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Power Mech Projects LtdQ1 FY25

Power Mech Projects Ltd Q1 FY25 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: 2,720P/E: 23.2Market Cap: ₹7.8K CrSector: Construction

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 2

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

Yes

Order

No

Capex

Yes

2 of 5 growth signals are positive.

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Revenue guidance

Category 2
  • Targeting an order booking of INR10,000 crores for the current year, supported by over INR30,000 crores of identified opportunities.
  • Expecting 20%-25% revenue growth in FY27, with execution around INR7,800-8,000 crores.
  • New initiatives in township construction with an INR972 crores order in Telangana.
  • Strong focus on expanding O&M infrastructure business and Balance of Plants (BOP) projects, leveraging in-house execution strengths.
  • Growth driven by new power sector installations including thermal, solar, and battery energy storage projects.
  • Anticipating international infrastructure opportunities in the Middle East and Africa through local JVs.
  • Mining segment showing progress with projected revenue of INR272 crores from MDO projects in FY26, contributing to overall sales.
  • Water division expected to normalize post-certification and fund allocation delays, improving revenue and cash flow.

Margin guidance

Category 3
  • Targeting 20%-25% revenue growth for FY26 and FY27 with execution expected around INR7,800-8,000 crores in FY27.
  • INR10,000 crores order inflow targeted for the current year, supported by strong pipeline of more than INR30,000 crores in opportunities.
  • EBITDA margins likely to be stable in FY26 due to initial establishment costs for new power sector orders and MDO business ramp-up, with margin improvement expected post peak capacity.
  • PAT margins improved in FY25 to 6.2%; operating margins expected to normalize with better receivables realization.
  • Return on equity improved to 16.26% in FY25; return on capital employed expected to improve with resolution in water division receivables.
  • New initiatives in township construction, power sector BOP, and Middle East infrastructure investments provide additional growth pathways.
  • Battery energy storage and solar power investments targeted for new energy business growth.
  • Overall profitable growth momentum expected with stable or improving margins as new projects mature.

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Fundraise plans

Yes
  • The company plans to raise around INR450 crores as term loan debt over the next couple of years, primarily for specific activities including the washery project.
  • For FY26, INR150 crores of additional debt is expected to be added.
  • They have already raised INR240 crores through QIP (Qualified Institutional Placement) earmarked for equity to fund the washery capex.
  • The company intends to maintain stable net debt levels from FY25 to FY26 by focusing on receivables realization and reducing working capital utilization.
  • Majority of the debt addition is planned for the next year, while current year capex will be funded partly by QIP funds and limited debt.

Order book

No
  • As of March 31, 2025, the total order backlog stands at around INR58,258 crores.
  • After excluding non-moving FGD orders worth INR4,264 crores, the backlog is INR53,994 crores.
  • Further excluding two MDO projects, the executable order book is INR14,387 crores.
  • Additional INR972 crores worth of orders secured during Q1 FY26, totaling approx. INR15,359 crores executable orders.
  • MDO order book is substantial with a long execution period of 25-28 years.
  • Targeting INR10,000 crores of new order inflow in FY26, driven mainly by power sector orders.
  • Expected conversion rate: around 40% of opening order book executed annually.
  • Some specific adjustments: non-moving FGD orders of INR4,264 crores excluded.
  • Temporary delay in water division orders due to funding issues, with INR425 crores of works executed but pending certification.
  • Overall, the order book is considered comfortable with steady growth prospects.

Capex plans

Yes
  • Planned capex for FY26 is around INR 500 crores, including washery and regular capexes.
  • Investment of INR 500 crores targeted during the current year for completion of the washery by September 2026.
  • Washery equipment orders worth INR 120 crores placed, with completion expected by September 2026.
  • Term loan of around INR 450 crores planned over the next couple of years, with INR 150 crores debt addition expected this year.
  • QIP funds of INR 240 crores raised earmarked for equity infusion into the washery project.
  • Regular capex expected to be INR 80-100 crores annually for normal business activities going forward.
  • Strategic investment includes INR 972 crores order received from Telangana Generation Company related to township construction.
  • Company is also expanding in O&M infrastructure and new power sector opportunities, leveraging in-house execution strengths.

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