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    ARIS

    ARIS
    Construction Materials·8 Aug 2025
    Management Summary

    ArisInfra Solutions reported a strong Q1 FY26, achieving its highest-ever EBITDA margin of 9.2% and becoming net debt-free. The company significantly improved its working capital cycle to 97 days and posted a net profit of ₹5.11 crores, despite absorbing IPO-related expenses. Management highlighted the strength of its integrated model and anticipates accelerated growth in coming quarters as IPO proceeds are deployed.

    Highlights

    6

    • EBITDA margin crossed 9% for the first time, reaching 9.2%.

    • The company became completely debt-free, with net debt at zero.

    • Working capital days improved significantly to 97 days, down from 120 days a year ago.

    • Reported a net profit of ₹5.11 crores, which is almost 85% of the entire profit clocked last year.

    • Total income for the quarter stood at ₹216 crores, marking an 11% year-on-year increase.

    • Adjusted PAT (excluding IPO expense) was ₹7.4-8 crores, showing 15% YoY growth.

    Concerns

    2

    • Q1 PAT of ₹5.11 crores was impacted by an exceptional IPO-related expense of ₹2.5 crores.

    • Slow-moving debtors of approximately ₹20 crores are provisioned, with uncertain recovery timelines.

    What Changed2

    vs Q2 FY26

    Guidance items12 → 7 (-5)Risks discussed2 → 1 (-1)

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    08 metrics
    1. 01Total Income₹216 Cr+11%YoY
    2. 02EBITDA₹19.5 Cr+13%YoY
    3. 03EBITDA Margin9.2%
    4. 04PAT₹5.11 Cr
    5. 05Adjusted PAT (ex-IPO expense)₹8 Cr

    Segment breakdown

    BuildMex
    ₹8 Cr Monthly Rolling Business₹120 Cr Annualized Business1.5 lakh metric tons/month Capacity (current)
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    Capital allocation

    3
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    Capex disclosed

    Debt

    Gross ₹113 crores · Net ₹0 crores

    Liquidity

    Cash ₹377 crores

    Cash balance of ₹300 crores as of June quarter, making the company technically net debt free.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetPriority
    Revenue
    Revenue Growth
    30-40%
    		Medium
    Profitability
    PAT Margin
    4-6%
    		Medium
    Working Capital
    Working Capital Days
    85-90 days
    		High
    Demand
    Monthly Rolling Demand
    ₹90-100 crores
    		High
    BuildMex
    BuildMex Capacity
    2.5-3 lakh tons/month
    		High
    EBITDA Margin
    EBITDA Margin
    Sustain 9.2%
    		High
    Tax Rate
    Effective Tax Rate
    25%
    		Medium

    IPO Proceeds Deployment & Revenue Growth

    Q2 FY26 (September quarter)
    Current11% YoY revenue growth in Q1 FY26; IPO proceeds not yet deployed for operations in Q1
    TargetVisible growth in Q2 FY26, contributing to 30-40% YoY target

    Why it matters

    Crucial for achieving full-year growth guidance and demonstrating effective capital utilization from IPO funds.

    We have already started deploying the IPO proceeds. We had a very good, visible order book. That is what we have been doing ever since July started. So, yes, September quarter is going to be the 1st Quarter with visible growth, not just in terms of revenue, but in terms of margin and PAT expansion as well in absolute terms.

    How to verify

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    Risks & concerns

    1
    RiskSeverity

    Slow-moving debtors

    Approximately ₹20 crores of slow-moving debtors are provisioned, with recovery efforts ongoing but no guaranteed timeline. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Q&A highlights

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    “If you factor in that, we are at about Rs. 7.4 crore to maybe about Rs. 8 crore of PAT in this quarter, which is in fact our highest ever PAT margin and is in fact about 15% growth year-on-year when you compare the Rs. 6 crore of profit in that quarter. ... No, FY '26, I mean, if I were to concentrate on FY '26 right now, we are at about a Rs. 7.5 crore of PAT adjusted to that IPO expense. So, we are already at an annualized PAT of about Rs. 30 crores, Rs. 30 plus crores.”

    Analyst questioned the discrepancy between Q1 FY25 profit and full-year loss, and management clarified the impact of IPO expenses and provided strong annualized PAT guidance for FY26.

    asked by Shaurya Yadav

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

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    Strong Q1 FY26 Performance Driven by Operational Excellence

    ArisInfra Solutions delivered a robust Q1 FY26, achieving a record EBITDA margin of 9.2%, marking the first time it surpassed 9%. The company also reached a significant milestone by becoming completely net debt-free. Net profit for the quarter stood at ₹5.11 crores, which is approximately 85% of the total profit recorded in the entire previous fiscal year. Total income for the quarter was ₹216 crores, reflecting an 11% year-on-year growth.

    02

    Strategic Pillars Underpinning Scalable and Profitable Growth

    Management highlighted three strategic pillars: a strong demand-supply engine, smarter working capital management, and an asset-light model. The demand-supply engine focuses on efficiently matching demand with secured supply, leveraging a ₹300 crore facility and long-term visibility. The asset-light model emphasizes strategic partnerships and contract manufacturing over CAPEX-heavy investments, preserving flexibility and reducing risk.

    03

    Transformative Working Capital Management

    A key focus area has been the transformation of working capital management, historically a pressure point. The company has initiated supply chain financing facilities to extend vendor payments without disrupting relationships and is scaling invoice discounting with institutional customers. These efforts have successfully reduced the net working capital cycle from 120 days to 97 days in Q1 FY26, with a target to further reduce it to 85-90 days in coming quarters.

    04

    Financial Outlook and IPO Proceeds Deployment

    ArisInfra aims for a 30-40% year-on-year revenue growth over the next two years and a sustainable PAT margin of 4-6%. The company's Q1 performance did not yet benefit from IPO proceeds, which will begin deployment from the September quarter. This deployment is expected to drive visible growth in revenue, margins, and PAT, with current annualized PAT already at over ₹30 crores.

    05

    BuildMex Subsidiary Expansion and Contribution

    The BuildMex subsidiary, focused on aggregates and stone, is undergoing significant capacity expansion. Its capacity is being increased from 1.5 lakh metric tons per month to 2.5-3 lakh metric tons per month in the coming months. This expansion is projected to contribute an annualized business of ₹120 crores, further enhancing the company's high-margin segments and overall profitability.

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