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    Jyoti CNC Auto.

    JYOTICNCGood
    Capital Goods·26 May 2025
    Management Summary

    Jyoti CNC reported a strong finish to FY25, characterized by significant margin expansion and a record order book of ₹4,346 crores. The company is successfully diversifying into high-margin segments like Aerospace & Defense while preparing for a major capacity leap from 6,000 to 16,000 machines. Management is focused on backward integration through in-house electronics (HUMA) and improving working capital efficiency.

    Highlights

    8
    • Consolidated Revenue for Q4 FY25 reached ₹576 crores, a 28% YoY growth compared to ₹450 crores.

    • EBITDA Margin expanded to 30.9% in Q4 FY25 from 29.7% in Q4 FY24.

    • Full Year FY25 PAT surged 109% to ₹316 crores from ₹151 crores in FY24.

    • Total Consolidated Order Book stands at a robust ₹4,346 crores as of March 31, 2025.

    • Aerospace and Defense remains the largest segment, contributing 39% to the total order book.

    • Inventory days significantly improved, reducing from 234 days in FY24 to 181 days in FY25.

    • Capacity expansion of 10,000 additional machines per annum planned with a capex of ₹400-450 crores.

    • Huron subsidiary reported revenue of ₹253 crores with a PAT of approximately ₹8 crores for the full year.

    Concerns

    1
    • Skilled Manpower Shortage

    What Changed1

    vs Q1 FY26

    Guidance items4 → 5 (+1)

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    05 metrics
    1. 01Revenue₹576 Cr+28.0%YoY
    2. 02EBITDA Margin30.9%
    3. 03PAT₹109 Cr+9%YoY
    4. 04Order Book₹4,346 Cr
    5. 05Inventory Days181 days-22.6%YoY

    Segment breakdown

    Order Book ShareQ4 Revenue Contribution
    Aerospace and Defense39%44%
    Auto and Auto Components17%23%
    General Engineering19%23%
    EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services)16%
    Heatmap· 2 shared metrics

    Guidance & targets

    5
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Margin
    Sustainable EBITDA Margin
    25%
    High
    Capacity
    Additional Machine Capacity
    10,000 machines
    High
    Capex
    Expansion Capex
    ₹400-450 crores
    High
    Other
    Inventory Days
    150-160 days
    Medium
    Debt
    Cash Flow Status
    Positive
    Medium

    Risks & concerns

    4
    RiskSeverity

    Negative Operating Cash Flow

    Growth in long-cycle projects has led to a sharp increase in trade receivables and other financial assets.Analyst acknowledged

    medium

    Capacity Bottlenecks

    Current capacity is at 90% utilization; new capacity won't be fully operational until June 2026, potentially limiting growth in the interim.Both acknowledged

    medium

    Skilled Manpower Shortage

    Identified as the 'biggest challenge' to the growth path; company has established a center of excellence to train staff.Management acknowledged

    high

    Areas of Evasion(1)

    • Specific details on the 'confidential agreement' regarding the Tachyon product for a Taiwanese customer.

    Q&A highlights

    3

    “We are growing on a very long-term manufacturing cycle on large machines on aerospace and defense... you will see this as being cooled down in coming days.”

    Explains the working capital drag caused by the shift toward complex, long-cycle aerospace projects.

    asked by Manish Ostwal

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Aerospace and Defense Driving High-End Growth

    The Aerospace and Defense segment has become the primary growth engine, accounting for 44% of Q4 revenue and 39% of the ₹4,346 crore order book. Management highlighted that these projects involve long manufacturing cycles and high-precision 5-axis machines, which command higher realizations. The acquisition of Huron in France continues to provide the technological backbone for this segment, with Huron's capacity set to increase to $80 million worth of production.

    02

    Aggressive Capacity Expansion to 16,000 Machines

    With current utilization at 90% for its 6,000-machine capacity, Jyoti CNC is embarking on a major expansion to add 10,000 machines per annum by June 2026. This expansion will require a capex of ₹400-450 crores. Management expects this to be a 'one-go' operationalization rather than phased, as they are integrating high levels of automation into the new assembly lines.

    03

    Backward Integration via HUMA and Electronics

    A key strategic shift is the company's move into mechatronics and electronics. Jyoti has patented 'HUMA,' its own Human Machine Interface, and is developing in-house CNC controllers, servo motors, and drives. This backward integration is expected to reduce costs significantly, as controllers currently account for 10% to 25% of a machine's total cost depending on the segment.

    04

    Inventory Efficiency and Working Capital Management

    Despite a high absolute inventory of ₹800 crores, the company has successfully reduced inventory days from 234 to 181 in FY25. Management has set a further target to reach 150-160 days in FY26. While operating cash flow was negative in FY25 due to the ramp-up of large projects, the company targets turning cash flow positive by the end of FY26 as dispatches stabilize.

    05

    EMS and Semiconductor Opportunities

    The EMS segment represents 16% of the order book, though revenue execution has been delayed until H2 FY26 due to customer site construction. In the semiconductor space, Jyoti is currently in the product design phase with 2-3 manufacturers. A complete roadmap for semiconductor equipment manufacturing, including plant expansion needs and revenue potential, is expected by Q3 FY26.

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