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Exicom Tele-Sys.
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The timeline for the start of production (SOP) has been slightly adjusted to late September or October 2025, representing a minor slip of approximately 2-4 weeks. (1 revised, 2 met across 3 tracked commitments)
“And we are really hoping that we'll be able to start the production here in late September, early October.”
Management admitted there may be a shortfall in the consolidated revenue guidance because the turnaround of the acquired subsidiary, Tritium, is taking longer than expected. (2 revised, 3 met across 5 tracked commitments)
“And TRI-FLEX will start production in March of ‘26. Initial deployment will be focused on US and Europe customers”
The timeline for trial production has shifted slightly to November 2025 (a 1-month delay), with commercial production now set for January 2026. (2 revised, 1 met across 3 tracked commitments)
“Trial Production : Nov’25”
Targeting to increase Critical Power export revenue share to 20% in FY27. — target: 20% (+4 more commitments)
“Q3 export revenue at 10% of over sales. Objective to grow to 20% in FY'27”
The company expects the Critical Power business to grow by 20% to 30% in FY27 due to significant tower additions and technology launches. — target: 20% to 30% growth (+1 more commitment)
“there are some years where this business will grow 20% to 30% and we hope FY27 is one of the latter type of years.”
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How durable is the business?
India remains the dominant market contributing 63% of consolidated revenue, though the company is actively diversifying its geographic mix through the Tritium acquisition. (3 expanding, 1 shifted, 1 stable)
“but because of Tritium, 11% comes from US, 20% comes from UK and Europe, and about 10% comes from Australia and New Zealand.”
The segment saw a significant quarterly recovery (88% growth vs Q3) but a yearly decline due to the end of the 5G capex cycle. However, the order book has exploded to over Rs. 1,500 crores, providing high visibility for the next 3 years. (5 expanding across 1 engine)
“Critical Power growth 98% YoY... Revenue CP 170.4”
Exicom launched the 'Harmony OS' EV Charger Controller and the 'Tri-Flex' platform, further strengthening its technological moat in DC fast charging. (5 expanding)
“TRI-FLEX-Product Development and Pipeline... $3Mn+ invested in TRI-FLEX pilot lot build... Installed first Tritium liquid cooled charger in India”
Consolidated EVSE revenue grew by 81.5% YoY, largely driven by the acquisition and integration of Tritium. However, standalone revenue was flattish (+0.8%) due to sales price erosion despite higher volumes. (2 expanding, 1 stable, 1 contracting)
“Consolidated EVSE Revenue (Rs Cr) ... Q4 FY24 56.9 ... Q4 FY25 103.2 ... +81.5%”
The company is expanding its distribution moat by adding 11 new charge point operators and 4 new OEMs, while also entering B2C channels like Amazon. (3 expanding, 1 contracting across 1 engine)
“EVSE degrowth 4% YoY, Excluding Tritium growth of 6.7% YoY... Revenue EVSE 106.3”
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Where does growth come from?
The company is entering the Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) market, a key green energy segment, having secured its first initial orders.
“BESS – Breakthrough into a number of new accounts and secured initial orders (~$1Mn) marking our green energy entry”
Exicom is launching a new high-tech product line called TRI-FLEX, with production starting in the US to capture the global fast-charging market. (+1 more signal)
“TRI-FLEX system will start production in Tennessee in March '26... $3Mn+ invested in TRI-FLEX pilot lot build”
While the global EV market was tepid, the Tritium acquisition is showing signs of recovery with 500 new chargers commissioned in early 2025 and advanced talks for multi-million dollar contracts. (1 steady, 4 new trend across 5 signals, 3 leading indicators)
“Received ~$30Mn of PO & firm forecast for high-speed DC EV Chargers from a large US customer with deliveries spread over CY’26”
Tritium's turnaround is slower than expected, weighing on consolidated profitability. However, new order bookings of $8M in Q1 and the introduction of a lifetime warranty are early signs of recovery. (2 decelerating, 3 accelerating across 5 signals)
“Q3: Gross Margin decline due to change in product margins. (Li-ion batteries have lower gross margin) Rupee depreciate impacted material cost”
The Hyderabad plant is in advanced stages of construction with production expected to start by late September or early October 2025. This is a key catalyst for meeting the company's 50% standalone growth guidance. (1 steady across 1 signal)
“And we are really hoping that we'll be able to start the production here in late September, early October... Majority of these funds will be utilized by end of September as the plant is in final stages of progress in construction.”
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What could break the thesis?
Margins continue to face pressure from 'hardening of competition' and price corrections in the EV segment, with standalone gross margins dipping from 29.9% to 27% for the full year. (5 intensifying, 3 high-severity)
“Key Financials: Q3 FY26 ... Consolidated PAT -67.9”
The risk is confirmed by a 26% decline in new tower additions in Q4 FY25 compared to Q4 FY24 as the 5G CAPEX cycle ended. (3 stable, 2 intensifying)
“New Towers roll-out growth slowed @ 3.9% YoY, whereas last 5 years CAGR @ 8.0% ... Capex moderation by Telcos with focus on ROI optimization”
While currently strong with a backlog of INR 1,400 crores, the 'uncovered village project' (60% business share) ends in December 2025, creating a potential gap until new tenders are awarded. (2 intensifying, 3 easing, 1 high-severity)
“our eyes are set not only on Tritium’s EBITDA breakeven in Q4 FY27, but also on steadily strengthening revenues and EBITDA from Q4 FY26”
The risk is intensifying as consolidated losses have widened significantly. Consolidated PAT for FY25 is a loss of Rs 108.6 Cr compared to a profit of Rs 65.3 Cr in FY24, primarily due to Tritium's high fixed costs and slower-than-expected sales conversion. (5 intensifying)
“Year-end registrations often dip in December as buyers defer purchases to January. This leads to MoM declines even if annual demand is healthy”
The risk is stable as the company is actively transitioning production to its new Hyderabad plant to meet mandatory localization roadmaps. (2 stable, 1 easing)
“Mandatory localization roadmap for EV chargers with phased indigenization of key components ... Strict audit & compliance framework (invoices, plant checks) to enforce localization”
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