Rishabh Instruments Ltd
Q2 FY25 Earnings Call Analysis
Electrical Equipment
revenue: Category 2margin: Category 3orderbook: Yesfundraise: No informationcapex: Yes
π°fundraise
Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?
- The transcript from the earnings call (up to page 17) does not mention any current or planned fundraising through debt or equity.
- No references were made to raising capital, issuing new shares, or taking on new debt during the call.
- The management focused primarily on operational performance, growth plans, export expansion, and sustainability of margins.
- There was mention of cautious capital expenditure, especially regarding potential investments in the U.S. and Mexico markets, but only if volumes justify itβno immediate financing indicated.
- Overall, no explicit discussion or indication of new fundraising activities was disclosed in the provided pages of the document.
ποΈcapex
Any current/future capex/capital investment/strategic investment?
- Capacity expansion in India is underway with 2, 5, and 7-story buildings under construction at MIDC and Trishala sites in Nashik, expected to double production capacity by March 2026.
- Investment in advanced manufacturing technology such as commissioning a new Surface Mount Technology (SMT) line to enhance electronics production capacity.
- Potential future capex for setting up manufacturing in Mexico to optimize logistics and tariff advantages for the USA market, contingent on volume justification.
- Expansion plans include fully utilizing new SMT lines for EMS business, including laptop PCBs, with ongoing qualification processes.
- Ongoing R&D investments focused on next-gen solar inverters (12 kW to 50 kW and beyond) including collaboration with IIT Mumbai, expected to enhance product offerings over the coming year.
- Strategic investments are also geared towards diversifying into higher-margin non-automotive segments and renewable energy infrastructure.
πrevenue
Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?
- U.S. Electronics Business: Targeting growth from $2 million to $3.5-$4 million in FY26, with a long-term goal of $10 million (~INR 100 crores) within 3-4 years.
- Strong growth in Electrical, Electronics, and Instrumentation (EEI) segment, with Q1FY26 posting 13.8% YoY revenue growth and ~20% EBITDA margin; expected to remain a key growth engine.
- Lumel SA secured a EUR 5 million multi-year contract, supporting European business growth despite short-term downturn.
- Lumel Alucast aiming for sustainable profitability with long-term contracts mostly in non-automotive sectors; expecting 12-16% EBITDA margin.
- Standalone Rishabh India business showing sustainable top-line and bottom-line growth due to operational improvements and reduced lead times.
- Capacity expansions underway in India (MIDC and Trishala sites) expected to double production capacity by March 2026, enabling higher volume and revenue.
- New product launches like Solar UNO and focus on innovation expected to contribute 50% of electronics turnover in next 5 years.
πmargin
Future growth expectations in earnings/operating earnings/profits/EPS?
- The company targets EBITDA of INR 100 crores for FY26, with potential upside above this.
- Adjusted EBITDA margins are expected around 10%-15% sustainable going forward in standalone business.
- Die Casting business aims for 12%-16% EBITDA margins long-term, shifting focus to 75% non-automotive segment.
- U.S. business aims to grow from $2 million to $3.5-4 million in FY26, targeting $10 million (~INR 100 crores) within 3-4 years.
- Lumel SA secured a EUR 5 million multi-year contract, expected to offset European market slowdown and support growth.
- Solar and new product innovations target 50% of electronics segment turnover in 5 years, driving revenue and earnings growth.
- PAT for Q1 FY26 grew 166.3% YoY standalone, 510% consolidated; indicating strong margin improvement and profitability momentum.
- Capacity expansions in India to double production by March 2026, expected to support future earnings growth.
πorderbook
Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?
- Lumel Alucast has secured a significant EUR 5 million multiyear contract with a leading German energy sector firm running through 2026, currently in delivery phase.
- Over the last 4 months, ~250 RFQs generated at Lumel Alucast; offers sent for about 120 parts, indicating strong upcoming business.
- Efforts ongoing to fill capacity from fading EV automotive contracts with new long-term, profitable contracts mainly in non-automotive sectors.
- Rishabh Instruments standalone business shows a stable domestic order pipeline and increasing export flows.
- For the EMS business (SMT line), orders are pending approval from Intel for large-scale production beyond initial 1,000 units; discussions underway with major clients with promising early responses.
- Overall, a strong order book and order pipeline with multiple customers and sectors supports positive business outlook.
