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Permanent Magnets LtdQ3 FY26

Permanent Magnets Ltd Q3 FY26 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: 875P/E: 48.9Market Cap: ₹776 CrSector: Electrical Equipment

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 2

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

Yes

Order

Yes

Capex

Yes

3 of 5 growth signals are positive.

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Revenue guidance

Category 2
  • FY 2025-26 expected growth: ~10-15% revenue growth.
  • FY 2026-27 outlook: 20-30% growth expected, mostly from alloy business expansion and some EV orders.
  • Quantum Magnetics target: INR 3,700 crores revenue by FY 2030 (5,000 tons production capacity).
  • Pilot plant (500 tons) expected revenue: INR 300-350 crores.
  • Alloy business FY 27 revenue potential: INR 40-70 crores, with capacity fully booked or partially booked.
  • Relay business: Commercial larger volume sales anticipated from mid-FY 27; currently in testing phase.
  • EV-related products: Stable demand; some growth expected if pilot projects succeed; standard modules launched with early sales.
  • Overall EBITDA margins expected at 16-18%, reflecting growth and product mix changes.

Margin guidance

Category 3
  • **Revenue Growth:**
  • - Expecting 10% to 15% growth for the current fiscal year (FY26).
  • - Anticipating 20% to 30% growth in FY27, driven mainly by alloy and EV-related orders.
  • **EBITDA Margins:**
  • - Current margins at around 12%-13%.
  • - Expectation to improve to 15%-18% EBITDA margin overall next year (FY27) depending on product mix.
  • - EV and alloy businesses expected to contribute higher margins (15%-40% for EV-related products).
  • **Profitability:**
  • - Margins likely to remain stable around 16%-18% EBITDA with growth in alloy and relay segments.
  • - EBITDA of around INR550 crores targeted by FY30 with a revenue target of INR3,700 crores for the Quantum Magnetics segment.
  • **EPS:**
  • - No specific EPS forecast given, but growth in revenues and margin expansion implies positive EPS trajectory aligned with operational improvements.

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Fundraise plans

Yes
  • For the Quantum Magnetics subsidiary, Permanent Magnets Limited is planning a phased capital expenditure for expanding production capacity up to 5,000 tons by FY 2030, requiring an investment of INR 550 to INR 750 crores.
  • Regarding funding this expansion, the company is still discussing options between debt, equity, or a combination to finance the capex.
  • In earlier phases, such as the pilot plant setup (500 tons capacity), the capex is estimated between INR 50 crores to INR 100 crores.
  • No specific current fundraising announcements were made, but future equity infusion in joint ventures will be split 50-50 between the company and the partner.
  • The company intends to proceed in an aggressive but cautious manner, balancing debt and equity based on evolving needs and execution phases.

Order book

Yes
  • Alloy Business: Partially booked for new 750-ton capacity; visibility from customers with orders generally given 1-2 months in advance. Current demand strong; running at full capacity already. Expected revenue in FY '27: INR40-70 crores, can increase with more customers.
  • Relay Business: Samples submitted to 3-4 companies; in testing and certification phase. Customers doing field tests; commercial volumes expected from mid FY '27 onwards.
  • Quantum Magnetics (Subsidiary): Orders in hand for Phase 1 expansion but unable to supply due to import restrictions (now relaxed). Expected production start around March 2026.
  • Current sensor products: One customer already started using; pilot lots given to others; expected FY '27 sales INR2-5 crores. Engaged with 4-5 customers for alloys including aerospace and defense segments.
  • Overall growth optimistic for FY '27, heavily dependent on alloy order bookings and scaling of relay business.

Capex plans

Yes
  • Quantum Magnetics Phase-wise Capex Plan:
  • - Total planned revenue by FY 2030: INR 3,700 crores.
  • - Total investment required: INR 550 crores to INR 750 crores for 5,000 tons production.
  • - Phase 1 (Pilot plant of 500 tons) capex: INR 50 crores to INR 100 crores.
  • - Phase 2: Block cutting facility expected by March (year not specified, likely 2026).
  • - Phase 3: Full-scale manufacturing of blocks in India targeted around 2027.
  • Funding Strategy:
  • - Plans to fund through a mix of debt and equity in the subsidiary.
  • Additional Investment:
  • - Setting up new furnace for alloy production in January-February-March (next fiscal year).
  • Government Incentives:
  • - Anticipating participation in INR 7,300 crore government scheme expected by December/January.
  • Joint Venture:
  • - 50-50 investment split between partner and PML; equity infusion to be shared equally.

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