Detailed Narrative
Robust FY25 Performance and Capacity Utilization
Synergy Green reported a strong financial performance for Q4 and full-year FY25. The company achieved a near-peak capacity utilization of 88% in FY25, reflecting robust demand. Full-year total income grew 11% YoY to 363.68 crores, while PBDIT increased 31% to 53.70 crores. The PBDIT margin expanded by 224 basis points, reaching 14.77% for FY25, demonstrating strong operational efficiency.
Strategic Capex for Capacity Expansion and Backward Integration
The company has embarked on a significant 187 crore Capex plan, strategically divided into foundry capacity expansion, renewable energy projects, and in-house machining. The foundry expansion, aiming to increase capacity to 45,000 MT per annum, is expected to be operational by Q2 FY26. A 97 crore investment in in-house machining, planned in two phases for Q3 and Q4 FY26, is a key backward integration initiative designed to improve contributions and expand EBITDA by 3%.
FY26 Growth Outlook and Margin Targets
Synergy Green has provided an optimistic outlook for FY26, projecting a 20% revenue growth, supported by a robust order book and the new capacities coming online. Management also anticipates a further 100 basis points expansion in PBDIT margins for FY26. This growth is expected to be predominantly in the second half of the fiscal year, as the benefits of the Capex projects begin to materialize.
Managing Operational Disruptions and Working Capital
The company acknowledges that construction and commissioning activities will lead to some operational disruptions in Q1 and Q2 FY26, potentially causing a marginal impact on output. However, these temporary adjustments have been factored into planning. On the working capital front, management aims to maintain working capital days around 45, noting that increased short-term borrowings are largely offset by 52 crores worth of deposits from the rights issue.
Product Mix and Market Strategy
Synergy Green's product portfolio is heavily concentrated in wind castings, accounting for 70-70% of its business, with gearbox castings making up 15%. The company emphasized the strategic importance of both wind and solar energy for India's Net 0 targets, highlighting wind's lower land requirement per megawatt. The order book for new capacity is already exceeding 600 crores, indicating strong market demand for its products.