Northern Solar achieves RM84.9m revenue in Q4 FY25 amid strong solar EPCC demand
Northern Solar recorded a full-year net profit of RM14.2 million, after adding back one-off IPO listing expenses of RM2.76 million incurred during the financial year.
For Q4 FY25 specifically, the net profit after adding back the IPO expenses was RM3.3 million, broadly stable compared to the preceding quarter's profit of RM3.4 million, demonstrating sustained operational efficiency.
Managing director Lew Shoong Kai said the company's FY25 financial results reflect solid operational performance and effective cost management.
'The successful IPO in February 2025 significantly enhanced our balance sheet, giving us a strong foundation to expand into larger-scale solar projects.
'Our strengthened financial position places us in a favourable position to pursue strategic growth opportunities, particularly in the large-scale solar (LSS) segment,' he said.
As of March 31, 2025, Northern Solar maintained a healthy unbilled order book of approximately RM70 million, providing clear earnings visibility into the next financial year.
Furthermore, the group holds a robust tender book of approximately RM1.8 billion, excluding potential contributions from upcoming large-scale solar projects.
This substantial tender pipeline underscores the group's strong growth prospects.
Northern Solar's financial standing post-IPO remains robust, reflected in a solid cash balance of RM52.2 million and a low gearing ratio of just 0.15 times.
Healthy operating cash flows, amounting to RM7.2 million, generated during FY25 further strengthen the group's financial stability.
Looking ahead, the outlook for Malaysia's renewable energy industry remains highly positive, supported by the government's firm commitment under the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) to achieve a 70% renewable energy mix by 2050.
Upcoming initiatives, including the Large-Scale Solar schemes (LSS5, LSS5+, and LSS6), are projected to unlock between RM15 billion and RM18 billion in EPCC opportunities within the next two years, providing substantial growth potential for the group.
'With our significantly strengthened balance sheet and enhanced financial resources, Northern Solar is now actively eyeing opportunities in these large-scale initiatives, alongside the Corporate Renewable Energy Support Scheme (CRESS) and Corporate Renewable Energy Agreement Model (Cream).
'We are optimistic about capturing our fair share of these major projects, further enhancing our pipeline and reinforcing our growth trajectory,' he said.
Northern Solar also remains focused on expanding its recurring income streams.
The group currently operates approximately 5 MW of renewable energy generation assets and aims to triple this capacity in the upcoming financial year.
This strategic move is expected to contribute to earnings stability and further strengthen the company's financial profile.
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