PSP Projects Ltd
Q2 FY25 Earnings Call Analysis
Construction
fundraise: Nocapex: Yesrevenue: Category 2margin: Category 3orderbook: No
💰fundraise
Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?
- There is no specific mention of any current or planned new fundraising through equity in the call.
- The company has increased debt by around INR 100 crores in Q1 FY26, mainly due to working capital needs and capex advance payments.
- Capex of INR 32 crores was incurred in Q1 FY26 mainly for plant and machinery including formwork and cranes for new sites.
- Management expects working capital usage to reduce significantly by end of Q3 FY26, aided by advances from Adani group projects.
- Total sanctioned credit facilities stand at INR 1497 crores, with current utilization of INR 864 crores and INR 431 crores available.
- Given available credit and advances from orders, company does not foresee major working capital issues.
- No explicit plans for additional debt or equity fundraising were disclosed during the call.
🏗️capex
Any current/future capex/capital investment/strategic investment?
- Current capex for FY26 mainly includes plant and machinery, formwork, and cranes for new sites, amounting to around INR 32 crores.
- Capex guidance for FY26 and FY27 is expected to be 3% to 4% of turnover.
- Capex investment supports large-scale projects from the Adani Group, with possible variation of ±0.5%.
- Precast facility capex aims to increase capacity utilization to generate up to INR 500 crores revenue in 1-1.5 years.
- Emphasis on technology adoption (e.g., modular formwork, Peri table forms) to improve productivity and reduce labor dependence.
- No specific mention of strategic investments or acquisitions beyond enhancements in manufacturing and site equipment.
📊revenue
Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?
- PSP Projects is targeting significant order inflow from Adani Group for FY26, estimated between INR 7,000 to 8,000 crores, with ongoing bids potentially rising to INR 8,000-9,000 crores.
- Combined with the existing order book of around INR 6,500 crores, total orders could approach INR 13,000-14,000 crores.
- Revenue guidance for the next year (FY27) is estimated at INR 4,500 crores, based on execution of the enlarged order book.
- Execution of new orders from the third quarter is expected, although significant revenue contribution may start in the last quarter due to project basements and real estate focus.
- EBITDA margins are expected to stabilize in the 8%-9% range starting Q2/Q3 FY26 after overcoming labor shortages.
- Precast facility capacity utilization is expected to grow, targeting INR 500 crores revenue in the next 1-1.5 years from precast operations.
- The company is scaling management and teams, including a new Mumbai office, to handle growth.
📈margin
Future growth expectations in earnings/operating earnings/profits/EPS?
- Order inflow for FY26 is expected between INR 7,500 to 8,000 crores, mainly from Adani Group projects, indicating strong growth potential.
- Revenue guidance for next year (FY27) is projected at around INR 4,500 crores, supported by an expanded order book of INR 13,000-14,000 crores.
- EBITDA margins expected to stabilize in the range of 8% to 9% starting Q2 or Q3 FY26 as labor shortage issues ease.
- Improved working capital position anticipated by Q3 FY26 due to advances received, reducing reliance on bank borrowings.
- Precast facility utilization expected to grow from current ~50% to full capacity, targeting revenue of INR 500 crores within 1-1.5 years.
- Company is scaling up teams and operations in Mumbai to handle anticipated project inflows and enhance execution capabilities.
📋orderbook
Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?
- Current order book stands at approximately INR 6,150 to 6,500 crores as of June 30, 2025.
- Upcoming order inflows expected from the Adani Group are between INR 7,000 to 7,500 crores for FY '26.
- Discussions are ongoing with the Adani Group for potential projects worth INR 8,000 to 9,000 crores.
- Order book comprises a mix of projects including core & shell, finishing, turnkey, and MEP works.
- Majority of new projects are expected to be item rate contracts rather than fixed-price.
- Order inflows outside Adani are limited but bidding occurs for prestigious projects such as the Ambaji Corridor development.
- Expected total order pipeline could be around INR 13,000 to 14,000 crores combining current and upcoming inflows.
- Execution of new orders mainly expected to begin from Q3 FY '26, with significant revenue impact in FY '27.
