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NSE: THERMAX · BSE: 500411 · ISIN INE152A01029

Thermax Limited stock analysis

Thermax Limited ranks #3863 in the TickerSutra evidence-ranked universe with a score of 37/100 and 95% data confidence. The latest captured fundamentals show ROCE of 13.9%, quarterly sales growth of 6.7% and quarterly profit growth of -83.4%.
Complete evidence gate pass governance reviewUpdated 29 Sept 2026
TICKERSUTRA SCORE37/100

Avoid / exit review

#3863 of 5,430 ranked equities
Market capitalisation₹43,233.45cr
ROCE13.9%
Quarterly sales growth6.7%
Quarterly profit growth-83.4%
P/E ratio78.5×
Promoter pledge0.0%

INVESTMENT EVIDENCE

What supports—and challenges—the thesis

Evidence in favour

  • CWIP indicates an active capacity pipeline
  • No promoter shares are reported as pledged

Risks and constraints

  • CFO/EBITDA is below 0.6×
  • Valuation is above 40× earnings

Still unresolved: Related-party exposure · Broad media sentiment

FINANCIAL TRAJECTORY

Recent operating history

PeriodRevenueOperating profitNet profitOperating margin
2022₹6,128cr₹414cr₹312cr7.0%
2023₹8,090cr₹601cr₹451cr7.0%
2024₹9,323cr₹797cr₹643cr9.0%
2025₹10,387cr₹910cr₹627cr9.0%
2026₹10,774cr₹1,038cr₹720cr10.0%
TTM₹10,839cr₹870cr₹591cr8.0%
Debt / equity0.42×
CFO / EBITDA0.52×
Operating margin8.0%
Free cash flow₹-401cr
Sales CAGR · 3Y10.0%
Profit CAGR · 3Y16.9%

EXCHANGE EVENT TRIGGERS

Latest corporate disclosures

0 positive catalysts0 negative catalysts1 routine filings

MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

Signals from filed documents

Pricing pressureHigh severity · 2 mentions
Risk easing

Accelerating the Energy Transition: With increased government emphasis on renewable energy and sustainable practices, we can capitalise on new incentives and expand demand for our clean, energy-efficient solutions. Competing in a Crowded Market: We face intensifying competition from both domestic and international players in the energy and environmental sectors, which may lead to pricing pressures and margin compress

Capacity underutilizationHigh severity · 1 mention
Risk easing

Our recent collaboration with Norway-based HydrogenPro ASA enables us to offer market-ready alkaline electrolyser solutions in India. Chemicals faced significant headwinds during the year — geopolitical disruptions, volatility in raw material prices, a constrained demand that has only recently begun to recover, and higher costs due to low capacity utilisation at a new plant. The Fortmax brand, born from our alliance

Capacity expansion plansHigh severity · 2 mentions
Positive catalyst

13,694 Trees Planted across Thermax Locations in FY 2025-26 STAKEHOLDER VALUE CREATION – PLANET Water Stewardship and Effluent Management We continue to pursue responsible water stewardship and effective wastewater management across our operations, with a target to reduce freshwater consumption by 5% by 2030, using FY 2025 as the baseline. During FY 2025–26, overall water consumption increased by 12.6%, primarily due

Capacity commissioningHigh severity · 2 mentions
Positive catalyst

• Inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in Indonesia, expanding our footprint in international markets, especially the ASEAN countries. • Commenced the commercial production of ion exchange resins at the chemical factory in Dahej, Gujarat, to serve global markets. • Through its Denmark subsidiary, acquired assets and operations of Barite Investments Sp.

Backward integrationHigh severity · 1 mention
Execution risk

Global Foray: Strategic international expansion. Fuel Security: Backward integration by developing alternative fuels, farm-level linkages, and dedicated fuel infrastructure. Risks Macroeconomic Uncertainty: Economic slowdown may impact industrial capital expenditure and delay investments in sustainability initiatives.

Raw material inflationModerate severity · 1 mention
Negative warning

750 crore in FY 2024-25, while segment profit declined to Rs. Performance during the year was impacted by higher input costs, expenses associated with new manufacturing capacity, investments in two new partnerships, and the integration of the Buildtech acquisition. Despite these challenges, order booking increased to Rs.

Demand slowdownModerate severity · 1 mention
Negative warning

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) reported that global FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) declined by 11% to USD 1.5 trillion in 2024.[3] Commodity markets remained an important variable. The World Bank expects global commodity prices to ease further, though risks remain from geopolitical disruptions.[4] Labour markets remained stable, with global unemployment around 5.0% in 2024 and expect

Export market updatesModerate severity · 18 mentions
Constructive

Order booking increased by 37.9%, following an exceptional 55.0% growth in FY 2024-25. The growth was underpinned by large export orders, including an approximately Rs. 1,600 crore project, and sustained momentum across major product groups, especially in the oil & gas and waste-to-energy segments.

Regulatory updatesModerate severity · 43 mentions
Constructive

The Company’s strong internal engineering and R&D are developing new products and services to meet customer needs. Positive 3 Waste Management R Waste management is a material issue due to growing regulatory pressure, as companies that fail to comply with regulations may face legal and financial consequences. Improper disposal of waste can have detrimental effects on our ecosystems and public health.

Regulatory approvalModerate severity · 13 mentions
Positive catalyst

Sustainable Growth Plan Expanding footprint across West, South, and East markets through new approvals, while strengthening presence in sleeper manufacturing and exploring opportunities in neighbouring countries such as Nepal and Bhutan. Geographical Footprint India Nepal Order Highlights Secured regulatory approvals and project qualifications, including source approval from the Sinkula Tunnel Project, Dibang Hydro P

Institutional interestLow severity · 5 mentions
Watch

M) The Company has complied with the Corporate Governance requirements as per the Listing Regulations. N) The Company has not raised funds through preferential allotment or qualified institutional placement as specified under Regulation 32(7A). O) There were no instances wherein recommendations proposed by the committees were not approved by the Board.

Pricing commentaryLow severity · 1 mention
Constructive

Positive BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 168 169 Understanding Thermax Year in a Review Governance Strategy Stakeholder Value Creation Statutory Reports Financial Statements S. Material Issue Identified Indicate whether Risk or Opportunity (R/O) Rationale for Identifying the Risk/ Opportunity In Case of Risk, Approach to Adapt or Mitigate Financial Implications of the Risk or Opportunity (Indicate P

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