Texmaco Rail & Engineering Ltd — Q1 FY27 earnings call
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The short read
Texmaco Rail reported Q1 FY27 standalone revenue of Rs 753 crore, impacted by lower execution in Freight Car and Infra divisions, while EBITDA came in at Rs 81 crore with a 10.8% margin. Profit after tax rose 85.9% year-on-year to Rs 52 crore, aided by lower finance costs and improved operating margins. Management also discussed order book growth to Rs 9,923 crore, the shift of the Freight Car order book toward private and export customers, and updates on joint ventures with TrinityRail, Wabtec, Saira Asia and Nymwag.
Numbers mentioned
Revenue from operations: INR753 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“The company reported a stand-alone revenue from operations of -- stand-alone revenue from the operations of INR753 crores, which was impacted by lower execution of the Freight Car divisions and the Infra, which is Rail & Green, which used to be called as Kalindee before.”
Indrajit Mookerjee, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Bright Power (Electrical Infra) revenue growth: 76.8% year-on-year to INR175 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“However, our Electrical Infra business, that is Bright Power, continued to perform well with revenue increasing 76.8% year-on-year basis to INR175 crores, reflecting sustained execution across the Electrical Infrastructure business.”
Indrajit Mookerjee, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA: INR81 crores, margin of 10.8% (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“EBITDA amounted to INR81 crores, translating to a margin of 10.8%, which itself is a strong growth from the earlier years.”
Indrajit Mookerjee, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Rail Infra and Green EBIT margin: 1.4% (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“The Rail Infra and the Green -- the Infra Rail & Green business reported a positive EBIT margin of 1.4% compared to an EBIT loss in the corresponding quarter last year, making a significant turnaround in profitability.”
Indrajit Mookerjee, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Bright Power EBIT margin: 10.8%, up 150 bps year-on-year (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“The Infra Electrical Bright Power, as I said before, continued to deliver a strong performance with its EBIT margin improving to 10.8%, representing an expansion of 150 basis points on year-on-year basis.”
Indrajit Mookerjee, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Finance costs decline: 18.2% year-on-year, 17% sequentially (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“Our continued focus on strengthening the balance sheet through improved cash management, disciplined debt payment and optimization of borrowing costs resulted in finance costs declining by 18.2% year-on-year basis and 17% sequentially, respectively.”
Indrajit Mookerjee, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Profit before tax: INR44 crores, up 4.8% Y-o-Y, margin 5.9% (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“The reduction in finance costs supported by profit before tax increased by 4.8% Y-o-Y to INR44 crores with the margin improving by 1.23% to 5.9%.”
Indrajit Mookerjee, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Profit after tax: INR52 crores, up 85.9% Y-o-Y, margin 6.9% (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“Profit after tax increased by 85.9% on a Y-o-Y basis to INR52 crores, translating into a PAT margin of 6.9%, an improvement of 381 basis points Y-o-Y.”
Indrajit Mookerjee, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Freight cars delivered: 1,054 (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“On the operational front, company delivered 1,054 freight cars during the quarter, while the Foundry Division recorded a production of 5,148 tons.”
Indrajit Mookerjee, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Order book: INR9,923 crores (as of June 30, 2026)
p. 5
“As of June 30, 2026, company's order book is standing at INR9,923 crores, providing multiyear of execution visibility across Freight Cars, Infrastructure, Rail Infrastructure, Electrical and other businesses.”
Indrajit Mookerjee, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Private and export order share (Freight Car Division): 96.4% (Q1 FY27)
p. 5
“The share of private sector and export orders increased from 21% in FY25 to 79% in FY26 and further to 96.4% in Q1 FY27.”
Indrajit Mookerjee, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
South Africa order value: around INR4,100 crores
p. 16
“If you are talking about the South Africa order, then that is not INR5,200 crores. That's around INR4,100 crores. I was talking about that.”
Sudipta Mukherjee, page 16 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Outstanding wagon orders: more than 6,000 wagons (Q1 FY27)
p. 17
“You have the orders in hand available with you, So currently, we have orders of about more than 6,000 number of wagons with us.”
Kishor Kumar Rajgaria, page 17 of the filed PDF · View the filing
South Africa wagon order value (prior call reference): a little more than INR2,000 crores
p. 18
“Yes. It is a little more than INR2,000 crores.”
Kishor Kumar Rajgaria, page 18 of the filed PDF · View the filing
What management said it would do
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Revenue (top line) — 2x by 2030 · by 2030
stated as an aspiration by Sudipta Mukherjee
p. 14
“But on the top line, suppose if we remain around INR5,000 crores to INR6,000 crores, we want to create a mirror image of that, making our top line into 2x, two times, by 2030 by adding a few more businesses into the portfolios.”
Sudipta Mukherjee, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Bottom line/EBITDA margin — mid-teen · by 2030
stated as an aspiration by Sudipta Mukherjee
p. 14
“And with a steady bottom line towards mid-teen.”
Sudipta Mukherjee, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Core business EBITDA improvement — 1.2% to 3% · 1 to 3 years
stated as an aspiration by Sudipta Mukherjee
p. 16
“And in terms of our core business, our target is to further improve the EBITDA at least to -- in the range of 1.2% to 3% in next -- I mean, couple of years, 1 to 2 years or 3 years horizon.”
Sudipta Mukherjee, page 16 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Revenue growth from new businesses — 20% to 50% growth per year
stated as an aspiration by Sudipta Mukherjee
p. 16
“And this has a probability, suppose every year, we can have an option, I mean, around from 20% to 50% growth in terms of top line.”
Sudipta Mukherjee, page 16 of the filed PDF · View the filing
South Africa order revenue recognition — 50% in coming financial year · FY28
stated conditionally by Sudipta Mukherjee
p. 18
“That of course, as per the present mandate of only on the wagon, so we expect that 50% should be adding up in the revenue of the coming year, coming financial year.”
Sudipta Mukherjee, page 18 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Leasing business scale — around 100 rakes · near term
stated firmly by Sudipta Mukherjee
p. 9
“So today, we have around 35 rakes operating in -- through leasing. And on a near term, we are absolutely ready to invest around to start with around 100 rakes further.”
Sudipta Mukherjee, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Leasing market share — at least 50%
stated as an aspiration by Sudipta Mukherjee
p. 9
“We want to have at least a 50% share in terms of the business from a jump from 15% to 50%.”
Sudipta Mukherjee, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Q&A highlights
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Management said leasing operations currently run 35 rakes with plans to add around 100 more, and outlined a cautious, capability-driven approach to new segments.
Answered by Sudipta Mukherjee
Asked by Balasubramanian: What is Texmaco's leasing platform scale and roadmap for Kavach, signaling, and renewable energy?
p. 9
“So today, we have around 35 rakes operating in -- through leasing. And on a near term, we are absolutely ready to invest around to start with around 100 rakes further.”
Sudipta Mukherjee, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management confirmed the figure broadly.
Answered by Sudipta Mukherjee
Asked by Parvez Qazi: Is the reported INR1,800 crore JV investment figure for wagon leasing accurate?
p. 10
“Good afternoon, Yes.”
Sudipta Mukherjee, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the numbers keep changing but confirmed interest in setting up facilities to support exports and localization.
Answered by Sudipta Mukherjee
Asked by Parvez Qazi: Are reports of a South African locomotive and wagon plant investment of INR200-300 crore accurate?
p. 10
“So yes, we are looking for -- we are open to put up something which helps in the cause of our improving the export business in terms of wagon as well as locomotive.”
Sudipta Mukherjee, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said there were supply chain stresses in Q1 due to high oil and gas prices affecting component supply, but no execution challenges overall, and output is improving.
Answered by Sudipta Mukherjee
Asked by Deepak Poddar: Is Texmaco facing execution challenges given 96% of the FCD order book is now private and export?
p. 12
“But yes, the first quarter, there were a lot of challenges in terms of the supply chain, you know that it is not faced by the industry per se.”
Sudipta Mukherjee, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said there were currently no wheelset issues and they have enough stock for export and private orders.
Answered by Sudipta Mukherjee
Asked by Deepak Poddar: Are there any wheelset supply issues?
p. 12
“As of now, no. But you cannot say because the industry production remained very timid perhaps in this quarter.”
Sudipta Mukherjee, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management attributed the decline to supply chain disruption from oil and gas cost pressure, not a lack of orders, and reiterated the 2030 vision of doubling top line with improved margins.
Answered by Sudipta Mukherjee
Asked by Rajesh Bhandari: Why did freight car production decline, and what is the roadmap to 2030?
p. 14
“So, if you see the numbers that in terms of order book, our order book is remain very healthy. So, there is no lack of order.”
Sudipta Mukherjee, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management explained that South Africa order execution starts next financial year, with about 50-60% executed by the following year and the balance spread further, and maintenance covering 15 years worth about 30-35% of value.
Answered by Sudipta Mukherjee
Asked by Saumil Shah: What is the execution timeline for the recently won INR5,200 crore in orders, including the South Africa order?
p. 16
“But whatever we have received so far, around 60% or 50% of that should be by next financial year and balance will be spread over.”
Sudipta Mukherjee, page 16 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management explained that freight charges on export wagon orders are booked under other expenses while the related income sits in total revenue.
Answered by Kishor Kumar Rajgaria
Asked by Sandeep Mukherjee: What is causing the rise in other expenses?
p. 17
“Yea. Yea. What happens in case of export of wagon, we have to have the freight charges to be paid. So basically, income is included under the total revenue, but the freight charges is under the other expenses.”
Kishor Kumar Rajgaria, page 17 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management clarified the disclosed order value covers only wagons and long-term maintenance, with locomotive value to be finalized separately via a partner tie-up, and about 50% of wagon revenue expected next financial year.
Answered by Sudipta Mukherjee
Asked by Navin Sahadeo: How is the South Africa order split between wagons, locomotives, and maintenance, and what is the revenue accrual timing?
p. 17
“So just to clarify to you that the order value you are privy to only include the wagon pricing and the maintenance -- long-term maintenance of it.”
Sudipta Mukherjee, page 17 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said margin trajectory is difficult to predict precisely but reiterated a continued focus on improving and sustaining margins over time.
Answered by Sudipta Mukherjee
Asked by Navin Sahadeo: What is the margin outlook given the shift of the order book toward private and export customers?
p. 18
“You can see from our results what we have performed, and we want to sustain and improve over and above it continuously.”
Sudipta Mukherjee, page 18 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Risks flagged
Supply chain disruption linked to high oil and gas prices affecting component supply
p. 12
“But yes, the first quarter, there were a lot of challenges in terms of the supply chain, you know that it is not faced by the industry per se. I think it was a general phenomenon because the oil and gas prices were so high, and we had to always control the consumption considering that there could be a crisis.”
Sudipta Mukherjee, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Dependence on Rail Wheel Factory supply and timid industry production
p. 12
“But you cannot say because the industry production remained very timid perhaps in this quarter. And we are dependent on the supply of Rail Wheel Factory.”
Sudipta Mukherjee, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Uncertainty and lack of visibility on Indian Railways wagon tenders
p. 13
“As of now, we can only talk about private and export. And while we have a strong belief that railway will come up with some tender but looks like we are more or less insulated on the other side.”
Sudipta Mukherjee, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Possibility of force majeure disrupting growth and margin trajectory
p. 13
“That's what we wish if until or unless something force majeure happens because I mean, every day, whatever the status I'm talking to, I'm taking this status as -- is the worst status.”
Sudipta Mukherjee, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
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