Surya Roshni LtdQ1 FY26
Surya Roshni Ltd Q1 FY26 Earnings Call Analysis
Revenue, margin, capex, fundraise and order book outlook from management commentary.
Price: ₹262P/E: 16.6Market Cap: ₹5.3K CrSector: Industrial Products
Management growth scorecard
Revenue
Category 2
Margin
Category 1
Fundraise
N/A
Order
Yes
Capex
Yes
3 of 4 growth signals are positive.
Full analysisRevenue guidance
Category 2- →FY27 revenue is projected at ₹9,400-₹9,500 crores (₹7,200 crores from Steel, ₹2,200 crores from Lighting), a 24-25% growth.
- →Steel division volume target for FY27 is 11 lakh tons, a 21-22% increase over FY26's 9.04 lakh tons.
- →Steel capacity to rise from 1.4 million tons currently to 1.6 million tons in FY27 and approximately 1.9 million tons by FY28-FY29.
- →Exports expected to nearly double from 1.36 lakh tons in FY26 to over 2.5 lakh tons in FY27, with strong order books in North America and Europe.
- →Value-added products to constitute a higher contribution, maintaining at 43% volume share in FY26 and expected growth ahead.
- →Lighting segment targets ₹200 crores EBITDA in FY27, with continued double-digit revenue growth anticipated.
- →FY27 EBITDA for Steel and Lighting combined expected around ₹680-700 crores, a 25-26% growth.
- →Moderate growth assumptions due to cautious outlook on government spending and external risks factored into guidance.
Margin guidance
Category 1- →For FY27, Surya Roshni Limited projects combined EBITDA of ₹680-700 crores, a 24-26% growth over FY26.
- →Steel division EBITDA expected around ₹470-480 crores on a volume of 11 lakh tons.
- →Lighting division EBITDA estimated at ₹200 crores.
- →Volume in steel pipes expected to grow from 1.4 million tons to 1.6 million tons in FY27, and further to 1.9 million tons by FY28-FY29.
- →Export volumes, particularly to North America, are expected to nearly double, providing higher-margin business and boosting EBITDA per ton.
- →Despite current challenges, management is confident FY27 will be the best year in the company’s 50-year history.
- →EPS and profits projected to grow significantly due to capacity expansions and value-added product mix.
- →Risks like government spending delays and raw material cost volatility have been factored into guidance.
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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 has become a zero-debt company and holds a net cash surplus of around ₹337-340 crores as of FY26.
- →They are focused on utilizing cash surplus for business growth, capex, and shareholder returns rather than raising new funds.
- →A buyback of shares is being considered now that government regulations have become favorable, but no concrete plan has been announced yet.
- →No new debt or equity fundraising is indicated in the call, and the company emphasizes maintaining a strong balance sheet without debt.
Order book
Yes- →The Steel Division currently has an order book of approximately ₹1,000 crores.
- →This order book is driven by exports, spiral pipes, and some domestic API orders.
- →The order book provides strong visibility for the first half of FY27.
- →Lighting segment had an order book of ₹160 crores at the end of Q4 FY26, indicating healthy near-term execution visibility.
Capex plans
Yes- Surya Roshni has undertaken significant capacity additions over the last 1.5 years, increasing capacity by about 2 lakh tons.
- Current capacity is around 1.4 million tons, expected to increase to 1.6 million tons in FY27.
- Further capacity expansion to approximately 1.9 million tons is planned by FY28-FY29, adding around 3 lakh tons.
- New capex projects will take about 9-10 months to impact volumes, with some benefits anticipated starting FY28.
- Focus on high-value, export-oriented, and value-added products continues, supported by export orders (e.g., 65,000 tons booked for North America).
- Capex allocation is structured: one-third for capex, one-third for working capital, and one-third returned to shareholders as dividends.
- Discussions on strategic corporate actions like demerger of Lighting and Consumer Durables are ongoing but delayed due to external environment.
Overall, Surya Roshni is entering a new phase of growth driven by this planned capacity expansion and targeted investments.
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