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    HLE Glascoat

    HLEGLAS
    Capital Goods·12 Nov 2025
    Management Summary

    HLE Glascoat reported strong revenue growth in Q2 and H1 FY26, driven by robust demand across segments. The company successfully completed the Omeras acquisition using internal accruals and maintains a healthy order book of ₹722 crores. However, margins faced pressure due to competitive pricing and initial losses from Omeras, though management expects recovery in H2 FY26.

    Highlights

    5

    • Q2 FY26 Revenue from operations at ₹351 crores, up 48.8% YoY, reflecting robust demand and execution.

    • H1 FY26 Revenue grew by 37.1% to ₹635 crores, and H1 EBITDA increased by 35.3% to ₹80 crores.

    • Order book remains robust at ₹722 crores as of September 30, 2025, providing strong revenue visibility.

    • Acquisition of Omeras Global business was entirely funded through internal accruals, demonstrating financial strength.

    • Inventory days reduced from 121 days to 110 days, indicating improved working capital management.

    Concerns

    3

    • Q2 FY26 EBITDA margin was 11.4%, impacted by higher material costs and competitive pricing on certain high-value orders.

    • Initial losses of approximately ₹3.6 crores EBIT were incurred at the newly acquired Omeras business, affecting glass line segment margins.

    • The agrochemical sector continues to be under pressure, and US tariff situation has caused some players to slow capital investment.

    Key financials

    Metrics

    8

    Periods

    2

    Headline

    3
    • H1 FY26 Revenue
      ₹635 Cr
      YoY+37.1%
    • H1 FY26 EBITDA
      ₹80 Cr
      YoY+35.3%
    • H1 FY26 EBITDA Margin
      12.6%

    Q2 FY26

    5
    • Revenue from Operations
      ₹351 Cr
      YoY+48.8%
    • EBITDA
      ₹40 Cr
      YoY+13.2%
    • EBITDA Margin
      11.4%
    • PAT
      ₹14 Cr
    • PAT Margin
      4%

    Segment breakdown

    • Filtration, Drying, Other Equipment₹137 Cr39.1%
    • Glass Line Equipment₹157 Cr44.9%
    • Heat Transfer Equipment₹56 Cr16.0%
    Donut· Share of Q2 FY26 Revenue

    Order Book

    high confidence

    Total Value

    ₹ 722 crores

    as of 2025-09-30

    quantified

    Execution

    India business: a little over 5 months; Thaletec Germany & US: in excess of 9 months

    Composition

    Kinam (Heat Exchanger)(segment)
    ₹ 100 crores

    Pipeline

    deal pipeline tcv

    Omeras pipeline of inquiries

    Cancellations / Deferrals

    • cancelled:Omeras orders canceled due to non-viability

    "Order book remains robust with strong revenue visibility, and inquiry pipeline looks encouraging across all business segments."

    Source:
    Prepared remarks

    Capital allocation

    4
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Debt

    Debt disclosed

    M&A

    Omeras Global business

    acquisition · closed

    M&A

    Kinam Enterprise Private Limited

    merger · integrated

    Liquidity

    Liquidity disclosed

    Omeras acquisition funded entirely through internal accruals without any external borrowings, reflecting inherent financial strength.

    Guidance & targets

    10
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Profitability
    Omeras Business Breakeven
    Breakeven or above
    		High
    Profitability
    Overall EBITDA Margins (H2 FY26)
    ~16%
    		High
    Profitability
    Kinam EBIT Margin (Median)
    20-22%
    		High
    Profitability
    Kinam Oil & Gas EBIT Margin
    ~18%
    		High
    Profitability
    FY26 PAT Margin
    6.5%-7%
    		High
    Revenue
    Revenue Split (H2 FY26)
    55%-60% of annual revenues
    		High
    Growth
    Thaletec GLE Business Growth
    More than double-digit growth rate
    		High
    Capacity
    Glass Line Capacity Utilization (India)
    ~80%
    		High
    Capacity
    Filtration & Drying Capacity Utilization
    85-90%
    		High
    Capacity
    Heat Transfer Capacity Utilization
    65-70%
    		High

    Omeras Business Breakeven

    Q4 FY26
    CurrentInitial losses incurred
    TargetBreakeven or above

    Why it matters

    Successful integration and profitability of the newly acquired Omeras business is crucial for overall company performance.

    I think on the Omeras business, we do not have a guidance for this particular year, except to say that by the end of the year, we should be at breakeven or above because as we said, we will need about 2 to 3 quarters to stabilize and grow this business.

    How to verify

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    Risks & concerns

    5
    RiskSeverity

    Margin pressure due to competitive pricing and material costs

    Margins were impacted because of higher material costs caused by certain high-value orders which were accepted in the previous quarters at very competitive prices. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Initial losses from Omeras acquisition

    Initial losses incurred at the newly acquired business at HLE Surface Technologies GmbH Germany, approximately INR 3.6 crores EBIT loss. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Agrochemical sector weakness

    The agrochemical is still under pressure. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Impact of US tariffs on India

    Some decisions or some players have been going slow in terms of capital investment because of the situation that is panning out in the U.S. with regards to tariff on India. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Long lead times for orders and execution in new segments

    Heat transfer equipment business takes a little longer time in terms of the lead time for getting orders. Omeras pipeline conversion also takes time due to large projects and new management relationship building. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Q&A highlights

    8

    “On the glass line reactor margins, one of the reasons why the margins look a little diminished is predominantly also because of the initial losses that we've incurred at the new acquisition, which is Omeras Store. Omeras and Omeras store business. ... So almost about INR3.6 crores of loss -- EBIT losses have been accounted for during this period, which are adjusted against the glass line segment. So that probably explains the main reason why the glass line margins overall look a little I say reduced. The margins otherwise continue to be stable.”

    Clarifies the reason for current margin pressure in the glass line segment and provides a specific figure for Omeras losses.

    asked by Dhaval Shah

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Robust Revenue Growth in Q2 & H1 FY26

    HLE Glascoat demonstrated strong financial performance in Q2 FY26, with revenue from operations reaching ₹351 crores, marking a significant 48.8% year-on-year growth. For the first half of FY26, the company reported a revenue of ₹635 crores, up 37.1% from ₹463 crores in H1 FY25. This growth was attributed to robust demand, operational discipline, and consistent execution across all business segments, indicating a healthy market environment.

    02

    Segmental Performance and Growth Drivers

    The Filtration, Drying, and Other Equipment segment was a key growth driver, expanding by an impressive 111.1% to ₹137 crores in Q2 FY26. The Heat Transfer Equipment segment also showed strong momentum, growing by 124.8% to ₹56 crores in the same quarter. The Glass Line Equipment business recorded an 8.9% growth, contributing ₹157 crores to Q2 revenues. These figures underscore the diversified growth across the company's specialized processing equipment portfolio.

    03

    Margin Pressure and Omeras Integration Impact

    Despite strong top-line growth, Q2 FY26 EBITDA margin stood at 11.4%, with PAT margin at 4%. Management noted that margins were impacted by higher material costs on certain high-value orders accepted at competitive prices in previous quarters. Additionally, the newly acquired Omeras business incurred initial losses of approximately ₹3.6 crores EBIT, which were accounted for within the glass line segment. The company anticipates margin improvement in H2 FY26, targeting around 16% EBITDA for the overall business.

    04

    Strategic Acquisitions and Order Book Visibility

    A significant milestone in the quarter was the completion of the Omeras Global business acquisition, funded entirely through internal accruals, marking HLE Glascoat's entry into glass fused steel products. The amalgamation of Kinam Enterprise Private Limited was also approved, securing 70% ownership. The consolidated order book remains robust at ₹722 crores as of September 30, 2025, providing strong revenue visibility for the coming quarters and reflecting growing market acceptance of the company's offerings.

    05

    Outlook on Profitability and Capacity Utilization

    Management is confident that the Omeras business will reach breakeven or above by the end of FY26. They project overall EBITDA margins to improve to approximately 16% in H2 FY26. Capacity utilization targets include increasing India's glass line utilization from 60-65% to 80% by Q4 FY26, and Filtration & Drying utilization to 85-90%. These improvements are expected to drive operational efficiency and enhance profitability.

    06

    Working Capital Management and Financial Prudence

    The company emphasized its focus on efficient working capital management, disciplined capital allocation, and internal accrual funding. Inventory days have been reduced from 121 days to 110 days, indicating improved efficiency. This prudent approach aims to strengthen the balance sheet and ensure long-term sustainability while supporting growth plans, with the Omeras acquisition being a testament to internal funding capabilities.

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