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Management provided an optimistic outlook for MTAR Technologies Limited, highlighting a robust performance in Q3 FY '26. The company reported revenues of INR 278 crore, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 59%, with an EBITDA of INR 64 crore. This was the highest quarterly revenue to date, showcasing a strong business trajectory across all segments, particularly in Clean Energy Fuel Cells and Civil Nuclear Programs.

Key forward-looking points from management include:

1. Order Book Growth: The closing order book stood at INR 2,394 crore as of Q3, with expectations to reach INR 2,800 crore by the end of FY '26. In Q3 alone, orders worth INR 1,370 crore were received.

2. Clean Energy Sector Expansion: The Clean Energy Fuel Cells segment received orders of INR 1,080 crore in the fiscal year to date, with INR 645 crore secured in Q3. The company aims to manufacture 12,000 units by the end of FY '26 and scale to 20,000 units by FY '27, with a long-term plan to reach 30,000 units.

3. Nuclear Energy Opportunities: The company secured orders exceeding INR 500 crore for two new nuclear reactors at Kaiga, with execution planned over three years.

4. Future Revenue Guidance: MTAR anticipates revenue of INR 250 crore from the Clean Energy division in Q4 and overall revenue of over INR 900 crore for FY '26, targeting 30% to 35% growth. For FY '27, the company expects revenue growth of approximately 50%.

5. Margin Improvement: The management expects EBITDA margins to meaningfully improve from around 21% in FY '26 due to operational leverage and an advantageous product mix.

These projections emphasize the company's strong positioning and strategic growth plans, further reinforced by a favorable demand landscape in clean energy and aerospace sectors.

Q&A Section Highlights from MTAR Technologies' Q3 FY '26 Earnings Call

Question 1: "Can you give some more confidence on the offtake for the capacity expansion, especially considering India's higher tariff rates?"

• Answer: We're expanding from 8,000 to 12,000 units by March, tracking well. Phase 2 will see us reach 20,000 units by December, and ultimately 30,000 units later. Demand visibility is strong as per customer forecasts, and while tariff rates are a concern, we believe they won't hinder our growth as our competitive stance is robust.

Question 2: "Can you explain the reason for the decline in gross margins this quarter?"

• Answer: The current gross profit margin stands at 46.1%, influenced by product mix rather than costs. Despite lower gross margins, our EBITDA remains solid due to efficient domestic and international sales processes. We're still targeting an EBITDA margin of 21% for FY '26.

Question 3: "What is the execution cycle for the recent INR500 crore nuclear order?"

• Answer: The INR500 crore orders will be executed over three years. Various segments will complete at different times"”some within a year, others spanning up to three years, but all will wrap up within this timeframe.

Question 4: "What are the capex targets for expanding clean energy capacity?"

• Answer: We're targeting a capex of approximately INR50 to 60 crores for expanding capacity from 12,000 to 20,000 units. Future expansions will be designed for up to 30,000 units, leveraging both brownfield and new facilities.

Question 5: "What revenue guidance can you provide for FY '27?"

• Answer: For FY '26, we expect to exceed INR900 crores and target 30-35% growth. For FY '27, we're aiming for around 50% revenue growth. Margins are expected to improve over this period due to operating leverage.

Question 6: "Can you discuss the anticipated order inflow for Q4?"

• Answer: We expect order inflows of around INR700 to 800 crores in Q4, driven by segments like clean energy and aerospace. This will help maintain the closing order book around INR2,800 crores.

Question 7: "What is the current capacity utilization for clean energy?"

• Answer: Currently, we're operating at nearly 100% utilization of the 8,000 units. By the end of March, we will expand to 12,000, fully maximizing our capacity.

Question 8: "How do you see the order book for nuclear projects evolving in the coming years?"

• Answer: We expect a significant ramp-up in our nuclear order book, possibly hitting INR800 crores to INR1,000 crores over the next few years as new reactor projects get underway, driven by government initiatives and privatization efforts.