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ACME Solar Holdings Ltd: Why Is It Outperforming Nifty 500?

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RS +28.2%WeakNew This Week

In Week of Mar 28, 2026, ACME Solar Holdings Ltd (Engineering - Turnkey Services) is outperforming Nifty 500 with +28.2% relative strength. Fundamentals: Weak.

Falling Knife

What's Happening

🔻Earnings declining and PE falling — fundamentals deteriorating
🌐FII stake increased 0.8% this quarter
💰Trading 11% above estimated fair value

Earnings Acceleration Triggers

1. 450 MW FY26 Capacity Commissioning Ramp-Up
Q4 FY26HIGH
2. BESS Integration Mitigating Curtailment Losses
Q4 FY26-Q1 FY27MEDIUM
3. Debt Cost Optimization Driving PAT Growth
OngoingHIGH

Key Risks

1. Regulatory Uncertainty Around DSM Charges
MEDIUM
2. Supply Chain Disruptions from China VAT Rebate Withdrawal
MEDIUM

Key Numbers

PAT Growth YoY
+2%
Inflection Up
Revenue YoY
+42%
Stable
Operating Margin
89.0%
+100 bps YoY
PE Ratio
32.5
Current Price
₹269
Dividend Yield
0.07%
Fundamental Score
39/100
Weak
3Y PAT CAGR
+59%
Market Cap
16.3K Cr
Valuation
Overvalued

12-Week Performance

Weekly presence in the outperformers list. Green = beating Nifty 500 by 10%+ that week.

12 weeks agoThis week

Why Are ACME Solar Holdings Ltd's Earnings Accelerating?

Based on Q3 FY26 earnings • Updated Mar 28, 2026

450 MW FY26 Capacity Commissioning Ramp-Up

Expected: Q4 FY26HIGH confidence+₹300 Cr revenue

What: 422 MW already commissioned YTD with 28 MW at advanced stages; full capacity by March 2026

Impact: +₹300 Cr revenue

“CFO: 'With 422 MW commissioned year to date, we remain firmly on track to achieve our FY26 commissioning guidance of 450 MW'”

BESS Integration Mitigating Curtailment Losses

Expected: Q4 FY26-Q1 FY27MEDIUM confidence+₹75 Cr revenue

What: 10 GWh BESS commissioning by CY2027 to address curtailment issues

Impact: +₹75 Cr revenue

“CEO: 'BESS installations are modular and progressing well; curtailment issue resolved with Narela Khetri line'”

Debt Cost Optimization Driving PAT Growth

Expected: OngoingHIGH confidence

What: Refinancing reducing weighted average cost of debt to 8.45% per annum

“CFO: 'Reduced weighted average cost of debt to 8.45% per annum down by over 150 basis points from December 2024'”

What Are the Key Risks for ACME Solar Holdings Ltd?

Earnings deceleration risks from management commentary

Regulatory Uncertainty Around DSM Charges

MEDIUM

Trigger: Regulatory changes reducing revenue realization

Impact: -300 bps margin impact

Management view: CEO: 'Revenue is protected by regulations and we're actively engaging with stakeholders on DSM framework'

Monitor: DSM regulation changes

Supply Chain Disruptions from China VAT Rebate Withdrawal

MEDIUM

Trigger: Supply-demand dynamics turning unfavorable

Impact: -500 bps margin impact

Management view: CTO: 'We've already procured modules within budgeted costs and expect supply-demand dynamics to remain favorable for buyers'

Monitor: Module price trends

What Is ACME Solar Holdings Ltd's Management Saying?

Key quotes from recent conference calls

“We commissioned 72 MW wind capacity in Q3 FY26, bringing our total operational portfolio to 2,962 MW, and are on track to achieve our FY26 commissioning guidance of 450 MW — Manoj Kumar”
“EBITDA margin of 91.5% reflects our operational excellence and the inherent advantage of long-term PPAs with state DISCOMs — Tarun Kapoor”
“We have approximately 1.5 GW of contracted renewable capacity and 10 GWh of BESS to commission by CY2027, providing strong revenue visibility — Rajesh Sharma”
“We expect to maintain EBITDA margins above 90% while commissioning 450 MW this fiscal year and expanding our BESS portfolio — Tarun Kapoor”

What Is ACME Solar Holdings Ltd's Management Guidance?

Forward-looking targets from management for FY27

Revenue Growth Target

35%

Implied PAT Growth

30%

OPM Guidance

90%

Capex Plan

₹3200 Cr

Management Tone: CAUTIOUS

Key Milestones

• 450 MW capacity by March 2026

• 10 GWh BESS by CY2027

• Debt cost below 8.5%

How Fast Is ACME Solar Holdings Ltd Growing?

Revenue, profit and margin growth rates

MetricYoY3Y CAGRTrend
Revenue+42%-2%Stable
PAT (Net Profit)+2%+59%Inflection Up
OPM89.0%+100 bpsExpanding

The above analysis is parsed from publicly available earnings call transcripts. This is educational research only — not investment advice. Last updated Mar 28, 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions: ACME Solar Holdings Ltd

Based on publicly available financial data. This is educational research, not investment advice.

What were ACME Solar Holdings Ltd's latest quarterly results?

ACME Solar Holdings Ltd's latest quarterly results (Dec 2025) show

  • PAT Growth YoY: +1.8% (turning around (inflection up))
  • Revenue Growth YoY: +42.4%
  • Operating Margin: 89.0% (expanding)

Is ACME Solar Holdings Ltd's profit growing or declining?

ACME Solar Holdings Ltd's profit is growing with an turning around (inflection up) trend.

  • PAT Growth YoY: +1.8% (latest quarter)
  • PAT Growth QoQ: -0.9% (sequential)
  • 3-Year PAT CAGR: +59.4%
  • Trend: Turning around (inflection up) — consistent growth pattern

What is ACME Solar Holdings Ltd's revenue growth trend?

ACME Solar Holdings Ltd's revenue growth trend is stable.

  • Revenue Growth YoY: +42.4%
  • Revenue Growth QoQ: +6.2% (sequential)
  • 3-Year Revenue CAGR: -1.9%

How is ACME Solar Holdings Ltd's operating margin trending?

ACME Solar Holdings Ltd's operating margin is expanding.

  • Current OPM: 89.0%
  • OPM Change YoY: +1.0% basis points
  • OPM Change QoQ: +3.0% basis points

What is ACME Solar Holdings Ltd's 3-year profit and revenue CAGR?

ACME Solar Holdings Ltd's long-term compounding rates

  • 3-Year Profit CAGR: +59.4%
  • 3-Year Revenue CAGR: -1.9%

Is ACME Solar Holdings Ltd's growth accelerating or decelerating?

ACME Solar Holdings Ltd's earnings growth is turning around (inflection up) with mixed signals on a sequential basis.

  • YoY Acceleration: -98.2% bps
  • Sequential Acceleration: +11.3% bps

What is ACME Solar Holdings Ltd's trailing twelve month (TTM) performance?

ACME Solar Holdings Ltd's trailing twelve month (TTM) performance

  • TTM PAT: ₹482 Cr
  • TTM PAT Growth: -27.0% YoY
  • TTM Revenue: ₹2,000 Cr
  • TTM Revenue Growth: +61.7% YoY
  • TTM Operating Margin: 88.8%

Is ACME Solar Holdings Ltd overvalued or undervalued?

ACME Solar Holdings Ltd appears overvalued based on our fair value analysis.

  • Valuation Signal: Overvalued
  • Current PE: 32.5x
  • Price-to-Book: 3.4x

What is ACME Solar Holdings Ltd's current PE ratio?

ACME Solar Holdings Ltd's current PE ratio is 32.5x.

  • Current PE: 32.5x
  • Market Cap: 16.3K Cr
  • Dividend Yield: 0.07%

How does ACME Solar Holdings Ltd's valuation compare to its history?

ACME Solar Holdings Ltd's current PE is 32.5x.

  • Current PE: 32.5x
  • Valuation Assessment: Overvalued

What is ACME Solar Holdings Ltd's price-to-book ratio?

ACME Solar Holdings Ltd's price-to-book ratio is 3.4x.

  • Price-to-Book (P/B): 3.4x
  • Book Value per Share: ₹79
  • Current Price: ₹269

Is ACME Solar Holdings Ltd a fundamentally strong company?

ACME Solar Holdings Ltd is rated Weak with a fundamental score of 39.13/100. This score is calculated from objective financial metrics

  • Revenue Growth YoY: +42.4% (10% weight)
  • PAT Growth YoY: +1.8% (10% weight)
  • PAT Growth QoQ: -0.9% (10% weight)
  • Margins expanding (10% weight)

Is ACME Solar Holdings Ltd debt free?

ACME Solar Holdings Ltd has a debt-to-equity ratio of N/A.

  • Total Debt: ₹13,000 Cr

What is ACME Solar Holdings Ltd's return on equity (ROE) and ROCE?

ACME Solar Holdings Ltd's return ratios over recent years

  • FY2023: ROCE 7.0%
  • FY2024: ROCE 8.0%
  • FY2025: ROCE 8.0%

Is ACME Solar Holdings Ltd's cash flow positive?

ACME Solar Holdings Ltd's operating cash flow is positive (FY2025).

  • Cash from Operations (CFO): ₹2,000 Cr
  • Free Cash Flow (FCF): ₹-2,000 Cr
  • CFO/PAT Ratio: 615% (strong cash conversion)

What is ACME Solar Holdings Ltd's dividend yield?

ACME Solar Holdings Ltd's current dividend yield is 0.07%.

  • Dividend Yield: 0.07%
  • Current Price: ₹269

Who holds ACME Solar Holdings Ltd shares — promoters, FII, DII?

ACME Solar Holdings Ltd's shareholding pattern (Dec 2025)

  • Promoters: 83.3%
  • FII (Foreign): 4.0%
  • DII (Domestic): 6.9%
  • Public: 5.7%

Is promoter holding increasing or decreasing in ACME Solar Holdings Ltd?

ACME Solar Holdings Ltd's promoter holding has decreased recently.

  • Current Promoter Holding: 83.3% (Dec 2025)
  • Previous Quarter: 83.4% (Sep 2025)
  • Change: -0.12% (decreasing — worth monitoring)

How long has ACME Solar Holdings Ltd been outperforming Nifty 500?

ACME Solar Holdings Ltd has been outperforming Nifty 500 for 1 consecutive week, indicating early-stage outperformance.

Is ACME Solar Holdings Ltd a new momentum entry or an established outperformer?

ACME Solar Holdings Ltd is a new entry this week — it just started outperforming Nifty 500. New entries are worth monitoring for follow-through.

What are the growth catalysts for ACME Solar Holdings Ltd?

ACME Solar Holdings Ltd has 3 key growth catalysts identified from recent earnings analysis

  • 450 MW FY26 Capacity Commissioning Ramp-Up
  • BESS Integration Mitigating Curtailment Losses
  • Debt Cost Optimization Driving PAT Growth

What are the key risks in ACME Solar Holdings Ltd?

ACME Solar Holdings Ltd has 2 key risks worth monitoring

  • Regulatory Uncertainty Around DSM Charges
  • Supply Chain Disruptions from China VAT Rebate Withdrawal

What did ACME Solar Holdings Ltd's management say in the latest earnings call?

In Q3 FY26, ACME Solar Holdings Ltd's management highlighted

  • "We commissioned 72 MW wind capacity in Q3 FY26, bringing our total operational portfolio to 2,962 MW, and are on track to achieve our FY26 commissioni..."
  • "EBITDA margin of 91.5% reflects our operational excellence and the inherent advantage of long-term PPAs with state DISCOMs — Tarun Kapoor"
  • "We have approximately 1.5 GW of contracted renewable capacity and 10 GWh of BESS to commission by CY2027, providing strong revenue visibility — Rajesh..."

What is ACME Solar Holdings Ltd's management guidance for growth?

ACME Solar Holdings Ltd's management has provided the following forward guidance for FY27

  • Revenue growth target: 35%
  • Implied PAT growth: 30%
  • OPM guidance: 90%
  • Capex plan: ₹3200 Cr
  • Management tone: cautious
  • Milestone: 450 MW capacity by March 2026
  • Milestone: 10 GWh BESS by CY2027

Is ACME Solar Holdings Ltd worth studying for long term investment?

Based on quantitative research signals, here is why ACME Solar Holdings Ltd may be worth studying

  • Earnings growing at +1.8% YoY
  • Operating margins are expanding — OPM at 89.0%
  • Cash flow is positive — CFO ₹2,000 Cr

What is the investment thesis for ACME Solar Holdings Ltd?

ACME Solar Holdings Ltd investment thesis summary:

Research Signals (Bull Case)

  • Revenue growing at +42.4% YoY
  • Margins expanding
  • Growth catalyst: 450 MW FY26 Capacity Commissioning Ramp-Up

Risk Factors (Bear Case)

  • Appears overvalued
  • Key risk: Regulatory Uncertainty Around DSM Charges

What is the future outlook for ACME Solar Holdings Ltd?

ACME Solar Holdings Ltd's forward outlook based on current data signals

  • Earnings Trend: turning around (inflection up)
  • Revenue Trend: stable
  • Margin Trend: expanding
  • Valuation: Overvalued
  • Key Catalyst: 450 MW FY26 Capacity Commissioning Ramp-Up
  • Key Risk: Regulatory Uncertainty Around DSM Charges

The above FAQs are generated from publicly available earnings data and conference call transcripts. This is educational research only. Sector Alpha is not SEBI registered and does not provide investment advice.