Urja Global has announced its third quarter financial results, showing a decline in both revenue and profitability compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. The company's consolidated performance reflects challenging market conditions during the quarter.

Financial Performance Overview

The company reported a consolidated net profit of ₹2.5 million for the third quarter, marking a significant decrease from the ₹5.3 million recorded in the same quarter of the previous year. This represents a decline of approximately 53% in net profit on a year-over-year basis.

Revenue Performance

Urja Global's consolidated revenue for the third quarter stood at ₹146 million, compared to ₹202 million in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. This decline of ₹56 million represents a decrease of approximately 28% in the company's top-line performance.

Year-over-Year Comparison

The quarterly results demonstrate a challenging period for Urja Global, with both key financial metrics showing substantial contractions. The revenue decline from ₹202 million to ₹146 million, coupled with the net profit reduction from ₹5.3 million to ₹2.5 million, indicates operational headwinds faced by the company during this quarter.

The financial performance reflects the impact of various market factors on the company's consolidated operations, with both profitability and revenue generation experiencing notable pressure compared to the same period in the previous year.

Urja Global Limited has received a credit rating reaffirmation from CARE Ratings Limited, which maintained the company's issuer rating at BB- with a stable outlook on January 08, 2026. This reaffirmation continues the rating initially assigned on December 20, 2024, reflecting both the company's operational strengths and ongoing challenges in a competitive market environment.

Financial Performance and Scale Challenges

The Urja group demonstrated significant revenue growth in FY25, with total operating income increasing by approximately 51% to ₹67.25 crore compared to ₹44.47 crore in the previous year. This growth was primarily driven by sales of electric scooters and lead acid batteries. However, CARE Ratings noted that the scale of operations remains small, which limits financial flexibility during stress periods and restricts scale benefits.

Profitability and Operational Metrics

The company's profitability margins declined in FY25, with PBILD margin falling to 2.67% from 5.31% in the previous year, and PAT margin decreasing to 2.06% from 4.58%. This decline was attributed to increased manpower and digital initiative costs. However, there was improvement in H1FY26, with PBILD margin recovering to 3.77%. The debt coverage indicators remained weak, with interest coverage of 2.85x and total debt to GCA ratio of 25.59x as of March 31, 2025.

Working Capital and Collection Challenges

One of the significant operational challenges highlighted by CARE Ratings is the company's working capital-intensive operations. The operating cycle stood at 412 days in FY25, though this was an improvement from 468 days in the previous year. The group faces collection difficulties from certain debtors in the solar panel trading segment, with approximately ₹65.00 crore outstanding from debtors for more than two years. The average collection period remained elongated at 457 days, while the creditors' period was 270 days in FY25.

Rating Strengths and Market Position

Despite operational challenges, CARE Ratings recognized several positive factors supporting the rating. The company benefits from experienced management, with Chairman Gajanand Gupta bringing chartered accountancy expertise and Managing Director Mohan Jagdish Agarwal contributing 25 years of production and marketing experience. The group maintains a diversified product portfolio encompassing e-scooters, batteries, and solar panels, supported by an established dealer network of approximately 260 dealers and distributors primarily in North India.

Industry Challenges and Future Outlook

The rating agency highlighted the competitive and fragmented nature of the industries in which Urja Global operates. The electric two-wheeler market faces intense competition from established players, while the solar industry remains fragmented with numerous competitors. Additionally, the company faces exposure to geopolitical risks, regulatory changes, and foreign exchange fluctuations, particularly given the industry's dependence on imported battery cells.

CARE Ratings maintained a stable outlook, expecting the group to sustain its operational and financial performance over the medium term, backed by the promoters' industry experience and commitment to supporting the company's liquidity position when needed.

Source: CARE Ratings Limited