Profit Triples as Asahi India's Margins Expand Sharply
A strong quarter sees profit after tax jump 184% year-on-year, with net profit margin more than doubling to 11.5%.
Asahi India Glass reported a robust start to FY27, with revenue up 15.4% and profit surging 183.8% year-on-year. The company's net profit margin expanded significantly.
Asahi India Glass has kicked off FY27 with a powerful earnings report, showcasing a dramatic improvement in profitability. The company's profit after tax more than tripled compared to the same quarter last year, far outpacing solid revenue growth, as operational efficiency delivered a significant margin boost.
The first quarter saw revenue rise to ₹1,320 crore, a 15.4% increase year-on-year and a 3.7% sequential improvement from Q4 FY26. The real story, however, is the profit surge to ₹151.5 crore, marking a staggering 183.8% jump from Q1 FY26 and a healthy 20.3% rise from the previous quarter. This performance translated into a net profit margin of 11.5%, more than double the 4.7% margin from a year ago and continuing an upward trajectory.
Revenue (₹ Cr)
Profit (₹ Cr)
Net Profit Margin
| Metric | CurrentQ1 FY27 | PreviousQ4 FY26 | Same quarter LYQ1 FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (₹ Cr) | 1,320.11YoY +15% | 1,273.00 | 1,143.83 |
| Profit (₹ Cr) | 151.45YoY +184% | 125.91 | 53.37 |
| Net Profit Margin | 11.5%YoY +145% | 9.9% | 4.7% |
The table illustrates a clear multi-quarter trend of strengthening financials. Revenue has climbed steadily for the past three quarters, while profitability has accelerated even faster, lifting margins consistently from a low base in the first half of FY26. On a trailing-twelve-month (TTM) basis, the company's net profit margin stands at 8.8%.
Key Points
- The company maintains a robust return on equity (ROE) of 14.63%.
- Its stock has delivered a 10.4% return over the past year and a 71.2% (19.6% CAGR) return over three years, trading at a P/E of 39.4.
With profitability now reaching its highest level in recent quarters, the focus shifts to sustaining this improved margin structure alongside continued top-line growth.
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ISIN: INE439A01020
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