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Solar Industries (532725) May 2026 Filing Analysis
Does management do what it says?
The international business significantly outperformed the 15% target, registering 32% year-on-year growth in FY26. (1 exceeded across 1 tracked commitment)
“And next year also, we are expecting a growth of around 30%. So we believe that there are plenty of opportunities for us in the international market.”
Targeting combined domestic and international growth (excluding defense) of over 30% in FY '27. — target: 30%+ (+2 more commitments)
“And like I said, the domestic and international combined together, we should be able to grow plus 30%. So out of this 30%, 32% or 33% growth, we expect that 10% to 15% should come from volume growth and around 20% -- 18% to 20% should come from the price rise.”
Expansion of domestic manufacturing footprint into Orissa, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh.
“And similarly, we are going to expand our base in Orissa and Telangana markets, Andhra Pradesh.”
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How durable is the business?
The Defense segment has seen explosive growth, more than doubling its revenue year-over-year and maintaining a massive order book of over Rs. 15,000 Cr. (5 expanding across 1 engine)
“defense has massively increased to 33% from 20% and has crossed the 4-figure mark reaching INR1,008 crores during the quarter. And in terms of percentage, it is up 134% year-on-year basis.”
International revenue continues to expand, now representing the largest single customer segment at 38% of total sales, up from 34% a year ago. (5 expanding across 1 engine)
“International business is at 33% from 36%... Solar's international business has performed very well, and as a result, we registered a growth of 32% year-on-year.”
The company is strengthening its technological moat by moving from being a component supplier to a full-system manufacturer, specifically for 155mm shells and loitering munitions like Nagastra. (3 expanding)
“Bhargavastra is a strategic item for us... this product will be one of the very few companies in the world who will be developing such kind of system... We are developing energetic products. We are expanding our technology footprints.”
The company is expanding its physical manufacturing footprint internationally, with a new plant in Kazakhstan expected to start production in October and plans for Saudi Arabia. (4 expanding)
“International business is at 33% from 36%... Solar's international business has performed very well, and as a result, we registered a growth of 32% year-on-year.”
This segment remains stable in terms of its percentage contribution to total sales, though it achieved 17% absolute revenue growth. (1 stable)
“I'm Manish Nuwal, Managing Director and CEO... clocking its highest-ever quarterly and annual sales of INR3,053 crores and INR9,838 crores, respectively... We achieved our EBITDA margins at around 28.5% for this quarter and 27.95% for the whole year.”
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Where does growth come from?
Defense revenue is showing explosive growth, more than doubling year-over-year. While it dipped slightly from the previous quarter (Q4FY25), the annual trajectory is accelerating significantly compared to the prior year's base. (5 accelerating across 5 signals)
“In the year... defense increased magnificently to 27% from 18%. And in number terms, it has almost doubled to INR2,634 crores from INR1,355 crores and up by 94%.”
Management has reaffirmed its guidance to cross the INR 10,000 crore revenue mark for FY26, supported by a 28% YoY increase in Q1 turnover despite seasonal monsoon headwinds in the domestic market. (2 steady, 1 accelerating across 3 signals)
“we are targeting to achieve a revenue of INR14,000 crores in FY '27, while maintaining current margins.”
The defense order book has reached a record high of Rs. 18,000 crores, providing multi-year visibility. Management expects further growth as Pinaka rocket dispatches commence in Q4 FY26. (1 accelerating, 2 new trend, 2 steady across 5 signals)
“Out of the total INR21,000 crores of order book, defense is around INR18,000 crores... and mainly the biggest order was from Pinaka”
Capex is experiencing a temporary deferment due to heavy monsoons impacting the pace of construction, though the long-term 10-year MOU with the Maharashtra government remains intact. (1 decelerating, 1 steady across 2 signals, 1 leading indicator)
“That's why we have acquired a company in Northern part of India. At the same time, we have just almost finished the mega expansion in Western part of India. And similarly, we are going to expand our base in Orissa and Telangana markets, Andhra Pradesh.”
Solar is finalizing the development of 155mm artillery shells, a standard heavy ammunition used by armies, which will open a new high-volume revenue stream.
“Our coupling facility, which will help us to produce the complete 155 mm product, we should be able to finish in next couple of quarters. But definitely, it will take another 3 to 4 months' time, then we will start supplying the complete round of 155 mm.”
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What could break the thesis?
EASING. Material consumption as a percentage of net sales decreased from 51.65% in Q1FY25 to 50.80% in Q1FY26, suggesting better cost control or pricing power. (5 easing, 1 high-severity)
“Raw material consumption for the quarter stands at INR1,522 crores versus INR1,178 crores. And at the year, it stands at INR4,894 crores versus INR3,979 crores.”
The risk is intensifying as working capital days increased to 90-100 days by Q3 and further in Q4 due to strategic inventory building to mitigate geopolitical risks. (1 intensifying, 1 emerging, 2 easing, 1 stable, 1 high-severity)
“Last year, if you see the financial year '25, '26, working capital is sucked away almost about INR1,600 crores... the working capital days had been -- in this year, it had been hovering around 90 to 100 days till quarter 3. But in quarter 4, so the working capital days have been increased primarily due to higher inventory levels.”
INTENSIFYING. Revenue from Coal India Limited (CIL) declined by 3% year-over-year, and its share of total sales dropped from 15% to 11%. (3 intensifying, 1 easing, 1 stable)
“Despite no growth in domestic mining markets... the CIL in the basket is down to 9% from 13%.”
INTENSIFYING. Concentration risk is increasing as International revenue grew 43% YoY and now accounts for 38% of total sales, up from 34% a year ago. (2 intensifying, 3 stable)
“Sometimes there is a lack of payment, sometimes we have to buy at a higher price... volatile currencies and volatile geographies must have taken some part of the earnings.”
EASING. Defense revenue surged 115% year-over-year, and the company now has a massive defense order book of over INR 15,000 crores, indicating successful execution and conversion. (5 easing)
“But still, such kind of product development takes longer time than what we expect. But definitely, we should be able to complete all the trials in this calendar year.”
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