DEE Development Engineers Ltd
Q3 FY25 Earnings Call Analysis
Industrial Manufacturing
fundraise: Nocapex: Yesrevenue: Category 1margin: Category 3orderbook: Yes
💰fundraise
Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?
- An enabling resolution for potential equity fund raise was passed in September 2025 to meet working capital needs due to earlier than expected orders in the thermal power sector.
- Current cash inflows and new credit limits from banking partners have strengthened the financial position.
- As a result, the proposed equity fund raise has been suspended for now.
- The company does not anticipate any short to medium term challenges in meeting working capital needs.
- If future growth necessitates raising funds, specific approval will be sought from the Board of Directors.
- No mention of new debt fundraising was made; focus remains on internal accruals and existing credit facilities.
🏗️capex
Any current/future capex/capital investment/strategic investment?
- The Anjar facility is now fully operational, enhancing capacity and cost efficiency.
- The 7,000 metric ton seamless pipeline project is on track, expected to begin commercial production by January 2026, strengthening backward integration and expanding product mix.
- For the biomass power segment, a new biomass pellets plant is being set up with minimal investment as a Plan B amid tariff uncertainties.
- There is mention of potential CAPEX for hydrogen plant development in the same location if biomass power plans do not materialize.
- No immediate equity fund raise required; previous plans for funding working capital needs due to earlier orders are suspended owing to strengthened cash flows and bank credit limits.
- Ongoing strategic joint ventures in green hydrogen with international cleantech partners aimed at setting up complete hydrogen plants, though order visibility remains uncertain currently.
📊revenue
Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?
- The company expects revenue growth of 40% to 45% over the fiscal 2025 base.
- Order book for FY27 is anticipated to be around Rs. 1,200 to 1,250 crore at the start of the year, securing about nine months of execution.
- Strong pipeline in power sector with expected orders of around Rs. 500 crore in the next 5 months and Rs. 650-700 crore in FY26-27.
- Oil and gas sector order inflow to increase from approx. Rs. 100 crore in next 5 months to Rs. 700 crore in FY26-27.
- The commissioning of the Anjar plant and 7,000 metric ton seamless pipeline (starting Jan 2026) will bolster production capacity and efficiency.
- Expect sustained growth in heavy fabrication with potential Rs. 600 crore bookings in power sector for remainder of current and next financial year.
- Overall, a gradual increase in execution rate and order inflows are expected, supporting strong sales and volume growth.
📈margin
Future growth expectations in earnings/operating earnings/profits/EPS?
- **Revenue Growth:** Company projects 40% to 45% revenue growth over fiscal 2025 base, supported by strong order book and sectoral momentum.
- **EBITDA Margin:** Expected operating EBITDA margin range of 16% to 18% for current fiscal, with potential to reach 18% to 20% if power tariff revisions occur favorably.
- **Earnings Improvement:** PAT grew 22.1% year-on-year in H1 FY26; operational profitability up 69% versus adjusted prior-year quarter.
- **Order Book:** Healthy and growing with expectations of around Rs. 1,200-1,500 crores order book opening FY27 and pipeline targeting Rs. 1,800 crores order inflows in FY27.
- **Capacity Expansion Impact:** Commissioning of Anjar facility and seamless pipeline to boost production capacity and cost efficiency, supporting sustainable earnings growth.
- **Potential Risks:** Power tariff uncertainties and order inflow timing may cause minor margin and revenue fluctuations.
- **Long-term Outlook:** Confident of sustained growth, improved margins, and enhanced shareholder value.
📋orderbook
Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?
- Opening order book for FY27 expected around ₹1,100 - ₹1,250 crore as of April 1, 2026.
- Order inflow for FY26 estimated at ₹1,100 - ₹1,200 crore, slightly lower than previous guidance of ₹1,500 crore mainly due to slower power sector orders.
- Power sector orders expected around ₹500 crore in next 5 months of FY26 and ₹650-700 crore in FY27.
- Oil & gas sector order inflow about ₹100 crore in next 5 months (FY26), with strong pipeline for around ₹700 crore in FY27.
- Overall, the company targets a total order book of about ₹1,600 crore by April 1, 2027.
- Management notes improved traction in power sector with discussions ongoing with major customers.
- They are preparing a detailed paper on power sector opportunities to be shared soon.
