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    Avalon Tech

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    Capital Goods·7 May 2025
    Management Summary

    Avalon Technologies delivered strong Q4 and FY25 results, exceeding revenue guidance with significant growth across sectors and geographies. Profitability improved substantially, driven by operating leverage and better working capital management. Despite a cautious outlook for H1 FY26 due to macroeconomic uncertainties, the company remains confident in its long-term growth strategy, supported by a robust order book and ongoing capacity expansion in India and the US.

    Highlights

    8

    • Q4 FY25 Revenue: ₹343 crores, up 58.1% YoY.

    • FY25 Revenue: ₹1,098 crores, up 26.6% YoY.

    • Q4 FY25 Gross Margin: 35.1%, at the upper end of guidance.

    • Q4 FY25 EBITDA Margin: 12.1%, expanded 410 bps YoY.

    • Q4 FY25 PAT: ₹24.3 crores, up 244% YoY.

    • Order Book (as of March 31, 2025): ₹1,761 crores, with 29% YoY growth in FY25.

    • Net Working Capital Days: Improved to 124 days in March 2025 from 161 days in March 2024.

    • FY26 Revenue Growth Guidance: 18% to 20%.

    Key financials

    Metrics

    9

    Periods

    3

    Headline

    2
    • Order Book (Mar 2025)
      ₹1,761 Cr
    • Net Working Capital Days (Mar 2025)
      124 days

    Q4 FY25

    4
    • Revenue
      ₹343 Cr
      YoY+58.1%QoQ+22.1%
    • Gross Margin
      35.1%
    • EBITDA Margin
      12.1%
    • PAT
      ₹24.3 Cr
      YoY+2.4%

    FY25

    3
    • Revenue
      ₹1,098 Cr
      YoY+26.6%
    • CAPEX
      ₹57.8 Cr
    • Asset Turns
      7.5 X

    Segment breakdown

    India Operations (Q4 FY25)
    ₹160 Cr Revenue14.8% EBITDA Margin9.6% PAT Margin
    US Operations (Q4 FY25)
    ₹183 Cr Revenue16.6% Contribution to Total Revenue
    Clean Energy (FY25 Growth)
    66% Growth
    Communication (FY25 Growth)
    53% Growth
    Industrial (FY25 Growth)
    35% Growth
    Mobility (FY25 Growth)
    113.0% Growth
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    Guidance & targets

    6
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Revenue
    Revenue Growth
    18% to 20%
    		Medium
    Revenue
    Revenue Doubling
    double
    		High
    Margin
    Gross Margin
    33% to 35%
    		High
    Geographical Mix
    India/US Revenue Split
    50-50
    		Medium
    Capex
    Annual CAPEX
    ₹45 to 50 crores
    		High
    Capacity
    Capacity Utilization for Expansion
    70%
    		High

    Risks & concerns

    5
    RiskSeverity

    Evolving global trade dynamics, tariff negotiations, and macroeconomic developments.

    Management is closely monitoring evolving global trade dynamics including tariff negotiations and macroeconomic developments which could influence manufacturing flows worldwide, leading to a measured outlook for H1 FY26. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    US economy slowdown.

    The company is building in a conservative estimate for FY26 due to fears of a potential US economy slowdown, influencing their 'cautiously optimistic' stance. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Project execution delays.

    Management is cautious about specific project ramp-up timelines, stating that some programs could experience delays, which is factored into their measured FY26 guidance. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Areas of Evasion(2)

    • Specifics on future stake increase in Zepco Technologies
    • Very granular breakdown of new order intake beyond broad categories

    Q&A highlights

    3

    “So, I think as of now we are fairly confident with all the news around, you want to be optimistically cautious, let me put it that way. But I think there is a lot of growth ahead for us, the programs which we have signed up for with customers, especially the new programs.”

    This question addresses the apparent disconnect between a strong order book and a conservative revenue guidance, highlighting macroeconomic caution and the dual manufacturing strategy to navigate trade dynamics.

    asked by Deepak Krishnan

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Strong Q4 FY25 Performance & FY25 Overview

    Avalon Technologies reported robust Q4 FY25 revenues of ₹343 crores, marking a 58.1% year-on-year growth and 22.1% sequential growth. For the full year FY25, revenue from operations stood at ₹1,098 crores, a 26.6% YoY increase. Gross margins for Q4 FY25 were 35.1%, at the upper end of their guidance, contributing to a 12.1% EBITDA margin (up 410 bps YoY) and a PAT of ₹24.3 crores, a 244% increase over Q4 FY24.

    02

    Order Book Strength & Long-Term Growth Outlook

    As of March 31, 2025, the order book reached ₹1,761 crores with an average execution period of 14 months. Long-term contracts (15-36 months) grew by 18.3% YoY to ₹1,123 crores, and overall order book growth improved from 11% in FY24 to 29% in FY25. Management reiterated its commitment to double revenue in 3 years (FY24 to FY27), driven by existing US business, new US businesses, and expanding India operations.

    03

    Geographical and Segmental Diversification

    The Q4 FY25 geographical revenue split was 47% India (₹160 crores) and 53% US (₹183 crores), with India operations delivering a strong EBITDA margin of 14.8% and PAT margin of 9.6%. For FY25, the split was 43% India and 57% US. The company reported significant growth across all five sectors in FY25: Clean Energy (66%), Communication (53%), Industrial (35%), and Mobility (113%).

    04

    Operational Efficiency & Working Capital Improvement

    Avalon made meaningful progress in optimizing working capital, with net working capital days improving by 37 days, from 161 days in March 2024 to 124 days in March 2025, exceeding their guidance of 10-15 days improvement. Net inventory days also improved to 86 days from 118 days. Cash flow from operations for FY25 reached ₹25 crores, up from ₹17 crores in FY24, supported by better working capital management.

    05

    Capacity Expansion & Strategic Collaborations

    A new export-focused manufacturing plant in Chennai is now fully operational and already filled within four months, with Phase-II of brownfield expansion also initiated. The company plans to set up two more factories in the next 6-12 months, targeting an annual CAPEX of ₹45-50 crores. Strategic collaborations, such as with Zepco Technologies for design and manufacturing in emerging areas like drones, EVs, and defense, are enhancing technical competence and funneling new production opportunities.

    06

    FY26 Guidance & Macroeconomic Headwinds

    For FY26, Avalon is adopting a 'measured outlook' with a revenue growth guidance of 18% to 20%, expecting improved momentum in the second half. This cautious stance is influenced by macroeconomic developments and policy uncertainties, particularly regarding global trade dynamics and potential US economic slowdown. Despite this, management remains confident in their dual manufacturing presence in the US and India to navigate these shifts and capture growth opportunities.

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