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Tata Power Company LtdQ4 FY27

Tata Power Company Ltd Q4 FY27 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: 395P/E: 34.2Market Cap: ₹1.3L CrSector: Power

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 3

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

N/A

Order

N/A

Capex

Yes

1 of 3 growth signals are positive — mixed outlook.

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Revenue guidance

Category 3
  • Tata Power aims to commission 2.5 to 3 gigawatts of renewable capacity in FY27 (own capacity), with a mix of solar and wind projects.
  • Next year (FY27), the company expects to execute about 2.5 gigawatts of renewable projects, focusing entirely on its own capacity after existing third-party projects conclude.
  • Rooftop solar additions are expected to grow by 50-60% compared to last year, driven by improved supply chains and government utility-led schemes like Odisha's ULA.
  • Revenue growth is supported by strong profitability in solar cell and module manufacturing, with margins expected to improve as plant operations stabilize.
  • The company anticipates continued growth in renewable capacity additions for at least the next two years, supported by ongoing transmission line projects.
  • Distribution business also expected to contribute significantly, with notable operational improvements and financial turnaround, especially in Odisha.

Margin guidance

Category 3
  • **Solar Manufacturing & Rooftop Growth:** Strong profit growth seen; solar cell/module PAT rose to Rs. 251 crores in Q3 FY'26, rooftop PAT also increased significantly.
  • **Renewable Capacity Addition:** Targeting 2.5-3 GW capacity addition in FY'27 and FY'28, with execution capacity to increase, supporting future earnings.
  • **Distribution Business:** Significant performance improvement, especially in Odisha and Delhi, reducing losses and improving cash flows, expected to contribute steadily.
  • **New Businesses & Transmission:** Emerging new businesses (PSP, hydro, transmission lines) expect to stabilize and enhance financials.
  • **Mundra Plant Resolution:** Once resolved, expected to contribute positively; currently non-operational impacting profits.
  • **Margins:** Solar cell/module margins expected to improve as plant operation stabilizes; rooftop margins may benefit from policy support but remain sustainable.
  • **Debt Management:** Conservative approach ensuring stable financial health to support growth.
  • Overall, earnings expected to improve with ramp-up in renewables and operational efficiencies.

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Fundraise plans

  • Tata Power plans to spend approximately ₹15,000 crores to ₹25,000 crores on CAPEX annually going forward.
  • The company intends to maintain a conservative debt profile with a net debt to EBITDA ratio of 3.4 and a net debt to equity ratio of 1.2.
  • There is no explicit mention of new fundraising through debt or equity in the current period.
  • The company aims for calibrated growth while keeping financial metrics conservative.
  • Overall, Tata Power is focused on managing its debt prudently amidst significant capital expenditure but has not announced specific new fundraising plans through debt or equity as of now.

Order book

  • Tata Power has a pipeline of nearly 5.5 gigawatts of renewable projects to execute over the next two years (Page 13).
  • The company targets commissioning about 2.5 gigawatts of renewable capacity in FY'27 for its own portfolio, with potential to go up to 3 gigawatts (Pages 12-13).
  • Most third-party order books have been completed, and new projects starting now are primarily for Tata Power's own capacity (Page 12).
  • Execution is synchronized with transmission line readiness to avoid stranded assets, causing some project timing adjustments (Page 13).
  • Manufacturing of solar cells and modules supports own renewable capacity additions, providing operational advantages (Page 17).

Capex plans

Yes
  • Tata Power plans to spend ₹15,000-₹25,000 crores of CAPEX annually going forward while maintaining a conservative debt equity and debt to EBITDA profile.
  • There is ongoing consideration and discussions regarding a wafer and ingot plant, with decisions on technology, equipment, size, and state incentives still underway.
  • Renewables capacity addition is a key focus, with a target of commissioning around 2.5 GW of own capacity in FY'27 and potentially up to 3 GW.
  • Projects under implementation include renewable projects and transmission line projects, essential for power evacuation.
  • The company is working with government agencies and NITI Aayog to expedite certain projects, aiming to start work within 24 months.
  • Future distribution opportunities are anticipated through PPP models linked to government packages offering long-term zero-interest loans to financially stressed states, expected in the next 6-9 months.

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