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KRN Heat Exchan

BSE:544263
NSE:KRN
Our Conviction
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01 · Management Credibility

Does management do what it says?

MetPrivate Manufacturing Capex Recovery
88/100

Management indicated that they have invested more than the initial IPO receipts into the current facility, suggesting the primary capex plan is concluded, though minor balancing capex remains. (1 exceeded, 4 met across 5 tracked commitments)

And finally, full-fledged we are going to inaugurate our new facility on 11th of March. So I also inviting all investors to come on 11th March for inauguration ceremony of our new facility.

KRN Heat Exchan · Concall Transcript · Feb 2026 · p.4
MetRevenue from Products Launched in Last 3 Years
85/100

The bus AC segment is now operational and contributing revenue, with Rs. 10 crores achieved in the previous year (FY26). (1 met across 1 tracked commitment)

FY27 REVENUE TARGET ~₹160 Cr From Bus AC Line

KRN Heat Exchan · Investor PPT · May 2026 · p.9

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02 · Business Model

How durable is the business?

Export Quality Certification Milestones
80/100

Export revenue share reached 15.69% in FY25, with a significant expansion in geographic reach to 14 countries and a new focus on the Oceania market which contributed 12.84% of export revenue in FY25. (5 expanding)

Geography Wise Revenue Distribution FY26 Export Sales 16.57%... Global mix improving with exports inching closer to ~17% of revenue

KRN Heat Exchan · Investor PPT · May 2026 · p.10
Revenue from Products Launched in Last 3 Years
80/100

The company is expanding into new product lines like roll bond and wire-and-tube condensers, specifically targeting the refrigerator aftermarket to utilize new capacity. (5 expanding across 1 engine)

Now we have now also 95% from fin and tube and 5% from other business only.

KRN Heat Exchan · Concall Transcript · May 2026 · p.12

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03 · Future Growth

Where does growth come from?

Private Manufacturing Capex Recovery
77/100

The expansion is entering its final execution phase with the official inauguration scheduled for March 11, 2026, signaling a transition from construction to production ramp-up. (2 accelerating, 3 new trend across 5 signals, 2 leading indicators)

Plant II — KRN HVAC Products (May 2025) ₹1,800–2,400 Cr 6× Existing Capacity • ₹350 Cr capex

KRN Heat Exchan · Investor PPT · May 2026 · p.13
Industry 4.0 Sensor and IoT Product Integration
74/100

Data center cooling is identified as a major growth catalyst, with management anticipating significant opportunities following large-scale infrastructure investments in India (e.g., Google's ₹50,000 Cr investment). (3 accelerating across 3 signals, 1 leading indicator)

So, we are already working on micro-channel and by the end of this year or early next year, we will have this product in our portfolio.

KRN Heat Exchan · Concall Transcript · May 2026 · p.5

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04 · Risk

What could break the thesis?

Other Findings
74/100

INTENSIFYING. Inventory levels have increased further due to the addition of new product lines (refrigeration, bar and plate, bus HVAC) requiring minimum stock levels. Management expects levels to remain high or slightly increase this quarter. (5 intensifying, 2 high-severity)

Cash Flow from Operating Activities: -113.80 (FY26) vs 21.44 (FY25)

KRN Heat Exchan · Investor PPT · May 2026 · p.26
Private Manufacturing Capex Recovery
72/100

The risk is transitioning from construction to operational ramp-up. The Neemrana facility under subsidiary KRN HVAC Products Pvt. Ltd. successfully commenced commercial production on May 31, 2025. (5 easing, 1 high-severity)

Plant II — KRN HVAC Products (May 2025)... 6× Existing Capacity... FY26 20–25% Ramp & Approvals

KRN Heat Exchan · Investor PPT · May 2026 · p.13

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