SPMLINFRA - SPML Infra
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Operating income grew 44.5% YoY from INR 851.7 Cr in FY2023 to INR 1,230.4 Cr in FY2024. H1 FY2025 operating income stood at INR 395.3 Cr. The company is transitioning from legacy water/power projects to high-margin new orders and the emerging Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) segment.
Geographic Revenue Split
Pan-India presence with major ongoing projects and new order wins in Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, and Delhi. Specific regional percentage splits are not disclosed.
Profitability Margins
PAT margin improved from 0.2% in FY2023 to 1.6% in FY2024, reaching 6.8% in H1 FY2025. Profitability is increasing as legacy projects (5-7% margins) are replaced by new orders carrying margins exceeding 10%.
EBITDA Margin
EBITDA margin reached 10% in Q2 FY2026 (INR 20 Cr EBITDA on INR 200 Cr estimated revenue) compared to 2.5% in FY2024. This 7.5 percentage point improvement is driven by a shift in the order mix toward higher-margin EPC contracts.
Capital Expenditure
Promoters infused INR 202 Cr in 7M FY2024, with planned infusions of INR 37.5 Cr by March 2025 and INR 118 Cr by FY2026 to support business growth and the BESS plant construction in Pune.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
ICRA assigned [ICRA]BBB- (Stable) and [ICRA]A3 in December 2024, reflecting improved liquidity. Sanctioned bank facilities were enhanced from INR 205 Cr to INR 505 Cr. Previous 'D' ratings from AcuitΓ© were withdrawn following the satisfaction of charges.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Pipes, pumps, electrical components, and construction materials for water and power infrastructure; specific percentage of total cost for each is not disclosed.
Import Sources
Sourced primarily from domestic markets in India to support pan-India EPC projects; specific state-wise sourcing is not disclosed.
Key Suppliers
Maintains a network of empaneled, credible suppliers and contractors associated with the organization for over 40 years; specific company names are not disclosed.
Capacity Expansion
BESS manufacturing plant at Supa, Pune is in advanced stages; Phase I is targeted for commissioning by Q1 FY2027, with Phase II following in FY2028.
Raw Material Costs
Raw material costs are managed through long-standing supplier relationships and price escalation clauses in most contracts to mitigate price volatility risks.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Focus on execution efficiency for nearly 700 commissioned projects; BESS plant efficiency metrics will be established post-commissioning in FY2027.
Logistics & Distribution
Distribution costs are integrated into EPC project execution costs; specific percentage of revenue is not disclosed.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
25-30%
Growth Strategy
Targeting INR 5,000 Cr in new water sector orders annually and participating in INR 5,000 Cr of BESS tenders. Growth is supported by a current order book of INR 3,772 Cr and an L1 position in tenders worth INR 1,125 Cr.
Products & Services
Drinking water distribution systems, wastewater treatment plants, integrated sewerage networks, power transmission and distribution lines, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
Brand Portfolio
SPML Infra
New Products/Services
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) manufacturing and smart power infrastructure solutions; BESS tenders represent a key target area of over INR 5,000 Cr.
Market Expansion
Expanding into the clean energy storage market via the BESS plant in Pune and targeting smart power infrastructure projects across India.
Market Share & Ranking
Recognized among the Worldβs Top 50 Private Water Companies.
Strategic Alliances
Utilizes Joint Ventures (JVs) for large-scale projects in Jharkhand, MP, Rajasthan, and Tamil Nadu to manage capital constraints and meet technical qualifications.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The water sector is growing due to massive government funding; the power sector is shifting toward smart infrastructure and energy storage (BESS).
Competitive Landscape
Operates in a tender-based competitive environment against other large EPC players in the water and power segments.
Competitive Moat
Durable moat built on a 40-year track record, technical know-how for complex projects, and pre-qualifications required for large government tenders.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to government infrastructure spending, with ~INR 10 trillion allocated for water and sanitation projects in India.
Consumer Behavior
Shift in government procurement toward sustainable infrastructure, sanitation, and renewable energy storage solutions.
Geopolitical Risks
Low risk due to domestic focus on Indian national priorities like water access and clean energy.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Adheres to pollution norms, health and safety standards for workers, and municipal waste management regulations.
Environmental Compliance
ESG-compliant organization; projects include environmental risk mitigation and price escalation for regulatory delays.
Taxation Policy Impact
Utilized the Vivad se Vishwas scheme for settlement of long-standing receivables; specific tax rate % is not disclosed.
Legal Contingencies
Total arbitration receivables of INR 613 Cr pending at various levels; ~30% are in advanced stages of realization.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Risk of Bank Guarantee (BG) invocation for contractual performance; however, no BGs were invoked in the 24 months ending November 2024.
Geographic Concentration Risk
100% of revenue is derived from projects within India, spread across multiple states.
Third Party Dependencies
Sizeable creditors of ~INR 505 Cr as of September 2024; liquidity depends on timely asset monetization and arbitration awards.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Mitigated by diversifying into future-ready BESS technology and smart power infrastructure.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Exposure to government departments; risk lies in the stretch of the working capital cycle due to delayed payments or arbitration.