Ahluwalia Contracts (India) LtdQ2 FY25
Ahluwalia Contracts (India) Ltd Q2 FY25 Earnings Call Analysis
Revenue, margin, capex, fundraise and order book outlook from management commentary.
Price: ₹839P/E: 22.3Market Cap: ₹6.0K CrSector: Construction
Management growth scorecard
Revenue
Category 3
Margin
Category 3
Fundraise
N/A
Order
Yes
Capex
Yes
2 of 4 growth signals are positive.
Full analysisRevenue guidance
Category 3- →Ahluwalia Contracts targets a 15% to 20% growth in topline/revenue for FY'26 and expects similar growth of 15% to 20% next year (FY'27).
- →The unexecuted order book stands at approximately Rs. 18,671 crores, to be executed over the next 2 to 2.5 years, supporting sustained growth.
- →Key projects like CSMT are expected to contribute Rs. 400-500 crores in revenue this year, with revenues increasing next year as higher-value items kick in.
- →New marquee private sector projects, particularly with clients like DLF (order book exposure around Rs. 5,500 crores), are expected to support growth with potential additional work in future phases.
- →The Gems and Jewellery Park (Rs. 2,000 crore-plus project) is anticipated to gradually contribute revenue once clearances are received and construction begins.
- →Overall, management is confident of maintaining double-digit EBITDA margins alongside the revenue growth.
Margin guidance
Category 3- →The company projects 15% to 20% topline growth for FY'26 and expects similar growth for FY'27. (Page 12, 10, 6, 5)
- →EBITDA margin is expected to improve to double digits, with 10% blended margin anticipated from Q2 or later in H2 of FY'26, and maintenance of double-digit margins in FY'27. (Page 11, 10)
- →Profit after tax (PAT) showed a 67% growth in 1QFY26 compared to 1QFY25, indicating strong earnings momentum. (Page 4)
- →Earnings per share (EPS) for 1QFY26 was Rs. 7.63 versus Rs. 4.57 in 1QFY25, reflecting positive profit growth. (Page 4)
- →Order book of Rs. 16,582 crores to be executed over next 2-2.5 years supports revenue and profit growth visibility. (Page 4, 13)
- →New projects and strong client relationships (e.g., with DLF and Birla) signal sustained future earnings potential. (Page 13, 5)
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Fundraise plans
- →There is no explicit mention of any current or planned new fundraising through debt or equity in the provided transcript.
- →Borrowings are minimal, with borrowing reported at around Rs. 2 crores as mentioned by Satbeer Singh.
- →Cash reserves stand at Rs. 920 crores, indicating a strong liquidity position.
- →The company is expecting CAPEX of about Rs. 500 crores this year, with a lower amount anticipated next year.
- →Management appears focused on executing existing projects and order inflow rather than raising new funds.
Order book
Yes- →The net order book as of June 30, 2025, stands at Rs. 16,582.09 crores, to be executed over the next 2-2.5 years.
- →Total order inflow during FY'26 till date is Rs. 3,889.06 crores.
- →Additional order inflow of Rs. 2,089 crores has been reported, increasing the unexecuted order book to Rs. 18,671 crores.
- →The company is currently L1 in two projects amounting to Rs. 1,796 crores.
- →Order pipeline includes government sector bids which are minimal and private sector bids valued at about Rs. 5,000 crores with ongoing negotiations on contracts worth Rs. 1,000 crores.
- →The order backlog is expected to generate 15-20% growth in topline next year.
Capex plans
Yes- →The company's CAPEX for the current year (FY26) is expected to be around Rs. 500 crores.
- →In Q1FY26, Rs. 62 crores of CAPEX was already spent.
- →CAPEX for next year (FY27) will be lower than the current year.
- →No specific mention of strategic investments or other capital investment plans beyond usual CAPEX guidance was provided.
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