AZAD - Azad Engineering

📊 NSE: AZAD 🏢 Engineering 📅 Last Updated: 12/13/2025 18:49

💰 Financial Performance

Revenue Growth by Segment

In H1 FY26, the Energy and Oil & Gas segment grew by 35.7% YoY, while the Aerospace & Defence segment registered a 30.3% improvement. Total revenue for H1 FY26 reached INR 277.18 Cr, a 32.1% increase from INR 209.8 Cr in H1 FY25. Q2 FY26 revenue was INR 142.67 Cr, up 28.1% YoY.

Geographic Revenue Split

Exports contribute between 93.9% and 95% of total revenue as of Q2 FY26. This high export concentration acts as a natural hedge against foreign exchange fluctuations because inflows and outflows are balanced in foreign currency.

Profitability Margins

Profitability showed significant expansion in H1 FY26: PBT margin stood at 32.2% (INR 89.24 Cr, up 64.3% YoY) and PAT margin reached 22.7% (INR 62.99 Cr, up 64.9% YoY). The improvement is driven by operational efficiency and a reduction in raw material consumption costs as a percentage of revenue.

EBITDA Margin

EBITDA margin for H1 FY26 was 36.0% (INR 99.90 Cr), representing a 37.1% YoY growth in absolute EBITDA. Q2 FY26 EBITDA margin was 36.02% (INR 51.36 Cr). Margins have stabilized due to effective cost control and the onboarding of domestic suppliers.

Capital Expenditure

The company is executing a massive expansion, building three customer-specific plants for Siemens, Mitsubishi, and GE Steam. These facilities are described as being 10x the size of previous operations. While specific total INR Cr for the current cycle is not fully aggregated, the company is deploying machines equivalent to its entire existing base to support 25-30% growth.

Credit Rating & Borrowing

As of August 06, 2025, CARE Ratings reaffirmed a 'CARE A; Stable' rating for long-term bank facilities (enhanced to INR 208.32 Cr) and 'CARE A2+' for short-term facilities. This was an upgrade from the 'CARE A-; Stable' rating assigned in November 2024, reflecting improved financial profiles and consistent growth.

⚙️ Operational Drivers

Raw Materials

The company utilizes high-value alloys for mission-critical components. Specific alloy names like Titanium or Inconel are not explicitly listed, but they are categorized as 'high-value alloys' required for energy and aerospace turbines.

Import Sources

Historically high import dependency, but the company is actively 'onboarding domestic suppliers' to reduce costs and supply chain lead times. Specific countries of origin are not disclosed beyond the shift toward Indian domestic sourcing.

Key Suppliers

Not disclosed in available documents; referred to generally as 'global OEMs' for demand and 'domestic suppliers' for procurement.

Capacity Expansion

Current expansion includes three dedicated plants for Siemens, Mitsubishi, and GE Steam. A new forging plant is also partly operational as of November 2025. These plants are designed to handle a 'massive' increase in demand, with the goal of scaling to meet 10x previous production volumes.

Raw Material Costs

Raw material consumption as a percentage of revenue has decreased in Q2 FY26 due to supply chain excellence and domestic sourcing. The company manages volatility through contracts where it absorbs the first 5% of price fluctuations, after which prices are renegotiated with customers or suppliers.

Manufacturing Efficiency

Efficiency is tracked through EBITDA margins (36%) and the achievement of NADCAP accreditation for coatings by the subsidiary Azad VTC, which places the company on the 'qualified manufacturers list' for global aerospace OEMs.

Logistics & Distribution

Not disclosed as a specific percentage of revenue.

📈 Strategic Growth

Expected Growth Rate

25-30%

Growth Strategy

Growth will be achieved by increasing 'wallet share' with existing global OEMs from the current 1.5% to higher levels. This involves building dedicated, customer-specific manufacturing plants, signing multi-phase contracts (e.g., Mitsubishi Phase 2), and expanding into engine manufacturing through MOUs with partners like Safran.

Products & Services

Critical aircraft rotating components, turbine blades, mission-critical components for power generation, and specialized parts for oil and gas equipment.

Brand Portfolio

Azad Engineering, Azad VTC (subsidiary), Azad Prime (subsidiary).

New Products/Services

Expansion into aircraft engine manufacturing components via the Safran MOU and the commercialization of new products in the Aerospace & Defence segment which drove a 30.3% growth in H1 FY26.

Market Expansion

Targeting increased penetration in the global Aerospace and Energy markets by becoming a 'Center of Excellence' for global OEMs.

Market Share & Ranking

The company currently holds approximately 1.5% of the addressable 'wallet share' of its existing customers' spend, suggesting significant room for ranking improvement.

Strategic Alliances

MOU with Safran Aircraft Engines for critical rotating components; long-term partnerships with Mitsubishi (Phase 2 signed 2025), GE Steam, and Siemens.

🌍 External Factors

Industry Trends

The industry is shifting toward consolidated supply chains where OEMs prefer 'dedicated facilities' from proven partners. Azad is positioning itself by building these specific plants to capture a larger share of the growing aerospace engine and clean energy turbine markets.

Competitive Landscape

Competes with global precision engineering firms, but differentiates through dedicated customer-specific infrastructure and a lower-cost Indian manufacturing base.

Competitive Moat

The moat is built on 'precision performance' and high switching costs for OEMs. Mission-critical components require years of qualification; Azad's NADCAP accreditation and proven track record with life-critical parts create a high barrier to entry that is sustainable due to the long-term nature of OEM contracts.

Macro Economic Sensitivity

Highly sensitive to global industrial CAPEX in energy and aerospace sectors. A slowdown in global turbine demand would directly impact the 95% export-oriented revenue base.

Consumer Behavior

Not applicable as the company is a B2B industrial manufacturer.

Geopolitical Risks

Trade barriers or geopolitical tensions affecting global aerospace supply chains could disrupt the delivery of mission-critical components to Western OEMs.

⚖️ Regulatory & Governance

Industry Regulations

Operations must comply with NADCAP (National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program) standards for coatings and other aerospace manufacturing processes to remain on qualified vendor lists.

Environmental Compliance

Approved CSR spending of INR 81.90 Lakh for FY25, focused on Education, Health, and Wellness. The company has a CSR committee to oversee these funds.

Taxation Policy Impact

Effective tax rate is not explicitly stated, but PBT of INR 89.24 Cr vs PAT of INR 62.99 Cr implies a tax expense of approximately 29.4% for H1 FY26.

Legal Contingencies

The company states there were no material penalties or strictures imposed by stock exchanges or statutory authorities related to capital markets in the last three years. Specific values for pending labor or tax cases are not disclosed.

⚠️ Risk Analysis

Key Uncertainties

Execution risk associated with building facilities 10x the current size and the complexity of managing parallel growth of 30-35% while maintaining 36% EBITDA margins.

Geographic Concentration Risk

Extremely high geographic concentration in export markets (95%), making the company vulnerable to global trade policy changes.

Third Party Dependencies

High dependency on a few 'Global OEMs' (Siemens, Mitsubishi, GE, Safran) for the majority of revenue, though this is mitigated by long-term contracts.

Technology Obsolescence Risk

Risk is mitigated by the 'Center of Excellence' and ongoing investment in advanced manufacturing infrastructure to keep pace with evolving turbine and engine technologies.