Genus Power Infrastructures FY26 Annual Earnings Summary
3 quarters covered · ₹3,213 Cr revenue · ₹420 Cr PAT · 20.0% average EBITDA margin.
Quarter-by-quarter progression
Management promises made during the year
Current-quarter commentary contains related risk or weakness, so the promise appears not to have been delivered yet.
Q2 FY26Current-quarter commentary contains related risk or weakness, so the promise appears not to have been delivered yet.
Q2 FY26Current-quarter commentary contains related risk or weakness, so the promise appears not to have been delivered yet.
Q3 FY26Risks flagged during the year
Working capital days remain elevated due to upfront investments; management targets improvement to ~40% of sales from current >60%.
Q1 FY26 · mediumAn analyst asked about potential obligations from an ED raid; management stated no communication from department in 7 months and no impact seen.
Q2 FY26 · mediumTenders for ~4 crore meters (Tamil Nadu, Delhi, Punjab) are under technical evaluation; delays could impact order inflow.
Q2 FY26 · mediumDespite DSO reduction, inventory remains high due to new projects; cash flow positive expected only by FY27.
Q3 FY26 · mediumManagement declined to comment on future margin trends, citing the tendering nature of the business, which could lead to margin compression.
Q3 FY26 · mediumKey tenders from Tamil Nadu (30 million meters) and other states may be delayed due to elections, impacting order book replenishment.
Q3 FY26 · mediumInventory days increased by 10 days QoQ, and gross debt stood at ₹1,975 crore, near peak levels, indicating high working capital needs.
Q1 FY26 · lowAnalyst raised concerns about public resistance in cities like Mumbai; management dismissed as temporary and highlighted consumer benefits.
Q1 FY26 · lowManagement acknowledged Q1 and Q2 are slower due to summer and rains, which could impact installation pace.
Q2 FY26 · lowManagement confirmed latching relays are imported from China, exposing the company to supply chain and tariff risks.
Q2 FY26 · lowAnalyst noted potential slowdown in Maharashtra due to municipal elections; management acknowledged minor field issues.
Q3 FY26 · lowCompany received an ED notice in December 2024; no further developments, but the matter remains unresolved and could pose regulatory risk.
What changed through the year
Q1 FY26 · FY26 revenue guidance of over ₹4,000 crore
Management maintained FY26 revenue guidance of over ₹4,000 crore, with potential upward revision after Q2.
Q1 FY26 · FY26 EBITDA margin guidance of 18%
EBITDA margin guidance of 18% for FY26, though Q1 came in at 21.2%.
Q1 FY26 · FY26 installation target of 80-90 lakh smart meters
Target to install 80-90 lakh smart meters in FY26, with FY27 target of 1.1-1.2 crore meters.
Q1 FY26 · Cash flow positive by FY26 end
Management expects to turn cash flow positive from operations by the end of FY26.
Q2 FY26 · FY26 revenue guidance raised to ₹4,500 crore
Management revised FY26 revenue guidance upward from ₹4,000 crore to ₹4,500 crore, with EBITDA margin of 20%.
Q2 FY26 · FY27 revenue guidance of ₹5,500-6,000 crore
For FY27, management guided revenue of ₹5,500-6,000 crore with EBITDA margin of 20%.
Q2 FY26 · Working capital cycle reduction of 40-50 days every 6 months
Management expects working capital cycle to reduce by 40-50 days every six months, reaching 160-170 days by end of FY27.
Q2 FY26 · Peak gross debt capped at ₹2,000-2,100 crore
Management stated that peak gross borrowing will not exceed ₹2,000-2,100 crore, with reduction starting from mid-FY28.
Q3 FY26 · FY27 revenue guidance of ₹6,000 crore
Management reiterated revenue guidance of ₹6,000 crore for FY27, driven by strong order book and execution ramp-up.
Q3 FY26 · FY27 meter installation target of 1 crore
Company targets installing at least 1 crore smart meters in FY27 under its own AMISP projects.
Q3 FY26 · Peak gross debt of ₹2,100-2,200 crore by FY27
Gross debt expected to peak at ₹2,100-2,200 crore in FY27, with no further increase thereafter.
Q3 FY26 · Positive cash flow by end of FY27
Company aims to become cash flow positive by the end of FY27, with improvements expected each quarter.