Event Participants
Executives
2 Deepak Goel, Amit Kumar Goel
Analysts
11 Aniruddha Josh, Gaurav Uttrani, Krupa Desai, Praful Kumar, Pranav Jain, Pratham Samdadiya, Raman Venkata Kerti, Sidhaant Lodaya, Vidit Trivedi
Financials & KPIs
| Metric | Reported | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations | ₹521.5 crore | +15% YoY from ₹454.1 crore; driven by EPC execution (129% growth) offsetting flat manufacturing |
| Manufacturing Revenue | ₹382.4 crore | Slightly lower YoY from ~₹393 crore; product mix shifting toward specialised cables |
| EPC Revenue | ₹139.1 crore | +129% YoY from ₹60.9 crore; ₹800 crore of new projects entered early execution stage |
| EBITDA | ₹65.9 crore | +26% YoY from ₹52.4 crore; margin improved to 12.6% from 11.5% |
| Manufacturing EBITDA | ₹38.8 crore | Broadly stable; conventional conductors remain commodity-like with lowest margins |
| EPC EBITDA | ₹27.6 crore | Up from ₹9.3 crore YoY; guided range of 15-20% varies with project stage/milestones |
| PBT | ₹28.6 crore | +27% YoY from ₹22.2 crore |
| PAT | ₹21.1 crore | PAT margin ~4.1%; constrained by finance cost absorbing 55% of EBITDA |
| Finance Cost | ₹36.2 crore | +22% YoY from ₹29.6 crore; Q1 predates IPO debt repayment, full benefit from Q2 FY27 |
| Order Book | ₹2,788.4 crore | Manufacturing ₹1,432.7 crore + EPC ₹1,355.7 crore as of June 2026 |
| Gross Debt | ₹360 crore | Post ₹490 crore IPO proceed repayment; net debt near negligible after ₹240 crore bank FDs |
Geographic & Segment Commentary
Manufacturing: Revenue was ₹382.4 crore with EBITDA of ₹38.8 crore, roughly flat YoY. Segment mix is ~90% cables and ~10% conductors; conventional conductors have the lowest margins in the portfolio. Installed capacity is ~85,000 MT (expanded from 62,000 MT over three years) with current utilisation at ~62%; management deliberately pre-builds capacity ahead of demand.
EPC: Revenue grew 129% YoY to ₹139.1 crore with EBITDA of ₹27.6 crore. Margins vary 15-20% depending on project stage. Approximately ₹800 crore of projects commenced in Q4 FY26 are in early-stage execution, driving elevated inventory and working capital that management expects to normalise as certifications, billing and collections progress over coming quarters.
Company-Specific & Strategic Commentary
TS Conductor Partnership (AECC Technology): Laser is the first licensed Indian manufacturing partner for TS Conductors' patented AECC composition-core conductor technology. Carbon composite cores are imported from the US; conductors are manufactured and installed by Laser. Technology is commercialised since 2016 with proven track record in US, Europe and China; offers ~1.5x strength and simpler installation (aluminium vs glass encapsulation) versus first-generation HTLS. Management has bid on ₹1,250 crore of the ₹3,500 crore HTLS/reconductoring tenders floated in the last year - all under active evaluation.
High-Voltage Cable Mix Shift: HV cables have grown from 9% to 29% of total revenue over the last nine quarters. HV cables carry ~2-3% higher EBITDA margins than standard cables, supporting mix-driven profitability. Conventional conductors remain the lowest-margin product line.
Post-IPO Deleveraging: Approximately ₹490 crore of IPO proceeds were applied to debt repayment in July 2026, reducing gross debt to ₹360 crore. At ~9% cost of capital, expected interest savings are ~₹40 crore annually (₹10 crore per quarter), flowing from Q2 FY27 onwards.
Guidance & Outlook
| Metric | Guidance / Outlook | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth | 15-16% CAGR maintained | Management reiterates continuation of historical 5-year growth trajectory; no specific FY27 number guided |
| EBITDA Margin | Stable at current levels | Management expects margins to remain steady; advanced conductor revenue could improve mix when closed |
| Interest Cost | ~₹40 crore annual savings | From Q2 FY27 full benefit of debt repayment accrues; finance cost as % of EBITDA expected to normalise |
| Tax Rate | Deferred tax benefit completes FY27 | ~₹125-130 crore cumulative deferred tax benefit from FY23 acquisition carry-forward losses concludes this year; normal cash tax from FY28 |
| Capacity Utilisation | Ramp through specialised products | Focus on product mix (HV cables, HTLS) rather than volume; capacity expansion triggered at 75-80% utilisation |
Risks & Constraints
| Risk | Context |
|---|---|
| HTLS Order Conversion | ₹1,250 crore of bids under evaluation with no revenue booked yet; tenders remain competitive with multiple technology providers eligible. Management expects results "very soon" but timing is external. |
| Working Capital Intensity | EPC early-stage projects require procurement ahead of billing milestones - inventory/WIP spiked ₹90 crore in Q1. Typical working capital cycle of 110-120 days; normalisation expected as projects progress. |
| Finance Cost Overhang | Q1 finance cost absorbed 55% of EBITDA, capping PAT conversion. Deleveraging benefit accrues from Q2 FY27 but full annual impact (~₹40 crore) only visible over subsequent quarters. |
| Consolidated Reporting Gap | PAT on consolidated basis reported ₹20-30 lakh lower (excluding one-time ₹32 crore FY26 extraordinary gain); SPV has nil revenue currently but consolidated presentation to factor in from next year. |
| Capacity Utilisation | Aggregate utilisation at ~62% despite demand; lower volume absorption depresses fixed cost leverage until specialised product orders convert. |
Q&A Highlights
HTLS Conductor Technology & Scalability
- Question: What differentiates the new conductor products, how scalable is the technology, and what is the total addressable market? (Praful Kumar - Dymon Asia)
- Answer: The AECC technology is 1.5x stronger than conventional conductors, uses aluminium encapsulation (vs glass in first-gen) making installation easier and cheaper; proven in US/EU/China since 2016. India's power generation is planned to grow from 500GW to 900GW, but right-of-way and land constraints force reconductoring of existing corridors. ₹3,500 crore of tenders floated in the last year; Laser has bid on ₹1,250 crore. (Deepak Goel)
Margin Outlook
- Question: Over 12-18 months, what margin expansion can we expect given the product mix shift? (Praful Kumar - Dymon Asia)
- Answer: Margins have been stable historically; with advanced conductors, margins are expected to remain stable with revenue growing at the historical 15-16% pace. No specific margin guidance beyond continuity. (Deepak Goel)
Consolidated vs Standalone Reporting
- Question: Why are results presented on standalone basis when PAT differs materially? (Unidentified analyst - Omen Investment Advisors)
- Answer: The subsidiary is a project SPV with nil revenue this year; difference at bottom line is ~₹20-30 lakh. Last year's consolidated PAT of ₹150 crore included a ₹32 crore one-time extraordinary gain - comparable base is ~₹120 crore. Consolidated presentation will be added once the SPV generates revenue. (Amit Kumar Goel)
Interest Savings & Capacity Peak Revenue
- Question: What quarterly interest savings post debt repayment, and what peak revenue from cable at ~80% utilisation? (Raman Venkata Kerti - Sequent Investments)
- Answer: Cost of capital
9%; ₹490 crore repaid → ~₹40 crore annual interest saving (₹10 crore/quarter). Capacity is pre-built ahead of demand; utilisation can reach 90-95%, though capacity is expanded at 75-80% utilisation as a strategy. HV vs standard cable margin differential is ~2-3%; conventional conductors carry lowest margins. (Amit Kumar Goel)
Deferred Tax Utilisation
- Question: What is the deferred tax position and how will it play out? (Gaurav Uttrani - Mirae Asset Global Investments)
- Answer: Deferred tax benefit arises from carry-forward losses from an FY23 acquisition; total benefit ~₹125-130 crore spread over three years. The entire benefit concludes in FY27; from FY28 the company pays normal cash taxes (P&L tax cost already reflects the deferred component). (Amit Kumar Goel)
HTLS Competitive Positioning
- Question: Are we the only qualified bidder for reconductoring projects given TS partnership, and what drives Power Grid's incentive? (Pranav Jain - Ageless Capital and Finance)
- Answer: Tenders do not specify TS technology exclusively - all technology partners are eligible to bid; some tenders have few bidders, others many. Laser's 1.5 years of investment in product development, type/prototype testing and erection capability is a lead. Power Grid adopts reconductoring for 30-40 year old lines with right-of-way constraints where doubling capacity via new towers is impractical. (Deepak Goel, Amit Kumar Goel)
Capacity Growth vs Flat Production
- Question: Capacity grew from 62,000 to 85,400 MT but production stayed flat - why? (Krupa Desai - Electrum Capital)
- Answer: Shift towards specialised products (HV cables, higher-value items) means lower volume with higher contribution to revenue and bottom line. Revenue has grown consistently even as volumes flattened. EPC margins broadly 15-20% at EBITDA level and dependent on project/quarter stage. (Amit Kumar Goel)
Working Capital Cycle
- Question: What is the expected working capital days trajectory? (Pratham Samdadiya - Vasuki India Trust)
- Answer: Working capital typically runs 110-120 days; Q1 June-end saw a spike of ~₹90 crore in inventory/WIP related to new EPC projects commenced in Q4 FY26. This converts into revenue over coming quarters as certification, billing, and collections progress. Q1 operating cash flow was only marginally negative and improving. (Amit Kumar Goel)
Customer Mix
- Question: How does management view the 65% revenue concentration with public sector entities? (Unidentified analyst - Teja Investment)
- Answer: EPC revenue is 100% from government utilities - no subcontracting is taken. Manufacturing is split ~50/50 between government and private sector customers; this structure will continue. (Amit Kumar Goel)
Key Takeaway
Laser Power & Infra delivered Q1 FY27 revenue of ₹521.5 crore (+15% YoY), EBITDA of ₹65.9 crore (+26%) at 12.6% margin, and PAT of ₹21.1 crore - with earnings per share constrained by finance cost that absorbed 55% of EBITDA, a burden now being structurally addressed following the July 2026 IPO and ₹490 crore debt repayment. The company's integrated manufacturing-plus-EPC model offers an order book of ₹2,788 crore (₹1,433 crore manufacturing, ₹1,356 crore EPC) and the strategic pivot centres on the TS Conductors AECC partnership for advanced high-capacity conductors - with bids worth ₹1,250 crore under evaluation against ₹3,500 crore of HTLS tenders - alongside HV cables that have risen from 9% to 29% of revenue in nine quarters, supporting a 2-3% margin uplift versus standard cables. Management guides for sustained 15-16% revenue growth with stable EBITDA margins, ~₹40 crore of annual interest savings from Q2 FY27, and completion of the deferred tax benefit by FY27. Watch points include conversion of the ₹1,250 crore HTLS bid pipeline into revenue, normalisation of working capital over 110-120 days as early-stage EPC projects progress, and capacity utilisation at a modest 62% until specialised product volumes scale.