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    Shera Energy

    SHERA
    Capital Goods·10 Nov 2025
    Management Summary

    Shera Energy reported strong H1 FY26 results with significant growth in revenue and profitability, driven by operational efficiency and a better product mix. The company is on the verge of commencing commercial production at its Zambia copper cathode facility, marking a key step in its backward integration strategy. Strategic investments in forward integration and global expansion are underway, with plans for capacity scale-up and migration to the NSE main board.

    Highlights

    5

    • Consolidated total income increased by 30% to ₹1,183 crores compared to ₹602 crores in H1 FY25.

    • Consolidated EBITDA rose by 42% to ₹41 crores, and PBT grew by 62% to ₹21 crores.

    • Consolidated net profit stood at ₹15 crores, registering an increase of 57% YoY, with EPS improving by 48% to ₹4.92.

    • The Zambia copper cathode facility, targeting 1,200 metric tons annual capacity and ₹12 million revenue potential, is in its final stages of trial run and scheduled for commercial production shortly.

    • Backward integration through the Zambia project is expected to improve margins by 15% to 20%, while forward-linked businesses (conductors, solar cables) are expected to add another 7% to 10%.

    Concerns

    3

    • The company's order book was not explicitly quantified, making it difficult to assess future revenue visibility beyond capacity expansion plans.

    • Working capital intensity has historically been high, though management is working on optimization, with full benefits expected in 2-3 years.

    • Operating in a different country (Zambia) presents risks related to constitution and mindset, which management acknowledges as a challenge.

    What Changed2

    vs Q3 FY26

    Guidance items12 → 10 (-2)Risks discussed2 → 3 (+1)

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    08 metrics
    1. 01Consolidated Total Income₹1,183 Cr+30%YoY
    2. 02Consolidated EBITDA₹41 Cr+42%YoY
    3. 03Consolidated PBT₹21 Cr+62%YoY
    4. 04Consolidated Net Profit₹15 Cr+57.0%YoY
    5. 05Consolidated EPS₹4.92+48%YoY

    Order Book

    low confidence

    "Management indicated that contracts are being made with local buyers in Zambia and nearby countries, but no specific order book value was quantified."

    Source:
    Q&A

    Capital allocation

    1
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    ₹300 crores

    equity investment, cash reserve, and debt from foreign banks

    Guidance & targets

    10
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Capacity
    Zambia Copper Cathode Annual Capacity (Phase 1)
    1,200 metric tons
    		High
    Capacity
    Zambia Copper Cathode Annual Capacity (Scale-up)
    5,000 metric tons
    		Medium
    Revenue
    Zambia Copper Cathode Revenue Potential (Phase 1)
    USD 12 million
    		High
    Revenue
    Annual Revenue Growth Rate
    20% to 40%
    		Medium
    Margin
    EBITDA Margin Improvement from Zambia Backward Integration
    15% to 20%
    		High
    Margin
    EBITDA Margin Improvement from Forward-linked Businesses
    7% to 10%
    		High
    Margin
    Total EBITDA Margin Increase (from 1,200 MT Zambia capacity)
    2% to 3%
    		Medium
    Margin
    EBITDA Margin Growth (Double Digits)
    double digits
    		Medium
    Capacity Utilization
    Capacity Utilization Rate
    85% to 90%
    		High
    Sourcing
    Zambia Supply to Shera's Copper Requirement
    20% to 30%
    		High

    Zambia Copper Cathode Commercial Production

    next quarter (December 2025 / January 2026)
    CurrentTrial runs completed, scheduled to commence shortly
    TargetCommercial production started and first sales reported

    Why it matters

    This marks the operationalization of a key backward integration project, impacting margins and revenue.

    The date of commencing the commercial production shall be intermitted to exchange shortly as we are done with our trial production. And once we are into commercial production, then it will take another roughly one month to 45 days for our first sale to happen. ... if we finish our trial runs in 5, 10 days or 15 days, then definitely we are selling our products in December. And if we delay by another 10, 15 days, maybe first week of Jan.

    How to verify

    guidance_and_targets[metric='Zambia Copper Cathode Annual Capacity (Phase 1)']

    Risks & concerns

    3
    RiskSeverity

    Operational and geopolitical risks in Zambia

    Operating in a different country with a different constitution and mindset is a challenge, but the company is hopeful of managing these issues. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    High working capital intensity

    Historically high working capital due to inventory and receivable cycles, though management expects optimization in 2-3 years as new product lines stabilize. — Analyst acknowledged

    medium

    Exploration risk in mining

    Mining operations involve significant investment and exploration risk, which the company is not currently undertaking directly but may consider in the long term. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Q&A highlights

    8

    “The investment for first phase is done for 1,200 metric tons. ... And the investment that is required will be around Rs. 300 crores to Rs. 400 crores as of now looking to the currency. And it may slightly vary up and down depending on the currency fluctuation. But this will be done by two ways. One, we are planning to raise some equity in our Company, as well as we will be in position to take some debt in terms from the foreign banks.”

    Clarifies the timeline for commercial production, the phased capacity expansion, and the funding strategy for the significant Zambia CAPEX.

    asked by Paras Chheda

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Strong Financial Performance in H1 FY26

    Shera Energy delivered robust financial performance in the first half of Financial Year 2026. Consolidated total income increased by 30% year-on-year to ₹1,183 crores, while EBITDA rose by 42% to ₹41 crores. Profit before tax grew by 62% to ₹21 crores, and net profit increased by 57% to ₹15 crores, resulting in a 48% improvement in EPS to ₹4.92. This growth was attributed to higher operating efficiency, a better product mix, and increased contribution from value-added segments.

    02

    Zambia Copper Cathode Project Nearing Commercialization

    The company's backward integration strategy is advancing with the Zambia copper cathode facility reaching its final stage. Commercial production is scheduled to commence shortly, targeting an annual capacity of 1,200 metric tons and a revenue potential of approximately USD 12 million. Sales from this facility are anticipated to begin in December 2025 or early January 2026. This project is expected to significantly improve margins by 15% to 20% and contribute 2% to 3% to the overall EBITDA margin.

    03

    Strategic Expansion and Integration Initiatives

    Shera Energy is pursuing both backward and forward integration. Beyond Zambia, the company incorporated a new overseas subsidiary in Ethiopia to strengthen its global footprint, with investment expected to materialize within 3-4 months. Forward integration includes the development of solar ribbons and solar cables, which are progressing as scheduled, and are expected to add another 7% to 10% to margins. The company also plans to migrate to the NSE main board after February 2026 to enhance market visibility.

    04

    Phased Capacity Scale-up and Future CAPEX

    The Zambia operations are planned for a phased scale-up, starting with 1,200 metric tons, then expanding to 2,400 metric tons, and eventually reaching 5,000 metric tons annually by the end of FY27. The total capital investment for this expansion is estimated between ₹300 crores to ₹500 crores, to be funded through a mix of equity, cash reserves, and foreign bank debt. Additionally, CAPEX for Indian subsidiaries, focusing on fine gauge aluminum/copper wire and solar ribbons, is expected to be completed by the end of the current quarter.

    05

    Outlook and Working Capital Management

    Management expects the company's revenue to continue growing at a rate of 20% to 40% annually for FY26-27. Capacity utilization, which was around 80% in Q2 FY26, is projected to reach 85% to 90% by the end of the fiscal year, after which small CAPEX for production capacity increase will be considered. While acknowledging historical working capital intensity, the company is actively working on optimization, with full benefits from new product lines and market development expected in the next 2-3 years.

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