Advance Metering Tech Sees Sharp Revenue Jump, But Profitability Remains Under Pressure
Advance Metering Technology's revenue surged 74.7% sequentially in Q1 FY27, yet profit fell year-on-year and margins tell a complex story.
Advance Metering Technology reported a strong sequential revenue recovery in Q1 FY27, though profit declined slightly from the year-ago period. The company's net profit margin improved year-on-year.
Advance Metering Technology Limited (AMTL) reported a mixed set of earnings for the first quarter of fiscal 2027. While revenue staged a strong sequential recovery from a weak prior quarter, profitability remained below the level achieved in the same period last year.
The company's revenue for the quarter ended June 2026 came in at ₹4.21 crore, a significant 74.7% increase from the ₹2.41 crore reported in Q4 FY26. However, compared to the year-ago quarter (Q1 FY26), revenue declined by 12.3%. Profit for the quarter was ₹2.36 crore, marking a 2.1% decrease year-on-year. The sequential comparison shows a sharp swing from a loss of ₹6.27 crore in the previous quarter.
A key positive from the quarter was a notable improvement in profitability efficiency. The net profit margin expanded to 56.0%, up 580 basis points from the 50.2% margin in Q1 FY26. This indicates that despite lower overall revenue, the company converted a larger portion of each rupee of sales into net profit.
Recent Quarterly Performance
The table below shows the company's performance over the last five quarters, highlighting a volatile earnings path.
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) | 4.21YoY -12% | 2.41 | 4.80 |
| Profit (₹ Cr) | 2.36YoY -2.1% | -6.27 | 2.41 |
| Net Profit Margin | 56.0%YoY +12% | — | 50.2% |
Key Points
- The trailing twelve-month (TTM) figures show a revenue of ₹13.0 crore and a cumulative loss of ₹10.12 crore.
- For the full financial year FY26, the company reported an annual loss of ₹10.07 crore on revenue of ₹13.59 crore.
- The stock has faced significant headwinds, with a one-year price return of -26.4% and a three-year CAGR of -13.9%.
Returning to profitability this quarter is a positive step, but the company must demonstrate sustained revenue growth above prior-year levels to rebuild investor confidence.
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