Patel Engineering Ltd-$ — Q1 FY27 earnings call
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The short read
Patel Engineering reported Q1 FY27 consolidated revenue of Rs 1,281 crores, up about 4% year-on-year, while profit after tax rose 24.5% to Rs 93.5 crores on lower finance costs and steady EBITDA margins. Management described a consolidated order book of Rs 14,636 crores along with Rs 9,000 crores of bids under evaluation and an identified pipeline of about Rs 60,000 crores. Management also detailed execution progress at Subansiri, Kiru and Kwar, Parnai, Dorjilung and the Sleemanabad tunnel, and noted a credit rating upgrade during the quarter.
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Numbers mentioned
Consolidated revenue: Rs. 1,281 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 3
“For Q1 FY27, our consolidated revenue stood at Rs. 1,281 crores, representing a growth of approximately 4% year-on-year.”
Kavita Shirvaikar, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Profit after tax: Rs. 93.5 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 3
“More importantly, our profit after tax increased by 24.5% to Rs. 93.5 crores, compared with Rs. 75.1 crores in Q1 FY26.”
Kavita Shirvaikar, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Consolidated order book: Rs. 14,636 crores (as of June 30, FY26)
p. 3
“As of June 30, FY26, our consolidated order book stood at Rs. 14,636 crores.”
Kavita Shirvaikar, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Bids under evaluation: approximately Rs. 9,000 crores
p. 3
“In addition to our existing order book, we currently have approximately Rs. 9,000 crores of bids under evaluation.”
Kavita Shirvaikar, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Identified opportunity pipeline: approximately Rs. 60,000 crores
p. 3
“we have identified a near-term opportunity pipeline of approximately Rs. 60,000 crores, which we intend to actively pursue over the coming months.”
Kavita Shirvaikar, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Consolidated Operating EBITDA margin: 14.02% (Q1 FY27)
p. 6
“Operating EBITDA has improved with a margin of 14.02% compared to 13.4% in Q1 FY26.”
Rahul Agarwal, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Standalone revenue: Rs. 1,274 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 7
“The revenue is Rs. 1,274 crores compared to Rs. 1,224 crores in Q1 FY26.”
Rahul Agarwal, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Standalone PAT: Rs. 82.74 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 7
“Profit after tax is Rs. 82.74 crores compared to Rs. 69.48 crores in the corresponding period last year up by 19.09%.”
Rahul Agarwal, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Consolidated debt: around Rs. 1,293 crores (as of June 2026)
p. 7
“The consolidated debt as of June is around Rs. 1,293 crores up by around Rs. 100 crores in the quarter due to increase in account of utilization of additional working capital limits for new projects.”
Rahul Agarwal, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Debt-equity ratio: 0.28 (as of June 2026)
p. 7
“Debt-equity ratio is around 0.28.”
Rahul Agarwal, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Net working capital days: around 137 days (Q1 FY27)
p. 7
“Working capital debt is Rs. 969 crores, term debt is Rs. 324 crores and net working capital days around 137 days.”
Rahul Agarwal, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Land parcel sale proceeds: Rs. 27 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 6
“As part of our stated strategy of monetizing non-core assets during Q1 FY27, we completed the sale of a Rs. 27 crores land parcel in Telangana.”
Kavita Shirvaikar, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
What management said it would do
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Revenue growth — approximately 10% · FY27
stated firmly by Kavita Shirvaikar
p. 6
“Based on the visibility we have today, we remain confident of achieving approximately 10% revenue growth in FY27 with a significant portion of this growth expected to come through in the second half of the financial year.”
Kavita Shirvaikar, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA margin — 13%-14%
stated firmly by Rahul Agarwal
p. 11
“So, we expect to maintain our EBITDA margins between 13%- 14%.”
Rahul Agarwal, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
New order wins — Rs. 8,000 crores · this year
stated conditionally by Rahul Agarwal
p. 8
“So, see we are targeting around Rs. 8,000 crores new orders this year which you know with that we are expecting 10% growth in the current year and 15% in the year corresponding.”
Rahul Agarwal, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Non-core asset monetization — Rs. 150 crores to Rs. 200 crores · this year
stated firmly by Rahul Agarwal
p. 9
“This year, target for non-core is between Rs. 150 crores to Rs. 200 crores. That we are fairly confident to achieve.”
Rahul Agarwal, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Promoter pledge reduction — at least 15%-20% · this year
stated conditionally by Rahul Agarwal
p. 9
“I don't have an exact number. But right now, if I am not mistaken, around 85% to 90% of the shares are pledged. So, we expect that to come down by at least 15%-20%.”
Rahul Agarwal, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
OC receipt for Patel Smondo — this financial year
stated conditionally by Rahul Agarwal
p. 10
“So, we are hopeful it should come in this financial year.”
Rahul Agarwal, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Buybacks — two to three years
stated conditionally by Rahul Agarwal
p. 11
“See, buybacks, we will consider once we close the debt. So, it may take another maybe two years, three years to reduce the major debt.”
Rahul Agarwal, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Exceptional items — none anticipated · FY27
stated firmly by Rahul Agarwal
p. 8
“We don't anticipate exceptional items coming this year.”
Rahul Agarwal, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Q&A highlights
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Management attributed the divergence mainly to a reduction in finance costs, with EBITDA margins broadly stable.
Answered by Rahul Agarwal
Asked by Rahul Shah: Why did PAT grow 25% versus 4% revenue growth, and what is a normalized PAT growth trajectory?
p. 7
“So, finance cost has come down during the quarter compared to the corresponding quarter by almost Rs. 10 crores. So, this is on account of reduction of debt in the last year.”
Rahul Agarwal, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the order book would be executed over roughly three years with a book-to-bill ratio of around 3.
Answered by Rahul Agarwal
Asked by Rahul Shah: What is the execution timeline for the existing order book?
p. 8
“Yes, almost. There is a book to bill ratio of around 3 only right now.”
Rahul Agarwal, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the prior exceptionals related to Vivaad-Se-Vishwas settlements and investment write-downs, with none expected this year.
Answered by Rahul Agarwal
Asked by Viraj Mahadevia: What were the past exceptional items and are more expected in FY27?
p. 8
“We don't anticipate exceptional items coming this year. That was mostly on account of last year for Vivaad-Se-Vishwas settlements and some write-down of investments.”
Rahul Agarwal, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said discussions with lenders are ongoing and expects a reduction in pledge levels this year.
Answered by Rahul Agarwal
Asked by Rajiv Rupani: What update is there on the promoter share pledge given the ratings upgrade?
p. 9
“So, Rajiv, we are, the promoters and ourselves, we are all in discussion with the lenders. And we are hopeful that this year we will get a substantial reduction.”
Rahul Agarwal, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said increased competition means margins are unlikely to improve much, and it aims to maintain existing levels.
Answered by Rahul Agarwal
Asked by Viraj Mahadevia: Will margins move back toward 15% given operating leverage?
p. 11
“See, Viraj, I cannot confirm on that because the competition and, etc., has increased. If you have seen last year, a large project went down. We don't see the margins to improve that much.”
Rahul Agarwal, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the improvement was mostly due to project mix rather than a structural change.
Answered by Rahul Agarwal
Asked by Ravi: How much of the Q1 margin improvement is structural versus project mix?
p. 12
“Its mostly project mix only. See, our average margins will remain around 13%-14% depending upon what portion of work is executed in the quarter.”
Rahul Agarwal, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management stated receivable days are between 40 and 45, an improvement from prior years.
Answered by Rahul Agarwal
Asked by Viraj Mahadevia: What are current receivable days and how have they trended?
p. 13
“Receivable days is between 40 to 45.”
Rahul Agarwal, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said bidding has not yet started for these projects.
Answered by Rahul Agarwal
Asked by Rajiv Rupani: Have the Sawalkote, Kalai-II and Kamla projects opened for bidding yet?
p. 15
“No, no, bidding is still to happen.”
Rahul Agarwal, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Risks flagged
Increasing competition affecting margins
p. 12
“See, there is competition pressure, but we are working because we have past experience.”
Rahul Agarwal, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Monsoon-related slowdown in execution during Q2
p. 13
“I think Q2 generally because of monsoon is a bit slower, it should be in line of the past only.”
Rahul Agarwal, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Pending litigation delaying OC receipt for Patel Smondo real estate project
p. 9
“So, the OC is expected. There is some litigation which is still pending.”
Rahul Agarwal, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Government clearance delays affecting timing of hydropower project tenders
p. 15
“So, see, these are at various stages of clearance from government. So, we expect that these should also come this financial year. But that depends upon various clearances because NHPC will now take maximum clearances upfront before coming out with the tender.”
Rahul Agarwal, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
PSU counterparties pursuing prolonged litigation on arbitration claims
p. 12
“So, PSUs generally will take it through litigation at all levels. So, whether it is district court, high court, supreme court, unless there are some schemes.”
Rahul Agarwal, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
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