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    The Anup Engineering Q1 FY27 earnings call

    ANUP
    Capital Goods·6 Aug 2026
    Management Summary

    The Anup Engineering Limited reported a subdued Q1 FY27 with INR 125 crores revenue and INR 9.2 crores EBITDA, attributed to execution delays and supply chain challenges. Despite this, the company achieved its best-ever order book of INR 985 crores, with INR 538 crores in new orders for FY27 to date, and a strong inquiry pipeline. Management guided for 5-10% revenue growth and 15% EBITDA for FY27, anticipating significant improvement in H2. The company is net cash positive and actively pursuing diversification into niche products and technical services.

    Highlights

    5

    • Order book reached a historic high of INR 985 crores as of August 6, 2026, reflecting strong demand.

    • New orders booked in FY27 (April to date) totaled INR 538 crores, including INR 240 crores already for Q1 FY28, marking the best-ever start for order booking.

    • Robust inquiry pipeline of INR 1,100 crores indicates strong future opportunities.

    • Company achieved a net cash positive position of INR 1 crore, with INR 45 crores cash balance against INR 44 crores long-term debt.

    • Strategic diversification into niche products and new verticals (proprietary licensed products, air-cooled heat exchangers, thermal power, technical services) is progressing with new orders and clear growth targets.

    Concerns

    3

    • Q1 FY27 revenue of INR 125 crores and EBITDA of INR 9.2 crores (7.36% margin) were below annual plan due to delayed order intake and supply chain issues.

    • Fixed price contracts expose the company to raw material price volatility, though management states full-year guidance accounts for this.

    • Potential logistical challenges for large Over-Dimensional Cargo (ODC) equipment due to the Middle East crisis and Strait of Hormuz disruptions.

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    04 metrics
    1. 01Revenue₹125 Cr
    2. 02EBITDA₹9.2 Cr
    3. 03EBITDA Margin7.4%
    4. 04Finance Cost₹1.61 Cr

    Reported results

    Q1 FY27 against Q1 FY26

    Revenue₹118 Cr−30.4%
    Operating profit₹9 Cr−76.1%
    Operating margin8.0%−15.2 pts
    Net profit₹1 Cr−95.7%
    Earnings per share₹0.55−95.7%

    Revenue moved −39.5% against Q4 FY26. Quarters are not comparable for companies whose sales are seasonal.

    Revenue and operating margin, last 6 quarters

    1. Q4'2522.4%
    2. Q1'2623.2%
    3. Q2'2622.0%
    4. Q3'2622.1%
    5. Q4'2618.5%
    6. Q1'278.0%

    As filed with the exchanges, not as described on the call.

    Order Book

    high confidence

    Total Value

    ₹ 985 crores

    as of 2026-08-06

    quantified

    Inflow this qtr

    ₹ 538 crores

    Execution

    average around 12-months

    Composition

    Mix4 geographys
    • Export₹ 380 crores50.0%
    • United States of America₹ 50 crores6.6%
    • Africa (largely Nigeria)₹ 60 crores7.9%
    • Middle East (substantial for ADNOC)₹ 270 crores35.5%

    Share of order book by geography (derived from disclosed amounts)

    Pipeline

    qualified rfp

    Inquiries shaping up

    "The company has achieved its best-ever start for order booking, with a robust pipeline indicating strong future demand, and the order book for the current financial year is full."

    Source:
    Prepared remarks

    Capital allocation

    2
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Debt

    Net ₹1 crores

    Liquidity

    Cash ₹45 crores

    The company is in a net cash positive position of INR 1 crore.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetPriority
    Revenue
    Consolidated Revenue Growth
    5% to 10%
    		Medium
    Profitability
    EBITDA Margin
    about 15%
    		Medium
    Order Inflow
    Order Intake Run Rate
    INR 200 crores to INR 250 crores
    		High
    Technical Services
    Business Volume
    INR 25 crores
    		High
    Technical Services
    Business Volume
    INR 100 crores
    		High
    Technical Services
    Business Volume
    INR 200 crores
    		High
    Technical Services
    Margin
    above 30%
    		High
    Finance Cost
    Finance Cost
    1/4th of Q1
    		Medium

    What to watch in Q2 FY27

    5

    Revenue recognition velocity

    next quarter
    CurrentQ1 revenue of INR 125 crores, below plan due to delayed milestones
    TargetProgressive increase in revenue in Q2, Q3, and Q4 to meet 5-10% FY27 growth guidance

    Why it matters

    Crucial for validating management's full-year revenue guidance and execution capabilities after a slow Q1.

    Now, as we progress into the execution, the revenue for these projects shall be recognized in the coming quarters⏳ in line with our annual plan.

    Risks & concerns

    3
    RiskSeverity

    Global geopolitical and economic volatility

    Uncertain and volatile global situation due to wars, critical sea route disruptions, impacting energy costs, supply chain, and input costs. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Raw material price volatility for fixed-price contracts

    Company's contracts are mostly fixed-price, exposing it to potential raw material price increases, though management states FY27 guidance accounts for this. — Both acknowledged

    medium

    Logistical challenges for large ODC equipment due to Middle East crisis

    Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could impact the transport of large Over-Dimensional Cargo, though smaller equipment can use alternative routes. — Both acknowledged

    low

    Q&A highlights

    8

    “On a finance cost part, if you look at last Q4 FY26, it was INR221 lakhs, which is reduced to a INR161 lakhs. So, in a Q1 last year, we were having a cash positive balance, which is reduced and which was a negative to a loan. And now, it has reduced to almost a zero. Precisely today, our cash balance is roughly INR45 crores, and long-term debt is roughly INR44 crores, so net cash, it's a INR1 crores positive”

    Clarified the company's improved liquidity position and reduction in finance costs, addressing analyst concern about rising interest expenses.

    asked by Gopalakrishnan

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    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Q1 FY27 Performance and Execution Challenges

    The Anup Engineering Limited reported a consolidated revenue of INR 125 crores and an EBITDA of INR 9.2 crores for Q1 FY27. This performance was below the annual plan, primarily due to delayed execution stemming from delayed order intake in the previous year and ongoing supply chain challenges🌐. The low revenue generation also led to a lower absorption of fixed costs, impacting the EBITDA margin, which stood at 7.36% for the quarter. Management noted that execution started late in the quarter, and revenue recognition was hampered as milestones were not reached.

    02

    Record Order Book and Robust Pipeline

    Despite the Q1 challenges, the company achieved its best-ever start for order booking, with the pending order book standing at INR 985 crores as of August 6, 2026. New orders worth INR 538 crores have been booked in FY27 (April to date), including INR 240 crores already secured for Q1 FY28. The inquiry pipeline remains strong, shaping up to approximately INR 1,100 crores, providing significant visibility for future growth. Management expects a quarterly order intake run rate of INR 200-250 crores going forward⏳.

    03

    FY27 Guidance and H2 Outlook

    The company provided a consolidated revenue growth guidance of 5% to 10% and an EBITDA margin guidance of about 15% for FY27. Management acknowledged that this guidance is conservative but appropriate given the current global uncertainties. They anticipate a significant improvement in performance in the second half of the fiscal year, with Q3 and Q4 expected to be the highest in terms of revenue generation and EBITDA margins, compensating for the subdued Q1.

    04

    Strategic Diversification and Niche Product Focus

    Anup Engineering is actively pursuing strategic diversification into niche and proprietary licensed products to spur revenue growth and improve order conversion rates. The company has successfully qualified for and bagged orders for two critical proprietary licensed products for the export market. Additionally, it has commenced air-cooled heat exchanger manufacturing with an order for a German client and secured over INR 150 crores in orders for its thermal power business. The export to domestic ratio remains balanced at almost 50% to 50%.

    05

    Technical Services Vertical Expansion

    The company is significantly scaling up its technical services vertical, with an organization already in place. Management projects this segment to achieve a business volume of approximately INR 25 crores in FY27, growing to INR 100 crores in FY28 and INR 200 crores in FY29. This vertical is expected to contribute significantly to profitability, with margins projected to be above 30%, further enhancing the company's overall margin profile.

    06

    Improved Liquidity and Finance Cost Management

    The company has significantly improved its liquidity position, achieving a net cash positive status of INR 1 crore as of the reporting date. This is a result of a cash balance of INR 45 crores against long-term debt of INR 44 crores. The finance cost for Q1 FY27 reduced to INR 1.61 crores from INR 2.21 crores in Q4 FY26, and management expects it to further decrease to about one-fourth of the Q1 level in Q2 FY27, reflecting effective working capital and debt management.

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