Deepak Builders & Engineers India FY26 Annual Earnings Summary
3 quarters covered · ₹2,951 Cr revenue · ₹487 Cr PAT · 15.3% average EBITDA margin.
Quarter-by-quarter progression
Management promises made during the year
Current-quarter commentary contains related risk or weakness, so the promise appears not to have been delivered yet.
Q2 FY26Risks flagged during the year
Associate Ramagundam fertilizer plant incurred losses of ~₹25 crore in Q2 due to a 45-day shutdown, impacting consolidated PAT.
Q1 FY26 · mediumThe RFCL JV was under planned shutdown for 45 days in Q1, leading to losses. While management expects recovery, any further shutdowns could impact profitability.
Q1 FY26 · mediumChange orders worth ₹195 crore were recognized last year; management expects more this year but timing is uncertain. Delays could affect revenue and margin recognition.
Q1 FY26 · mediumCMD Vartika Shukla is due to superannuate in February 2026. Leadership transition risk could impact strategic continuity.
Q2 FY26 · mediumDespite a large overseas order book, overseas consultancy revenue declined to ₹70-75 cr quarterly run rate from ₹85-100 cr last year, raising execution concerns.
Q2 FY26 · mediumQ2 EBITDA was boosted by a ₹35 cr provision write-back; net provision impact was negative ₹12 cr, indicating potential volatility in margins.
Q3 FY26 · mediumTurnkey margins are volatile; Q3 saw 11% but management guided 6-7% long-term, implying potential compression.
Q3 FY26 · mediumOrder inflow pipeline depends on PSU investment decisions; delays could impact future order book growth.
Q3 FY26 · mediumQ3 PAT included ₹213 crore provision reversal; such reversals are routine but unpredictable, making earnings lumpy.
Q1 FY26 · lowMD had earlier guided 30-35% revenue growth, while CFO guided 15-20% on this call, creating confusion. This may indicate internal divergence on execution pace.
Q3 FY26 · lowLarge orders like Dangote refinery have 3-4 year cycles; execution delays could impact revenue recognition.
What changed through the year
Q1 FY26 · Revenue growth of 15-20% for FY26
Management expects overall revenue growth of 15-20% for FY26, with consultancy growing 12-15% and turnkey contributing the balance.
Q1 FY26 · Consultancy segment margin of 20-25%
Consultancy margins are expected to be in the range of 20-25% on an annual basis, normalizing from the 17% reported this quarter.
Q1 FY26 · Turnkey segment margin of 5-7%
Turnkey (LSTK) margins are expected to remain in the range of 5-7%.
Q1 FY26 · Revenue target of ₹5,000 crore by FY28
Management reiterated a medium-term revenue target of ₹5,000 crore by FY28, driven by order book growth and diversification.
Q2 FY26 · FY26 revenue growth of 25%+
Management expects full-year revenue growth of 25% or more, implying turnover of ~₹3,800-3,900 crore.
Q2 FY26 · Order inflow to exceed ₹8,000 crore in FY26
Management targets order inflow of more than ₹8,000 crore for the full year, with H1 already at ₹3,765 crore.
Q2 FY26 · Consultancy segment profit margin of ~25%
Management expects to maintain consultancy segment profit margin around 25% on an overall basis for FY26.
Q2 FY26 · LSTK segment profit margin of 6-7%
Management guided for LSTK (turnkey) segment profit margin to be maintained at 6-7%.
Q3 FY26 · FY26 revenue to exceed ₹4,000 crore
Management expects full-year revenue to cross ₹4,000 crore, with Q4 being a strong quarter.
Q3 FY26 · FY27 revenue minimum ₹4,000 crore
Next year's revenue target set at a minimum of ₹4,000 crore, with potential upside.
Q3 FY26 · Order inflow to sustain at 8,000+ crore annually
Management expects to maintain order inflow of ₹8,000 crore or more in coming years.
Q3 FY26 · Turnkey margin guided at 6-7%
Long-term EBITDA margin for turnkey segment expected around 6-7%, with quarterly fluctuations.