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    KPI Green Energy

    KPIGREEN
    Power·19 May 2025
    Management Summary

    KPI Green Energy reported a strong Q4 and full-year FY25, with revenue and PAT growing significantly due to accelerated project execution and higher capacity utilization. The company successfully raised ₹1,000 crores via QIP, improving its credit profile. Management outlined plans for scaling IPP capacity to 1.5 GW, expecting improved EBITDA margins, and discussed new initiatives in BESS and green hydrogen, alongside expansion into new states. Concerns were raised regarding ROCE/ROE dilution post-QIP and a recent order cancellation, which management addressed.

    Highlights

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    • Q4 FY25 Revenue grew 97% YoY to ₹577.80 crores, driven by accelerated project execution and higher capacity utilization.

    • Q4 FY25 PAT increased 142% YoY to ₹104.18 crores, reflecting disciplined financial management.

    • FY25 Total Revenue reached ₹1,755.16 crores, a substantial increase of 70.3% YoY.

    • FY25 PAT grew 101% YoY to ₹325.28 crores, underscoring strong project pipeline and demand.

    • Successfully raised ₹1,000 crores through QIP, strengthening credit profile and upgrading rating to ICRA A positive.

    • Secured landmark EPC contracts including 300 MW AC from Coal India Limited and 100 MW AC from MAHAGENCO.

    Concerns

    3

    • ROCE/ROE has seen a decline due to substantial increase in net worth from QIP, though management attributes it to capital-intensive IPP business.

    • A 66 MW order from Sai Bandhan Infinium was cancelled due to issues on the designing side and the customer's inability to secure funding.

    • CPP realizations appeared high at ₹9 crores/MW in FY25 compared to a standard ₹4-5 crores/MW, which management clarified is due to milestone-based billing vs. capacity energization.

    What Changed2

    vs Q1 FY26

    Guidance items13 → 7 (-6)Risks discussed5 → 1 (-4)
    Key financials

    Metrics

    6

    Periods

    2

    Q4 FY25

    4
    • Revenue
      ₹577.8 Cr
      YoY+97%
    • EBITDA
      ₹169.43 Cr
      YoY+76%
    • PBT
      ₹138.7 Cr
      YoY+131%
    • PAT
      ₹104.18 Cr
      YoY+142%

    FY25

    2
    • Total Revenue
      ₹1,755.16 Cr
      YoY+70.3%
    • PAT
      ₹325.28 Cr
      YoY+101%

    Segment breakdown

    EBITDA MarginRevenue Contribution (FY25)
    IPP85%13%
    CPP20%87%
    Combined32%—
    Heatmap· 2 shared metrics

    Order Book

    high confidence

    Total Value

    1.76 gigawatts

    as of 2025-03-31

    quantified

    Execution

    majority will get executed this year itself and a part will flow down to the next year

    Pipeline

    other

    Order book can go above INR 3,000 crores for 1.76 GW CPP projects.

    Cancellations / Deferrals

    • cancelled:66 MW order from Sai Bandhan Infinium was cancelled due to issues on the designing side and customer's funding incapability.

    "The company has a strong CPP order book of 1.76 GW, with the majority expected to be executed in the current year, and anticipates further order inflows to cover FY27 targets."

    Source:
    Q&A

    Capital allocation

    3
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    ₹4,000 crores

    A portion will go this year and next year, in a phase-wise manner.

    Debt

    Debt disclosed

    Liquidity

    Cash ₹597 crores

    Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year, including an increase of INR 427 crores.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetPriority
    Growth
    Overall Growth
    60% to 70%
    		High
    Capacity
    IPP Operational Capacity
    1.5 gigawatts
    		High
    Capacity
    KP Group Installed Capacity
    10 gigawatt
    		Medium
    Revenue
    IPP Revenue (from 1.5 GW)
    entire 1.5-gigawatt revenue
    		High
    Profitability
    PAT Margin
    17% to 19%
    		High
    Profitability
    Combined EBITDA Margin
    32% to 33%
    		High
    Order Book
    Order Book for FY27
    entire FY '27 is also, will be booked
    		High

    Booking of FY27 Order Book

    by end of first or second quarter of FY26
    CurrentBid pipelines in progress
    TargetEntire FY27 order book booked

    Why it matters

    This will provide clear visibility on the company's growth trajectory for the next fiscal year.

    So I think by end of first or the second quarter of this year, you will be able to see that the entire FY '27 is also, will be booked.

    How to verify

    guidance_and_targets[category='Order Book'][metric='Order Book for FY27']

    Risks & concerns

    1
    RiskSeverity

    Order cancellation due to customer issues

    A 66 MW order was cancelled from Sai Bandhan Infinium due to design issues and the customer's inability to secure funding, highlighting risks associated with client financial health. — Analyst acknowledged

    medium

    Q&A highlights

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    “Our final goal is to at least take this IPP portfolio to 25% and the remaining to our CPP portfolio. With that increase, naturally, the margins will improve because, as we all know, that IPP brings in a strong EBITDA margin around-85% to 90%, and the CPP brings around 20% to 22%. Combined EBITDA margin would be around 32% to 33%.”

    Clarifies the long-term strategy for margin improvement through a higher IPP mix and provides specific margin targets for IPP and CPP segments.

    asked by Garvit Goyal

    3 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Q4 & FY25 Financial Performance Highlights

    KPI Green Energy delivered a robust performance in Q4 FY25, with revenue reaching ₹577.80 crores, marking a 97% year-on-year growth. EBITDA for the quarter rose 76% to ₹169.43 crores, and PAT surged 142% to ₹104.18 crores. For the full fiscal year 2025, total revenue stood at ₹1,755.16 crores, a 70.3% increase over the previous year, while PAT grew 101% to ₹325.28 crores. This strong financial outcome was attributed to accelerated project execution and higher capacity utilization.

    02

    Strategic Capacity Expansion & IPP Focus

    The company is strategically expanding its IPP capacity, with 1.5 gigawatts currently in the pipeline for execution. This capacity will be commissioned in a phased manner over the next couple of years, with full revenue realization expected by FY28. Management aims to increase the IPP portfolio contribution to 25% of total revenue, which is expected to significantly boost overall EBITDA margins from the current 30-33% to 85-90% for IPP, compared to 20-22% for CPP. The total CAPEX for this 1.5 GW IPP expansion is estimated at ₹4,000 crores, funded by a 25% equity and 75% debt mix, with principal sanctions already secured.

    03

    Order Book & Execution Outlook

    KPI Green Energy holds a strong CPP order book of 1.76 gigawatts, with the majority slated for execution within the current fiscal year. The revenue potential from this order book is projected to exceed ₹3,000 crores. The company anticipates booking the entire FY27 order book by the end of Q1 or Q2 FY26, indicating strong visibility and confidence in future order inflows. Management noted that while a 66 MW order was cancelled due to client-side design and funding issues, the overall order pipeline remains robust.

    04

    Capital Structure & Funding

    The company successfully raised ₹1,000 crores through a Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP), attracting marquee investors like Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs. This capital infusion has substantially increased the net worth, leading to an improved debt-equity ratio of 0.33 from 0.5 previously, and an upgraded credit rating to ICRA A positive. Cash and cash equivalents stood at ₹597 crores at the end of FY25, including a ₹427 crore increase during the year, providing ample liquidity for ongoing projects and future growth.

    05

    New Business Initiatives (BESS, Green Hydrogen, State Expansion)

    KPI Green Energy is actively exploring new growth avenues, including Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and green hydrogen. The BESS market is gaining traction with states like Rajasthan mandating a 5% BESS component for solar projects, presenting a significant opportunity. The company is in the process of market exploration and proto model development for BESS. For green hydrogen, KPI Green plans to leverage its strong entity for market entry, with a separate entity for green hydrogen. The company is also expanding its geographical footprint beyond Gujarat, having signed MOUs with Odisha, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh for larger-scale solar and hybrid projects.

    06

    Operational Efficiency & Realizations

    The company has advanced its network operations, achieving 24/7 monitoring and predictive maintenance, which has boosted fleet availability to 98.5%. In terms of CPP realizations, management clarified that the reported ₹9 crores per megawatt in FY25, higher than the standard ₹4-5 crores, is due to milestone-based billing for projects rather than solely on energized capacity. Trade receivables have shown improvement, with receivable days reducing from over 150 to 120, indicating better collection efficiency.

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