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    AARTECH

    AARTECH
    Capital Goods·28 May 2026
    Management Summary

    Aartech Solonics reported a robust Q4 and FY26, with revenue reaching ₹40 crores and a significant 3x increase in EBITDA and PAT compared to the previous year, driven by effective cost management. The company maintains a strong financial position with no long-term debt and growing cash reserves. Strategic focus remains on R&D-led innovation, global expansion, and the development of a new manufacturing facility. While geopolitical uncertainties impact export market predictability and certain segments face intense competition, Aartech is targeting an order book of ₹25 crores by June 2026, emphasizing its commitment to sustained growth and value creation.

    Highlights

    6

    • Revenue for FY26 reached ₹40 crores, demonstrating steady organic growth.

    • EBITDA and PAT for FY26 were 3x higher than FY25, attributed to minimized expenses and disciplined operations.

    • EPS drastically improved in FY26, reflecting enhanced profitability.

    • The company maintains a debt-free status, with no long-term debt and only cash credit facilities for working capital.

    • Cash and cash equivalents significantly increased to ₹328 lakhs at FY26 end, up from ₹168 lakhs last year, indicating strong liquidity.

    • A new manufacturing facility in Narmadapuram is under civil infrastructure work, with first operations expected by early next year.

    Concerns

    3

    • Export markets are highly unpredictable due to current geopolitical situations, making it difficult to project future contributions.

    • The Control and Relay Segment faces tough competition and is price-sensitive, leading to lower margins despite high volumes.

    • The Defence sector, while promising, has high entry barriers and long gestation periods for trials and validations, requiring significant investment and time.

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    06 metrics
    1. 01Revenue₹40 Cr
    2. 02EBITDA Growth3 x
    3. 03PAT Growth3 x
    4. 04EBITDA Margin15%
    5. 05Flagship Product Margin35%

    Order Book

    high confidence

    Total Value

    ₹ 10 crores

    as of 2026-04-01

    quantified

    Execution

    typically 120, 150 or 180 days projects, taking about five months to execute and invoice.

    Composition

    Mix2 geographys
    • Domestic90.0%
    • Export10.0%

    Share of order book by geography

    Pipeline

    qualified rfp

    bids participated in

    "Management expects the order book to grow to ₹25 crores by the end of June 2026, driven by ongoing bids."

    Source:
    Prepared remarks

    Capital allocation

    3
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    Capex disclosed

    Debt

    Debt disclosed

    Liquidity

    Cash ₹328 lakhs

    Cash and cash equivalents increased from ₹168 lakhs last year to ₹328 lakhs this year.

    Guidance & targets

    3
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Order Book
    Total Order Book
    ₹25 crores
    		High
    Capacity
    Narmadapuram Facility Operations Start
    early next year
    		High
    Capacity
    New Factory Commercial Operations
    end of 26-27 or early 27-28
    		High

    Order book value

    by end of June 2026
    Current₹10 crores (as of April 1, 2026)
    Target₹25 crores

    Why it matters

    To track the company's ability to convert pipeline into firm orders and achieve short-term growth targets.

    However, by the end of June, we are expecting that our order book should come to somewhere around Rs. 25 crores.

    How to verify

    order_book.value.amount

    Risks & concerns

    4
    RiskSeverity

    Geopolitical unpredictability impacting export markets

    Current geopolitical situations make export market projections very unpredictable. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Tough competition and price sensitivity in Control and Relay Segment

    This segment faces very tough competition and is price-sensitive, impacting margins. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    High entry barriers and long gestation periods in Defence sector

    The defence sector requires strong trials, validations, and performance metrics over a long period. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Challenges in innovation-led growth and product realization

    Many challenges exist in bringing innovative products to market, but the company is addressing them. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Q&A highlights

    7

    “So, what I'm trying to say here is that there are different products who have different life cycles and different demands and at different times. Today, when we are sitting here, we all see that defence is one of the most sunrise sectors.”

    Analyst sought specific numerical guidance on segment-wise revenue and margin potential, but management provided a qualitative overview of product life cycles and sector attractiveness without numbers.

    asked by Shailesh Jain

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    FY26 Financial Performance Highlights

    Aartech Solonics reported a strong financial performance for FY26, with revenue reaching ₹40 crores. The company achieved a significant 3x increase in both EBITDA and PAT compared to FY25, primarily driven by effective cost minimization and disciplined operations. EPS also saw a drastic improvement in FY26, reflecting enhanced profitability and operational efficiency. An analyst noted an EBITDA margin of approximately 15% for the year, while management indicated flagship products enjoy 35-40% margins, tapering to a net 10-15% across the portfolio.

    02

    Debt-Free Status and Liquidity

    The company maintained a robust financial position, operating as a debt-free entity with no long-term debt on its books. Any existing debt is limited to cash credit facilities utilized for working capital requirements. Aartech's liquidity position also strengthened, with cash and cash equivalents increasing to ₹328 lakhs at the end of FY26, up from ₹168 lakhs in the previous year. This healthy cash balance provides financial flexibility for future growth initiatives.

    03

    Order Book and Pipeline Outlook

    As of the beginning of the financial year, Aartech had an order book of approximately ₹10 crores. The company has actively participated in bids valued at around ₹15 crores, indicating a healthy pipeline. Management expressed confidence in converting these opportunities, targeting an order book of ₹25 crores by the end of June 2026. The typical execution timeline for projects ranges from 120 to 180 days, or about five months, from order receipt to invoicing.

    04

    Strategic Initiatives and Global Expansion

    Aartech is actively pursuing strategic growth initiatives, including global expansion into Middle East markets (Qatar, Oman) and Africa, where it has secured projects against competitors like ABB. The company is also focusing on 'Make in India' and 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiatives, contributing significantly to the defence sector through import substitutions for the Indian Army and Navy. R&D remains a core focus, with two patents currently in the application stage, emphasizing innovation in critical energy applications.

    05

    New Manufacturing Facility in Narmadapuram

    In 2025, Aartech was awarded a parcel of land by the MP Government in a renewable and power equipment cluster near Narmadapuram. Civil and infrastructure work for this new manufacturing facility is currently underway and is expected to be completed within the next nine to ten months. The company anticipates commencing its first operations at this site by early next year, with commercial operations targeted for the end of FY27 or early FY28, marking a significant step in capacity expansion and market diversification.

    06

    Product Portfolio and Market Focus

    Aartech's product portfolio spans various energy applications, including control and relay panels, Bus Transfer Systems (BTS 2000), Fault Current Limiters, and Adaptive Alternative Power Modules (AAPM). BTS 2000 serves process industries, oil & gas, and power generation, while AAPM is gaining traction in defence markets. The company also offers products like Kranking Ultracapacitors, Oxto Flywheel (under development), and BestCase industrial plastic enclosures, catering to diverse sectors from retail to B2B.

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