Strong debut, but EV battery pack single-customer risk
The verdict, the claims that held up, the sharpest analyst exchanges, and the risks — the earnings call, decoded from the transcript.
Buy
confidence 7/10
Grade B
First earnings call, no prior guidance to measure. Q1 execution strong, margin guidance (15-16%) corroborated by delivered 14.9% OPM.
Optimistic
next 1–2 quarters
Optimistic
multi-year
Strong Q1 debut (50% organic growth, 15% EBITDA) backed by EV expansion (79% YoY, 27% of revenue) and Multilink acquisition (₹435 Cr). But material concentration risk: EV battery pack supplied to single customer (Hero) started only in Q1 end, single-customer NDA-bound agreement.
₹1446.4 Cr
Revenue · +null% YoY₹132.7 Cr
Reported PAT · +null% YoYFlat
Margins · vs guidance: CorroboratedDid the claims hold up?
Nearly 50% YoY revenue growth
METWiring 44.6% + non-wiring 67.7% weighted to ~50%, but YoY baseline unverified
EBITDA margin improved 110 bps to 15% vs Q4
METDelivered OPM 14.9%; EBITDA ~15% net of D&A aligns
EV revenue grew 79% YoY, now 27% of total
MET27% × ₹1446.4 = ~₹390 Cr EV content, growth YoY unverified
Multilink contributed ~3% to Q1 growth
METMultilink acquired ₹435 Cr, starts scaling in Q2 post-integration
Earnings quality
What changed since the last call
EV revenue acceleration
UpgradeEV revenue reached 27% of sales (up from 24% prior year), grew 79% YoY. Management now targeting 30-32% by FY29-30.
Multilink acquisition (new)
New₹435 Cr acquisition, non-wiring harness player, adds cross-sell and customer base. Expected to contribute 25-30% growth post-integration.
Ride Vision JV (new)
NewJoint venture with Israeli ADAS firm Ride Vision for 2-wheeler autonomous driving systems. In advanced discussion, customers (2-wheeler OEMs) already interested.
The Q&A
Analysts pressed on margin expansion (Siddharth Bera), battery pack customer concentration (Rishi Vora, Nishant Nippon Life), and capacity utilization (Preet Jain). Management defended: raw material cost pass-through ongoing, single customer NDA-bound, capacity expandable via IPO proceeds. Tone held firm despite pressure.
Margin expansion potential — Siddharth Bera, Nomura
PartialCopper inflation mostly passed on; we are in hard commodity cycle now. Recovery starts when raw materials soften. Recovery takes time but will come.
Multilink growth trajectory — Siddharth Bera, Nomura
Multilink integration 3-4 months, will add Hero and 2 more products (fuel sensor, relays). Should see 25-30% growth. Margin in line with Dhoot. Cross-sell opportunities on existing customer base.
EV battery pack customer — Rishi Vora, Kotak Securities
PartialSupplying battery packs to Hero, one more customer started supplies in Q1 end (big customer, South-based). Battery packs going up, we adding EV charging business. Top 2 customers bullish on growth, will export too.
EV market share and concentration — Rishi Vora, Kotak Securities
AnsweredWe are present across entire EV powertrain. In 2-3 years, should have EV revenue of 30-32% of total. Our top 2 customers don't look India-only, lots of EV exports planned from India.
ADAS cost and adoption — Sheetal Kumar, Heron Management
DodgedDepends on features required. Can't comment now. CEO will share details separately if needed.
Localization and import dependency — Nishant, Nippon Life
AnsweredVery good localization drive. ~30% of components were imported, now bringing down to 20-25%. About 20-25% of imports remain after current effort.
Copper BOM exposure — Nishant, Nippon Life
AnsweredAbout 20-23%. Approximately that ballpark.
EV cord set business opportunity — Viraj Sanghvi, Ambit
AnsweredNew EV cord set business coming next year, almost 40-45% share expected in Indian market. Currently off-highway/tractor switches growing at industry rate.
Capacity utilization and expansion — Preet Jain, Niveshay
AnsweredIPO money for plant expansion at Jhajjar and Hosur, adding 15-20% capacity this year. Maintain 75% utilization year-round to support peak season (Diwali) at 100% efficiency.
Guidance
FY27: 25%-30% growth (relative to FY26)
HighDriven by organic (electrification, new customers), Multilink full-year contribution, and EV acceleration.
EV revenue 30-32% by FY29-30
HighSupported by growing EV penetration (79% growth in Q1), customer base (Hero + second major player), and Ride Vision JV ADAS products launching CY26-27.
15%-16% EBITDA margin full year FY27
HighQ1 achieved 15%. Raw material headwinds passing through with 3-month lag; recovery in H2 if copper prices stabilize.
15%-20% capacity expansion via IPO proceeds
HighTwo plants: Jhajjar and Hosur. Target: maintain 75% utilization year-round, scale to 100% during peak season.
Risks the call surfaced
Customer concentration (EV)
HighHero Motors is primary customer for EV battery pack business (~₹90-100 Cr run-rate estimated). Single customer NDA-bound. Supplies started Q1 end only. If Hero shifts supplier or reduces volume, EV battery pack revenue at risk.
Raw material cost inflation
MediumCopper and brass 20-23% of BOM. Prices elevated but moderating. Cost pass-through to customers takes 3-month lag. If commodity prices fall faster or customer resistance rises, margin pressure.
Multilink integration risk
Medium₹435 Cr acquisition, non-wiring harness player. Full integration 3-4 months away. Margin synergies and cross-sell success not yet proven. Different product, customer base, operations.
Ride Vision JV regulatory risk
MediumADAS (autonomous driving) systems for 2-wheelers, joint venture with Israeli firm Ride Vision. ADAS regulatory approval in India still pending. Product market adoption and pricing uncertain.
EV industry penetration slowdown
LowEV revenue guidance tied to 2-wheeler EV market growth (79% in Q1). If market growth slows (subsidy cuts, macro weakness, battery cost plateau), EV revenue expansion stalls.
Management
Score 7/10. Clear on product mix, growth drivers, Multilink timeline. Candid on customer concentration (NDA-bound on battery pack). Hedged on raw material cost pass-through. 50% Q1 organic growth, EBITDA margin in line with guidance. Multilink acquisition on track. Localization progress evident (20-25% import dependency). First call, limited track record.
1 · Q2 FY27 (Nov 2026)
Multilink full-quarter contribution post integration, second EV customer ramp
2 · H2 FY27 (Jan-Mar 2027)
Capacity expansion (Jhajjar, Hosur plants) completion, 15-20% added capacity
3 · CY2026-27 (Dec-Mar)
Ride Vision JV ADAS product launch for 2-wheelers, regulatory approval clearance
But material concentration risk: EV battery pack supplied to single customer (Hero) started only in Q1 end, single-customer NDA-bound agreement.
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