Ram Ratna Wires Limited – Investor Presentation Summary
Key Operational Highlights
- Company operates five plants across three states with PAN-India distribution network covering 200+ cities
- 70-75% of products supplied to large OEMs across multiple industries
- One of India's largest copper tubes plants in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan
- Widest enamelled wire range in India (0.016 - 5.0 mm)
- Key drivers: Diversification into higher-barrier products, copper tube import substitution, and expansion into adjacent businesses
Segment-wise Performance
Winding Wires & Strips Segment:
- High-performance enameled copper wires and strips for electrical insulation applications
- Products include: enameled copper wires, fine & ultra-fine wires, enameled aluminum wires, enameled Cu & Al strips, paper covered conductors, CTC conductors, fibreglass covered strips, corona-resistant wires, PI Class 240 (EV-grade), submersible winding wires, Litz wires, MCB coils
Copper Tubes & Pipes Segment:
- Comprehensive copper tube portfolio for HVAC and refrigeration OEMs
- Products include: level wound coils (LWC), pancake coils, inner grooved tubes (IGT), straight tubes, VRV/VRF tubes, medical-grade tubes, finned/low-finned tubes, capillary tubes, PVC-coated tubes, jumbo coils
Financial Highlights
FY26 Consolidated Performance:
- Revenue from Operations: ₹5,176.6 Cr
- Gross Profit: ₹522.4 Cr (10.1% margin)
- EBITDA: ₹263.6 Cr (5.1% margin)
- EBIT: ₹244.2 Cr
- Profit Before Tax: ₹153.0 Cr
- Profit for the Period: ₹108.6 Cr (2.1% PAT margin)
Historical Growth (FY23-FY26):
- Revenue from Operations CAGR: 25.0% (₹2,650 → ₹5,177 Cr)
- EBITDA CAGR: 34.4%
- PAT CAGR: 32.2%
- Gross Margin improvement: +80 bps (9.3% → 10.1%)
Geographical Revenue Split
- Export revenue: 6% of Q2 FY27 revenue
- Direct export to 7 markets
- UL certification for copper tubes in process to expand international reach
Balance Sheet Snapshot
As at March 31, 2026 (₹ Cr):
- Property, plant and equipment: ₹565.4
- Capital work-in-progress: ₹33.6
- Inventories: ₹486.1
- Trade receivables: ₹640.6
- Cash and cash equivalents: ₹7.8
- Total equity: ₹584.9
- Borrowings (non-current): ₹265.3
- Borrowings (current): ₹388.8
- Net debt/equity: 0.46x
- ROCE: 25.1% in FY26 (up from 18.8% in FY24)
Financial Health Insights:
- Long-term bank facilities rated CARE A− (Stable)
- Short-term facilities rated CARE A2+
- Working capital is copper-linked (inventories and receivables rise with volumes and copper prices)
Capex & Cash Flow Health
- Capital expenditure funded through borrowings (increased from ₹296 Cr to ₹654 Cr FY24-FY26)
- PP&E increased from ₹352 Cr to ₹565 Cr over FY24-FY26
- Focus on capacity expansion and technology upgrades
Strategic & R&D Initiatives
Investments in Innovation:
- Moving into higher-barrier product categories: EV magnet wires, CTC conductors for transformers, corona-resistant wires
- PI Class 240 wires & strips for EV traction motors
- Rectangular EV magnet wire on OEM development projects
- Online pinhole & blister monitoring, 360° camera dimension checks, barcode traceability
EPAVO Electricals Acquisition:
- Proposed acquisition of remaining 50% stake from EPACK for ₹15 Cr
- Expected closing: November 30, 2026
- 30 lakh motors/annum installed capacity
- >90% localization in HVLS PMSM motors
- Registered under Government of India PLI scheme
Tefabo Subsidiary Expansion:
- Wind turbine tower internals and structures
- Renewable-energy contract manufacturing
- Supplying almost all major wind OEMs in India
- Diversifying into nacelle parts
Industry Trends & Business Environment
Market Opportunities:
- India power transformers: 8.22% CAGR
- India electric motors: 9.4% CAGR (2026-34)
- India imports roughly 70% of its copper tubes
- EV penetration crossed 11% of India auto sales in May 2026
- Global BLDC & high-efficiency motors: ~USD 22-25 Bn (2025) to ~USD 38-45 Bn by 2030
- India targets ~900 GW capacity by FY32, from ~442 GW in FY24
Policy Support:
- White Goods PLI and RIPS-2024 at Bhiwadi
- BEE star norms favour BLDC motors
- Smart meter installation drive
Management Commentary & Growth Outlook
Strategic Outlook:
- Vision to make EPAVO the preferred supplier of BLDC motors for every energy-efficient application
- Exploring newer segments in BLDC Motor beyond air conditioning
- Focus on import substitution across product categories
- Expanding into wind energy components through Tefabo
Growth Drivers:
- Electrification and grid investment
- Efficient motors and EVs adoption
- Smart metering and electronics growth
- Cooling and HVAC market expansion
- Copper tube import substitution opportunity
Certifications & Quality:
- International standards: IS 10773, IS 2501, ASTM B68/B75/B280, JIS H-3300, EN 12735-1, AS/NZS
- Quality automation: APQP/PPAP per AIAG, 100% online eddy current testing, metallurgical grain-size and spectro analysis
- Top 7% EcoVadis sustainability ranking