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    Markolines Pavem

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    Construction·20 Nov 2025
    Management Summary

    Markolines Pavement Technologies reported robust Q2 and H1 FY26 results, driven by strong revenue and PAT growth. The company highlighted its significant order book and pipeline, alongside strategic initiatives in specialized construction and technological innovation. Management expressed confidence in achieving aggressive growth targets for the coming years, leveraging India's infrastructure boom, despite acknowledging margin fluctuations and the capital-intensive nature of the business.

    Highlights

    5

    • Q2 FY26 Revenue increased by 39% YoY to INR 77.67 crores.

    • Q2 FY26 PAT grew by 69% YoY to INR 4.08 crores.

    • H1 FY26 Revenue showed a 42% growth over the last half, and H1 FY26 PAT grew by 90%.

    • Strong unexecuted order book of INR 396 crores and an active pipeline of INR 600 crores.

    • Management is targeting at least 30% revenue growth for FY26 and over 100% growth in the next 3 years.

    Concerns

    3

    • EBITDA margins fluctuate due to client-specific machinery deployment and associated costs (depreciation and interest).

    • The business is dependent on workforce and is capital intensive due to cyclic operations and short-term project life.

    • Fluctuating raw material prices, though addressed by escalation clauses in contracts.

    What Changed2

    vs Q3 FY26

    Guidance items7 → 4 (-3)Risks discussed2 → 3 (+1)

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    07 metrics
    1. 01Revenue₹77.67 Cr+39%YoY
    2. 02PAT₹4.08 Cr+69%YoY
    3. 03EPS₹1.7+73%YoY
    4. 04EBITDA Growth27%+27%YoY
    5. 05H1 Revenue Growth42%+42%YoY

    Order Book

    high confidence

    Total Value

    ₹ 396 crores

    as of 2025-09-30

    quantified

    Execution

    to be executed over from next 1, 1.5 years

    Pipeline

    L1 awaiting loa

    active pipeline of orders

    "The company has a strong unexecuted order book and a robust pipeline, with a major order disclosure expected soon."

    Source:
    Prepared remarks

    Capital allocation

    2
    medium confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    M&A

    Markolines Infra

    merger · pending regulatory

    Liquidity

    Liquidity disclosed

    Working capital cycle is generally about 90 days, extending to 90 to 120 days on some projects.

    Guidance & targets

    4
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Revenue
    Revenue Growth
    30%
    		High
    Revenue
    Revenue Growth
    30%
    		High
    Overall Growth
    Overall Growth
    more than 100%
    		Medium
    Bidding Capacity
    Solo Bid Capacity
    INR 500 crores to INR 700 crores
    		High

    Conversion of pipeline into confirmed orders

    Next quarter (Q3 FY26)
    CurrentINR 600 crores in pipeline, one major order expected 'as short as this week'
    TargetAnnouncement of major order(s) and reduction in pipeline

    Why it matters

    Order conversion directly impacts future revenue visibility and execution, crucial for achieving growth targets.

    working on INR 600 crores of pipeline. Probably as short as this week, we will likely to come up with one major order disclosure, which we have already finalized and about to disclose.

    How to verify

    order_book.pipeline.value_amount and order_book.inflow_this_quarter

    Risks & concerns

    3
    RiskSeverity

    Fluctuating raw material prices

    Dependency on fuel and bituminous products, but contracts include escalation clauses to mitigate impact. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Dependency on workforce

    Workforce is a key dependency, but labor is hired on a contract basis for project flexibility. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Capital intensive nature of business

    Cyclic operations and short-term project life make the business high capital intensive, impacting EBITDA margins due to machinery deployment costs. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Q&A highlights

    8

    “looking more than 100% growth in coming 3 years... we will definitely try to fill in our commitment rather we will try and surpass our commitments... looking at the allied infrastructure industries also wherein we could add some more growth to the company.”

    Management outlined an aggressive long-term growth target and detailed its strategy focusing on innovation, client-centric solutions, and expansion into allied infrastructure to maintain industry leadership.

    asked by Rahul Kamdar

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Strong Q2 and H1 FY26 Financial Performance

    Markolines Pavement Technologies reported robust financial results for Q2 FY26, with revenue growing 39% YoY to INR 77.67 crores and PAT increasing 69% YoY to INR 4.08 crores. The first half of FY26 also demonstrated significant growth, with revenue up 42% and PAT up 90% compared to H1 FY25. This strong performance was achieved despite the monsoon season, indicating effective planning and execution.

    02

    Robust Order Book and Pipeline for Future Growth

    The company maintains a healthy unexecuted order book of INR 396 crores as of September 30, 2025, providing revenue visibility for the next 1 to 1.5 years. Complementing this, Markolines has an active pipeline of INR 600 crores, with a major order disclosure anticipated shortly. This strong order book and pipeline are expected to drive future revenue growth and support the company's ambitious targets.

    03

    Strategic Focus on Innovation and Specialized Services

    Markolines continues to leverage its market leadership through continuous innovation and the adoption of new technologies in highway maintenance, such as micro-surfacing and Cold In Place Recycling (CIPR). The company has also expanded into specialized construction activities like tunneling and soil stabilization, which offer resilience against seasonal impacts and contribute to higher profitability. This strategic focus helps Markolines differentiate itself and secure complex projects.

    04

    Ambitious Growth Targets and Industry Outlook

    Management is highly optimistic about future growth, targeting at least 30% revenue growth for FY26 and aiming for over 100% growth in the next three years. This outlook is underpinned by India's rapidly expanding highway infrastructure, which is growing at 34 kilometers per day, and increasing privatization of road assets. Markolines' solo bidding capacity of INR 500-700 crores further positions it to capitalize on these opportunities.

    05

    Operational Efficiency and Margin Management

    While EBITDA margins can fluctuate due to client-specific machinery deployment and associated costs, Markolines operates on a cost-plus model to ensure consistent returns. The company is committed to enhancing operational efficiencies and maintaining financial discipline. The strategic shift towards specialized construction activities is expected to contribute to increasing net profitability, as evidenced by the 26% CAGR in PBT and 31% CAGR in PAT from FY22 to FY25.

    06

    Merger and Listing Milestones Achieved

    Markolines has successfully transitioned from the SME platform to the Mainboard of BSE and is now also listed on NSE, enhancing its visibility and access to capital. The merger of Markolines Infra with Markolines Pavement is currently underway, with necessary documentation expected to be submitted to the Exchange within the next 10 days. This consolidation is anticipated to streamline operations and strengthen the company's overall market position.

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