APOLLO / bear-case history

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Apollo Micro Systems · risk themes across the available quarters.

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Bear-case history

Risks carried through the record.

Large order delays

MIGM and QRSAM orders may slip beyond March; management expects by Q1 FY27 at latest.

medium

IDL integration and capex

IDL is currently loss-making; significant overhaul and capex needed, timeline uncertain.

medium

Foreign OEM competition

Government may allow 100% foreign subsidiaries as Indian vendors, potentially increasing competition.

low

Working capital pressure

Receivables at ₹360 crore (close to Q1+Q2 revenue); management expects reduction by year-end.

medium

DAC approval delays for underwater mine order

The ₹2,500 crore order is pending DAC approval; any delay could impact revenue visibility.

high

Margin dilution from IDL consolidation

IDL reported a loss of ₹4 crore in 45 days; management expects EBITDA breakeven only by Q4, with PAT positive from next year.

medium

Shareholder rejection of related party transaction resolution

Resolution for corporate guarantees to subsidiaries was defeated by institutional shareholders, potentially impacting subsidiary support.

medium

High COGS levels due to R&D-heavy project mix

Material costs remain around 70% of revenue; improvement expected only when large-scale production orders kick in.

medium