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Revenue
₹101 Cr
verified against source
Revenue YoY
27.31%
reported change
EBITDA
₹13.505 Cr
latest reported figure
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Diffusion Engineers delivered a strong Q3 FY26 with consolidated revenue of ₹182.4 crore (+27.3% YoY) and PAT of ₹12.0 crore (+69.1% YoY), driven by robust demand from cement, steel, and power sectors. EBITDA margin remained stable at 13.39% despite high capacity utilization (~85%). The order book stands at ~₹200 crore, providing good visibility. Management guided for double-digit revenue growth in FY27, accelerating to ~25% as new capacities (electrode plant commissioned, heavy engineering facility by FY26-end) come online. Medium-term EBITDA margin target is 15-16% with asset turnover of 3-3.5x on ₹100 crore capex, aiming for ₹600-700 crore revenue by FY28-29. A strategic 10% stake in Torup Sun Systems (defence) adds optionality. Key risk: raw material price volatility (tungsten up 300%) could pressure near-term margins.
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Guidance to track
- Management expects double-digit revenue growth in FY27, accelerating to ~25% as new capacities come online.
- Targeting EBITDA margin improvement of 100-200 basis points over the next 1-2 years, reaching 15-16%.
- With full utilization of new capacities, the company aims for ₹600-700 crore turnover, implying asset turnover of 3-3.5x.
- The new heavy engineering facility is expected to be commissioned by the end of FY26, adding capacity for complex parts.
Risks flagged
- Sharp increases in tungsten, molybdenum, nickel, and cobalt prices (tungsten up 300% vs 2024) could compress margins if not passed through.
- The 10% stake in Torup Sun Systems (pre-revenue) involves prototype development and regulatory approvals; manufacturing rights are contingent on success.
- Management declined to provide margin guidance on new railway contracts, citing learning curve and developmental nature, indicating potential low margins.
- Large capex capitalization in Q4 may lead to a spike in depreciation, impacting PBT in the near term.
Key quotes
- We are not just a welding company. We are an engineering company now. And we aspire to become a broad-based engineering company.
- Our intention is to be that ultimate aggregator where we are able to sort of assemble the entire system in our workshop and supply it to the Indian armed forces.
- We expect to grow faster than the average growth rates that are visible in the welding consumables or the welding solutions industry.
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