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    Websol Energy System Q1 FY27 earnings call

    WEBELSOLAR
    Capital Goods·11 Aug 2026
    Management Summary

    Websol Energy System Limited reported a strong Q1 FY27 with significant YoY growth in revenue, EBITDA, and PAT, driven by higher utilization of expanded capacities. The company successfully repaid its IREDA term loan and initiated a crucial TOPCon technology upgrade. However, margins saw compression due to product mix shift and sequential decline in revenue and EBITDA was noted due to softer realizations and higher input costs.

    Highlights

    6

    • Revenue from operations grew 70% YoY to INR373 crores.

    • Absolute EBITDA increased 21% YoY to INR126 crores, despite margin compression.

    • Profit after tax (PAT) rose 16% YoY to INR78 crores.

    • Cell production more than doubled to 259 MW with 92% utilization, and module production more than doubled to 103 MW with 81% utilization.

    • Successfully repaid the entire INR110 crores IREDA term loan from internal accruals, leading to a reduction in promoter pledge from 80% to 16%.

    • Initiated upgrade of an existing Mono PERC cell line to TOPCon, adding 750 MW capacity and bringing total cell capacity to 1.3 GW, with 55% on TOPCon.

    Concerns

    3

    • EBITDA margin compressed to 34% from 47% in Q1 last year due to a change in sales mix towards lower-margin modules.

    • Sequential revenue declined by 7-8% and EBITDA by 14% from Q4 FY26, attributed to lower realization and increased BOM costs for silver.

    • Inventory levels increased by approximately 7% QoQ, partly due to cyclicality and monsoon-related slowdown in off-take.

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    06 metrics
    1. 01Revenue from Operations₹373 Cr+70%YoY
    2. 02EBITDA₹126 Cr+21%YoY
    3. 03EBITDA Margin34%
    4. 04Profit After Tax₹78 Cr+16%YoY
    5. 05Cell Production259 megawatt+105.5%YoY

    Order Book

    high confidence

    Total Value

    ₹ 1,278 crores

    as of 2026-06-30

    quantified
    10.1% QoQ

    Execution

    Provides healthy visibility into the next few quarters of operations.

    Composition

    DCR Projects (PM-Surya Ghar, PM-KUSUM)(product)

    "The company deals primarily in the DCR market, receiving regular inquiries for solar cells and modules. It discloses only firm purchase orders and repeat business, not targeting a higher order book. Production and supply are focused on regular customers, with order books reflecting firm orders only, as many customers order routinely without fixed-term contracts. Monsoon season typically slows installations and off-take, leading to inventory build-up, which is expected to be realized post-monsoon."

    Source:
    Prepared remarks

    Capital allocation

    2
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    Capex disclosed

    capable of funding through internal accruals, may evaluate debt financing to optimize liquidity

    Debt

    Debt disclosed

    Guidance & targets

    14
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Capacity
    TOPCon capacity addition
    750 megawatt
    		High
    Capacity
    Total cell manufacturing capacity
    1.3 gigawatt
    		High
    Efficiency
    TOPCon cell efficiency
    around 25%
    		High
    Utilization
    Cell utilization
    close to full run-rate utilization (92%)
    		High
    Utilization
    Module utilization
    close to full effective utilization (81%)
    		High
    Cost Reduction
    Silver consumption reduction
    further 10%
    		High
    Project Timeline
    Phase 3 land approval
    this quarter, hopefully this month
    		High
    Project Timeline
    Phase 3 construction start
    mid-September
    		High
    Project Timeline
    Phase 3 construction completion
    around 9 months
    		High
    Project Timeline
    Phase 3 equipment order
    around December
    		High
    Project Timeline
    Phase 3 equipment at facility
    April to May
    		High
    Project Timeline
    Phase 3 trial period
    2 months
    		High
    Payback Period
    TOPCon upgrade capex payback
    2-3 years
    		High
    Profitability
    Cell margin
    maintain current levels
    		Medium

    What to watch in Q2 FY27

    5

    Phase 3 Land Approval Status

    this quarter, hopefully this month
    CurrentAwaiting requisite approvals, land parcel identified
    TargetLand approval secured and disclosed

    Why it matters

    Key prerequisite for the 4 GW expansion project to proceed as per revised location and timelines, impacting future growth.

    Right. So, with respect to land approvals are expected definitely this quarter only, hopefully💬 this month.

    Risks & concerns

    4
    RiskSeverity

    Margin compression due to product mix shift

    EBITDA margin fell from 47% to 34% YoY due to increased module sales, which have lower margins than cells, despite absolute EBITDA growth. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Sequential decline in revenue and EBITDA

    Revenue declined by 7-8% and EBITDA by 14% QoQ, attributed to softer realizations and increased BOM costs for silver. — Analyst acknowledged

    medium

    Inventory build-up

    Overall inventory increased by ~7% QoQ, partly due to cyclical factors and monsoon-related slowdown in off-take, but expected to be realized in the next quarter. — Analyst downplayed

    low

    Share price volatility and low institutional interest

    Analysts expressed concern over the company's low valuation (12 PE vs peers 20-28 PE) and significant share price fluctuations without clear explanation, prompting management to commit to increased investor interactions. — Analyst acknowledged

    medium

    Q&A highlights

    7

    “So, we believe that the environment in West Bengal has become increasingly constructive for solar manufacturing and our three decades of operating experience at Falta provides us with a strong advantage in this context. So, accordingly, we have shortlisted land close to our current facility and are currently awaiting the requisite approvals for the same. There is no change in our capex plans. Whatever capacity we have announced is what we are confident of executing. Our project cost also remains the same, and the funding strategy and the pathway to that, which we have previously discussed also remains the same.”

    Clarifies the strategic rationale behind the location change for the 4 GW expansion and confirms no impact on capex, timelines, or funding.

    asked by Amit Mishra

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    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Strong Operational Performance and Capacity Utilization

    Websol Energy System Limited delivered robust operational growth in Q1 FY27. Cell production more than doubled year-on-year to 259 megawatts, achieving a high utilization rate of 92%. Similarly, module production significantly increased to 103 megawatts from 50 megawatts in Q1 FY26, with utilization reaching 81%. This indicates effective utilization of recently expanded capacities, contributing to the overall revenue growth.

    02

    Financial Growth Despite Margin Compression

    The company reported a 70% year-on-year increase in revenue from operations, reaching INR373 crores. Absolute EBITDA grew 21% to INR126 crores, and Profit After Tax (PAT) increased by 16% to INR78 crores. However, the EBITDA margin compressed to 34% from 47% in Q1 FY26, primarily due to a shift in the sales mix towards lower-margin module sales, which more than doubled during the quarter.

    03

    Strategic Debt Repayment and Balance Sheet Strengthening

    Websol Energy demonstrated strong financial discipline by fully repaying its INR110 crores IREDA term loan on August 4, 2026, using internal accruals. This repayment was achieved without raising fresh capital or slowing ongoing growth investments. Consequently, the collateral attached to the loan, including promoter shares, is being released, which is expected to reduce the promoter pledge from 80% to 16%.

    04

    Advanced Technology Adoption with TOPCon Upgrade

    The company has initiated an upgrade of one of its existing mono PERC cell lines to TOPCon technology. This upgrade will add 750 megawatts of TOPCon capacity, bringing the total cell manufacturing capacity to 1.3 gigawatts, with approximately 55% of the capacity being TOPCon. The INR270 crores project is expected to be completed by March 2027 and aims to achieve a cell efficiency of around 25%, serving as a bridge to future 4-gigawatt expansion plans.

    05

    Phase 3 Expansion Relocation to West Bengal

    Websol has decided to shift its planned 4-gigawatt cell manufacturing expansion from Andhra Pradesh to West Bengal. This strategic decision is driven by the belief that the environment in West Bengal is more constructive for solar manufacturing, offering significant synergies in infrastructure, skilled manpower, and supply chain due to the company's three decades of operating experience in the region. The company expects land approvals this quarter, with construction commencing in mid-September and completion within approximately 9 months.

    06

    Order Book Visibility and Market Dynamics

    The confirmed order book stood at INR1,278 crores as of June 30, 2026, up from INR1,161 crores at the end of March 2026, providing healthy visibility for the next few quarters. The company primarily operates in the DCR market (PM-Surya Ghar and PM-KUSUM) and reports only firm purchase orders. Management noted that inventory increased by about 7% QoQ due to cyclical factors and monsoon-related slowdowns in off-take, expecting realization in the next quarter.

    07

    Input Cost Trends and ALMM Impact

    Input costs saw mixed trends; while silver consumption was targeted for a further 10% reduction, there was a lag in realizing lower silver prices due to import cycles, which is expected to result in cost reduction this quarter. Wafer prices remained stable. The postponement of the ALMM mandate from June to December indicates that solar cell capacity remains lower than module capacity, influencing demand-supply dynamics.

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