Eppeltone Ene.
Q3 FY25 Earnings Call Analysis
Electrical Equipment
fundraise: Yescapex: Yesrevenue: Category 2margin: Category 3orderbook: Yes
💰fundraise
Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?
- The new facility CapEx of around ₹12-15 crores is primarily being funded through internal accruals from generated revenue.
- If needed, some funding may be raised through bank debt.
- There is no explicit mention of any planned or ongoing equity fundraise.
- Proceeds from a previous ₹30 crore IPO are being used for working capital, reducing the need for bill discounting and lowering finance costs.
- No specific plans for further equity fundraising or large debt expansion were stated in the call.
🏗️capex
Any current/future capex/capital investment/strategic investment?
- EEPL plans to invest around ₹12-14 crores in CapEx for a new automated plant (~60,000 sq ft), including RCC and PEB structures.
- The new facility will include one additional SMT line alongside the existing two.
- The new fully automated plant targets annual revenue potential of ₹500-600 crores.
- The new facility is expected to be operational by mid-FY27, with full capacity utilization by FY28.
- CapEx funding will primarily come from internal accruals; debt may be taken if needed.
- Strategic focus includes geographic expansion, broader product portfolio (gas, water meters, railway equipment), and efficiency improvements through automation.
- Investment in R&D continues, with capitalized employee costs (~₹1.4-1.5 crores) for new product development (gas meter, water meter, underslung charger).
- The old plant will focus on manufacturing new product lines alongside the new automated plant.
📊revenue
Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?
- Target revenue growth of 30% to 40% in FY26 compared to FY25; optimistic about strong H2 performance to reach this target (Page 13, 17).
- Plant capacity utilization currently 50-60%, expected to ramp up with new automated facility mid-FY27 (Page 22).
- New facility (60,000 sq ft, fully automated) expected to support ₹500-600 crore annual revenue by FY28 (Page 6, 17).
- Company plans to expand product portfolio into gas meters, water meters, railway equipment, and integrated installation services, contributing to revenue growth (Page 17, 26).
- Gas meter market forecasted to grow from ₹200-250 crore to ₹1,200 crore in next 5-7 years (Page 18).
- Long-term aspiration to achieve 3 to 4 times growth in 3 years, targeting ₹450-500 crore revenue by FY28-FY29 (Page 22).
- EPC business eligibility anticipated by February FY26, potential new revenue stream (Page 24).
📈margin
Future growth expectations in earnings/operating earnings/profits/EPS?
- **Revenue Growth:** Targeting 30% to 40% growth in FY26 compared to FY25, with expectations for continued growth in the next two years.
- **Capacity Expansion:** New fully automated 60,000 sq.ft. facility expected operational by mid FY27, aiming for ₹500-600 Cr revenue at full capacity by FY28.
- **Product Diversification:** Revenue from gas meters, water meters, railway equipment to start small in FY26, substantially increasing in FY27.
- **EPC Business:** Potential to begin EPC operations by February FY26, with ₹600 Cr in bids pending conversion.
- **Efficiency and Margins:** Automation of facilities to improve operational efficiency, likely resulting in EBITDA margin improvement beyond the current ~18%.
- **Profitability:** EBITDA margin targeted to sustain or improve, potentially moving towards 20% or above.
- **Long-term Vision:** Aspirations to 3-4x revenue in next 3 years, targeting ₹450-500 Cr by FY28-FY29.
- **EPS:** Positively impacted by revenue growth, margin improvement, and CapEx funded mainly by internal accruals, with debt managed prudently.
📋orderbook
Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?
- Current order book stands at approximately ₹410 crores with an execution period of 18 to 24 months.
- The company has submitted new bids totaling around ₹600 crores, with some expected to close in the next month or two.
- EPC business bids are in the approval stage; once approved (expected around February FY26), the company will be eligible to quote for tenders.
- Conversion of bids to order book is uncertain due to technical, commercial evaluations, and market conditions; could range from zero to full ₹600 crores.
- The company aims to maximize order conversions and sees good growth prospects for H2 FY26.
