Skip to content

    Waaree Energies Limited

    WAAREEENER
    Capital Goods·23 Apr 2025
    Management Summary

    Waaree Energies delivered a landmark FY25 with exceptional financial performance, including significant revenue and EBITDA growth, driven by expanded manufacturing capacities and strategic execution. The company reported a robust order book of ₹47,000 crores and provided confident guidance for FY26 EBITDA in the range of ₹5,500-6,000 crores. Strategic backward and forward integration, coupled with a strong focus on sustainability and technology, positions Waaree for continued leadership in the energy transition sector.

    Highlights

    5
    • FY25 Revenue reached ₹14,846 crores, reflecting a robust year-on-year growth of 27% plus.

    • FY25 EBITDA stood at ₹3,123 crores, representing a strong increase of 72.59% year-on-year with margins of 21.04%, up from 15.56% last year.

    • FY25 PAT stood at ₹1,928 crores, an impressive growth of 51.29% compared to ₹1,275 crores last year.

    • The order book remains robust at ₹47,000 crores as of March 31, 2025, providing strong revenue visibility.

    • Module manufacturing capacity now stands at 15 gigawatts, making Waaree the largest in the country, and the 5.4 gigawatt cell factory was inaugurated during the year.

    What Changed2

    vs Q2 FY26

    Guidance items12 → 14 (+2)Risks discussed4 → 3 (-1)
    Key financials

    Metrics

    8

    Periods

    2

    Q4 FY25

    4
    • Revenue
      ₹4,140.92 Cr
      YoY+37.7%
    • EBITDA
      ₹1,059.57 Cr
      YoY+116.0%
    • EBITDA Margin
      25.6%
    • PAT
      ₹644.47 Cr

    FY25

    4
    • Revenue
      ₹14,846 Cr
      YoY+27%
    • EBITDA
      ₹3,123 Cr
      YoY+72.6%
    • EBITDA Margin
      21.0%
    • PAT
      ₹1,928 Cr
      YoY+51.3%

    Order Book

    high confidence

    Total Value

    ₹ 47,000 crores

    as of 2025-03-31

    quantified

    Execution

    Overseas orders typically 2 years+, Indian orders 1-1.5 years, retail segment faster (book and ship)

    Composition

    Mix2 geographys
    • India45.0%
    • Overseas (mostly US)55.0%

    Share of order book by geography

    Pipeline

    deal pipeline tcv

    Pipeline of 100 gigawatts for module business and 30 gigawatts for EPC contracts

    "The order book is robust and provides strong visibility, with advances received for most line items, supporting confidence in future EBITDA guidance."

    Source:
    Prepared remarks

    Capital allocation

    4
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    ₹9,000 crores

    M&A

    Indosolar

    acquisition · integrated

    M&A

    ENEL

    acquisition · pending regulatory · Consideration ₹NaN (other)

    Liquidity

    Cash ₹15,550 crores

    Funds available for capital deployment

    Guidance & targets

    14
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Profitability
    EBITDA
    ₹5,500-6,000 crores
    High
    Sustainability
    Net Zero Emissions (Scope 1 & 2)
    Net Zero
    High
    Sustainability
    Net Zero Emissions (Scope 3)
    Net Zero
    High
    Capacity
    Additional Module Manufacturing Capacity
    4.8 gigawatts
    High
    Capacity
    Integrated Wafer Cell and Module Factory
    6 gigawatts
    High
    Capacity
    Battery Storage Facility
    3.5 gigawatts
    High
    Capacity
    Green Hydrogen Electrolyzer Plant
    300 megawatts
    High
    Capacity
    Inverter Facility
    3 gigawatts
    High
    Capacity
    TOPCon 5.4 GW Cell Factory Operationalization
    fully on stream and manufacturing at rated capacity
    High
    Capacity
    Chikhli 3.2 GW Module Facility Operationalization
    online
    High
    Market Share
    DCR Market Potential
    10-15 gigawatts
    Medium
    Pricing
    DCR Module Prices
    stable, around INR23/watt
    High
    Renewable Energy Target
    Total Renewables Capacity
    500 gigawatts
    High
    Solar Demand
    Cumulative Solar Demand
    35 gigawatts (in next few years), 70 gigawatts (by end of decade)
    High

    TOPCon 5.4 GW Cell Factory Operationalization

    next 45-60 days
    CurrentAdvanced stages of ramp-up
    TargetFully on stream and manufacturing at rated capacity

    Why it matters

    Full operationalization of this large capacity is crucial for meeting production targets and leveraging DCR market demand.

    So, I mean, our expectation is that in the next 45 to 60 days, the entire factory of 5.4 gigawatts will be fully on stream and manufacturing it at its rated capacity.

    How to verify

    guidance_and_targets[metric='TOPCon 5.4 GW Cell Factory Operationalization']

    Risks & concerns

    3
    RiskSeverity

    US tariffs and trade policy uncertainty impacting overseas order book

    Recent US administration and tariff announcements could affect execution or postponement of overseas orders, but management is confident in FY26 EBITDA guidance due to strong order book and manufacturing flexibility in both US and India.Analyst acknowledged

    medium

    Potential for DCR module price decline due to increased competition/capacity

    Analyst questioned if more players entering the DCR market could lead to price declines, but management stated that DCR module prices are currently stable and expected to remain in that range.Analyst downplayed

    low

    Execution challenges and operational risks associated with rapid growth and capacity expansion

    Risks include supply chain, logistics, power outages, timely facility commissioning, and collections. Management acknowledges these as daily challenges and emphasizes continuous mitigation efforts to achieve EBITDA targets.Analyst acknowledged

    medium

    Q&A highlights

    8

    “Directionally what I would say is we will quickly go up to over 1.5 gigawatts of requirement from the market. That's what we are anticipating at this point in time.”

    Analyst sought specific quantification for the DCR order book, a key growth area, and management provided a directional target.

    asked by Mohit Kumar, ICICI Securities

    3 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Strong Q4 and FY25 Financial Performance

    Waaree Energies reported a robust financial performance for FY25, with revenue reaching ₹14,846 crores, marking a 27%+ year-on-year growth. EBITDA for the full year stood at ₹3,123 crores, a significant 72.59% increase, with margins expanding to 21.04% from 15.56% in the previous year. PAT also saw an impressive growth of 51.29% to ₹1,928 crores. For Q4 FY25, revenue was ₹4,140.92 crores (up 37.7% YoY), and EBITDA was ₹1,059.57 crores (up 116% YoY), with margins at 25.59%, expanding by 900 basis points.

    02

    Strategic Capacity Expansion and Integration

    The company achieved significant milestones in capacity expansion, reaching 15 gigawatts of module manufacturing capacity, making it the largest in India. The 5.4 gigawatt cell factory was inaugurated, and a 1.6 gigawatt manufacturing facility in the U.S. was operationalized. Waaree is targeting an additional 4.8 gigawatts of capacity by FY27 and has a 6 gigawatt integrated wafer cell and module factory on track for 2027, with a capex of ₹9,000 crores. Furthermore, a 3.5 gigawatt battery storage facility and a 300 megawatt green hydrogen electrolyzer plant are scheduled to be operational by 2027, alongside a 3 gigawatt inverter facility by late FY26.

    03

    Robust Order Book and Demand Outlook

    Waaree Energies boasts a robust order book of ₹47,000 crores as of March 31, 2025, providing strong revenue visibility. The order book is split approximately 45-47% from India and 53-55% from overseas, primarily the US. The company is actively building its DCR (Domestic Content Requirement) order book, anticipating a quick ramp-up to over 1.5 gigawatts of requirement. The overall pipeline for module business exceeds 100 gigawatts, and the EPC subsidiary, Waaree Renewable, is chasing a pipeline of 30 gigawatts, indicating strong future demand.

    04

    Sustainability and Industry Recognition

    Sustainability remains a core strategy for Waaree, with commitments to net-zero emissions for Scope 1 & 2 by 2030 and Scope 3 by 2040, aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals. The company is the only Indian firm in its category to receive an Ecovadis gold medal and has environmental product declarations for its 600-watt peak and 550-watt peak modules. Waaree has maintained its ranking as a Tier 1 PV Module Supplier by BNEF for 38 consecutive quarters and achieved a bankability rating of A, the first Indian company to do so.

    05

    Capital Deployment and M&A Activities

    The company had ₹15,550 crores of funds available for capital deployment as of March 31, 2025. Strategic acquisitions include Indosolar, which posted a profit of ₹55 crores in 2025. The acquisition of ENEL, a power infrastructure business, is in progress with an equity value of approximately ₹790 crores and is expected to close within the current quarter. The company also noted contract liabilities (advances from customers) of ₹4,300-4,400 crores, reflecting strong customer commitment.

    06

    FY26 EBITDA Guidance and Growth Levers

    Waaree Energies provided confident guidance for FY26, projecting an EBITDA range of ₹5,500-6,000 crores, representing substantial growth from FY25. This confidence is grounded in the scale of its order book, integrated value chain, and proven execution engine. Key levers for achieving this target include efficient manufacturing, increased capacity utilization (with some lines already at 90%+), and effective cost management across both manufacturing and SG&A, driven by growing scale.

    This is an AI-generated summary of a publicly available earnings call transcript. It is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an endorsement. inve.money is not a SEBI-registered investment advisor. Please consult a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.