Analysis published 21 May 2026

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Astra Microwave (532493) Feb 2026 Filing Analysis

01 · Management Credibility

Does management do what it says?

Indigenization Percentage per Platform

The company aims to increase the proportion of revenue from complex system fabrication to improve margins and capital efficiency. (+1 more commitment)

with higher proportion of revenues to be contributed by complex system fabrication within three to five years, strengthening its revenue growth, margins and capital efficiency

Astra Microwave · Investor PPT · Feb 2026 · p.10
Indigenous Content Requirements

Astra Microwave is participating in multiple MAKE-II programs for the Indian Air Force and Indian Army for various Radar Systems. (+1 more commitment)

Participating in multiple MAKE-II programs of IAF & IA for various Radar Systems

Astra Microwave · Investor PPT · Feb 2026 · p.10
Atmanirbhar Bharat Self-Reliance Push

Astra Microwave identifies a total addressable market opportunity of approximately Rs 24,000-25,000 Crores across all sectors until FY28. — target: Rs 24,000-25,000 Crs (+2 more commitments)

Major opportunities for AMPL of around Rs 24,000-25,000 Crs across all sectors till FY28.

Astra Microwave · Investor PPT · Feb 2026 · p.25
Defense Export Expansion

Management expects export orders worth INR 100 crores to INR 125 crores for the next year. — target: INR 100 - 125 crores (+1 more commitment)

Then export front, we are expecting orders worth of INR100 crores to INR125 crores.

Astra Microwave · Concall Transcript · Feb 2026 · p.13
Space and Dual-Use Technology Convergence

The company is working to build and launch its own satellite with payload within the next 2 years. — target: Launch satellite (+3 more commitments)

we are trying to build our own satellite with the payload for the -- for future. So that, I think, will take another 2 years to launch the satellite.

Astra Microwave · Concall Transcript · Feb 2026 · p.17

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02 · Business Model

How durable is the business?

Indigenous Content Requirements
83/100

The domestic defense segment has significantly expanded its share of total revenue, driven by a shift in product mix toward high-value indigenous systems like radars and electronic warfare suites. (3 expanding)

The Indian government now chooses to prioritize the Indian companies that focus on research and development and invest in owning IPR rather than just obtaining technology transfers.

Astra Microwave · Concall Transcript · Feb 2026 · p.4
Atmanirbhar Bharat Self-Reliance Push
83/100

The regulatory moat is strengthening as the government's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' policy favors Astra's in-house design capabilities over competitors relying on technology transfers. (3 expanding)

Revenue Break-up in % Q3FY26: Defence 81.8%, Space 2.6%, Meteorological 3.4%, Others 0.7%

Astra Microwave · Investor PPT · Feb 2026 · p.6
Order Book to Revenue Ratio
80/100

The company's order book has grown, providing nearly two years of revenue visibility and strengthening its competitive position. (4 expanding, 1 stable)

Robust Order Book (Standalone) Rs. 2,226 Cr

Astra Microwave · Investor PPT · Feb 2026 · p.5
Other Findings
77/100

The Meteorological segment saw a substantial jump in revenue share this quarter, more than doubling its contribution compared to the previous year. (2 expanding across 1 engine)

Meteorological 3.4%

Astra Microwave · Investor PPT · Feb 2026 · p.6
Space and Dual-Use Technology Convergence
75/100

The space segment is evolving from a component supplier to a full-solution provider, including satellite design and data monetization, with a target to match the defense business size in the long term. (4 expanding, 1 contracting across 1 engine)

Space 2.6%

Astra Microwave · Investor PPT · Feb 2026 · p.6

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03 · Future Growth

Where does growth come from?

Indigenous Content Requirements
77/100

The company is successfully shifting its mix toward high-margin domestic orders, which now account for 90% of revenue, leading to accelerating EBITDA margins. (2 accelerating across 2 signals, 1 leading indicator)

This JV is formed to manufacture NavIC chip and GNSS products using NavIC Chip

Astra Microwave · Investor PPT · Feb 2026 · p.21
Other Findings
74/100

Revenue growth is accelerating significantly. While the 9M growth was 5%, the full-year FY25 revenue reached Rs. 1,044 crores, representing a 15-year high in year-on-year growth. (5 accelerating across 5 signals, 1 leading indicator)

Performance Highlights – Highest Ever Nine Months Performance... Consolidated Revenue (Rs. Cr) 9MFY26 675 (+5%)

Astra Microwave · Investor PPT · Feb 2026 · p.4
Long Gestation R&D Investment
73/100

This is a steady long-term objective. Management reiterates the goal of doubling turnover as R&D projects like the SDR (Software Defined Radio) move into production, with the SDR market alone estimated at Rs. 5,000-6,000 crores. (1 steady, 1 accelerating across 2 signals, 1 leading indicator)

R&D expenditure is Rs. 53 crores in FY25 as against Rs. 23 crores in FY21

Astra Microwave · Investor PPT · Feb 2026 · p.10
Order Book Execution Visibility
73/100

Management has maintained a steady growth outlook, specifically targeting 20% top-line growth for FY26, supported by a shift toward higher-margin domestic defense orders. (2 steady, 2 accelerating, 1 new trend across 5 signals)

Robust Order Book (Standalone)... 9MFY26 2,226... Healthy Standalone Order Book worth Rs. 2,226 Cr (31st December 2025)

Astra Microwave · Investor PPT · Feb 2026 · p.5
Atmanirbhar Bharat Self-Reliance Push
71/100

The TAM remains a steady long-term signal. Management confirms they are addressing a Rs. 20,000 to 25,000 crore market over the next 4-5 years, with a focus on capturing the majority share. (1 steady, 2 new trend across 3 signals)

Major opportunities for AMPL of around Rs 24,000- 25,000 Crs across all sectors till FY28.

Astra Microwave · Investor PPT · Feb 2026 · p.25

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04 · Risk

What could break the thesis?

Government Dependence and Payment Cycles
85/100

Concentration has intensified as domestic business contribution rose to 90% in FY25 from 68% in FY24, primarily driven by the defense segment. (3 intensifying, 2 stable, 2 high-severity)

Revenue Break-up in %: Defence 81.8%

Astra Microwave · Investor PPT · Feb 2026 · p.6
Working Capital Days and Cash Conversion
82/100

INTENSIFYING. Trade receivables have surged from Rs. 503 Cr in March 2024 to Rs. 783 Cr in March 2025, representing a 55% increase that significantly outpaces revenue growth. (5 intensifying, 2 high-severity)

Trade receivables: Mar-25 783, Mar-24 503

Astra Microwave · Investor PPT · Feb 2026 · p.32
Other Findings
64/100

INTENSIFYING. Current borrowings have jumped from Rs. 211 Cr to Rs. 379 Cr year-on-year. This has led to a near doubling of finance costs from Rs. 30 Cr in FY24 to Rs. 56 Cr in FY25. (2 intensifying, 3 easing, 1 high-severity)

Financial liabilities i. Borrowings (Current): Mar-25 379, Mar-24 211

Astra Microwave · Investor PPT · Feb 2026 · p.32
Indigenous Content Requirements
61/100

Supply chain risk identified regarding Gallium (banned by China) and dependence on Taiwan for wafer production, which could deter TR module production. (1 emerging)

The foreign content is fairly high in quite a few orders. And with the fluctuating exchange rate like ours, if our margins have to be protected, then orders need to be placed and your components and subcomponents acquired much ahead of the delivery schedule.

Astra Microwave · Concall Transcript · Feb 2026 · p.7
Private Sector Entry and Joint Ventures
59/100

The risk is INTENSIFYING as the company faces direct competition from larger players like BEL and 260 other players in major programs like Virupaksha. (1 intensifying)

The risks and uncertainties relating to these statements include... competition (both domestic and international)

Astra Microwave · Investor PPT · Feb 2026 · p.3

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