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    Kilburn Engg. Q1 FY27 earnings call

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    Capital Goods·17 Aug 2026
    Management Summary

    Kilburn Engineering reported Q1 FY27 consolidated revenue of INR 117 crores and an EBITDA margin of 20.1%. While revenue was below target due to project deferrals and geopolitical impacts, the company secured INR 190 crores in YTD order inflows and maintained strong margins. Management remains confident in achieving its FY27 revenue and order inflow targets, supported by a net debt-free balance sheet and ongoing capacity expansions.

    Highlights

    4

    • Secured INR 190 crores of order inflows in the current financial year till date at the group level.

    • EBITDA margin maintained at 20.1% despite lower revenue, reflecting strong cost discipline.

    • Balance sheet strengthened to net debt-free status post fundraise, enabling future growth.

    • Capacity expansion for Kilburn Engineering and M.E. Energy is at an advanced stage, expected to complete by end October this year.

    Concerns

    3

    • Q1 FY27 consolidated revenue of INR 117 crores was below the targeted level.

    • Project execution and order intake deferred due to customer delays and geopolitical situation.

    • Longer decision-making cycles for customers and projects due to the geopolitical situation.

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    03 metrics
    1. 01Consolidated Revenue₹117 Cr
    2. 02EBITDA₹24.2 Cr
    3. 03EBITDA Margin20.1%

    Order Book

    high confidence

    Total Value

    ₹ 485 crores

    as of 2026-08-17

    quantified

    Inflow this qtr

    ₹ 134 crores

    Execution

    Execution cycle increases due to customer delays, slipping over a quarter or more.

    Pipeline

    other

    Inquiry pipeline across sectors and geographies.

    Cancellations / Deferrals

    • deferred:Timing of customer deliveries and deferment of certain project executions into subsequent quarters.
    • deferred:Geopolitical situation resulted in longer decision-making cycles for some customers and projects.
    • deferred:Decision-making processes deferred with some customers due to overall scenario, including Middle East conflict.
    • deferred:Projects related to Heavy Water Board/NPCIL require lots of permissions and approvals, causing delays.
    • deferred:Greenfield projects requiring land approvals and environmental clearances can shift execution cycles by months or quarters.

    "Management acknowledges deferrals due to external factors but expects H2 FY27 to be stronger, with no holdups from their end."

    Source:
    Prepared remarks

    Capital allocation

    3
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    Capex disclosed

    Debt

    Debt disclosed

    Liquidity

    Liquidity disclosed

    Fundraise completed, strengthening the balance sheet. Working capital position is better than the March quarter.

    Guidance & targets

    4
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Revenue
    Consolidated Revenue
    INR 700 crores
    		High
    Revenue
    Annual Revenue Aspiration
    INR 1,000 crores
    		Medium
    Margin
    EBITDA Margin
    20%
    		High
    Order Inflow
    Group Order Inflows
    INR 800 crores
    		High

    What to watch in Q2 FY27

    4

    Order inflow progress towards FY27 target

    Next quarter
    CurrentINR 190 crores YTD
    TargetProgress towards INR 800 crores annual target

    Why it matters

    Order inflows are a key leading indicator for future revenue growth in the capital goods sector.

    Ranjit Lala: We still continue to target the group order inflows at INR800 crores in the current financial year.

    Risks & concerns

    2
    RiskSeverity

    Project execution delays due to customer approvals and geopolitical situation

    Timing of customer deliveries, deferment of project executions, and longer decision-making cycles due to geopolitical situation impacted Q1 revenue and may continue to affect timelines. — Management acknowledged

    high

    Regulatory and land acquisition delays for specific projects

    Nuclear jobs require extensive permissions, and greenfield projects need land approvals/environmental clearances, potentially shifting execution cycles by several quarters. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Q&A highlights

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    “The idea is to fund part of the capex, which is being planned to enable the company to cater to over INR1,000 crores of revenue in the coming years. So we will be ready for the growth, which we believe is the way forward for the company.”

    Clarifies the strategic use of the recently raised capital for capacity expansion and future growth, rather than immediate working capital.

    asked by Sagar Shah

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Q1 FY27 Performance and Revenue Deferrals

    Kilburn Engineering reported consolidated revenue of INR 117 crores for Q1 FY27, which was below management's target. This underperformance was primarily attributed to the timing of📎 customer deliveries, deferment of project executions into subsequent quarters, and longer decision-making cycles influenced by the geopolitical situation. Despite these challenges, the company maintained a healthy EBITDA margin of 20.1%.

    02

    Order Inflows and Pipeline Visibility

    The company secured INR 134 crores in order inflows during Q1 FY27, contributing to a year-to-date inflow of INR 190 crores. The closing order book stands at INR 485 crores. Management highlighted a robust inquiry pipeline of INR 4,000 crores, expressing confidence in converting these opportunities, particularly in the fertilizer, nuclear, and ferrous alloy segments, into firm orders.

    03

    Strategic Capacity Expansion and Growth Aspirations

    Kilburn Engineering is actively investing in capacity expansion across its group entities. Kilburn Engineering and M.E. Energy's manufacturing capabilities are expected to be fully expanded by end October 2026, while Monga Strayfield is expanding its metal sheet fabrication capacity. These investments are aimed at enabling the group to achieve an annual revenue aspiration of INR 1,000 crores in the medium term, up from the FY27 target of INR 700 crores.

    04

    Financial Strength and Capital Allocation

    Following a successful fundraise, Kilburn Engineering now operates with a net debt-free balance sheet, which has significantly strengthened its financial position. The raised capital is earmarked to fund ongoing capex for capacity expansion, supporting the company's growth trajectory towards the INR 1,000 crores revenue mark. Management confirmed no further fundraising is anticipated for these plans.

    05

    Impact of External Factors on Project Execution

    The company noted that external factors, including geopolitical situations and stringent regulatory approval processes for projects in sectors like nuclear and greenfield developments, are causing delays in customer decision-making and project execution. These factors have extended execution cycles, pushing revenue recognition into later quarters, but management expects these issues to normalize, leading to a stronger second half of FY27.

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