SWARAJENG - Swaraj Engines
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Total revenue grew 18.5% to INR 1,698.30 Cr in FY25. Segment growth: Engines grew 18.9% to INR 1,640.81 Cr; Engine Spares/Parts declined 0.3% to INR 33.10 Cr; Scrap sales grew 22.8% to INR 7.98 Cr. For Q2 FY26, total income grew 8.6% YoY to INR 504.04 Cr.
Geographic Revenue Split
Not disclosed in available documents, though the company primarily serves the domestic Indian tractor market through Mahindra & Mahindra.
Profitability Margins
Net Profit Margin for FY25 was 9.8% (INR 165.98 Cr profit on INR 1,698.30 Cr revenue). Return on Net Worth (RONW) improved from 37.4% to 39.6% due to a 20.4% increase in net profit outstripping the 13.7% increase in net worth.
EBITDA Margin
Operating Profit (EBIDTA) Margin remained stable as material costs (78.9% of revenue) and other expenses (4.7% of revenue) were consistent with the previous year. Profit before tax grew 20.6% to INR 223.05 Cr.
Capital Expenditure
Non-current assets increased by INR 58.05 Cr (42.8%) to INR 193.76 Cr in FY25, indicating significant investment in long-term manufacturing infrastructure.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
Borrowing costs are 0% as the company has NIL borrowings and maintains a comfortable surplus fund position, generating INR 16.41 Cr in other income from interest and mutual fund returns.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Material costs represent 78.9% of net revenue (INR 1,327.01 Cr). While specific material names like iron castings or steel are not listed, they constitute the bulk of diesel engine components.
Capacity Expansion
Current sales volume reached 1,68,820 units in FY25, a 21.7% increase from 1,38,761 units in the previous year. Total engines supplied since inception reached 1.76 million units.
Raw Material Costs
Material cost as a percentage of net revenue was 78.9% in FY25, a slight improvement from 79.0% in FY24, reflecting stable procurement despite inflationary pressures.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Operations are characterized by a lean organization structure and continuous improvement in process efficiencies to optimize resource utilization.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
18.50%
Growth Strategy
Growth is tied to the Indian tractor industry's expansion. Strategy includes supplying a wider range of engines (20 HP to 65 HP), maintaining a lean cost structure, and leveraging the market position of the 'Swaraj' tractor brand owned by M&M.
Products & Services
Diesel engines (20 HP to 65 HP) for tractor fitment, engine spares, and engine parts.
Brand Portfolio
Swaraj Engines (supplying to the Swaraj tractor brand).
New Products/Services
Supplying engines in the 20 HP to 65 HP range; new product launches are expected to move in tandem with M&M's tractor model updates.
Market Expansion
The company expects the tractor industry to grow in the medium to long term, positioning its engine business to grow in tandem with industry demand.
Strategic Alliances
Primary strategic relationship is with Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (M&M), which manufactures the tractors the engines are built for.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The Indian tractor industry is evolving with new regulations and a shift toward sustainable farming practices; the engine business is expected to grow as mechanization in agriculture increases.
Competitive Landscape
Primary competition is internal or captive engine manufacturing by other tractor OEMs, but the company's dedicated supply to the 'Swaraj' brand provides a protected niche.
Competitive Moat
Durable advantage through a lean organization and deep integration with M&M's supply chain. The 39.6% RONW and NIL debt status provide a highly sustainable financial moat.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to agricultural GDP and monsoon performance, as these dictate the purchasing power of the primary end-user (farmers).
Consumer Behavior
Farmer demand is shifting toward higher HP engines (up to 65 HP) for better productivity, which the company is addressing with its current product range.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Subject to new tractor regulations and emission norms which may require R&D investment to update engine designs.
Environmental Compliance
Higher CSR expenses were noted in FY25, though specific ESG compliance costs in INR were not itemized.
Taxation Policy Impact
Effective tax rate is approximately 25.6% (INR 57.07 Cr tax on INR 223.05 Cr PBT).
Legal Contingencies
No material weaknesses in internal controls for financial reporting were observed; specific pending court case values were not disclosed.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Monsoon dependency poses a significant risk to annual volumes; a 10-15% variance in rainfall can materially impact tractor demand and engine sales.
Geographic Concentration Risk
Concentrated in India, specifically tied to the regional sales performance of Swaraj tractors.
Third Party Dependencies
Critical dependency on Mahindra & Mahindra for nearly 100% of engine fitment revenue.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Risk of transition to electric tractors in the long term, though diesel remains the current standard for the 20-65 HP range.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Low risk due to the established relationship with M&M and a comfortable cash position with surplus funds.