Arthneeti
Sale is live|00:00:00
ICE Make Refrigeration LtdQ4 FY27

ICE Make Refrigeration Ltd Q4 FY27 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: 769P/E: 87.9Market Cap: ₹1.2K CrSector: Industrial Manufacturing

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 2

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

N/A

Order

N/A

Capex

Yes

1 of 3 growth signals are positive — mixed outlook.

Full analysis

Revenue guidance

Category 2
  • The company targets ₹1,000 crore topline by FY30, growing from around ₹500 crore current scale.
  • Expected revenue progression: ₹650 crore for FY26, ₹800–825 crore for FY27, reaching ₹1,000 crore by FY28.
  • New verticals (Continuous Panels and Commercial Freezers) projected to contribute around ₹325–350 crore near ₹1,000 crore revenue milestone.
  • Growth driven by expanding retail footprint, stronger last-mile connectivity, and increased presence in HoReCa, pharmaceutical, and food processing industries.
  • Focus on organic growth with stable margins; margin expansion to be evaluated after reaching ₹1,000 crore scale.
  • Dealer network expansion ongoing, with more aggressive push in South and East markets.
  • After initial capex phase, expected acceleration in PAT growth and profitability improvements as scale and utilization improve.
  • Infrastructure and cold chain sectors offer ample growth opportunities with increasing acceptance of new product lines.

Margin guidance

Category 3
  • The company expects PAT growth to accelerate from next year as it scales towards a 9–10% EBITDA range over the next 3–4 years.
  • Margin compression seen this year is unlikely to repeat with improved operational efficiencies and scale benefits.
  • EBITDA margins for the current year are expected around 7.5–8%, improving in Q4 and beyond.
  • Next financial year (FY27) revenue is guided at ₹800–825 crore, with FY28 targeting around ₹1,000 crore.
  • New verticals like Continuous Panels and Commercial Freezers are anticipated to complement EBITDA margins of 9–10% at full capacity.
  • Interest and depreciation costs are expected to reduce from next financial year, aiding bottom-line growth.
  • Operating cash flow conversion is expected to remain steady around 9–10% as the company scales.
  • Overall, sustainable profit and EPS growth is expected via topline expansion, stable margins, and improved cost efficiencies.

3 more insights locked — sign up free to unlock

Fundraise plans

  • The company has increased its authorized capital, which could indicate potential future fundraising, but no concrete final decision has been taken yet.
  • Management stated they cannot comment exactly on such possibilities at this point in time.
  • If and when a decision is made regarding raising funds, proper disclosure or comment will be provided.
  • Current peak debt level is around ₹105–119 crore, and debt is expected to reduce going forward.
  • The company has provisioned a bridge loan for specific capex financing, which will not be carried long term.
  • Interest costs are expected to reduce from the next financial year onwards.

Order book

  • The company currently has an order book of approximately ₹180+ crore as of the latest quarter (Page 4).
  • Continuous Panels production is aligned with existing order bookings, maintaining raw material inventory sufficient for 20–30 days without significant finished goods inventory (Page 15).
  • No specific data on pending or backlog orders beyond the ₹180+ crore order book was provided.
  • The order book supports expectations of achieving full-year financial goals and strategic growth plans (Page 4).

Capex plans

Yes
  • The company has multiple options for capex but has not yet finalized specific plans.
  • Existing capacity (~₹400 crore revenue) for new verticals (Continuous Panels and Commercial Freezers) is sufficient; additional capex required is minimal (~₹15–20 crore) to execute some premium product categories.
  • Plans to evaluate the need for a second manufacturing facility for Continuous Panels after about a year of operations due to geographic/logistic limits.
  • Expansion in subsidiaries includes land acquisition in the South for shifting operations next quarter and plans to scale eastern operations after gaining market confidence.
  • Capex cycles typically occur every 4–5 years; current phase includes ongoing investments with gradual margin improvement expected as scale benefits accrue.
  • No immediate plans for backward integration; this could be evaluated after achieving sufficient scale in 1–2 years.
  • Authorized capital increased, but no concrete fundraising decision made yet; monitoring and disclosure will follow if decided.

How does ICE Make Refrigeration Ltd rank vs peers in Industrial Manufacturing?

Pro feature
1ICE Make Refrigeration Ltd
Rev 2Mar 3

See full Industrial Manufacturing sector rankings

Want more stocks like ICE Make Refrigeration Ltd?

Build an AI portfolio filtered by sector, market cap, and growth rank. Takes 2 minutes.

Build my portfolio