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Subros LtdQ2 FY25

Subros Ltd Q2 FY25 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: 825P/E: 29.0Market Cap: ₹4.9K CrSector: Industrial Products

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 3

Margin

Category 2

Fundraise

N/A

Order

Yes

Capex

Yes

2 of 4 growth signals are positive.

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Revenue guidance

Category 3
  • The market outlook is moderate for this year but shows substantial opportunities over the next 3 to 4 years.
  • Existing product expansion and new feature additions aligned to OEM platform transitions are expected to drive growth.
  • Increasing content per vehicle by adding more products is planned for revenue enhancement.
  • Engagements with key OEMs like Mahindra, Tata Motors, Hyundai, and Kia for new model transitions and EV portfolio expansions are underway.
  • New plant at Kharkhoda with initial 0.5 million capacity (scalable to 1 million) will be operational by Q1 FY '27 to support volume growth.
  • Incremental revenue expected from commercial vehicle segment due to mandatory in-cabin AC regulations from June 2025.
  • Growth in passenger vehicle, truck, and bus segments is anticipated, backed by market penetration and regulatory tailwinds.
  • Ramp-up of EV/hybrid components contributing to around 20% of current sales with a trajectory for growth.

Margin guidance

Category 2
  • Subros registered an 8.45% revenue growth in Q1 FY '26, with EBITDA growing 9% and PAT up 16.48% YoY.
  • The company expects to achieve 12% EBITDA margin within the next 2 years, up from ~10.9% in recent quarters.
  • Strong ramp-up in EV and hybrid components, with green mobility sales currently at 20% and expected to grow further.
  • Capacity expansion underway with a new Kharkhoda plant (0.5 million capacity initially), planned operational by Q1 FY '27 to meet rising demand.
  • Truck segment revenues expected to grow from INR125 crores to INR150-165 crores aided by regulatory mandates.
  • Bus segment revenue projected to increase from INR44 crores last year to over INR50 crores this year.
  • Long-term growth driven by product portfolio expansion and increased content per vehicle.
  • No immediate plans for JV or acquisitions, but potential future opportunities exist.
  • Operational efficiencies and margin improvement remain key focus areas despite current volatility.

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Fundraise plans

  • There is no mention of any current or planned fundraising through debt or equity in the provided transcript.
  • The company discusses capital expenditure plans, including a new greenfield project at Kharkhoda with INR150 crores allocated, but funding sources are not specified as new fundraising.
  • Maintenance and new product development capex of around INR120-130 crores annually is mentioned as a regular investment, without indication of raising new capital.
  • Management states no immediate plans for further joint ventures or acquisitions, which could typically require fundraising.
  • Overall, no explicit plans or announcements about debt or equity fundraising were disclosed in the document.

Order book

Yes
  • The company is participating actively in large railway tenders with order results expected between Q2 to Q3.
  • A large railway tender worth around INR 28 to 30 crores received last year is nearing completion within next 2 months.
  • Two to three more railway tenders, similar or larger in size, are in the pipeline awaiting release.
  • For passenger vehicles, new RFQs with Mahindra and other OEMs are in process, expected to conclude within next two quarters.
  • OEM model transitions (such as at Mahindra, Tata Motors, Hyundai/Kia) provide opportunities but are currently at RFQ or technical evaluation stages.
  • Commercial vehicle (truck) AC business will see a full impact of new regulatory mandate from Q2 onward, with existing secured shares around 44-45%.
  • New plant at Kharkhoda will add 0.5 million capacity, operational by Q1 FY '27, supporting order fulfillment.

Capex plans

Yes
  • New plant at Kharkhoda being set up with an initial capacity of 0.5 million, expandable to 1 million based on customer demand; operational between April to June quarter 2026; partial capex of INR 150 crores to be deployed this year and partly in next year's Q1.
  • Regular annual capex for new product development and maintenance in the range of INR 120-130 crores.
  • No current plans for further joint ventures or acquisitions, but updates will be provided if any progress occurs.
  • Focus on adding new products and increasing content per vehicle aligned to OEM platform transitions.
  • Efforts on increasing localization in EV components dependent on volume growth viability.

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