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SRM Contractors LtdQ1 FY26

SRM Contractors Ltd Q1 FY26 Earnings Call Analysis

Revenue, margin, capex, fundraise and order book outlook from management commentary.

Price: 516P/E: 13.6Market Cap: ₹1.1K CrSector: Construction

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 1

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

Yes

Order

Yes

Capex

Yes

4 of 5 growth signals are positive — a strong management growth story.

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Revenue guidance

Category 1
  • The company expects strong revenue growth, targeting approximately 45% to 55% growth for FY 2027.
  • Projected consolidated revenue for FY 2027 is between INR 1,500 crores to INR 1,750 crores.
  • The order inflow targeted for FY 2027 is around INR 2,000 crores.
  • Current bid pipeline is robust at approximately INR 6,000 crores, providing strong visibility for future growth.
  • By the end of FY 2027, the order book is expected to be around INR 6,000 crores.
  • Over the next 2-3 years, the company aims to reach a top line of INR 3,000 crores.
  • Revenue contribution split projected: SRM standalone INR 1,150-1,300 crores; MIPL INR 400-450 crores for FY 2027.
  • Growth is expected to be driven by continued infrastructure projects, especially in hilly terrain execution which offers skill barriers.

Margin guidance

Category 3
  • SRM Contractors expects revenue growth of approximately 45% to 55% for FY '27.
  • EBITDA margin is projected to remain strong, in the range of 16% to 18%.
  • PAT margins are anticipated to be around 11% to 11%.
  • The company targets an order inflow of approximately INR 2,000 crores in FY '27.
  • Current bid pipeline stands robust at INR 6,000 crores, providing strong visibility for future growth.
  • There is optimism about sustaining growth momentum with no structural reasons for slowdown.
  • The company has an order backlog exceeding INR 3,000 crores.
  • Investment in capex is planned around INR 250 crores, supporting expansion and execution capacity.
  • Management is open to financing options, including debt and potential equity, but no near-term QIP is planned.
  • Focus on technically complex, high-value infrastructure projects in challenging terrains underpin growth prospects.

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Fundraise plans

Yes
- For FY '27, SRM Contractors plans capex of around INR 250 crores. - Financing options for capex include increasing debt slightly or other market options. - Currently, the company manages capex primarily through internal accruals and equipment debt tied to specific projects. - There is no immediate plan for equity fundraising like QIP in the near term (next 3 months). - The company remains open to all financing options but will decide timing based on market conditions. - Equipment debt is project-specific and is repaid as projects complete. - No allocated funds yet for international expansion; future fundraising will depend on international order wins. In summary, near-term fundraising will mainly be through debt, with no immediate plans for equity issuance.

Order book

Yes
  • As of May 27, 2026, SRM Contractors has an unexecuted order book of approximately INR 3,000 crores.
  • The order book includes INR 2,112 crores from SRM standalone and more than INR 850 crores from MIPL (subsidiary).
  • Bids submitted and awaiting results amount to around INR 1,600 crores.
  • Additional tenders being worked on total nearly INR 6,000 crores, with submissions pending.
  • Order book guidance for end of FY 2027 is expected to be around INR 6,000 crores, factoring in execution and new orders.
  • Revenue guidance for FY 2027 is INR 1,500 to INR 1,800 crores.
  • The company is targeting a conversion rate of 60-70% from the order book in FY 2027.
  • SRM is actively bidding, including in large projects and international markets, with focus on slope stabilization, roads, tunnels, and potential marine projects.

Capex plans

Yes
  • SRM Contractors Limited is planning a capex of around INR 250 crores.
  • The capex will be primarily for the purchase of machinery and equipment.
  • Equipment-related capex is financed mostly through debt on a project-to-project basis.
  • The company is open to various financing options but currently prefers managing capex through internal accruals and equipment debt.
  • No firm plans for equity fundraising (QIP) in the near term, though options remain open for the future.
  • The company is also exploring international expansion, having established a branch in UAE, with potential clients in Oman and UAE, but no capital allocation has been made yet for this market.
  • There is interest in acquiring or partnering with a marine/dredging company for growth in that sector, but this is a longer-term aspiration.

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