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Motilal Oswal has raised its target price for Triveni Turbine to ₹720 per share, maintaining a 'Buy' rating. The brokerage firm cited the company's robust order pipeline as a key driver for its optimistic outlook.
Strong Order Growth Fuels Future Revenue
Triveni Turbine's order inflows increased by 19% year-over-year, and its inquiry book has doubled. This surge indicates strong demand across thermal power, industrial capital expenditure, and renewable energy sectors. Export markets are showing renewed strength, with the United States presenting significant growth opportunities in areas like combined cycle applications, geothermal, biomass, and data center power needs.
Valuation and Competitive Landscape
The ₹720 target price suggests substantial upside from current levels. Motilal Oswal is applying a 40x Price-to-Earnings (P/E) multiple to June 2028 earnings estimates. Triveni Turbine's current P/E of around 53.30 is about 43% higher than its 10-year median of 37.34, reflecting strong investor confidence. The company operates in a competitive space with players like Thermax Ltd. and Siemens Ltd., but benefits from a generally positive growth sentiment in India's manufacturing sector, even amid rising raw material costs.
Addressing Margin Concerns
While order flow is strong, recent margin pressure affected the company's profit-after-tax last quarter. Motilal Oswal forecasts a margin recovery to 21-21.5% in FY27 and FY28, driven by increased exports, aftermarket services, and the phasing out of a low-margin project. However, delays in executing export orders or continued increases in input costs could impede this recovery. The stock's high P/E ratio means it already prices in significant growth, making it vulnerable to sharp declines if performance falters.
Triveni Turbine maintains a debt-free balance sheet with substantial cash reserves, which reduces financial risk. However, rising production costs reported by many Indian manufacturers due to raw materials and logistics could still impact profitability.
Outlook and Investor Engagement
Motilal Oswal's revised target price hinges on Triveni Turbine's ability to leverage its order book and achieve margin recovery. The company's focus on the US market and aftermarket services are key growth drivers. Triveni Turbine is also scheduled to participate in the Centrum Nakshatra - III Conference. The broader analyst consensus is a 'Buy' rating with an average target price near ₹631.50, although some targets extend to ₹840. Successfully managing margin pressures and executing its large order book will be critical for the company's valuation potential.