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KSH Internationa (544664) Feb 2026 Filing Analysis
Does management do what it says?
Implement backward integration through in-house upcast copper rod manufacturing.
“Backward Integration (Proposed in-house upcast copper rod manufacturing capabilities)”
The company expects to achieve a total production volume of 28,500 to 29,500 metric tons for the full fiscal year 2026. — target: 28,500 to 29,500 metric tons (+4 more commitments)
“Given our current capacity and a robust demand environment, we have the capability to produce 28,500 to 29,500 metric tons for the full year.”
The company maintains that EBITDA per ton levels of approximately INR 66,000 are sustainable. — target: INR 66,000 per metric ton (+1 more commitment)
“This performance is consistent with our prior commentary that EBITDA per ton at current levels are sustainable.”
The company expects working capital days to trend lower incrementally over the next several quarters. — target: Lower than 75-80 days (+1 more commitment)
“Finally, working capital days remain in the 75-80 day range... though we expect this to start trending lower incrementally over the next several quarters.”
The company expects EV and compressor segments to grow from low single digits to meaningful contributors. — target: Meaningful contribution (+1 more commitment)
“But we expect both the compressors and the EVs to increase from low single digits today to meaningful contributors to the group.”
See the full cited Management analysis of KSH Internationa
How durable is the business?
Export revenue growth accelerated to 37% YoY in Q3 FY26, up from 22% in Q2. Exports now represent 27% of total revenue, driven by expansion across 24 countries. (2 expanding)
“Revenues from exports grew 37% compared to Q3 of FY '25 and represented around 27% of total revenues”
Revenue from specialized winding wires grew 61% YoY in Q3 FY26, maintaining its 75% share of total revenue. This growth is driven by robust demand from T&D (Transmission and Distribution) clients for high-value products like CTC. (3 expanding across 1 engine)
“Specialized winding wires represented approximately 75% of total revenue, excluding other operating revenue in 9 months and Q3 of FY ‘26 and increased 48% and 61% versus a year ago. This was largely driven by ongoing demand from our T&D clients.”
KSH reinforced its technical moat by commencing supplies for 37 HVDC transformer orders. It remains the only Indian company approved for HVDC 400kV transformers, a high-value niche. (2 expanding)
“During the third quarter, we commenced supplying specialized winding wires towards cumulative orders of 37 HVDC transformers received to date.”
Standard wires revenue grew by 55% YoY for the nine-month period, maintaining a stable 25% share of the total revenue mix. (1 expanding across 1 engine)
“Standard winding wires also grew 48% and 55% in 9 months and Q3, respectively.”
The business model successfully protected unit profitability despite a sharp rise in copper prices. EBITDA per ton remained stable at ~INR 66,000, proving the effectiveness of the pass-through mechanism. (2 stable)
“Insulated from commodity prices with a Back-to Back order placement model... Copper Price + value add framework agreement between customer and KSH”
See the full cited Business Model analysis of KSH Internationa
Where does growth come from?
Capacity expansion is accelerating with Phase 1 of the Supa facility fully online and Phase 2 expected to nearly double total capacity within 14 months. (2 accelerating across 2 signals, 1 leading indicator)
“Plans to expand the capacity by 30,000 MT by end of Q4 FY27 at the Supa manufacturing facility, out of which phase 1+ of 14,400 MT capacity expansion has been completed by the end of Q3FY26”
The company has established a new high-value trend by commencing supplies for 37 HVDC transformer orders, a segment where they are the sole Indian manufacturer. (1 new trend, 2 accelerating across 3 signals)
“Specialized winding wire growth accelerated to 48% and 61% y-o-y in 9MFY26 and Q3 FY26 respectively driven by CTC and Exports”
Export revenue growth is accelerating significantly, rising from 22% in Q2 FY26 to 37% in Q3 FY26, driven by new capacity and proactive global client targeting. (2 accelerating across 2 signals, 1 leading indicator)
“Shifting to exports, in Q3 of FY '26, our export revenue increased 37% year-over-year, accelerating from the 22% year-over-year growth we reported in Q2 of FY '26.”
The company is diversifying into the Electric Vehicle (EV) market, specifically targeting high-margin components for 4-wheeler traction motors. (+1 more signal)
“But if you look at the EV side of it... let's say, the PEEK coated wire, which is going to be used for the 800 volt traction motor architecture, that's where you would see a higher value addition and a higher margin because of the complexity.”
The company has secured a significant new order pipeline for 37 HVDC transformers, representing a major entry into high-value power transmission segments. (1 new trend across 1 signal)
“During the third quarter, we commenced supplying specialized winding wires towards cumulative orders of 37 HVDC transformers received to date. These orders would be supplied over a period of 12 to 18 months.”
See the full cited Future Growth analysis of KSH Internationa
What could break the thesis?
EASING. While consolidated utilization dropped to 68% due to the new capacity, the Supa facility itself reached 50% utilization in its first 3 months. Management views this as an inflection point. (1 easing, 1 intensifying)
“During the first 3 months of operation, we achieved more than 50% capacity utilization at Supa, bringing consolidated company utilization down to 68% from 90% plus last quarter.”
A large portion of the company's business depends on a small group of major customers, making it vulnerable if one of them leaves or reduces orders. [CONCENTRATION]
“Reduced dependence on Top 10 Clientele (58.99% in FY23 to 50.80% in 9 month ended December 31, 2025)”
INTENSIFYING. Management confirmed that higher copper prices require higher working capital, and interest costs on this capital may rise accordingly. Copper prices rose 30% year-on-year. (1 intensifying)
“copper prices has gone 30% year-on-year. Will this affect all the magnetic winding wire manufacturers?”
STABLE. Specialized wires grew 61% YoY in Q3, maintaining a 75% revenue share. While standard wires also grew, the company is prioritizing higher value-add segments like HVDC and EV motors. (1 stable)
“Specialised Magnet Winding Wires (74.8% Revenue Share1)”
EASING. The company used IPO proceeds to repay INR 225.9 crores of debt in late December 2025. The debt-to-equity ratio dropped significantly from 1.35x to 0.42x. (3 easing, 1 stable)
“gross level as December 25 was INR330 crores of total debt... I would urge you to consider INR330 crores as the gross debt level, because that funds in FD will eventually get utilized for the IPO purpose.”
See the full cited Risk analysis of KSH Internationa
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