Astra Microwave Products LtdQ4 FY26
Astra Microwave Products Ltd Q4 FY26 Earnings Call Analysis
Revenue, margin, capex, fundraise and order book outlook from management commentary.
Price: ₹1,689P/E: 65.5Market Cap: ₹10.5K CrSector: Aerospace & Defense
Management growth scorecard
Revenue
Category 3
Margin
Category 3
Fundraise
N/A
Order
Yes
Capex
Yes
2 of 4 growth signals are positive.
Full analysisRevenue guidance
Category 3- →For FY '26, Astra Microwave Products Limited expects revenue growth of 15% to 20%, targeting around INR1,200 crores to INR1,300 crores in sales.
- →Clear visibility of INR1,300 crores to INR1,500 crores worth of orders is projected for FY '26, covering domestic and export markets.
- →For FY '27, the company anticipates at least 20% growth in the order book.
- →The company aims to maintain or slightly improve EBITDA margins around 29%-30% in the coming years.
- →Export revenues are expected to contribute a minimum of 10% to 15% of total revenue, focusing more on build-to-spec products rather than low-margin offset opportunities.
- →Specific segments like radar, EW, missile telemetry, space, metrology, and exports are expected to have robust order inflows.
- →Significant revenue contribution from new products like Uttam AESA radar is expected from FY '27 onward.
Margin guidance
Category 3- →For FY '26, Astra Microwave Products Limited expects revenue growth of approximately 15% to 20%, targeting INR1,200 crores to INR1,300 crores in sales.
- →The company anticipates a minimum of 20% growth in order book for FY '27.
- →EBITDA margin guidance remains stable, with expectations to maintain or slightly improve from the current ~29% level.
- →The firm projects sustained healthy margins upwards of 25% as a norm going forward.
- →The JV company Astra Rafael is expected to contribute increasing revenues, with INR275 crores forecasted for the current year.
- →Export revenue is targeted at 10%-15% of total revenue in coming years, focusing on build-to-spec products.
- →Earnings growth will be driven by radar, EW, missile telemetry, space, and exports, supported by strong order inflows and domestic defense demand.
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Fundraise plans
- →Management did not indicate any specific plans for new fundraising through debt or equity in the current call.
- →Current long-term debt stands around INR30 crores and short-term debt is about INR400 crores.
- →The company mentioned some upcoming capital expenditure (capex) for augmentation of existing activities, estimated minimally at INR30-35 crores for maintenance capex in FY '26.
- →No explicit mention of raising new capital via debt or equity was made.
- →Management plans to provide more clarity on capex during the year-end call.
- →Overall, no immediate or announced plans for fresh fundraising through debt or equity as per the current discussion.
Order book
Yes- →Stand-alone order book as of December 2024: INR 1,960.2 crores.
- →Consolidated order book as of December 2024: INR 2,332.6 crores.
- →New orders received during Q3 FY'25: INR 141 crores.
- →Additional orders concluded but not yet booked (as of Feb 2025): INR 150 crores.
- →Orders in pipeline, expected to be received in current quarter: INR 200 crores.
- →Expected order inflow for FY'26: INR 1,300 crores to INR 1,500 crores.
- →Order breakup for FY'26: Radar INR 900-1,000 crores, EW INR 100-150 crores, Missile & Telemetry INR 100-120 crores, Space INR 70-80 crores, Metrology INR 100-150 crores, Exports INR 100-120 crores.
- →Uttam AESA Radar orders expected mostly by Q1 FY'26, with revenue from few units by March 2026 and majority in FY'27.
- →JV Astra Rafael order book as of Dec 2024: INR 475 crores.
Capex plans
Yes- →Management confirmed there will be some capex for FY '26.
- →The capex is primarily aimed at augmenting existing company activities.
- →Specific figures are not yet estimated; details are expected to be shared during the year-end call.
- →A ballpark figure indicated is around INR 30 crores to INR 35 crores.
- →This capex is for maintenance purposes.
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