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Indo SMC
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The company achieved a PAT of ₹32.38 Crores (exceeding the ₹30 Cr profit target) and an ROE of 21.01%, surpassing the 20% target. (1 exceeded across 1 tracked commitment)
“And this year we are expecting profits of around Rs. 30 crores. So, broadly we can reach 30 divided by around 150 crores, so 20% ROE. Can this be possible? Neel Shah: Yes, we are expecting good ROE for investors”
The company achieved a total revenue of ₹30,973.93 Lakhs (approx. ₹309.74 Crores) for FY26, surpassing the target of ₹300 Crores. (1 exceeded across 1 tracked commitment)
“So, we believe that we will achieve the target of around (+300) because it will be a good performance base”
The actual order book as of March 31, 2026, stood at ₹237 Crore, which is slightly below the guided ₹250 Crore target. (2 missed, 1 in progress across 3 tracked commitments)
“So, by the end of March, our order book should be around Rs. 250 crores.”
The company has an estimated supply potential of approximately ₹10 crore from the MSEDCL vendor approval for 11 kV metering cubicles. — target: ₹10 crore
“Received MSEDCL vendor approval for 11 kV metering cubicles (valid for two years), enabling participation in ongoing schemes with ~₹10 crore estimated supply potential.”
Indo SMC is actively expanding into untapped regional and international markets to broaden its customer base. (+1 more commitment)
“We are actively expanding into untapped regional and international markets and building robust distribution networks. By forming strategic partnerships and tailoring our offerings to local and global demands, we aim to broaden our customer base”
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How durable is the business?
Working capital efficiency has improved dramatically, with receivable days (the time it takes to collect payment) dropping from 83 days to 40 days, significantly enhancing cash flow potential. (3 expanding)
“Debt to Equity: FY24 3.05, FY25 0.97, FY26 0.30”
The company is on track for massive revenue expansion, guiding for Rs. 300 crores in FY26 and targeting Rs. 450 crores in FY27. Q3 FY26 revenue alone reached Rs. 101.49 crores, showing strong momentum. (3 expanding across 1 engine)
“Revenue from operations FY26: 30,973.93; FY25: 13,869.25”
The regulatory moat is strengthening through new utility validations. The company received MSEDCL (Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd.) vendor approval for 11 kV metering cubicles, valid for two years, which opens a ₹10 crore estimated supply potential in government schemes. (1 expanding)
“Received MSEDCL vendor approval for 11 kV metering cubicles (valid for two years), enabling participation in ongoing schemes with ~₹10 crore estimated supply potential.”
The company is implementing a 'cost auditing' system to drive structural margin improvements, targeting a sustainable Profit After Tax (PAT) margin of 10-12%. (2 expanding)
“Right now, our minimum target is around 10%. But we are already doing better performance up to 11%... we would like to improve because we are doing cost auditing on a regular basis.”
The regulatory moat is expanding as the company secures critical new vendor approvals, such as the MSEDCL approval for 11 kV metering cubicles, which acts as a barrier to entry. (3 expanding)
“An approved vendor with multiple State Electricity Boards, DISCOMs & government utilities”
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Where does growth come from?
The company is showing strong sequential and year-to-date growth, with Q3 FY26 revenue reaching ₹10,149 lakhs and a 9-month total of ₹21,400 lakhs, putting them on track to exceed their ₹300 crore annual target. (3 accelerating, 2 new trend across 5 signals)
“Revenue H2 FY25 6,892.72 H2 FY26 19,719.83 186.10%”
New vendor approval from MSEDCL represents a fresh growth catalyst with an estimated ₹10 crore potential over the next two years. (1 new trend across 1 signal)
“Received MSEDCL vendor approval for 11 kV metering cubicles (valid for two years), enabling participation in ongoing schemes with ~₹10 crore estimated supply potential.”
International expansion is moving from planning to execution, with trial orders delivered to Oman and plans for UK/Europe in the next year. (1 new trend across 1 signal, 1 leading indicator)
“We are actively expanding into untapped regional and international markets and building robust distribution networks.”
The order book is accelerating rapidly; while the current confirmed book is ₹142.45 crore, management expects to exit March with ₹250 crore based on recent wins and active tenders. (4 accelerating, 1 steady across 5 signals, 3 leading indicators)
“₹237 Crore Order Book (As on March 31, 2026)”
While EBITDA margins fluctuated slightly due to copper prices and utilization (16% in Q3 vs 18% in H1), management is shifting focus to a sustainable PAT margin of 10-12% through cost auditing. (2 steady, 1 accelerating across 3 signals)
“EBITDA Margin H2 FY25 11.30% H2 FY26 15.09%”
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What could break the thesis?
The risk is easing as management has implemented a back-to-back pricing mechanism with government utilities, allowing them to pass on copper price fluctuations directly to the customer, thereby protecting margins. (1 easing, 1 stable, 1 intensifying, 1 high-severity)
“Raw Materials 22,923.73 ... Revenue from operations 30,973.93”
This risk is resolved following the successful IPO, which provided the necessary capital for the planned ₹25 crore CAPEX, including new pultrusion machines and a 2,000-ton press unit. (1 resolved, 2 intensifying, 1 stable, 1 easing, 1 high-severity)
“Inventories 8,507.53 (FY26) 1,722.84 (FY25)”
The risk is easing significantly as the company has improved its working capital efficiency, reducing receivable days from 83 to 40 days and securing advances of 20-50% on orders. (2 easing, 2 intensifying)
“ROCE 31.24% (FY25) 22.98% (FY26)”
STABLE. While the risk of policy change remains, the company identifies current government schemes like RDSS and SNMP as key opportunities, suggesting the current regulatory environment is favorable. (1 stable)
“Threats: Regulatory changes and Government Policies. ... Favourable Government Policies such as RDSS and SNMP schemes.”
The risk is stable but actively managed; the company recently received MSEDCL vendor approval for 11 kV metering cubicles and is pursuing new technical approvals for 2033 standards. (2 stable, 1 easing)
“Received MSEDCL vendor approval for 11 kV metering cubicles (valid for two years), enabling participation in ongoing schemes”
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