Exicom Tele-Systems Ltd
Q1 FY25 Earnings Call Analysis
Electrical Equipment
fundraise: Yescapex: Yesrevenue: Category 1margin: Category 3orderbook: Yes
📊revenue
Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?
- Exicom expects strong revenue growth in FY 2026 with guidance of 50% growth on standalone basis and 100% growth on consolidated basis.
- Significant increase in order book, especially in the Critical Power segment, with over Rs. 1,500 crores to be executed over next 3 years, ensuring robust revenue and profitability.
- New product launches such as Gen 2.0 DC fast charger and portable SPIN Free charger expected to drive sales growth.
- Expansion into global EV charging markets through acquisition of Tritium, with advanced negotiations for large contracts in U.S. and Europe.
- Increased traction from telcos and tower companies in Africa, Southeast Asia, Middle East, and India.
- Growth supported by new revenue streams including installation & commissioning services, digital services, and home chargers via B2C channels.
- Market momentum and product innovation expected to improve market share compared to peers.
- Overall, management remains confident about building a globally competitive business with strong growth potential.
📈margin
Future growth expectations in earnings/operating earnings/profits/EPS?
- Guidance for FY '26 projects:
- 50% revenue growth on a standalone basis.
- 100% revenue growth on a consolidated basis.
- Multi-fold growth in EBITDA on standalone basis.
- Profitability:
- Standalone financials expected to be healthy and profitable.
- Consolidated profitability is cautiously optimistic due to ongoing investments in Tritium.
- Tritium (EV charging business):
- Strategy execution taking longer than expected, but long-term potential remains strong.
- New products and cost optimizations expected to drive stronger FY '26 performance.
- Critical Power business:
- Stable growth of around 8%-10% annually.
- Rs. 1,500 crore order book for next 3 years providing revenue visibility.
- Promoters' support:
- Rs. 80 crore investment in last financial year reinforcing commitment.
- Overall outlook:
- Positive, with expectation of turning profitable and significant growth in earnings over the next year.
📋orderbook
Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?
- The Critical Power business currently has the highest-ever order book exceeding Rs. 1,500 crores, to be executed over the next 3 years, providing a robust revenue and profitability base.
- The order book has grown nearly 8 times since December 31 (Quarter 3 FY '25).
- Orders include large projects like Bharat Net and several from domestic and export customers (telecom operators, tower companies).
- Bharat Net project orders are substantial, to be executed over three years, with significant volume starting from Q2 FY '26.
- Recent signed frame agreements and orders: large telco in Africa, orders from Philippines and Myanmar, and series orders from biggest tower company in Saudi Arabia.
- The order pipeline includes multiple government and private sector bids, with ongoing advanced stage negotiations for large contracts in the U.S., Europe, and Japan through Tritium (EV charger subsidiary).
- The management remains optimistic about executing these contracts and updating shareholders in upcoming quarterly presentations.
💰fundraise
Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?
- The company has passed an enabling resolution allowing for fundraising.
- Promoters have already invested close to Rs. 80 crores in the last financial year, showing their commitment.
- The Board has given in-principle approval to explore raising additional funds to support investments, particularly for Tritium.
- Authorized capital has been increased by Rs. 25 crores to Rs. 155 crores to facilitate fundraising.
- The company is considering both debt and equity options to ease out investments and support long-term growth.
- Detailed updates on fundraising activities are expected in upcoming quarterly presentations.
🏗️capex
Any current/future capex/capital investment/strategic investment?
- Exicom is investing in a new manufacturing plant for EV chargers in Hyderabad, with the revised go-live timeline set for September 2025. The project experienced a 2-3 month delay due to geological challenges and infrastructure issues but remains on track for efficiency and automation focus.
- The promoters infused close to Rs. 80 crores in the last financial year as part of strategic support.
- Shareholders approved an increase in authorized capital by Rs. 25 crores to Rs. 155 crores, and the Board has given in-principle approval to explore fundraising to support investments, especially related to Tritium.
- There is ongoing strategic investment in Tritium, the EV charger acquisition, to strengthen global market presence, including product launches like the Tri-Flex charging platform and battery energy storage systems launched in Q4 fy25.
- Focus on cost optimization and product innovation to improve margins and competitiveness.
