WELENT Q1 FY26 earnings call.
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Revenue
₹845 Cr
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Revenue YoY
-9%
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EBITDA
₹28 Cr
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Welspun Enterprises reported Q1 FY26 consolidated revenue of Rs 845 crore, down 9% YoY, as expected due to early monsoon impact (10 lost execution days) and backend-loaded FY26 guidance (H1:H2 target of 40:60). EBITDA margin expanded sharply to 23.8% from 20.1%, delivering 8% YoY EBITDA growth to Rs 28 crore despite lower topline, demonstrating operational efficiency gains from digital tools like SAP S/4HANA and real-time project monitoring. WML subsidiary drove water vertical growth with 45% YoY revenue increase to Rs 208 crore at 21.8% margins. The consolidated order book stands at Rs 13,665 crore, with management raising FY26 order intake guidance to Rs 10,000-11,000 crore, targeting FY26 revenue of Rs 4,000-4,100 crore (+15% YoY). Key project monetization includes Antasaria Bridge (India's widest extradosed cable-stay bridge, 1.8km over Ganga) targeted for monetization at 2x returns. Balance sheet remains strong with standalone net cash of Rs 988 crore. Execution momentum expected to accelerate in Q3-Q4 as Dharavi tunnel and Bandu water projects move past pre-construction phase post-monsoon. Risk: 93% of FY26 revenue is order-covered, leaving limited buffer for execution slippage; UPJNM receivables of Rs 237 crore remain delayed with collections expected to improve in Q3.
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Guidance to track
- Reaffirmed full-year guidance despite Q1 revenue decline. Management confirmed revenue will be H2-weighted (60% in H2 vs typical even split) due to backend-loaded execution cycle with Bandu WTP and Dharavi tunnel projects moving past pre-implementation stage post-monsoon.
- Raised from previous guidance of Rs 9,000-10,000 crore. Active pursuit of Rs 12,000-13,000 crore opportunities in next 30-45 days. NHAI pipeline of Rs 3 lakh crore expected over next 8 months provides significant opportunity. Targeting 50:50 split between water and transport orders.
- PCOD received in May 2025. Equity investment of Rs 160 crore with target return of 2x (improved from 1.5x on MCP deal). Project spans 1.8 km over Ganga, India's widest extradosed cable-stay bridge. Transaction expected to close in current financial year.
- Management indicated project economics are capable of delivering Q1-level margins (23.8% consolidated) given mix of three verticals (transport, water, tunneling) expected to remain roughly equal. Digitalization and real-time monitoring contributing to efficiency gains.
Risks flagged
- Outstanding receivables of Rs 237 crore per company books (vs Rs 330 crore per contract terms) from Uttar Pradesh Jal Jeevan Mission project. Collections have been slower than planned though project remains on track for execution. Q3 expected to see improved collections.
- Management disclosed being L1 on a project valued at Rs 1,850 crore but excluded it from order book due to no formal communication from client for extended period. This represents potential order intake that remains at risk if client decides not to proceed.
- Three blocks (MBSN 2005/B2, B9, C37) have commerciality established but evacuation routes for gas/condensate remain under discussion with ONGC and DGH. Q3 FY26 expected to provide better clarity on monetization timeline.
- Approximately 93% of FY26 revenue is covered by existing order book, leaving limited buffer. With 60% of revenue expected in H2, any further monsoon or site disruption could pressure full-year guidance achievement. Two major completed projects (MCP and Antasaria) removed from revenue base.
Key quotes
- If you look at our guidance for H1, it was 40% of annual turnover. Topline should have been Rs 840 crore for Q1 FY26 whereas our topline is Rs 845 crore. Despite early monsoon by 10 days, we lost turnover by Rs 30 crore. By adjusting for the same, our topline is higher by 6 to 7% against guidance.
- The margin expansion that you see is also directly correlated to better utilization of the resources which was possible because of the real-time information that we could get through the improved information systems and real time data which was available for decision making.
- We are very confident that over the next 8 months we will book fresh orders in the range of Rs 10 to 11,000 crore and I am reasonably confident that Q2 will be a better announcement from a standpoint of order book.
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