Diffusion Engineers Ltd — Q4 FY26 earnings call
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The short read
Diffusion Engineers reported consolidated revenue of INR1415.74 million in Q4 FY26, up 38.08% year-on-year, with consolidated EBITDA margin at 14.61% and PAT up 22.74%. Standalone revenue for the quarter grew 12.18% while standalone PAT declined 3.05% year-on-year. Management attributed the muted standalone growth to capacity constraints at existing plants and outlined new capacity additions, an order book of approximately INR200 crores as of April 30, 2026, and expectations for revenue growth of more than 20% in FY27.
Numbers mentioned
Revenue from operations (Consolidated): INR 1415.74 million (Q4 FY26)
p. 5
“Revenue from operations was INR 1415.74 million in Q4 FY26, as against INR1025.28 million in Q4 FY25.”
Abhishek Mehta, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA (Consolidated, excluding other income): INR206.89 million (Q4 FY26)
p. 5
“EBITDA, excluding other income, was at INR206.89 million in Q4 FY26, as against INR147.81 million in Q4 FY25.”
Abhishek Mehta, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA margin (Consolidated, excluding other income): 14.61% (Q4 FY26)
p. 5
“EBITDA margin, excluding other income, for the quarter stood at INR14.61%.”
Abhishek Mehta, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Profit after tax (Consolidated): INR159.7 million (Q4 FY26)
p. 5
“Profit after tax stood at INR159.7 million in Q4 FY26, compared to INR130.1 million in Q4 FY25.”
Abhishek Mehta, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Revenue from operations (Consolidated): INR4066.28 million (FY26)
p. 5
“Revenue from operations was INR4066.28 million in FY26, as against INR3352.76 million in FY25.”
Abhishek Mehta, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA margin (Consolidated, excluding other income): 14.05% (FY26)
p. 5
“EBITDA margin, excluding other income, for FY26 stood at 14.05%.”
Abhishek Mehta, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Profit after tax (Consolidated): INR504.1 million (FY26)
p. 5
“Profit after tax stood at INR504.1 million in FY26, compared to INR360.41 million in FY25.”
Abhishek Mehta, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Revenue from operations (Standalone): INR1132.7 million (Q4 FY26)
p. 5
“Revenue from operations was INR1132.7 million in Q4 FY26, as against INR1009.69 million in Q4 FY25.”
Abhishek Mehta, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Profit after tax (Standalone): INR116.72 million (Q4 FY26)
p. 5
“Profit after tax stood at INR116.72 million in Q4 FY26, compared to INR120.40 million in Q4 FY25.”
Abhishek Mehta, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Revenue from operations (Standalone): INR3542.03 million (FY26)
p. 5
“Revenue from operations was INR3542.03 million in FY26, as against INR3160.87 million in FY25.”
Abhishek Mehta, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA margin (Standalone, excluding other income): 13.25% (FY26)
p. 5
“EBITDA margin, excluding other income, for the year ended stood at INR13.25%.”
Abhishek Mehta, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Profit after tax (Standalone): INR446.43 million (FY26)
p. 5
“Profit after tax stood at INR446.43 million in FY26, compared to INR337.53 million in FY25.”
Abhishek Mehta, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Order book: approximately INR200 crores (as of April 30, 2026)
p. 3
“Our order book remains healthy at approximately INR200 crores as of 30th April 2026, providing strong visibility for the coming quarters.”
Prashant Garg, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Revenue from repeat customers: over 80%
p. 3
“We continue to derive over 80% of our revenues from repeat customers, which reflects the trust placed in our product quality, engineering capabilities, and long-standing customer relationships.”
Prashant Garg, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Debtor days: 98 days (FY26)
p. 16
“So as per as the debtor days are right now, 98 days for FY26.”
Prashant Garg, page 16 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Inventory days: 66 days (FY26)
p. 16
“So, inventory, we've been able to keep it at 66 days which was the same as FY25.”
Prashant Garg, page 16 of the filed PDF · View the filing
What management said it would do
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Revenue growth — more than 20% · FY27
stated firmly by Prashant Garg
p. 4
“We expect revenue to grow by more than 20%, supported by capacity additions and strong order inflows, and increased contribution from high-margin engineered products.”
Prashant Garg, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA margin — gradual improvement · FY27
stated as an aspiration by Prashant Garg
p. 4
“We also expect gradual improvement in EBITDA margins, driven by operating leverage, backward integration benefits, and a richer product mix.”
Prashant Garg, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Revenue platform — INR650 crores plus · medium term
stated as an aspiration by Prashant Garg
p. 4
“Our long-term inspiration remains to build a INR650 crores plus revenue platform with sustainable EBITDA margins in the range of 15% to 16%.”
Prashant Garg, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Revenue run rate to reach INR650 crores — INR650 crores annual run rate · 2 to 3 years
stated conditionally by Prashant Garg
p. 13
“We expect to hit this number in less than 3 years, anywhere between 2 to 3 years in terms of annual run rate.”
Prashant Garg, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Heavy engineering business growth — FY27
stated firmly by Prashant Garg
p. 4
“This segment has seen strong momentum driven by increased industrial capex and replacement demand, and we expect this business to continue growing in FY27 as well.”
Prashant Garg, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
International revenue share — 15% · this year and next year
stated conditionally by Prashant Garg
p. 9
“So, right now, we think as the revenues and as we are growing at 20% plus year on year, we expect the international revenue to go up to 15% in the next, in this year and the next year.”
Prashant Garg, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
International sales growth — higher than 20%
stated conditionally by Prashant Garg
p. 9
“So, we expect that the international sales will grow at higher than 20% year on year basis.”
Prashant Garg, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA margin improvement — 80 to 100 basis points · this financial year
stated conditionally by Prashant Garg
p. 15
“For this financial, we expect our EBITDA margins to go up by around 80, 100 basis points considering the increase in our operation size and considering the consolidation of our cost for a higher revenue.”
Prashant Garg, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Debtor days target — 80 to 90 days · this year
stated as an aspiration by Prashant Garg
p. 16
“And we are hopeful that we will be able to bring it down to around anywhere between 80 to 90 days which was at the same levels of FY25.”
Prashant Garg, page 16 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Inventory days target — 60 to 65 days
stated as an aspiration by Prashant Garg
p. 17
“We are targeting 80 to 85, actually, and inventory days of 60 to 65.”
Prashant Garg, page 17 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Revenue potential from existing capex — INR800 crores to INR900 crores · coming years
stated conditionally by Prashant Garg
p. 17
“I think that the capex that we are doing, the INR100 crores capex that we have indicated should be enough to propel us to INR800 crores to INR900 crores in the coming years.”
Prashant Garg, page 17 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Heavy engineering facility commissioning — end of Q1 2027
stated firmly by Prashant Garg
p. 4
“engineering facility is progressing well and as planned and is expected to be commissioned by the end of Q1 2027.”
Prashant Garg, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Railway business revenue — substantial orders · next year
stated conditionally by Prashant Garg
p. 9
“Correct. Substantial revenue will come, significant revenue can start coming from next year.”
Prashant Garg, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
UAE facility revenue contribution — this year onwards
stated firmly by Prashant Garg
p. 14
“So that is up and running now. And so that will start contributing in revenue from this year onwards.”
Prashant Garg, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Tejorup revenue — no revenue · this financial year and next financial year
stated firmly by Prashant Garg
p. 15
“I don't think and I don't foresee any revenue coming in from Tejorup in this financial year. And also, I think, nothing significant coming in the next financial year.”
Prashant Garg, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Q&A highlights
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Management said raw material volatility increased due to supply chain disruption, but no demand slowdown or project holds were observed.
Answered by Prashant Garg
Asked by Neil Bahal: Whether the West Asia crisis has caused any demand slowdown in the industry.
p. 7
“We don't see any slowdown happening as of now. So, none of the projects have gone under hold.”
Prashant Garg, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management attributed it to capacity utilization already at 85% in existing plants, expecting correction once new facilities go live.
Answered by Prashant Garg
Asked by Neil Bahal: Why standalone numbers looked flattish versus strong consolidated growth.
p. 8
“So, the predominant, so what has happened in this year is in our standalone basis, because we were already at max capacity utilization, the growth in terms of execution could have happened more if we had more capacity in wear plates, wear parts and heavy engineering, which we expect to get corrected after this new facility goes live.”
Prashant Garg, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the plant is in final stages and expected to be fully operational by end of the quarter.
Answered by Prashant Garg
Asked by Sunil Jain: Status of Unit 4 expansion and when benefits will show.
p. 8
“And we expect by Q1 this year, all of it will be, the plant and building will be ready and also new machines will start getting installed.”
Prashant Garg, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said they prefer to be prudent and aim to overperform their own guidance.
Answered by Prashant Garg
Asked by Sunil Jain: Whether the 20% growth guidance is conservative given the expansion.
p. 9
“Our intention is always to sort of, you know, over perform the commit, over the commitment that we are or the indication that we are giving.”
Prashant Garg, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management explained that raw material price volatility and a lag in passing costs to customers cause the fluctuation, though fixed costs are being controlled.
Answered by Prashant Garg
Asked by Nishant Gupta: Why EBITDA margins fluctuate between quarters.
p. 13
“No, predominantly it's because of the volatility in the raw material and like we are having orders worth INR200 crores.”
Prashant Garg, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said a large chunk of high-value sales concentrated in Q4 inflated year-end debtor days.
Answered by Prashant Garg
Asked by Gunit Singh: Why debtor days are higher than peer Ador Fontech.
p. 16
“See what happens is in Q4, we have done a sale of close to 140 crores in comparison to the preceding quarter.”
Prashant Garg, page 16 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said no further capex is required beyond the current expansion, which could support growth well beyond that target.
Answered by Prashant Garg
Asked by Gunit Singh: Whether additional capex is needed to reach the INR650 crore target.
p. 17
“No, we don't expect any additional capex, not just for up to INR650 crores, but even up to higher.”
Prashant Garg, page 17 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Risks flagged
Volatility in key raw material prices such as tungsten, nickel, cobalt, molybdenum, and chromium
p. 3
“Despite continued volatility in key raw material prices such as tungsten, nickel, cobalt, molybdenum, and chromium, the company delivered resilient operational performance supported by our integrated manufacturing facilities, diversified customer base, and strong execution across segments.”
Prashant Garg, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
West Asia crisis causing supply chain disruption and higher energy costs
p. 7
“See, the West Asia crisis has directly impacted us in terms of the volatility it has caused in raw materials because of disruption of supply chains and also energy costs going up across the world.”
Prashant Garg, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Lag between raw material price increases and ability to pass costs to customers
p. 13
“There is always a lag between the price hike of raw materials and what we are able to transfer to the customers.”
Prashant Garg, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Railway developmental orders initially carry lower margins due to developmental costs
p. 4
“While this business may initially carry lower margins due to developmental costs, we believe it is a strategically important and can open up long-term opportunities in the railway sector.”
Prashant Garg, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Defense investment in Tejorup has a longer gestation period subject to prototype approval
p. 4
“While this opportunity may have a slightly longer gestation period, we believe it provides strong strategic optionality and aligns with a broader indigenization opportunity in the Indian defense ecosystem.”
Prashant Garg, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Extreme raw material price volatility can move prices sharply overnight
p. 15
“So extreme volatility, you cannot really estimate when prices go sometimes 200%, 300% overnight.”
Prashant Garg, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
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