Techera Enginee.
Q4 FY26 Earnings Call Analysis
Aerospace & Defense
fundraise: Yescapex: Yesrevenue: Category 2margin: Category 2orderbook: Yes
๐ฐfundraise
Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?
- The company has already raised funds through its IPO.
- For current capital expenditure (capex), no immediate requirement for additional funding is needed for at least one year.
- One major machine (5-axis machine) has been ordered using IPO funds and is expected to arrive in March.
- There is no mention of any upcoming or planned new fundraising through debt or equity at present.
๐๏ธcapex
Any current/future capex/capital investment/strategic investment?
- TechEra has raised funds through IPO specifically for capex.
- They have ordered a large 5-axis machine from Taiwan, expected to arrive in March and commissioned by June 1st, 2025.
- New machines arriving will double current capacity.
- No immediate capex requirement for at least one year beyond this.
- Plans to add flying part manufacturing starting April 2025, supported by new machine installations.
- Strategic investment: Holding 26% minority shares in a subsidiary related to cargo electricals, expanding into electrical and electronics for aviation.
- Working on "Super 30" strategy, adding 30 critical suppliers over the next three years to strengthen the supply chain.
- Potential for expanding to a new plant/facility if project opportunities increase in coming quarters.
๐revenue
Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?
- TechEra expects consistent growth of 30-40% YoY in sales revenue for the coming years.
- Current order book stands at around โน22-25 crore, with confidence to grow further by adding part manufacturing segments.
- With new machinery coming online by June, capacity is expected to double, potentially increasing revenue 2.3 times or more from current levels.
- Export contribution currently around 10-15%, expected to increase to about 30% next year with new machines and expanded market reach, including Europe and the US.
- The company aims to leverage long-term contracts (5-10 years) with domestic and international aerospace manufacturers.
- They foresee margin improvement of 2-3%, targeting around 25% margin once part manufacturing is scaled.
- Infrastructure and manpower expansion are controlled, enabling operational leverage and margin enhancement.
- Strategic marketing efforts and participation in expos aim to boost export orders and customer base expansion globally.
๐margin
Future growth expectations in earnings/operating earnings/profits/EPS?
- TechEra expects no losses in the coming years; confident of maintaining and growing PAT based on managementโs history since 1998 (Page 9).
- Revenue growth guidance is over 30% for the current year, expected to continue similarly for the next 3-4 years (Page 9).
- EBITDA margins may increase by 2-3%, targeting around 25% once part manufacturing scales up (Page 12).
- Margins expected to remain stable between 15-22% this year and next (Page 7).
- Operating leverage is anticipated as revenue grows without doubling costs or manpower, supporting margin improvement (Page 12).
- Capacity expansion with upcoming new machines expected to double current capacity and enable 2-3x revenue growth at existing plants (Pages 8, 17).
- Export contribution to rise from 10-15% currently to about 30% next year, aiding growth (Page 14).
๐orderbook
Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?
- Current order book is around INR 22-25 crore as of the call date (February 2025).
- Company confident of growing order book consistently at 30-40% YoY.
- New segment entry into part manufacturing expected to increase order book in coming years with long-term contracts (5-10 years) expected with aircraft manufacturers in India and abroad.
- Some orders underway include tooling for C295 aircraft and a recent foreign order around INR 5 crore secured without a physical visit.
- Order from Godrej for large fixtures indicates expected order growth to be three times more next year.
- Pending orders may include some delayed automation projects now under control.
- New large machine arriving by June 2025 expected to double capacity, enabling handling of increased order volume.
