Hitachi Energy India Ltd — Q1 FY27 earnings call
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The short read
Hitachi Energy India reported Q1 FY27 order intake of INR 5,096.5 crores, up 26.1% YoY excluding a large HVDC order from the year-ago base, with revenue growing 68.6% YoY to INR 2,493.7 crores. Operational EBITDA rose 135.0% YoY to INR 399.9 crores, which included an unrealized foreign exchange loss of INR 36.37 crores, while order backlog closed at INR 32,222.1 crores. Management highlighted new wins including the company's first Battery Energy Storage System project, a 2 GW European wind evacuation order, and multiple data center orders from hyperscalers, alongside construction start of a 20th manufacturing facility in Karjan, Vadodara.
Numbers mentioned
Order intake: INR 5,096.5 crs (Q1 FY27)
p. 5
“we secured orders worth INR 5,096.5 crs during Q1 FY27.”
Venu Nuguri, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Order intake growth ex-HVDC (YoY): 26.1% (Q1 FY27)
p. 5
“On a comparable basis, order intake in Q1 FY27 increased by 26.1% YoY and 39.7% QoQ”
Venu Nuguri, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Order backlog: INR 32,222.1 crs (Q1 FY27)
p. 5
“we closed the quarter with an order backlog of INR 32,222.1 crs, representing strong double-digit growth compared with Q1 FY26 and providing good revenue visibility for the coming quarters.”
Venu Nuguri, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Revenue growth: 68.6% YoY (Q1 FY27)
p. 8
“We delivered strong revenue growth of 68.6% YoY, driven by robust execution of our order backlog.”
Ajay Singh, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Operational EBITDA: INR 399.9 crs (Q1 FY27)
p. 8
“operational EBITDA grew 135.0% YoY to INR 399.9 crs.”
Ajay Singh, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Unrealized foreign exchange loss: INR 36.37 crs (Q1 FY27)
p. 8
“this EBITDA performance includes an unrealized foreign exchange loss of INR 36.37 crs recorded during the quarter.”
Ajay Singh, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Revenue from operations: INR 2,493.7 crs (Q1 FY27)
p. 8
“This slide highlights that revenue from operations was INR 2,493.7 crs, while other income was approximately INR 57 crs, primarily comprising interest income on deposits.”
Ajay Singh, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
PBT growth: 120.2% YoY (Q1 FY27)
p. 8
“disciplined execution and operating leverage resulted in a 120.2% YoY increase in Profit Before Tax (PBT)”
Ajay Singh, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Profit before tax margin: 15.6% (Q1 FY27)
p. 8
“our profit before tax margin stood at 15.6%, while profit after tax margin was 11.8%.”
Ajay Singh, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Profit after tax margin: 11.8% (Q1 FY27)
p. 8
“our profit before tax margin stood at 15.6%, while profit after tax margin was 11.8%.”
Ajay Singh, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Export contribution to revenue: 25% (Q1 FY27)
p. 10
“Export contribution on the revenues is around 25%. So that is the run rate we are seeing now.”
Ajay Singh, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Gender diversity: over 10%
p. 4
“Gender diversity increased from 5.8% to over 10%, reinforcing our commitment to building a more inclusive workplace.”
Venu Nuguri, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Freshwater usage reduction: 16%
p. 4
“During the year, we achieved a 16% reduction in freshwater usage compared with the 2019 baseline through recycling initiatives and the deployment of water-efficient fixtures.”
Venu Nuguri, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Tennet-related order value: around INR 1,700 crs (Q1 FY27)
p. 9
“The approximate value of order is around INR 1,700 crs.”
Venu Nuguri, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
What management said it would do
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Karjan factory commissioning — December 2028 · December 2028
stated firmly by Venu Nuguri
p. 8
“With a targeted commissioning date of December 2028, the facility will play a key role in expanding our manufacturing footprint, strengthening local capabilities, and supporting the growing demand for sustainable energy infrastructure in India and global markets.”
Venu Nuguri, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
HVDC greenfield project award — awarded · 6 months
stated conditionally by Venu Nuguri
p. 13
“There is an HVDC project, full greenfield HVDC project is already under bidding we expect that should be awarded in 6 months.”
Venu Nuguri, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Railway/metro order momentum — second half of the year
stated conditionally by Venu Nuguri
p. 14
“Based on the discussion with the rail and metro authorities -- we expect it should pick from the second half of the year.”
Venu Nuguri, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Data center opportunity — 15 GW · 2030
stated conditionally by Venu Nuguri
p. 15
“These projects do not have a long gestation period so if we are talking about 15 GW by 2030, then the project pipeline will be sustainable going forward.”
Venu Nuguri, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Gender diversity target — 3-4 percentage points improvement · 2030
stated as an aspiration by Venu Nuguri
p. 4
“We are targeting a further improvement of 3-4 percentage points by 2030.”
Venu Nuguri, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Q&A highlights
Management's answers to analyst questions, in Parakho's words rather than a transcript. Each row names who answered and carries the verbatim quote it was drawn from.
Management said it was a combination of three orders worth approximately INR 1,700 crores.
Answered by Venu Nuguri
Asked by Amit Anwani: What is the size of the 2GW Tennet-related order within total Q1 order inflow?
p. 9
“At this point in time, it is a combination of 3 orders. In this, we look more of services and support from here. The approximate value of order is around INR 1,700 crs.”
Venu Nuguri, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the current focus is on the domestic market given strong local demand and mandated storage requirements, with plans to scale up after validating technology.
Answered by Venu Nuguri
Asked by Amit Anwani: Will BESS and data center focus be domestic or export?
p. 10
“And right now, our focus is to supply for the domestic market. We have just started. We first need to validate the technology we have deployed and then we will scale it up slowly.”
Venu Nuguri, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management attributed the YoY contraction to product mix, while noting sequential improvement.
Answered by Ajay Singh
Asked by Shirom Kapur: What drove the YoY gross margin contraction of over 350 basis points?
p. 11
“Just for the earlier question, when we compare the gross margin with the same period last year, there is some contraction, which is mainly because of the product mix that we have executed.”
Ajay Singh, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said margins for the new BESS technology are not yet determinable and are expected to improve as the business scales and localizes.
Answered by Venu Nuguri
Asked by Shirom Kapur: What is the BESS margin profile versus the rest of the business?
p. 10
“The margin profile is difficult to mention at this stage as this technology needs to mature.”
Venu Nuguri, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said HVDC revenue contribution has not yet fully materialized, as execution ramps up in later years, but confirmed some contribution existed.
Answered by Ajay Singh
Asked by Parikshit Kandpal: How much of quarterly revenue came from HVDC projects?
p. 12
“the full revenue contribution from the HVDC projects has not yet materialized.”
Ajay Singh, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said they already compete globally and expect a level playing field, with capex aimed at increasing capacity and localizing components.
Answered by Venu Nuguri
Asked by Rahul Gajare: How competitive will Hitachi Energy India be versus Korean or Mexican manufacturers after full backward integration capex?
p. 12
“We are already competing with Mexican, Koreans or everyone in global market. Our capex is to increase our capacity and of course, localizing some of those components.”
Venu Nuguri, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said more competition is welcome and they do not see material impact given they already compete in similar segments.
Answered by Venu Nuguri
Asked by Jason Soans: Will entry of Chinese players into GIS and transformer segments push prices down?
p. 13
“More competition is welcome to meet the demand and supply challenges or perceived demand and supply challenges, if any.”
Venu Nuguri, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management characterized the transmission dip as a timing issue and said railway projects are progressing slower than anticipated but should pick up in H2.
Answered by Venu Nuguri
Asked by Umesh Raut: Why did transmission and railway/metro order momentum decline in Q1?
p. 14
“It is a temporary thing in the transmission. I do not see that as any major issue. Railway projects are progressing slower than originally anticipated.”
Venu Nuguri, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said there was no material commodity impact this quarter as most orders are pass-through.
Answered by Ajay Singh
Asked by Sumit Kishore: Is the non-transformer business insulated from commodity price volatility?
p. 15
“Presently, we are not getting any material impact. 60%-65% of our orders are pass through. In this quarter, there is no commodity impact per se.”
Ajay Singh, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Risks flagged
Railway project execution progressing slower than originally anticipated
p. 14
“Railway projects are progressing slower than originally anticipated.”
Venu Nuguri, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Unrealized foreign exchange loss impacting EBITDA
p. 8
“It is important to note that this EBITDA performance includes an unrealized foreign exchange loss of INR 36.37 crs recorded during the quarter.”
Ajay Singh, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Macroeconomic uncertainties and project execution challenges
p. 15
“While we remain mindful of macroeconomic uncertainties and project execution challenges that can arise in a dynamic environment, we are confident in our ability to capitalize on the opportunities ahead and continue creating long-term value for our shareholders.”
Venu Nuguri, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Geopolitical challenges affecting the business environment
p. 3
“Despite geopolitical challenges that the country continues to deal with, the underlying fundamentals of our business remain exceptionally strong.”
Venu Nuguri, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Increased competition from new entrants into GIS and transformer market
p. 13
“Coming back to the specific question i.e., transformer and GIS. They were already competing in some form or other form, may not be in same segment, hence, I do not see any material impact for us.”
Venu Nuguri, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
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