Krishna Defence & Allied Industries Ltd Q4 FY26 Results & Concall Highlights: Revenue, Margins & Order Book

Published 31 May 2026 | Aerospace & Defense | Market Cap: ₹1.6K Cr

Krishna Defence & Allied Industries targets a 30% CAGR revenue growth over the next 3-5 years. The company targets a **30% CAGR growth in revenue** over the next 3-5 years, driven primarily by the defence segment and ongoing naval projects (Page 29).

From Krishna Defence & Allied Industries Ltd's Q4 FY26 earnings-call transcript · updated 23 Aug 2026.

Price

1,027

Market Cap

₹1.6K Cr

P/E Ratio

39.3

Revenue Rank

Rank 2

Margin Rank

Rank 2

How does Krishna Defence & Allied Industries Ltd rank in Aerospace & Defense?

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Revenue: Rank 2Margin: Rank 2
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Krishna Defence & Allied Industries Ltd — Quarterly revenue & net profit

Revenue Net Profit
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Mar 2025
Sep 2025
Dec 2025
Mar 2026

Reported quarterly figures (₹ Cr). Latest: revenue ₹65 Cr, net profit ₹12 Cr.

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📊 Revenue & Sales Performance

Rank 2
  • Krishna Defence & Allied Industries targets a 30% CAGR revenue growth over the next 3-5 years.
  • Growth is expected primarily from the defence segment, particularly naval projects and the existing product mix.
  • Product mix will remain similar, with about 60% revenue from Bulb bars, 15-20% from armoured steel profiles, and 15-20% from weld consumables.
  • New products like smart ammunition and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV) are under development but are not expected to contribute significantly to near-term revenue.
  • Order pipelines for naval projects (next-gen corvettes, LPDs, MCM vessels) are strong and expected to materialize, supporting growth targets.
  • Existing infrastructure can support INR400-500 crore revenue with some modernization.
  • Margin improvements and operational leverage are also expected alongside revenue growth.

📈 Profitability & Margins

Rank 2
  • The company targets a **30% CAGR growth in revenue** over the next 3-5 years, driven primarily by the defence segment and ongoing naval projects (Page 29).
  • Growth will mainly come from existing products like **Bulb Bars (60% of revenue), armoured steel profiles (15-20%), and weld consumables (15-20%)**, with proportionate increases expected in all segments (Pages 29, 22).
  • Margin expansion is expected to continue, with an aspiration for **incremental margin improvement** over FY27 and FY28, maintaining around 21% EBITDA margin, supported by product mix and operating leverage (Pages 13, 12).
  • Profit and order book growth visibility is strong, with management confident of achieving the growth targets based on a healthy tender pipeline and new projects like next-gen corvettes, playground projects, and aircraft arresting gear (Pages 22, 18).
  • Associate companies Conceptia and Waveoptix are forecasted to grow at **20% and 30% respectively**, contributing to overall earnings (Page 13).

🏗️ Capital Expenditure Plans

Yes
  • The company made major CapEx investments in the Chennai plant and land acquired in Halol.
  • A joining shed of about 50,000 square feet was purchased for capacity expansion.
  • Manufacturing at the joint venture (JV) with VABO has started with trial production; further traction is expected this financial year.
  • The JV with VABO requires additional funding of about INR 4-5 crores from Krishna Defence, funded internally without debt.
  • No further stake increase is planned in the JV beyond 51%.
  • The CapEx related to the JV will be recorded on the JV’s books, not standalone.
  • The company continues to focus on modernization and automation within existing infrastructure to support growth.
  • New ventures such as smart weapons development with Taharabadkar Solutions will require investments but are in early stages with revenues expected in 2-3 years.

💰 Fundraising & Capital Structure

No
  • No specific current or future fundraising through debt or equity was mentioned in the call.
  • The company discussed internal funding for the JV with VABO, estimating a required funding of about INR4-5 crores, which will come from internal resources without the need for debt.
  • There is no indication of plans to raise additional equity or increase stake beyond the existing 51% in the JV.
  • The company aims to maintain positive operating cash flow and manage CapEx through internal accruals.
  • Overall, funding needs, including CapEx and JV investments, are being met internally with no immediate plans for external debt or equity fundraising.

📋 Order Book & Pipeline

Yes
  • Closing order book as of March 31, 2026: INR 100-103 crores (pending/unexecuted orders).
  • Order pipeline as of the same date: INR 200-220 crores, with expectations that much of this will materialize in the first half of FY27.
  • Total active order book including pipeline around INR 300-320 crores as of March 2026.
  • FY26 executed orders approximately INR 244 crores; starting order book INR 190 crores.
  • Management aims for 30%+ year-on-year growth for the next three years.
  • Orders tend to be split into smaller batches by customers, typical order size is smaller but frequency is steady.
  • Company will bid for all available tenders, no firm cap on order bidding for full year FY27.

Key Metrics

Revenue

Rank 2

Margin

Rank 2

Capex

Yes

Fundraise

No

Order Book

Yes

Frequently Asked Questions

What were Krishna Defence & Allied Industries Ltd Q4 FY26 results?

Krishna Defence & Allied Industries targets a 30% CAGR revenue growth over the next 3-5 years. The company targets a **30% CAGR growth in revenue** over the next 3-5 years, driven primarily by the defence segment and ongoing naval projects (Page 29).

What is Krishna Defence & Allied Industries Ltd share price analysis?

Krishna Defence & Allied Industries Ltd currently shows a moderate growth signal based on ranking data. The stock trades at a P/E of 39.3 with a market cap of ₹1,611 Cr. Investors should review the full earnings analysis for detailed insights.

Is Krishna Defence & Allied Industries Ltd planning capital expenditure?

The company made major CapEx investments in the Chennai plant and land acquired in Halol.

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