NRB Industrial Bearings Sees Profitability Pressure Amid Quarterly Sales Dip
A slight year-on-year revenue gain was overshadowed by a deeper net loss and a sharp contraction in net profit margin for the quarter.
NRB Industrial Bearings reported a 1.9% YoY revenue increase in Q1 FY27, but its net loss widened to ₹6.72 crore. The net profit margin deteriorated significantly compared to the same period last year.
NRB Industrial Bearings posted a mixed set of numbers for the first quarter of FY27. While revenue showed modest year-on-year growth, the company's net loss widened, and its net profit margin contracted sharply, highlighting ongoing profitability challenges.
The quarter saw revenue of ₹18.9 crore, a slight 1.9% increase from the ₹18.55 crore reported in Q1 FY26. However, this was an 8.2% sequential decline from the previous quarter (Q4 FY26). More concerning is the bottom line: the net loss expanded to ₹6.72 crore, a 27% deeper loss compared to the ₹5.29 crore loss a year ago. This pushed the net profit margin down to -35.6%, a significant 710 basis point deterioration from the -28.5% margin in Q1 FY26.
A look at the recent quarterly performance shows the company has been consistently reporting losses.
Revenue (₹ Cr)
Profit (₹ Cr)
Net Profit Margin (%)
| Metric | CurrentQ1 FY27 | PreviousQ4 FY26 | Same quarter LYQ1 FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Period | Quarter ended June 2026 | Quarter ended March 2026 | Quarter ended June 2025 |
| Revenue (₹ Cr) | 18.9YoY +1.9% | 20.58 | 18.55 |
| Profit (₹ Cr) | -6.72YoY -27% | -6.82 | -5.29 |
| Net Profit Margin (%) | -35.6YoY -25% | -33.1 | -28.5 |
Key Points
- The trailing twelve-month (TTM) revenue stands at ₹75.97 crore, with a TTM net loss of ₹31.54 crore and a net profit margin of -41.5%.
- The stock has delivered strong absolute returns for shareholders, gaining 55% over the past year and 52.3% over three years, despite the challenging earnings picture.
- Key quality metrics reflect the strain, with a negative Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) of -18.8% and an interest cover ratio of -1.27.
The contrast between robust share price performance and persistent operational losses sets a critical stage for the company's upcoming quarters.
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