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Elecon Engineering Company LtdQ2 FY25

Elecon Engineering Company Ltd Q2 FY25 Earnings Call Analysis

Revenue, margin, capex, fundraise and order book outlook from management commentary.

Price: 522P/E: 31.8Market Cap: ₹11.4K CrSector: Electrical Equipment

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 2

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

N/A

Order

Yes

Capex

Yes

2 of 4 growth signals are positive.

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Revenue guidance

Category 2
  • Elecon Engineering aims for a 25% CAGR growth over the next 3 years, driven primarily by the Gear and MHE divisions.
  • Growth focus is on expanding overseas markets in both Gear and MHE segments.
  • Domestic demand remains robust, especially from power, steel, and cement sectors, expected to sustain growth momentum in the next couple of years.
  • Emerging significant traction in defense sector, particularly with Indian Navy, targeting around INR 200 crores in defense orders starting FY '26.
  • Gear division capacity expansion through INR 400 crores capex over 3-4 years expected to generate an additional INR 500 crores in revenue.
  • MHE division targeted to generate INR 650 crores revenue in FY '26 with sustainable 23% margin, supported by increasing exports and strong order book.
  • Order backlog and consistent inflows provide strong visibility and foundation for sustained growth in coming quarters.

Margin guidance

Category 3
  • Elecon anticipates steady revenue growth driven by both Gear and MHE divisions, supported by a 25% CAGR over the next 3 years.
  • Gear division margins expected to normalize to 24-25% EBIT by year-end, supported by improved product mix favoring engineered products (50%+).
  • MHE division targets sustainable EBITDA margin of 23% over next 2-3 years with revenue guidance of INR 650 crores for FY26.
  • Strong domestic demand from power, steel, cement sectors and rising defense sector traction, especially with expected INR 200 crore defense order in FY26.
  • Overseas market expansion is a key growth driver for both divisions, focusing on OEM business and exports.
  • Capital expenditure of INR 400 crores planned over 3 years primarily in Gear division to support capacity ramp-up and technological advancements.
  • Cost discipline, brand-building and digital initiatives anticipated to improve operational efficiency and profit margins long-term.

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Fundraise plans

  • No explicit mention of any new fundraising through debt or equity in the provided transcript.
  • The company currently maintains a strong net cash position of around INR 550 crores, giving significant financial flexibility.
  • Capex plans for FY '26 to FY '28 amount to INR 400 crores, to be funded through a mix of owned assets and operating leases (ROU assets), not necessarily new borrowings.
  • The company utilizes operating leases for machinery acquisitions rather than traditional borrowing, spreading principal and finance cost over time.
  • Borrowings have increased compared to the previous year, reflected in higher borrowing cost, but no indication of fresh equity or debt issuance.
  • Overall focus appears to be on disciplined capital allocation and cost management with existing capital and lease arrangements.

Order book

Yes
  • As of June 30, 2025, the MHE division's open order book stands at INR 400 crores.
  • The Gear division reported an order inflow of INR 480 crores in Q1 FY '26.
  • A defense order worth nearly INR 200 crores is expected by Q2, executable over 2 years.
  • A larger defense order for P-17 Bravo, estimated at INR 1,000+ crores, is expected possibly by Q4 or next year, executable over 3 years.
  • Overseas business order inflows for Gears grew by 10% year-on-year, with INR 119 crores in order inflow from international business.
  • Recent wins include an INR 80 crores order in the power sector on the Gear side.
  • MHE orders, after a slight dip in Q1, are expected to recover with orders secured in July, showing good traction from cement, steel, and power sectors.

Capex plans

Yes
  • Elecon Engineering has planned a capital expenditure (capex) of INR 400 crores over the next 3 years (FY '26 to FY '28), primarily focused on the Gear division.
  • Additionally, INR 35 crores capex is planned for the Material Handling Equipment (MHE) division in the current year.
  • The INR 400 crores capex includes a mix of on-balance sheet investments and operating lease (ROU) assets.
  • Recent capex includes machinery acquisitions, with INR 25 crores capitalized in Q2 FY '26.
  • The new INR 300 crores capex over 3 years is expected to generate an additional INR 500 crores in revenue.
  • Focus areas include gearing up for export markets, high-speed gearboxes, and improving production capacity across sectors.
  • The company is selectively investing in brand building and digital platforms, especially in Europe.

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