JSW Energy – Investor Presentation Summary

Key Operational Highlights

  • Net generation volume: 12.9 BUs in Q1 FY27, declined 5% YoY but up 10% QoQ
  • Renewable energy (Wind & Solar) generation: 3.4 BUs, increased 11% YoY and 41% QoQ
  • Thermal generation: 8.0 BUs, down 6% YoY and 9% QoQ
  • Long Term PPA Generation: 11.2 BUs, decreased 4% YoY but up 30% QoQ
  • Short Term PPA Generation: 1.6 BUs, down 7% YoY and 48% QoQ
  • Key drivers: Capacity addition leading to RE generation growth; lower PLFs at Hydro plants and Mahanadi due to weak hydrology and one-off evacuation availability issue

Segment-wise Performance

Thermal Segment (5,658 MW operational capacity):

  • Net Generation: 8.0 BUs, down 6% YoY
  • Revenue: ₹3,453 Cr, down 5% YoY
  • EBITDA excluding other income: ₹1,392 Cr, declined 11% YoY
  • PLF: 71% vs 76% in Q1 FY26

Renewables Segment (8,877 MW operational capacity):

  • Net Generation: 4.8 BUs, declined 3% YoY
  • Revenue: ₹1,740 Cr, increased 17% YoY
  • Operating EBITDA: ₹1,485 Cr, up 23% YoY
  • Hydro PLF: 40% vs 66% in Q1 FY26 due to weaker hydrology
  • Solar PLF: 21% (stable YoY)
  • Wind PLF: 27% vs 30% in Q1 FY26

Financial Highlights

  • Revenue: ₹5,437 Cr (flat YoY vs ₹5,411 Cr)
  • EBITDA: ₹3,103 Cr (+2% YoY vs ₹3,057 Cr)
  • EBITDA Margin: 57% (+0.6 pp vs 56%)
  • PAT: ₹533 Cr (-36% YoY vs ₹836 Cr)
  • PAT to Shareholders: ₹471 Cr (-37% YoY vs ₹743 Cr)
  • Cash PAT: ₹1,464 Cr (-7% YoY vs ₹1,579 Cr)
  • Diluted EPS: ₹2.57 vs ₹4.25 in Q1 FY26
  • Finance Cost: ₹1,519 Cr (+16% YoY vs ₹1,306 Cr)
  • Depreciation: ₹890 Cr (+20% YoY vs ₹739 Cr)
  • Drivers: RE capacity addition supporting EBITDA growth; higher depreciation and finance costs impacting PAT

Geographical Revenue Split

Not Specified

Balance Sheet Snapshot

  • Net Debt: ₹61,322 Cr
  • Net Debt to Equity: 1.70x
  • Operational Net Debt to EBITDA: 4.95x (TTM)
  • Cash & Cash Equivalents: ₹12,881 Cr
  • DSO: 65 days (marginal increase driven by higher LT tie-ups)
  • Financial Health: Robust liquidity buffer with sizable cash balances to fund equity portion of estimated capex

Capex & Cash Flow Health

  • Capital Expenditure: Massive growth plan with ~₹1.1 trillion estimated capex till FY30
  • Free Cash Flow: Not specified
  • Operating Cash Flow: Not specified
  • Net Debt Movement: Operational Net Debt at ₹54,885 Cr + CWIP Net Debt at ₹6,437 Cr
  • Investment Rationale: Focus on capacity expansion towards 30 GW by 2030 target

Strategic & R&D Initiatives

  • Capacity Addition: 1,081 MW renewable capacity added till July 8th (Solar +442 MW, Wind +108 MW, Hybrid +381 MW, Hydro +150 MW)
  • Total Capacity: 14,535 MW as of July 8th
  • Commissioning Target: 1.5 GW by H1FY27; 3 GW target for FY27
  • Energy Storage Target: 40 GWh by 2030; 29.6 GWh locked-in
  • Strategic Acquisitions: Definitive agreement signed for acquisition of 300 MW Maruti Thermal Plant
  • Manufacturing: Halol wind blade manufacturing facility operationalized; battery assembly facility secured first external order (200 MW/400 MWh)
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanding renewable portfolio, backward integration, and energy storage capabilities

Industry Trends & Business Environment

  • Indian economy: Real GDP grew 7.8% YoY in Q4 FY26; estimated 6.6% for FY27
  • Power Demand: All-India power demand rose 8.5% YoY to 483 BUs in Q1 FY27
  • Peak Demand: Record 271 GW in May 2026; remained robust at 265 GW in June 2026
  • Regional Growth: South (+14.4% YoY), West (+9.8% YoY), North (+3.6% YoY), East & NE (+6.5% YoY)
  • Impact on Company: Strong demand environment supporting growth plans

Management Commentary & Growth Outlook

  • Strategic Outlook: "Momentum compounding across operations and balance sheet — the foundation for Strategy 3.0"
  • FY Guidance: Target of 30 GW generation capacity by 2030; 40 GWh energy storage by 2030
  • Growth Projects: 13,567 MW under construction; 4,261 MW pipeline projects
  • Thermal Expansion: 3,800 MW thermal capacity in pipeline (Salboni 1,600 MW × 2, JSW Mahanadi 600 MW)
  • Renewable Mix: Hybrid (4,417 MW), Wind (2,245 MW), Solar (3,105 MW) in pipeline
  • Risks: Raw material price fluctuations, regulatory changes, execution risks

ESG Updates

  • ESG Ratings: TPI Level 5 (highest), MSCI "A", FTSE4Good Index constituent
  • Carbon Neutrality: Committed to 2050 target in line with Paris Agreement
  • Sustainability Targets: GHG emissions reduction target of 48% by FY30, specific fresh water intake reduction target of 38% by FY30
  • Q1 FY27 Performance: CO2 intensity 0.57 tCO2e/MWh, PM emissions 0.087 kg/MWh, SOx emissions 0.75 kg/MWh, NOx emissions 1.75 kg/MWh
  • Safety Performance: LTIFR of 0.05

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