GE Vernova T&D India LtdQ3 FY26

GE Vernova T&D India Ltd Q3 FY26 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: 4,350P/E: 83.6Market Cap: ₹1.1L 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
  • The company targets around INR 1,500 crores quarterly revenue, implying INR 5,500 - 6,000 crores annual revenue for the current year, which is about 35% growth YoY.
  • Backlog is solid at INR 131 billion, over 3 times last year's revenue, signaling strong long-term growth visibility.
  • Export sales are expected to maintain around 30-35% of total revenue.
  • Capacity expansions planned with INR 10.4 billion capex intended to support further growth and optimize returns.
  • Existing and new capacity can support at least one HVDC order currently, preparing for increased HVDC pipeline demand.
  • Demand driven by multiple government projects, offshore wind, PSPs, and data centers indicates sustained growth beyond previous cycles, potentially lasting years.
  • Management focusing on absolute EBITDA growth alongside revenue, expecting healthy margins above 20%.
  • Operating leverage anticipated from capex and volume growth to further improve profitability.

Margin guidance

Category 3
  • EBITDA margin target is maintained in the mid-20% range for FY 25, with a focus on strong margin delivery driven by volume, price, and productivity improvements. (Page 6)
  • Revenue is expected to grow around 35% year-on-year, targeting INR 5,500-6,000 crores annually, supported by a healthy backlog and upcoming capex. (Page 10)
  • Export mix is expected to remain around 30-35%, contributing to superior margins; EBITDA margins are aimed to stay above 20% with a healthy margin maintained. (Page 12)
  • Future EBITDA focus is more on absolute value increase than percentage, anticipating higher EBITDA numbers with revenue growth and operating leverage from capex and HVDC wins. (Page 12)
  • Cost optimization and productivity initiatives are ongoing, supporting margin expansion alongside volume growth. (Page 10)
  • Pipeline of new HVDC projects and increased order inflow expected to sustain growth momentum over the next 2-3 years. (Pages 11-15)

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Fundraise plans

  • There is no mention of any current or planned fundraising through debt or equity.
  • The company has a healthy cash and cash equivalents balance of INR 15.2 billion with no debt.
  • Capex of INR 10.4 billion is being funded from internal resources.
  • There is no indication of raising capital externally for funding expansions or operations.
  • Management focuses on strong cash flow generation and positive internal funding for growth and capex.

Order book

Yes
  • Current backlog stands at INR 131 billion, over 3 times the revenue of FY 24-25, providing strong long-term visibility.
  • 97% of backlog comprises orders from private customers, central utilities, and PSUs; less than 3% exposure to state utilities.
  • Pipeline includes about 20-25 STATCOM projects worth close to $1 billion expected in the next couple of years, though STATCOM orders saw a slowdown in the current year.
  • One large related party transaction order worth INR 3,000 crore is under evaluation, which if won will add significantly to order inflow.
  • HVDC projects pipeline active: current tenders under evaluation include South Olepad; Barmer to South Kalamb tender expected next quarter; at least 2 more HVDC projects (Lakadia and another in Rajasthan) anticipated.
  • Domestic market orders are expected to pick up in H2 after some softness in H1.
  • Export order mix remains about 30-35% of total orders.

Capex plans

Yes
  • GE Vernova T&D India Limited has announced a capex of around $120 million (INR 1,040 crores), including previous investments.
  • Approximately INR 8 billion (INR 800 crores) is allocated to existing facility expansions; some earlier announcements include new facilities.
  • The capex aims to increase capacity for multiple products: transformers, reactors, air core reactors, bushings, GIS, and AIS products.
  • Capacity expansions are planned with a flexible approach to serve both domestic and export markets, depending on optimized returns.
  • Existing capacity can support at least one HVDC order; additional capex prepares for a strong HVDC project pipeline.
  • The INR 3,000 crore Related Party Transaction (RPT) approval relates to potential large orders and is not directly linked to the capex.
  • Operating leverage is expected from the capex, with cost optimization being a continuous journey incorporating lean processes.

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