SPML Infra LtdQ1 FY25
SPML Infra Ltd Q1 FY25 Earnings Call Analysis
Revenue, margin, capex, fundraise and order book outlook from management commentary.
Price: ₹189P/E: 30.8Market Cap: ₹1.8K Cr
Management growth scorecard
Revenue
Category 1
Margin
Category 3
Fundraise
Yes
Order
Yes
Capex
Yes
4 of 5 growth signals are positive — a strong management growth story.
Full analysisRevenue guidance
Category 1- →Targeting around 50% growth in both topline (revenue) and bottom-line (profit) for FY'26, subject to order inflow and execution timelines.
- →Current order book stands at approximately Rs. 3,000 crore with Rs. 2,571 crore in L1 orders expected to convert in Q1 and Q2 FY'26.
- →Large market opportunity with monthly water sector tenders worth around Rs. 10,000 crore; annual water sector potential exceeds Rs. 1 lakh crore.
- →Focused target of Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 5,000 crore in selected water projects.
- →BESS segment targeted revenue of Rs. 1,500 to Rs. 2,500 crore over the next few years, with a manufacturing plant expected to contribute Rs. 1,000 to Rs. 1,500 crore at full capacity.
- →Expect power and water business mix to reach around 50%-50% in coming years, up from current higher water proportion.
- →Improved order inflow anticipated as government bidding activities resume and new tenders emerge.
Margin guidance
Category 3- →The company targets a minimum EBITDA margin of 10% on new orders, with older orders at around 5%.
- →For FY'26, management expects approximately 50% growth in both topline (revenue) and bottom-line (profit).
- →FY'25 PAT grew 1.5x to Rs. 49 crore, with an EPS increase from Rs. 3.98 to Rs. 7.83, indicating strong earnings momentum.
- →With a robust order book of Rs. 3,000 crore and L1 orders of Rs. 2,571 crore expected to convert in Q1 & Q2 FY'26, revenue and profit visibility is strong.
- →The upcoming BESS manufacturing unit is expected to generate Rs. 1,000 to Rs. 1,500 crore revenue at full capacity with improved margins.
- →The company expects a balanced business mix of 50% power (including BESS) and 50% water going forward, enhancing profitability and growth prospects.
- →Overall, SPML Infra remains optimistic about substantial growth in earnings and margins in FY'26 and beyond amidst improving market conditions.
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Fundraise plans
Yes- →SPML Infra Ltd. has not specifically mentioned any new fundraising plans through debt or equity in the provided transcript.
- →The company raised approximately Rs. 350 crore from promoters in the last 1 to 1.5 years, which is being partly utilized for CAPEX in BESS manufacturing.
- →The planned CAPEX for the BESS manufacturing unit is Rs. 175 crore, with Rs. 125 crore funded fully through equity already.
- →The company is confident in repaying existing debt (Rs. 700 crore owed to NARCL) through cash flow and arbitration awards, with Rs. 290 crore repaid so far.
- →No new debt or equity fundraising announcements were made during the call; focus remains on prudent financial management and utilizing existing funds for growth.
Order book
Yes- →Current order book as of 31st March 2025: Approximately Rs. 3,000 crore.
- →Orders under L1 status: Rs. 2,571 crore, expected to convert to confirmed orders in Q1 and Q2 of FY'26 in tranches.
- →Recent order wins include:
- → - Konar Irrigation Project worth Rs. 617.98 crore (100% execution by SPML).
- → - Rs. 258 crore consortium order from Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (SPML’s share: 26%).
- →Bidding tenders ongoing worth more than Rs. 9,000 crore across India.
- →Future targets:
- → - Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 5,000 crore in water business.
- → - Rs. 1,500 to Rs. 2,000 crore in BESS segment.
- →Order execution timeline typically spans 2-3 years.
- →Order book includes Rs. 2,400 crore old orders (lower margin, to be executed in 2-3 years) and recent higher margin orders like Konar.
Capex plans
Yes- →SPML Infra is setting up a 2.5 gigawatt Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) manufacturing facility in Maharashtra with a total CAPEX of Rs. 175 crore in two phases; the first phase of Rs. 125 crore will be fully funded through equity.
- →The plant is expected to be commissioned by March 2026 or early FY 2026-27, with an anticipated 60%-75% capacity utilization a year after commissioning.
- →This manufacturing unit will supply battery packs for their EPC projects and will also sell to other companies using renewable energy.
- →Promoters have committed approximately Rs. 350 crore over the last 1-1.5 years, part of which is being utilized for BESS CAPEX.
- →The focus remains on critical sectors like water and clean energy, with continued investments to support growth in FY '26 and beyond.
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