell, Eicher, and Tata, with no single customer contributing more than 10-12% of business.

Order visibility

Order-to-production lead times averaging approximately 9 months provided strong forward revenue visibility across key operating divisions.

06 · Segments, products & geography

Which parts of the business are doing the work

Segments and products

Bimetal division

Recorded Rs 67.06 crore in revenue with 70% domestic and 30% export split; received sample requests from prominent US aftermarket companies.

Alkop division

Generated Rs 21.82 crore in revenue with 54% domestic and 46% export split; developed 38 new parts anticipating Rs 50-60 crore annual revenue potential within two years.

Braking systems division

Contributed Rs 2.91 crore with dynamometer installation underway to secure railway approvals and accelerate OEM order execution.

Geography and market mix

Export expansion

Exports accounted for approximately 34% of overall revenue, with management targeting an increase to 37% by the end of FY27.

US market growth

Exports to the USA from Menon Bearing and Menon Alkop are projected to reach approximately Rs 30 crore annually.

African market entry

The company announced plans to enter the African market via a large distributor network.

07 · Capacity, projects & execution

What is being built, commissioned or delivered

Capacity, production and utilisation

Installed capacities

Maintained bi-metal capacity at 580 lakh units, Alkop capacity at 1,440 MT, and brake capacity at 50 lakh pieces following previous capital investments.

Projects, capex and execution

Alkop machining enhancement

Planned an additional capital expenditure of Rs 7 crore over the next two years for the Alkop division to expand machining capacity.

08 · Strategy & new businesses

How the company is trying to change its growth mix

Electric vehicle penetration

Entered the EV segment within Alkop to supply components to Porsche through tier-1 supplier Eaton, targeting EV components to constitute 8-10% of Alkop revenue by FY27.

09 · Reported developments

What changed operationally

Record financial performance

Achieved significant year-on-year growth in consolidated revenue, EBITDA, and net profit for the quarter.

Dividend declaration

Rewarded shareholders with an interim dividend of Rs 2.00 per share (200% of face value).

10 · Cash flow & balance sheet

Profit is one thing. Cash and funding tell another part of the story.

Working capital discipline

Maintained efficient inventory and receivable management in alignment with expanded operational scale and delivery schedules.

Capital allocation & funding

Low leverage profile

Net debt to equity remained low at approximately 0.15, reflecting a strong and conservative balance sheet structure.

11 · Management guidance & targets

What management is targeting from here

FY27 export target

Management projected exports to reach 37% of total revenue by the end of FY27.

Alkop revenue ambition

The Alkop division targeted reaching Rs 95 crore in revenue by FY27, up from Rs 40 crore previously, bolstered by 38 newly developed parts.

EV segment contribution

Targeted electric vehicle applications to account for 8% to 10% of Alkop revenue by FY27.

12 · Beyond the numbers

What changed beyond the numbers

Reported update

ESG and sustainability recognition

Highlighted ongoing execution of CSR initiatives, including the construction of an auditorium at Gokul Shirgaon MIDC to promote vocational skills and education.

13 · Previous-quarter changes

What changed since the previous quarter

Sequential scale up

Continued sequential momentum from Q4 FY26 with higher delivery volumes in bimetal bearings and aluminium die-cast components.

14 · Key Q&A

The quarter, answered directly

What does Menon Bearings do?

Menon Bearings Limited operates as a specialized manufacturer of critical engine components, focusing primarily on bimetal bearings, bushes, washers, aluminium die-casting products (Alkop), and braking systems.

What is the clearest takeaway from Q1 FY27?

Growth during the quarter was underpinned by robust traction in the Bimetal and Alkop divisions, driven by increasing export orders and healthy demand from domestic original equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket channel.

What drove revenue or demand?

Bimetal products remained the primary revenue engine, contributing Rs 67.06 crore (approximately 73.06% of product-wise revenue) driven by higher demand for larger diameter bearings and bushes.

What mattered most for margins or profitability?

In-house tool rooms, machine building capabilities, and strip manufacturing reduced tooling development times and overhead costs, protecting operating margins.

What changed operationally beyond the headline numbers?

Maintained bi-metal capacity at 580 lakh units, Alkop capacity at 1,440 MT, and brake capacity at 50 lakh pieces following previous capital investments.

What is management guiding or targeting from here?

Management projected exports to reach 37% of total revenue by the end of FY27.

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16 · Next filing checkpoints

What the next disclosure can confirm or change

  1. 01

    Dynamometer commissioning: Monitor the completion of the dynamometer installation and subsequent receipt of Indian Railways approvals for brake products.

  2. 02

    Alkop revenue scaling: Track the commercial execution and revenue ramp-up of the 38 newly developed Alkop parts targeting Rs 50-60 crore in incremental annual potential.

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