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Bigbloc Construction Limited — Q4 FY26 earnings call

Call held 29 May 2026

Management summary

BIGBLOC Construction Limited reported strong volume and revenue growth in Q4 and full year FY26, driven by increasing adoption of AAC products. Despite these gains, profitability was impacted by elevated input costs, pricing pressures, and labor shortages, leading to a net loss for the quarter and full year. The company is focusing on improving capacity utilization, expanding new business segments like construction chemicals, and targeting further volume growth in FY27.

Highlights

Q4 FY26 sales volume increased by 40% year-over-year to 245,870 cubic meters.
Full year FY26 sales volume increased by 37% year-over-year to 826,904 cubic meters.
Q4 FY26 revenue from operations grew approximately 35% year-over-year to INR 87 crores.
Average capacity utilization for FY26 was 65%, with Q4 utilization improving to 78%.
Successfully commenced commercial production at the new construction chemicals plant at Umargaon.

Concerns

The company reported a net loss of approximately INR 1 crore in Q4 FY26.
Full year FY26 net loss stood at approximately INR 9 crores.
EBITDA margins declined from 13% in FY25 to 6.21% in FY26, primarily due to pricing pressure (5-6%) and increased operating costs (2%).
Operational performance in Q4 was impacted by elevated raw materials and fuel costs, labor shortages, and slower adoption of AAC wall panels.

Key financials

2 periods

Headline

Revenue
₹87 Cr
YoY +35%
EBITDA
₹6 Cr
YoY +11%
EBITDA Margin
7.4%
Net Loss
₹-1 Cr
Sales Volume
2,45,870 cubic meters
YoY +40%
Capacity Utilization
78%

FY26

Revenue
₹283 Cr
YoY +26%
EBITDA
₹18 Cr
EBITDA Margin
6.2%
Net Loss
₹-9 Cr
Sales Volume
8,26,904 cubic meters
YoY +37%
Average Capacity Utilization
65%

What they filed

Q1 FY27: revenue up 40.4%, net profit up 85.5% against the same quarter last year.

₹ Cr · quarterly

Line item	Q2 FY25	Q3 FY25	Q4 FY25	Q1 FY26	Q2 FY26	Q3 FY26	Q4 FY26	Q1 FY27
Revenue	52	57	65	56	67 +30%	73 +28%	87 +35%	79 +40%
Expenses	44	51	59	55	65	65	81	73
EBITDA	8	6	6	1	2 −75%	8 +32%	6 +10%	6 +383%
Margin	15%	11%	9%	2%	3%	11%	7%	8%
Other income	1	1	2	1	2	1	1	1
Interest	4	5	4	4	4	4	3	4
Depreciation	3	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Profit before tax	2	-1	-0	-6	-4 −297%	1 +175%	-0 +19%	-1 +88%
Tax rate	90%	-122%	0%	-16%	-15%	54%	228%	0%
Net profit	0	0	-0	-5	-3 −1758%	0 +52%	-1 −165%	-1 +85%
EPS	0.15	0.15	0.07	-0.23	-0.08	0.13	0.06	0.01

How to read this

₹ crore, as filed. The percentage beside a figure is the change against the same quarter a year earlier — never the quarter before, which would make every seasonal business look like it collapses and booms each year.

Capital allocation

medium confidence

Capex Capex disclosed
- Increase capacity at joint venture unit (SIAM) for AAC panels and blocks
- Expansion plan on acquired land in MP
- Construction chemicals plant at Umargaon facility
And also, we are looking at capacity additions going ahead. So, there are two options for the same. One is increasing the capacity at our joint venture unit at SIAM, where we can increase the capacity for AAC panels as well as AAC blocks. And secondly, we also have acquired land in MP, which is another opportunity which we are looking at. And we will be coming up with the expansion plan for the same, hopefully, in the upcoming quarters.

Guidance & targets

Volume

Volume Growth Volume · FY27 · Medium confidence 10-20%

So, for FY27, we are targeting a volume growth in the range of almost 10% to 20% and our major concentration is on Western India for the AAC blocks and the construction chemical segment.

— Mohit Saboo

Capacity

Capacity Utilization Increase Capacity · FY27 · Medium confidence 10-14%

We expect a healthy 10-14% increase in capacity utilization during FY27.

— Mohit Saboo
Optimum Capacity Utilization Capacity · next 12 months · Medium confidence 80-85%

And our first and foremost priority is to reach most optimum capacity utilization to the tune of almost 80 to 85% upwards.

— Mohit Saboo

Revenue

AAC Panels Revenue Contribution (at full utilization) Revenue · over the next two years · Medium confidence INR 100-125 crores

So, in terms of the revenue contribution from the AAC panels business, if we reach full utilization to the tune of almost 80 to 85% from the AAC panels business, we can see revenue contribution to the tune of almost 100 to 125 crores.

— Mohit Saboo
Construction Chemicals Revenue Contribution (current plant) Revenue · over the next two years · Medium confidence INR 20-30 crores

And from the construction chemicals business at the current newly installed plant, we can see contribution to the tune of almost 20 to 30 crores.

— Mohit Saboo

Profitability

AAC Block EBITDA Margins Profitability · current and peak level · High confidence 8-10% (current), 25% (peak)

So, in the AAC block business, currently the EBITDA margins are in the range of almost 8% to 10%. And on a peak level, we have seen margins to the tune of almost 25%.

— Mohit Saboo
AAC Panels EBITDA Margins Profitability · current · High confidence 30-45%

Coming down to the AAC panels business, the gross margins in the AAC panels business is almost to the tune of almost 50% to 60%, thereby resulting in EBITDA margins of almost 30% to 45%.

— Mohit Saboo
Construction Chemicals EBITDA Margins Profitability · current · High confidence 25-30%

And in the construction chemicals business also, the gross margins are in the range of almost 40% to 50% with EBITDA margins of almost 25% to 30%.

— Mohit Saboo
Realization Improvement Profitability · next two to three quarters · Medium confidence improve realizations

And going forward, hopefully, we will be able to pass on the further increase in cost to the customer and thereby also improving our realizations in the next two to three quarters.

— Mohit Saboo

Market Share

AAC Block Share in Volume Material Market Market Share · going forward · Low confidence 30-40%

So, going forward, we see AAC demand to the AAC block share in the volume material market to the tune of 30%-40%, which is a position in the developed markets in countries like Turkey as well as Poland and China.

— Mohit Saboo

What to watch in Q1 FY27

Capacity Utilization Improvement

next 12 months

Current 78% in Q4 FY26, 65% average for FY26

Target 80-85% upwards

Why it matters

Management's primary operational priority for improving profitability and efficiency.

And our first and foremost priority is to reach most optimum capacity utilization to the tune of almost 80 to 85% upwards.

Risks & concerns

Elevated Raw Material and Fuel Costs
high

Operational performance was impacted by elevated raw materials and fuel costs, with raw material costing up 5% to 15% over the last two to three quarters.

Management acknowledged
Labor Shortages
high

A severe labor shortage across the entire Western India region, particularly post-Holi, affected both manufacturing and construction sites, impacting volume.

Management acknowledged
Pricing Pressure and Inability to Pass on Costs
high

Approximately 5% to 6% of the EBITDA margin decline was due to pricing pressure, and the company's ability to immediately pass on cost increases to customers was limited.

Management acknowledged
Slower Adoption of New Products (AAC Wall Panels)
medium

Relatively slower adoption of AAC wall panels, a new product, limited the company's ability to immediately pass on cost increases to customers.

Management acknowledged

Q&A highlights

8 direct

Reasons for EBITDA Margin Decline Direct

So, approximately around 5% to 6% decline is because of pricing pressure and about 2% is due to increased operating costs, increased manufacturing costs or operating costs.

Directly addresses the significant margin compression from FY25 to FY26, providing a breakdown of contributing factors.

Asked by Harsh Jain

FY27 Volume Growth Outlook and Regional Focus Direct

So, for FY27, we are targeting a volume growth in the range of almost 10% to 20% and our major concentration is on Western India for the AAC blocks and the construction chemical segment.

Provides specific forward guidance on volume growth and highlights strategic regional and product focus areas.

Asked by Harsh Jain

Top Operational Priorities Direct

And our first and foremost priority is to reach most optimum capacity utilization to the tune of almost 80 to 85% upwards. And once we are near there, we will be then focusing on improving our margin realization as well.

Outlines the immediate strategic focus of the company, linking capacity utilization to future margin improvement.

Asked by Sakshi Surbe

Carbon Credits Monetization Direct

So, we are approximately sitting on almost 150,000 tons of carbon credits as of now. And the current pricing should be anywhere between $2 and $3. But the issuance and all will take almost three months. So, post that, we will review the pricing and we will try and monetize it.

Reveals a potential new revenue stream and its current status, including the timeline for monetization.

Asked by Sakshi Surbe

Margin Profiles and Revenue Contribution of New Segments Direct

Coming down to the AAC panels business, the gross margins in the AAC panels business is almost to the tune of almost 50% to 60%, thereby resulting in EBITDA margins of almost 30% to 45%. And in the construction chemicals business also, the gross margins are in the range of almost 40% to 50% with EBITDA margins of almost 25% to 30%.

Provides crucial insights into the higher profitability potential of newer business segments compared to the core AAC block business.

Asked by Danish Shahabuddin

Peak Revenue Potential and Future CAPEX Direct

And with a total installed capacity of around 1.3 million cubic meters per annum spread across blocks and panels, which is a fungible capacity, we can expect top-line peak revenues to the tune of almost 350 to 400 crores at the current realization values.

Gives an estimate of the maximum revenue potential from existing capacity and hints at future expansion plans.

Asked by Manish Kela

Competitive Landscape and Shift from Red Bricks Direct

So, going forward, we see AAC demand to the AAC block share in the volume material market to the tune of 30%-40%, which is a position in the developed markets in countries like Turkey as well as Poland and China.

Discusses the long-term growth potential of AAC blocks by converting market share from traditional red bricks.

Asked by Manish Kela

Impact of Raw Material Price Increases on Organized vs. Unorganized Sector Direct

We see it as a very positive thing for us. Just for an example, Red Brick, which is still one of the competitor products, the density is three times. Now, let's say the diesel price is going up by almost seven, eight percent. If the freight goes up, you know, the impact for them will be three times compared to that for us.

Explains how rising input costs disproportionately affect the unorganized red brick sector, creating an advantage for organized AAC players.

Asked by Deepak Pruthy

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Detailed narrative

Q4 FY26 Performance Overview

BIGBLOC Construction Limited reported Q4 FY26 revenue from operations of approximately INR 87 crores, marking a strong 35% year-over-year growth. However, the quarter concluded with a net loss of approximately INR 1 crore. For the full fiscal year 2026, revenue reached INR 283 crores, a 26% increase from FY25, but the company recorded a net loss of INR 9 crores, with EBITDA margins at 6.21%.

Strong Volume Growth and Capacity Utilization

The company achieved significant volume growth in Q4 FY26, with sales increasing by 40% year-over-year to 245,870 cubic meters. Full year sales volume also saw a robust 37% increase, reaching 826,904 cubic meters. Capacity utilization improved steadily throughout FY26, from 53% in Q1 to 78% in Q4, resulting in an average utilization of 65% for the year. Management targets a further 10-14% increase in capacity utilization for FY27, aiming for 80-85%.

Margin Pressures and Cost Dynamics

Despite strong volume growth, EBITDA margins compressed from 13% in FY25 to 6.21% in FY26. This decline was attributed to approximately 5-6% from pricing pressure and 2% from increased operating costs. Elevated raw material and fuel costs, exacerbated by global events, along with labor shortages during the holiday season, limited the company's ability to immediately pass on cost increases to customers. Management expects to improve realizations and margins over the next two to three quarters as market conditions stabilize.

New Business Segments and Growth Drivers

The company has successfully commenced commercial production at its new construction chemicals plant in Umargaon, strengthening its integrated building materials portfolio. This segment, along with AAC wall panels, offers significantly higher profitability, with EBITDA margins projected at 25-30% for construction chemicals and 30-45% for AAC panels. At full utilization, AAC panels could contribute INR 100-125 crores in revenue, while construction chemicals are expected to add INR 20-30 crores from the current plant.

Strategic Expansions and Renewable Energy Focus

BIGBLOC is actively pursuing capacity expansion, with plans to increase capacity at its joint venture unit (SIAM) for both AAC panels and blocks. Additionally, the company has acquired land in Madhya Pradesh for future expansion, with plans to be announced in upcoming quarters. The company also emphasizes sustainability, with a total rooftop solar installed capacity of 3.3 MW, and approximately 45% of its Q4 power requirements met from renewable sources.

Market Dynamics and Competitive Landscape

The demand for AAC blocks is improving, with management targeting 10-20% volume growth in FY27, primarily in Western India. The industry is competitive with around 150 manufacturers, but AAC blocks are gaining market share from traditional red bricks, with current share at 10% and a target of 30-40% in the volume material market. Rising input costs and labor shortages disproportionately affect the unorganized red brick sector, providing a competitive advantage to organized AAC players due to AAC's efficiency and lower labor requirements.

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