Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy: Credit Rating Reaffirmed, Outlook Negative
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy's bank facilities credit rating has been reaffirmed by Infomerics at IVR BBB+/Negative and IVR A2. The total rated facilities amount to ₹6,465.21 crore. The outlook remains Negative due to moderation in operating performance, reported losses in 1HFY26, and increased leverage. Revenue grew to ₹6,301.86 crore in FY25, and the order book stood at ₹9,286.59 crore as of September 30, 2025.
The reaffirmation of the rating is a neutral to slightly positive event. However, the 'Negative' outlook and the reasons cited (losses, increased leverage, moderated capital structure) indicate potential future challenges, impacting the company's borrowing costs and investor confidence. This warrants a medium impact assessment.
The credit rating was reaffirmed, but the outlook remains Negative due to reported losses in 1HFY26, a moderation in capital structure, and increased leverage. While revenue and order book show strength, the financial performance concerns drive the negative sentiment.
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Limited (SWREL) has had its credit ratings reaffirmed by Infomerics Valuation and Rating Limited. The long-term bank facilities were reaffirmed at IVR BBB+/Negative, and short-term facilities at IVR A2. The total bank loan facilities rated amount to ₹6,465.21 crore, an enhancement from ₹5,903.99 crore.
The rating rationale highlights SWREL's strong revenue growth, robust order book, reputed counterparties, and established presence in the solar EPC segment, along with its association with a strong promoter group. However, these strengths are tempered by a moderation in the capital structure and debt-protection metrics, sizeable off-balance sheet exposure, and susceptibility to price volatility and project execution risks.
The Negative outlook reflects a moderation in operating performance and reported losses at the Profit After Tax (PAT) level in the first half of FY26 (1HFY26). EBITDA margins saw a decrease to 2.55% in 1HFY26 from 3.92% in FY25, attributed to a higher mix of module-intensive EPC works with lower margins. The company reported a net loss in the period due to an exceptional item of ₹580.10 crore, leading to a net worth erosion to ₹415.92 crore. Higher-than-expected leverage in 1HFY26, with total debt increasing to ₹1,194.30 crore from ₹901.47 crore as of March 31, 2025, also contributes to the negative outlook.
Infomerics has withdrawn the outstanding long-term ratings assigned to bank facilities amounting to ₹2.78 crore at SWREL's request, following confirmation of closure from the lender. The company's consolidated revenue improved significantly to ₹6,301.86 crore in FY25 from ₹3,035.37 crore in FY24, driven by higher execution across major EPC projects. The order book stood at ₹9,286.59 crore as of September 30, 2025, with new order inflows of ₹3,775 crore during 1H FY26. Notable new orders include a ₹1,313 crore contract in South Africa and a ₹1,381 crore order from Adani Green Energy.
The company's capital structure has moderated, with overall gearing at 2.87x as of September 30, 2025, compared to 0.93x on March 31, 2025. Tangible net worth declined to ₹415.92 crore as of September 30, 2025, from ₹966.02 crore on March 31, 2025, primarily due to the exceptional loss. Liquidity is described as stretched, with tightly matched accruals to repayment obligations over FY26-FY28.
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