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Waaree Energies LtdQ2 FY25

Waaree Energies Ltd Q2 FY25 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: 3,034P/E: 22.1Market Cap: ₹86.9K CrSector: Electrical Equipment

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 2

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

Yes

Order

Yes

Capex

Yes

3 of 5 growth signals are positive.

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Revenue guidance

Category 2
  • Waaree aims to achieve sales/revenue of INR 5,500 to 6,000 crores in FY '26.
  • The company expects to ramp up Indosolar towards its full 1.3 GW capacity.
  • By 2027, Waaree plans to have:
  • - 16 GW cell capacity
  • - 26 GW module capacity
  • - 10 GW ingot and wafer capacity
  • - 3.5 GWh battery storage capacity
  • - 3 GW inverter capacity
  • The EPC business has a strong 25+ GW order pipeline, including domestic and overseas projects.
  • Overseas revenues contributed 32% in Q1 FY '26, expected to stabilize around 20-30% long-term.
  • The US expansion will grow from 1.6 GW to 3.2 GW capacity within 6-9 months.
  • The company expects secular, multi-decadal demand growth driven by solar energy adoption and emerging sectors like AI data centers and electrification.
  • Further expansions and new subsidiary capacities like Sangam Solar One will support continued volume growth.

Margin guidance

Category 3
  • Management targets FY '26 revenue between INR 5,500 to 6,000 crores with ramp-up in capacity and production.
  • EBITDA margins expected steady around 17-18% for modules; cell margins anticipated 300-400 bps higher due to integrated facilities.
  • By 2027, capacity expansions include 16 GW cell, 26 GW module, 10 GW ingot & wafer, and 3.5 GWh battery storage, aiming for significant scale-up.
  • Management plans to maintain or improve gross margins and EBITDA through cost management and supply chain optimization.
  • Indosolar ramp-up to its 1.3 GW capacity will contribute to earnings growth.
  • Full cell capacity utilization expected by end of current quarter, improving operational efficiencies.
  • Focus on increasing wallet share with customers to 85-90% via modules, EPC, batteries, and inverters, thus driving future revenue streams.
  • Strategic international expansion (US, EU, Middle East) also expected to enhance earnings.
  • Management to provide more precise guidance starting FY 2027 after consolidating current growth.

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Fundraise plans

Yes
  • Waaree Energies has announced a total capex of about INR 15,000 crores over the next 2 years for expansion including the 4 GW and 6 GW integrated facilities, battery, and adjacent businesses.
  • The company currently holds cash on the balance sheet of over INR 7,500 crores and is debt-free.
  • Funding mix plans include utilizing cash reserves, internal accruals over the next 2 years, and drawing on existing bank tie-ups as needed.
  • The management has been conservative on the debt-equity ratio and is comfortable with the planned approach.
  • While currently debt-free, the company will take on debt as and when required based on business needs but aims to maintain a strong balance sheet.

Order book

Yes
  • Waaree Energies Limited's current order book is approximately 25 gigawatts, translating to around INR 49,000 crores or roughly $5.5 billion to $6 billion. (Page 19-20)
  • The order book comprises domestic and overseas projects, including the US and European Union markets. (Page 20)
  • The EPC segment has a pipeline exceeding 25 gigawatts, consisting of both domestic and overseas orders. (Page 26)
  • Project gestation periods vary: US projects typically take 2-2.5 years, while Indian utility-scale projects have shorter gestation of 8 months to around 14 months. (Page 20)
  • Company is actively pursuing expansion and diversification into new markets like the Middle East, Gulf, Australia, and EU countries. (Page 26)
  • Additional manufacturing capacity in the US (Texas) is being ramped up to meet the growing demand. (Page 18)

Capex plans

Yes
  • Total announced capex of about INR 15,000 crores spread over the next 2 years, covering:
  • - 4 GW recent expansion
  • - 6 GW integrated facility
  • - Adjacent businesses including battery manufacturing
  • Battery energy storage system factory in Rola, Gujarat with an investment of around INR 2,000 crores
  • Cell manufacturing facility aiming for 1 GW capacity costing around INR 750-800 crores per GW
  • US manufacturing capacity expansion from 1.6 GW to 3.2 GW planned within next 6 to 9 months, already fully booked
  • Focus on reverse integration in batteries up to cell level to boost Make in India efforts
  • Strategic acquisition of Indosolar integrated into group for Northern region market access
  • Continuous evaluation of new markets such as Middle East, Europe, Australia, and Pacific regions for EPC and exports

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