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MTAR Technologie

BSE:543270
NSE:MTARTECH

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01 · Management Credibility

Does management do what it says?

RevisedLong Gestation R&D Investment
50/100

Execution of first articles for Weatherford and IAI is still in progress as of November 2025, indicating a slight shift in the timeline for full production commencement. (3 revised across 3 tracked commitments)

we are looking at about Rs. 50 crores to Rs. 60 crores of CapEx going in.

MTAR Technologie · Concall Transcript · May 2025 · p.16
AMCA Fifth-Generation Fighter Program

MTAR has partnered with Adani Aerospace for the AMCA fifth-generation fighter program, targeting a 50% equity stake in a potential JV. — target: 50% equity stake

we just participated in the expression of interest along with Adani as a non-lead partner, where Adani will be the lead partner with 50% equity stake and we will be the non-lead partner with 50% equity stake.

MTAR Technologie · Concall Transcript · Nov 2025 · p.12
Atmanirbhar Bharat Self-Reliance Push

The company anticipates a phenomenal 80% growth in the Aerospace and Defense sector for FY '26. — target: 80%

We anticipate a phenomenal growth of 80% from this sector in FY '26.

MTAR Technologie · Concall Transcript · May 2025 · p.4
Naval Modernization and Shipbuilding Cycle

The company has qualified for and is pursuing volume production orders for naval programs following successful prototype dispatch.

The company has got qualified for volume production orders for various naval programs

MTAR Technologie · Investor PPT · Aug 2025 · p.6
Private Sector Entry and Joint Ventures

Management expects new products for MNC Aerospace customers to be major revenue drivers starting from FY 26. — target: Major drivers of revenues (+2 more commitments)

Commenced batch production of new products for GKN Aerospace, Rafael, Elbit, and Thales, among others that shall be major drivers of revenues in Aerospace from FY 26

MTAR Technologie · Investor PPT · Nov 2025 · p.5

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02 · Business Model

How durable is the business?

Order Book Execution Visibility
73/100

Revenue was significantly lower in FY 25 (Rs. 19 crores) due to execution delays in long-term projects, but is expected to rebound to Rs. 60 crores in FY 26 as dispatches begin. (1 shifted, 3 expanding across 1 engine)

Aerospace & Defence... Q3FY26 30.9... 11%

MTAR Technologie · Investor PPT · Feb 2026 · p.8
Order Book to Revenue Ratio
60/100

The order book has expanded significantly, reaching INR 1,703 crores as of November 2025, with a target to close the year at INR 2,800 crores. (3 expanding, 2 contracting)

And our order book stood at INR2,394.90 crores by end of December. And we are going to -- our forecast for the end of this financial year is INR2,800 crores.

MTAR Technologie · Concall Transcript · Feb 2026 · p.6
Export Revenue as Percentage of Total
55/100

The company's reliance on exports has decreased from 84% to 64% for the full year FY25, indicating a shift toward domestic markets, although Q4 FY25 saw a temporary spike back to 80%. (1 shifted, 1 expanding, 1 contracting, 1 stable)

Geographical Break-up Q3FY26 Export 84%

MTAR Technologie · Investor PPT · Feb 2026 · p.9
Long Gestation R&D Investment
55/100

The segment recorded Rs. 148 crores in revenue for FY 25 and is guided to grow by 20% in FY 26 through new product qualifications like electromechanical actuators (EMAs). (1 expanding, 1 contracting)

We recorded Rs. 148 crores revenue in products and other verticals, and we expect a 20% growth in this segment as well.

MTAR Technologie · Concall Transcript · May 2025 · p.4
Working Capital Days and Cash Conversion
50/100

Working capital efficiency is improving, with net working capital days reducing from 260 days to 229 days, with a further target of 200 days for FY 26. (2 expanding, 3 contracting)

As explained earlier, the working capital days are 260 days during this quarter, primarily due to the higher receivables associated with increased turnover.

MTAR Technologie · Concall Transcript · Feb 2026 · p.6

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03 · Future Growth

Where does growth come from?

AMCA Fifth-Generation Fighter Program
65/100

MTAR has been declared the lowest bidder (L1) for a critical assembly in India's next-generation stealth fighter program (AMCA), marking a shift toward higher-value structural assembly work.

Recently, the company was declared L1 for the main landing gear test setup assembly, marking a key developmental milestone. We'll continue to participate in subsequent structural assembly tenders as the program progresses.

MTAR Technologie · Concall Transcript · Feb 2026 · p.5
Positive Indigenisation List Expansion
65/100

MTAR is developing 'import substitutes' like roller screws for the defense sector, which are currently imported. Successful certification will open a new domestic production line.

We are already certified for that. As usual, the defence program has a lot of certifications for roller screws because it's an import substitute. It is done already. We're just waiting for the final papers to come in.

MTAR Technologie · Concall Transcript · Feb 2026 · p.19
Long Gestation R&D Investment
62/100

The company is transitioning from prototype development to volume production across multiple sectors, with batch production for major aerospace clients starting in FY26. (1 new trend, 1 decelerating across 2 signals, 1 leading indicator)

First articles for IAI and Weatherford are currently under progress

MTAR Technologie · Investor PPT · Feb 2026 · p.5
Order Book Execution Visibility
62/100

Nuclear revenue is reversing from a low execution base in FY 25 (Rs. 19 Cr) to a projected Rs. 60 Cr in FY 26, with massive tender visibility for refurbishment. (3 accelerating, 2 decelerating across 5 signals)

The closing order book as of Q3 end stood at INR2,394 crores, where INR1,370 crores of orders across all sectors are received in Q3, reflecting robust industrial tailwinds.

MTAR Technologie · Concall Transcript · Feb 2026 · p.4
Export Revenue Share as Percentage of Total
55/100

The company is heavily reliant on international markets, with the vast majority of its business coming from exports.

Geographical Break-up Q3FY26 Export 84% Domestic 16%

MTAR Technologie · Investor PPT · Feb 2026 · p.9

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04 · Risk

What could break the thesis?

Working Capital Days and Cash Conversion
85/100

Working capital days have increased to 267 days from 229 days in the previous quarter, primarily due to delayed receivables from customers in conflict-affected regions (Israel). (4 intensifying, 1 easing, 2 high-severity)

Total Working Capital Days 266... Receivables 134 [in Q3FY26] 87 [in Q2FY26]

MTAR Technologie · Investor PPT · Feb 2026 · p.7
Export Revenue as Percentage of Total
82/100

Risk is intensifying due to external factors; management noted a 'pause' in shipments due to US tariff announcements on April 2nd, though they claim to have factored this into future guidance. (2 intensifying, 3 stable, 1 high-severity)

Geographical Break-up Q3FY26: Export 84%, Domestic 16%

MTAR Technologie · Investor PPT · Feb 2026 · p.9
Other Findings
79/100

Profitability continues to be under pressure. PAT margin for FY25 was 7.8%, a significant drop from 9.7% in FY24 and 18.9% in FY22. Although Q4 FY25 showed a slight recovery to 7.5% from the very low 3.4% in Q4 FY24, the annual trend is clearly downward. (5 intensifying, 3 high-severity)

PAT Margins (%) FY22 18.9% ... 9MFY26 8.7%

MTAR Technologie · Investor PPT · Feb 2026 · p.17
Government Dependence and Payment Cycles
78/100

STABLE: Cash flow from operations remains negative at INR 22 crores for the year due to high receivables, though management expects improvement in Q4 through customer advances. (1 stable, 1 high-severity)

The cash flow from operations was INR22 crores negative for this year because of the higher revenues, which are actually sitting in receivables.

MTAR Technologie · Concall Transcript · Feb 2026 · p.18
Long Gestation R&D Investment
49/100

Execution is progressing with a long-term agreement signed with Weatherford and successful prototype stages, though mass production facilities are still under construction. (4 easing, 1 stable)

First articles for IAI and Weatherford are currently under progress

MTAR Technologie · Investor PPT · Feb 2026 · p.5

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