Welspun Enterprises Ltd — Q4 FY26 earnings call
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The short read
Welspun Enterprises reported consolidated Q4 FY26 revenue of INR1,199 crores, up 14% year-on-year, with EBITDA growing 31% to INR272 crores. For FY26, consolidated revenue was INR3,615 crores against a guidance of INR3,600 crores, with EBITDA margin at 23%, exceeding the guided range of 18% to 20%. Management also announced the Letter of Award for the Pune Shirur Elevated Road project worth approximately INR7,300 crores, taking the consolidated order book to approximately INR20,000 crores.
Numbers mentioned
Consolidated revenue: INR1,199 crores (Q4 FY26)
p. 4
“Consolidated revenue grew at 14% year-on-year to INR1,199 crores.”
Sandeep Garg, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Consolidated EBITDA: INR272 crores (Q4 FY26)
p. 4
“Our consolidated EBITDA grew at 31% year-on-year to INR272 crores on account of a disciplined execution and focus on operational efficiency.”
Sandeep Garg, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Consolidated revenue: INR3,615 crores (FY26)
p. 4
“For FY26, consolidated revenue stood at INR3,615 crores, in line with our revenue guidance of INR3,600 crores.”
Sandeep Garg, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA margin: 23% (FY26)
p. 4
“EBITDA grew 16% year-on-year, while EBITDA margins for the year stood at 23%, exceeding our guided range of 18% to 20%.”
Sandeep Garg, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Consolidated cash: approximately INR1,700 crores
p. 4
“Our balance sheet continues to remain strong with consolidated cash of approximately INR1,700 crores.”
Sandeep Garg, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
WMEL revenue: INR874 crores (FY26)
p. 4
“For FY26, WMEL reported a revenue of INR874 crores, registering a robust 31% growth over the previous year with a stable 21% EBITDA margin.”
Sandeep Garg, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Order book: approximately INR20,000 crores
p. 4
“our consolidated order book now stands at approximately INR20,000 crores, providing a steady revenue visibility ahead”
Sandeep Garg, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
WMEL Q4 revenue: INR351 crores (Q4 FY26)
p. 6
“For quarter 4 FY26, revenue grew 33% year-on-year to INR351 crores compared to INR265 crores in the corresponding quarter last year.”
Saurin Patel, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
WMEL Q4 EBITDA: INR74 crores (Q4 FY26)
p. 6
“EBITDA increased 45% year-on-year to INR74 crores from INR51 crores in quarter 4 of FY26.”
Saurin Patel, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Water business order book: around INR14,000 crores
p. 6
“On the overall water business, our order book, including tunnels and O&Ms, stands at around INR14,000 crores, providing a strong multiyear revenue visibility.”
Saurin Patel, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Transportation order book: approximately INR6,000 crores
p. 7
“With this addition, our transportation order book stands at approximately INR6,000 crores, including the EPC value of Pune-Shirur, providing healthy execution visibility over the medium term.”
Abhishek Chaudhary, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Net worth: INR3,261 crores (as of 31st March 2026)
p. 9
“As of 31st March 2026, our net worth stood at INR3,261 crores.”
Lalit Jain, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Cash balance: INR1,728 crores
p. 9
“We also maintained a strong cash balance of INR1,728 crores with net debt remaining low at INR43 crores.”
Lalit Jain, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Profit after tax: INR163 crores (Q4 FY26)
p. 8
“Profit after tax for Q4 FY26 stood at INR163 crores, registering a strong growth of 54% year-on-year.”
Lalit Jain, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Profit after tax: INR393 crores (FY26)
p. 9
“Profit after tax for financial year '26 increased by 11% on a year-on-year basis to INR393 crores.”
Lalit Jain, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Pune-Shirur EPC value: approximately INR5,400 crores
p. 13
“Thank you, Vaibhav, it is approximately INR5,400 crores for as an EPC cost of the project.”
Sandeep Garg, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Investment in oil and gas business: about INR500 crores
p. 14
“It's about INR500 crores at this point in time.”
Sandeep Garg, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
What management said it would do
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Revenue growth — 15% to 20% · FY27
stated firmly by Sandeep Garg
p. 10
“So our guidance will stay to the range of 15%, 20% as we have always maintained and we will continue to maintain.”
Sandeep Garg, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA margin — 18% plus · FY27
stated conditionally by Sandeep Garg
p. 14
“We guided 18% plus, and that's the guidance that we would give. We are acutely aware of the supply chain disruptions. We do not want to over guide.”
Sandeep Garg, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Order inflow — INR8,000 crores to INR10,000 crores · FY27
stated firmly by Sandeep Garg
p. 16
“That is correct, Prateek.”
Sandeep Garg, page 16 of the filed PDF · View the filing
WMEL revenue growth — 20% · FY27
stated as an aspiration by Saurin Patel
p. 14
“We expect our revenue base to be growing at a rate of 20%.”
Saurin Patel, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
WMEL revenue CAGR — over 25% · next 3 years
stated as an aspiration by Sandeep Garg
p. 6
“It is targeting a CAGR growth of over 25% over the next 3 years.”
Sandeep Garg, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Aunta-Simaria monetization — H1 FY27
stated conditionally by Sandeep Garg
p. 10
“So as an asset-light model principle, we are targeting to monetize the Aunta-Simaria project for which we have received the first annuity within H1 FY27, subject to getting the right valuation for it.”
Sandeep Garg, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Pune-Shirur revenue contribution — INR500 crores to INR600 crores · FY27
stated conditionally by Abhishek Chaudhary
p. 11
“So, we expect somewhere in the range of, say, INR500 crores to INR600 crores, which will be contributed during this year by the finish route.”
Abhishek Chaudhary, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
WMEL EBITDA margin — 21% to 22%
stated as an aspiration by Sandeep Garg
p. 16
“It has been consistently EBITDA of 21% to 22%, and we expect it to remain in that range or better.in”
Sandeep Garg, page 16 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Bid pipeline size — about INR2 lakh crores · FY27
stated as an aspiration by Sandeep Garg
p. 16
“the top of the canvas will be most likely in the range of about INR2 lakh crores for the FY27”
Sandeep Garg, page 16 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Equity IRR target for Pune-Shirur — upwards of 18%
stated as an aspiration by Sandeep Garg
p. 9
“as we have always planned for equity IRR upwards of 18% as a basic governance, we are targeting similar returns on this project”
Sandeep Garg, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Q&A highlights
Management's answers to analyst questions, in Parakho's words rather than a transcript. Each row names who answered and carries the verbatim quote it was drawn from.
Management said the project has 4 years construction and 25 years tolling, with equity IRR targeted upwards of 18%, and deferred details to the IR/CFO team.
Answered by Sandeep Garg
Asked by Sanjay Shah: What is the expected project IRR, equity commitment, monetization timeline and tolling economics for Pune Shirur?
p. 9
“Now coming to the equity IRR, we -- as we have always planned for equity IRR upwards of 18% as a basic governance, we are targeting similar returns on this project.”
Sandeep Garg, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management clarified this is only an enabling approval and not an active plan to raise funds, intended to prepare for larger opportunities.
Answered by Sandeep Garg
Asked by Sarvesh Gupta: Why is the company pursuing further fundraising despite a cash-rich balance sheet?
p. 11
“This is just an enabling approval. As of now, I can clarify, there is no proposal to raise this fund as we see the normal business unfold.”
Sandeep Garg, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said existing shareholders are not currently keen to sell but the company would consider it at the right price if an opportunity arises.
Answered by Sandeep Garg
Asked by Sarvesh Gupta: Is there a plan to buy out minority shareholders in WMEL?
p. 11
“So we would be very happy to consolidate further on the balance sheet provided the existing shareholders would want to sell.”
Sandeep Garg, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management expects INR8,000-10,000 crores of order additions in FY27, hopefully within H1, to meet the 15-20% growth guidance.
Answered by Sandeep Garg
Asked by Radha: Is the company on track to win the additional large order needed to meet FY27 revenue growth guidance?
p. 12
“But there is a clear focus on adding order book, and we expect the order book to be added somewhere around INR8,000 crores to INR10,000 crores in FY27.”
Sandeep Garg, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management explained government relief measures on bitumen costs and payment timelines, while cautioning of a possible small near-term impact already factored into guidance.
Answered by Sandeep Garg
Asked by Radha: Can management elaborate on the near-term cost and execution challenges from geopolitical issues despite domestic, pass-through contracts?
p. 13
“So, we are acutely aware of all this, and we have factored all this into our guidance so that there is no shock that can come in, near-term issues notwithstanding.”
Sandeep Garg, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management gave the EPC cost as approximately INR5,400 crores.
Answered by Sandeep Garg
Asked by Vaibhav Shah: What is the EPC value of the Pune-Shirur project?
p. 13
“Thank you, Vaibhav, it is approximately INR5,400 crores for as an EPC cost of the project.”
Sandeep Garg, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management reiterated the guidance is 18% plus, citing awareness of supply chain disruptions and an unwillingness to over guide.
Answered by Sandeep Garg
Asked by Bhavik Shah: Has the EBITDA margin guidance been lowered to 18%?
p. 14
“We guided 18% plus, and that's the guidance that we would give. We are acutely aware of the supply chain disruptions. We do not want to over guide.”
Sandeep Garg, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management acknowledged a possible marginal drop in segmental revenue absent additional project contributions.
Answered by Sandeep Garg
Asked by Anand Darshan: Will there be a drop in transportation segment revenue in FY27 given the gap before Pune-Shirur execution ramps up?
p. 15
“So, you're right, there could be a marginal drop in the overall segmental revenue for this year.”
Sandeep Garg, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said most contracts have WPI/CPI-linked escalation clauses covering inflation, with government relief on items like bitumen, though BOT projects lack escalation provisions but carry contingencies.
Answered by Sandeep Garg
Asked by Vignesh Iyer: How does raw material cost escalation impact the company and how much can be passed through?
p. 15
“So, we expect that most of the cost increase on these projects where we have these escalation provisions, we should be able to transfer the cost to the authority.”
Sandeep Garg, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management estimated the total addressable bid pipeline at about INR2 lakh crores for FY27 across water, transport, and tunneling opportunities, while noting selective bidding.
Answered by Sandeep Garg
Asked by Prateek Bhandari: What is the size and composition of the current bid pipeline at WEL standalone level?
p. 16
“the top of the canvas will be most likely in the range of about INR2 lakh crores for the FY27”
Sandeep Garg, page 16 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said there is pent-up order flow expected from NHAI/MoRTH and increased state-level infrastructure demand, with the company positioned to pursue BOT opportunities.
Answered by Sandeep Garg
Asked by Bhavy Bhogar: How does management see NHAI highway order disbursement picking up in FY27 after a soft FY26?
p. 17
“So NHAI order book has in the FY26 been not as high as was in the earlier years. So, there is a lot of pent-up situations wherein the orders need to go out from NHAI/MoRTH.”
Sandeep Garg, page 17 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Risks flagged
Geopolitical disturbances and global supply chain disruptions creating near-term cost and execution challenges
p. 5
“Prolonged disturbances in geopolitical situations and disruptions in global supply chain could create certain near-term cost and execution challenges, we remain confident in the resilience of our business model and execution capabilities.”
Sandeep Garg, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Slower execution in the UPJJM project affecting Water segment revenue
p. 9
“The Water segment revenue witnessed a marginal decline by 3%, primarily due to slower execution in the UPJJM project.”
Lalit Jain, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Decline in Transportation segment revenue due to project completion and delay in awarding of Pune Shirur project
p. 9
“Revenue from the Transportation segment declined by 17% year-on-year, mainly on account of project completion and delay in the awarding of Pune Shirur project.”
Lalit Jain, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
BOT projects lack escalation provisions, requiring reliance on contingencies for cost overruns
p. 15
“The only difference is on the BOT projects, the BOT projects do not have an escalation provision.”
Sandeep Garg, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Labor situation challenges alongside supply chain disruptions affecting growth targeting
p. 10
“We shall target higher growth for sure. But given the headwinds that we are facing in terms of supply chain disruptions as well as in terms of the labor situation, given the various challenges, I would not want to give any guidance beyond the range that we have already specified.”
Sandeep Garg, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
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