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Our verdict on Belrise Industri isn’t the consensus take — see where we landed, and the one risk the bull case glosses over.
See the verdict — free →The company has rebranded from Badve Engineering to Belrise Industries and is integrating acquisitions like H-One India and MagFilters to consolidate operations. (1 in progress across 1 tracked commitment)
“Post-merger, the combined entity will command nearly a 25% market share in 2-wheeler plastic components.”
ROACE improved by 50 bps YoY to 14.4% in Q1 FY26. While not yet in the 'high teens' (typically 18%+), the trajectory is positive. (4 in progress, 1 missed across 5 tracked commitments)
“Our Bhiwadi facility is on track to start in Q2 FY '26.”
The dedicated facility for M&HCV long members is expected to reach peak revenue capacity within the next two to three months. — target: INR 120 million per month
“we expect to reach peak revenues in the next two to three months. At full capacity, this facility is expected to generate revenues of approximately INR120 million per month.”
Production for new orders from two major European OEMs is scheduled to begin. — target: Production commencement
“We have recently secured orders from two major European OEMs with production for both scheduled to commence in the second half of FY26.”
Increase direct exports to European and American OEMs leveraging existing relationship with Jaguar Land Rover.
“Increase direct exports to European/American OEMs based on a proven relationship with Jaguar Land Rover”
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Revenue share is currently stable but poised for significant expansion following the H-One acquisition, which provides high-tensile steel capabilities required for 5-star safety norms. (1 stable, 4 expanding)
“Achieved an industry-leading 0.5%-1% component scrap rate across all programs through concurrent design & precision manufacturing”
The moat is being strengthened by transitioning from a Tier-1 component supplier to a Tier-0.5 system supplier, increasing 'stickiness' through complex sub-assemblies like full chassis systems. (5 expanding)
“Transitioning from a Tier-1 supplier (component supplier) to a Tier 0.5 supplier (System supplier)... allow Belrise to become an integral part of its customers’ development and value chain and thus increase stickiness”
Exports remained stable as a percentage of manufacturing revenue at 5.8%, but the company is aggressively expanding its international footprint through the acquisition of SDM in France to enter global aerospace supply chains. (1 expanding, 4 stable)
“Exports contributed 5.8% to our manufacturing revenue in Q3 FY26”
The 2-wheeler segment remains the dominant engine but is seeing a strategic shift toward 'premium' models where chassis content value is 2.2x higher (INR 5,500 vs INR 2,500). (1 shifted, 1 expanding)
“Coming to the segmental performance on the manufacturing front, 2-wheeler contributed 81.3%, 3-wheeler contributed 3.6%... for FY '25”
The segment remains the dominant revenue engine, though its share of manufacturing revenue slightly decreased from 86.3% to 84.8% as the company diversifies into 4W segments. (2 stable, 1 contracting, 1 expanding)
“Single-Source supplier for multiple programs... Single-Source supplier for the program since inception”
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Belrise is expanding its product range into high-tech areas like steering columns and suspensions, which are proprietary (owned) designs that create long-term customer loyalty.
“So, firstly, I will talk about these components that you mentioned, including suspensions or steering columns or high tensile components... each of them can be a growth vertical of its own.”
The merger will add a new capability to manufacture 'copper bus bars,' which are essential parts for conducting electricity in electric car batteries.
“One particularly interesting capability is Eximius Infra Tech's presence in the EV powertrain space through the manufacture of copper bus bars, which are critical conductive components used in battery systems.”
The acquisition of SDM (formerly Chester Hall Precision) is a new strategic entry into the European aerospace market, expected to generate EUR 3-4 million in FY27. (2 new trend across 2 signals, 1 leading indicator)
“Est. Annual Revenue CY25: ~£18.5M GBP ... Purchase Consideration: £13.2M GBP”
The company is aggressively pivoting toward the 4-wheeler and CV segments, which currently contribute 12% of revenue. Management expects this share to double to ~24% within 2 to 2.5 years based on a strong order book. (1 accelerating, 1 steady, 1 new trend across 3 signals)
“Marquee Customers: World’s largest Aircraft & Space OEM; Leading French Aircraft Engine OEM”
The company is expanding its geographic footprint into the UK and Europe through the acquisition of a specialist aerospace machining firm.
“Chester Hall Precision – A UK-based leader in aerospace and space manufacturing”
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Demand risk is easing as 2W + 3W manufacturing revenue grew 27% year-on-year to INR 15,164 Mn in Q1 FY26. (1 easing, 1 stable)
“the company's two-wheeler revenues remain largely flat on a sequential basis. So, we were around INR15,085 million in Q2 FY26 and right now we're at around INR15,041 million in Q2 FY26.”
The risk is intensifying for the newly acquired H-One unit, where a major Japanese OEM customer saw volumes fall by over 40%, causing H-One's quarterly revenue to drop to INR 35 crores. (2 intensifying, 1 emerging, 2 easing)
“there were some supply chain issues with one of our largest Europe-based four-wheeler OEMs... that have had a negative impact on our revenues.”
New product lines like suspensions and steering columns have long 'gestation periods,' meaning the company must invest heavily upfront before seeing revenue returns. [EXECUTION]
“usually OEMs have a very long gestation period to onboard these parts. Anytime they have to onboard any of these parts, they actually go through at least 9 to 12 months of testing”
Net Debt to Equity ratio has slightly increased from 0.94x in Mar-24 to 1.01x in Mar-25, indicating a marginal worsening of the leverage position, likely due to acquisition funding. (2 intensifying)
“Net Debt to Equity (X) Mar-24 0.94 Mar-25 1.01”
Manufacturing revenue grew 9% YoY in FY25, and the company maintains a 24% market share in 2W metal components. While the industry CAGR is low (1.4%), Belrise is outperforming through 'premiumisation' (shifting to >125cc segments). (2 easing, 2 stable)
“Benefiting from premiumisation Chassis ~2.2x Growth... Commuter ~2,500 Premium ~5,500”
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