Gensol Engineer.

Q4 FY26 Earnings Call Analysis

Electrical Equipment

Full Stock Analysis
fundraise: Yescapex: Yesrevenue: Category 2margin: Category 3orderbook: Yes
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fundraise

Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?

- The company has done a preferential/warrants round of INR 540 crores, with INR 140 crores received and INR 400 crores expected to be received before December 31, 2025. - They are actively working on raising more working capital, especially non-fund-based limits like letters of credit and bank guarantees, to support solar EPC and electric mobility business growth. - No new specific equity or debt fundraising rounds beyond the above are explicitly mentioned currently. - Efforts are underway to deleverage, particularly in EV leasing by selling vehicles to Refex and similar transactions to reduce EV-related debt. - The management's core focus is on deleveraging and optimizing working capital rather than aggressive new fundraising.
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capex

Any current/future capex/capital investment/strategic investment?

- A small equity capital raise of INR 50-60 crores was done for the EV leasing business, Let'sEV, mostly retained as cash with some used for vehicle additions. - Preferential allotment proceeds (~INR 540 crores) were mainly allocated as: - Over 50% for working capital, - About 25% towards EV manufacturing, - A small portion for inorganic acquisitions. - Capex mainly incurred in EV manufacturing and EV leasing; solar EPC has minimal capex. - The company is focusing on slow and steady ramp-up of EV manufacturing with a total capacity of 30,000 vehicles. - Strategic move includes transferring 2,997 EVs to Refex, reducing vehicle-related debt by INR 315 crores. - Active efforts underway to raise more working capital through non-fund-based limits like letters of credit and bank guarantees to support solar EPC and EV business expansion.
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revenue

Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?

- Gensol expects continued strong growth, with a 42% year-on-year increase in revenue over the first 9 months of FY '25. - The large INR 7,000 crore solar EPC order book is to be executed over the next 18-24 months, driving substantial revenue. - Q4 is traditionally the strongest quarter for revenue, with visibility for catch-up on delayed executions due to land acquisition and weather, indicating higher sales. - Solar EPC business growth is projected to maintain or exceed current rates, supported by 80% turnkey projects which yield higher margins. - EV manufacturing production will start in FY '26, initially slow, with gradual ramp-up targeting top 5-6 metro cities, eventually increasing volumes. - EV leasing business has turned profitable and expects scale-up through large transactions like the INR 300 crore deal with Refex. - Overall, Gensol anticipates more than 40-50% growth in solar EPC revenues and steady volume scaling in EV segments in the coming years.
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margin

Future growth expectations in earnings/operating earnings/profits/EPS?

- Gensol Engineering Limited reported a 42% revenue growth and 34% PAT growth year-on-year for the 9 months ended FY '25. - EBITDA margins expanded by 582 bps to 23.3% showing strong operating performance. - The company expects continued steady and higher-than-industry growth rates, driven by a robust INR 7,000 crore solar EPC order book to be executed over 18-24 months. - Turnkey solar projects (80% of order book) are expected to drive better margins going forward. - EV manufacturing is planned to ramp up gradually with a slow and steady increase in vehicle production to manage capital intensity. - EV leasing has recently turned profitable and is expected to expand with new leasing and financing solutions. - Management aims to deleverage and improve financial health through asset monetization and reduce promoter pledge, bolstering earnings quality. - Q4 and next financial year are expected to show significant execution and growth, with expectations of more than 40-50% growth in solar EPC revenue over next year.
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orderbook

Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?

- Current order book stands at approximately INR 7,000 crores, mainly in solar EPC projects. - 80% of this order book is from turnkey projects with better margins; 20% from balance of system projects. - Recent significant wins include three large solar projects of 275 MW, 245 MW, and 225 MW (total close to INR 3,000 crores), with completion timelines of 18 months. - About INR 300 crores order book in EV leasing business called Let'sEV, with vehicles already leased and operational. - Some solar projects are expected to be completed in the current quarter, including 4 projects from a customer in Eastern India and a textile company project. - Execution delays due to customer land acquisition and extended rainfall; majority orders to be executed over 18-24 months. - Large order execution backlog is expected to drive strong revenue growth in coming quarters.