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    Shivalik Bimetal Controls Limited

    SBCL
    Capital Goods·30 May 2025
    Management Summary

    Shivalik Bimetal Controls reported a strong Q4 FY25 with significant EBITDA and PBT growth and margin expansion, despite a slight moderation in full-year revenue. The company maintained a zero net debt position and announced a healthy dividend. Strategic focus remains on forward integration, new product development, and leveraging opportunities in smart metering, e-mobility, and infrastructure upgrades, with positive growth outlooks for FY26 across key segments.

    Highlights

    5

    • Q4 FY25 EBITDA grew 25% year-on-year.

    • Q4 FY25 EBITDA margins expanded over 400 basis points to 23.17%.

    • Q4 FY25 Profit Before Tax (PBT) rose over 30%, with PBT margins strengthening to over 20%.

    • Net debt stayed at zero for FY25, and return on capital employed remained robust at 24.65%.

    • Recommended a final dividend of ₹1.50 per equity share, bringing the total FY25 dividend to ₹2.70 per share.

    Concerns

    3

    • FY25 revenue moderated by 2.7% compared to the previous year.

    • The bimetal segment experienced some softness throughout FY25, though signs of recovery were noted in Q4.

    • Sales had been stagnant for the past six quarters, attributed to global consumption issues, but Q4 FY25 showed a recovery trend.

    What Changed2

    vs Q1 FY26

    Guidance items11 → 12 (+1)Risks discussed4 → 6 (+2)
    Key financials

    Metrics

    8

    Periods

    2

    Q4 FY25

    3
    • EBITDA Growth
      25%
    • EBITDA Margin
      23.2%
    • PBT Growth
      30%

    FY25

    5
    • Revenue Growth
      -2.7%
    • EBITDA Margin
      22.3%
    • PBT
      ₹84.7 Cr
    • Return on Capital Employed
      24.6%
    • PLI Contribution
      ₹3.75 Cr

    Segment breakdown

    Shunt Resistor (India)
    30% Growth
    Automotive Business
    37% Share of Total Revenue
    Smart Meter Business
    10% Share of Total Revenue
    Energy Storage
    5% Share of Total Business
    List

    Order Book

    low confidence

    Pipeline

    qualified rfp

    Fresh RFQs from product segments/series in shunt, and increasing orders in pipeline.

    "Management noted fresh RFQs and increasing orders in the pipeline, indicating a positive demand trend."

    Source:
    Q&A

    Capital allocation

    3
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    ₹10 crores

    Debt

    Net ₹0 crores · 0.0x EBITDA

    Dividend

    ₹1.5/share (final)

    Guidance & targets

    12
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Revenue
    Overall Top Line Growth
    15-18%
    		High
    Revenue
    Shunt Segment Growth
    15-18%
    		High
    Revenue
    Bimetal Segment Growth
    12-16%
    		High
    Revenue
    Smart Meter Segment Growth
    almost 50%
    		High
    Revenue
    Contacts Growth
    20-26%
    		High
    Revenue
    JV Business Growth
    10-15%
    		High
    Profitability
    EBITDA Margin
    22-23%
    		High
    Capex
    Automation and Improvements Capex
    10-15 crore
    		High
    New Products
    Revenue Opportunity from New Products (DC Sensor, Inductor)
    150 crores
    		Medium
    New Products
    Margins for Full Product Line (Forward Integrated)
    40-50%
    		Medium
    Geographic Mix
    Export Market Share
    55-58%
    		High
    Geographic Mix
    Domestic Market Share
    44-47%
    		High

    Quantification of Forward Integration Capex

    next concall
    CurrentToo early to intimate
    TargetQuantified capex plan for new sub-assemblies and forward integration

    Why it matters

    This will provide clarity on the investment required for new product lines and their potential impact on future growth.

    Rajeev Ranjan: "it is too early to intimate to the market, but we must intimate maybe the on the next concall."

    How to verify

    capital_allocation.capex.fy_planned

    Risks & concerns

    6
    RiskSeverity

    Mixed Macro Signals and Demand Trends

    FY25 unfolded against a backdrop of mixed macro signals and re-collaborating demand trends across global markets. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Bimetal Segment Softness

    The bimetal segment saw some softness throughout the year, though signs of recovery were noted in Q4. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Near-Term Volatility

    Management expressed confidence in navigating near-term volatility due to a balanced geographical and product portfolio. — Management downplayed

    low

    Aggressive Pricing from China

    BIS implementation for components is expected to insulate against potential aggressive pricing from China. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Tariff Scenario Impact

    Management stated that tariffs have no major or significant impact on their product lines, with only 3-4% of total revenue potentially affected, and customers are not over-inventorying. — Analyst downplayed

    low

    Global Consumption Issues

    Sales stagnation over previous quarters was attributed to global consumption issues, which began to settle in Q4 FY25. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Q&A highlights

    8

    “Kabir Ghumman: "these usually can take anything between 12 to 18 months, if you're being optimistic, and that's when it then gets released for commercial production." Kanav Anand: "by FY 27 we feel that this would bring in an opportunity of a year on year, opportunity of 150 crores year on year”

    Clarifies the long lead times for new product commercialization and quantifies the potential revenue opportunity from these initiatives.

    asked by Dhruv Jain

    2 min read7 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Q4 FY25 Performance Highlights

    Shivalik Bimetal Controls Limited delivered a strong performance in Q4 FY25, with EBITDA growing 25% year-on-year. EBITDA margins expanded by over 400 basis points, reaching 23.17%. Profit Before Tax (PBT) also saw a significant increase of over 30%, with PBT margins strengthening to over 20%. These improvements reflect a combination of steady gross profit delivery and a focused approach to cost control.

    02

    FY25 Overview and Financial Discipline

    For the full fiscal year 2025, while revenue moderated by 2.7%, the company preserved operating efficiency, closing with an EBITDA margin of 22.28% and a PBT of ₹84.7 crores. The return on capital employed remained robust at 24.65%, and net debt stayed at zero. The board recommended a final dividend of ₹1.50 per equity share, bringing the total dividend for FY25 to ₹2.70 per share, demonstrating a commitment to shareholder value creation.

    03

    Strategic Initiatives and Product Development

    The company is actively advancing its structural capabilities through forward integration, including smart DC sensor mounted shunts on PCB assemblies and new inductor applications, which are in advanced stages of development. These initiatives represent promising steps towards expanding value-added offerings. Additionally, all plant locations are undergoing upgrades through automation and new equipment focused on testing, calibration, and overall product efficiency.

    04

    Market Dynamics and Growth Drivers

    The shunt resistor segment experienced good traction in India, growing over 30%, driven by demand from smart metering, e-mobility, and industrial control applications. The company also deepened its footprint in Europe and Southeast Asia with new applications and customers. Management anticipates double-digit growth for FY26, with shunt expected to grow 15-18% and bimetal 12-16%, and the smart meter segment projected to grow almost 50%.

    05

    Forward Integration and New Product Potential

    New products from forward integration, such as the smart DC sensor mounted shunts, are expected to create a revenue opportunity of ₹150 crores year-on-year by FY27, with commercial production anticipated within 12-18 months. These integrated products are projected to yield significantly higher margins of 40-50%, compared to the current 20-23% EBITDA from shunt sales alone, highlighting the potential for enhanced profitability.

    06

    Capital Allocation and Shareholder Returns

    Beyond the final dividend of ₹1.50 per share, the company plans for an annual capex of ₹10-15 crores for continuous maintenance and automation, aimed at improving quality and efficiency. While significant capacity investments for shunt and bimetal have already been made (up to ₹1200-1300 crores), specific quantification for new sub-assembly capex is pending for the next concall.

    07

    Regulatory Environment and Export Focus

    The company is actively engaged with the Indian government regarding the implementation of BIS standards for finished components, including thermostatic bimetals and shunts, expected within the current year. This is anticipated to significantly impact the domestic market by insulating against aggressive pricing from China. Exports are projected to maintain a 55-58% share of total revenue in FY26/27, with domestic contributing 44-47%.

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