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    Bluspring Enterprises Q1 FY27 earnings call

    BLUSPRING
    Services·1 Aug 2026
    Management Summary

    Bluspring Enterprises Limited delivered a strong Q1 FY27, with revenue (ex-foundit) growing 20% YoY and EBITDA up 48% to INR35 crores. The quarter was marked by the successful conclusion of the STEAG acquisition, which is projected to add over INR5,100 crores to the top line over five years, and progress towards closing the LSG Sky Chefs India acquisition. Despite seasonal headwinds, the company maintained operational momentum and is on track to achieve its ambitious FY27 guidance, including expanding ROE to 13%.

    Highlights

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    • Revenue (excluding foundit) grew 20% year-on-year.

    • EBITDA increased 48% year-on-year to INR35 crores.

    • PAT grew 34% year-on-year to INR16 crores.

    • Concluded STEAG acquisition, adding >INR5,100 crores to top line over the next 5 years.

    • Security services achieved highest ever revenue of INR185 crores, up 24% year-on-year.

    Concerns

    3
    • foundit reported an EBITDA loss of ~INR14 crores in Q1 FY27.

    • Q1 was traditionally impacted by seasonal factors, including education institutions being shut and slower telecom deployment.

    • Working capital days are expected to slightly increase due to the nature of newly acquired businesses.

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    06 metrics
    1. 01Revenue (Total)₹930 Cr+20%YoY
    2. 02EBITDA₹35 Cr+48%YoY
    3. 03EBITDA Margin3.8%+0.7%YoY
    4. 04PAT₹16 Cr+34%YoY
    5. 05EPS₹1.1

    Segment breakdown

    • Facility and Food Services₹520 Cr54.6%
    • Security Services₹185 Cr19.4%
    • Smart Infra, Energy, and Engineering₹229 Cr24.0%
    • foundit₹19 Cr2.0%
    Donut· Share of Revenue

    Capital allocation

    4
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Debt

    Gross ₹307 crores · Net ₹172 crores

    M&A

    STEAG Energy Services India Private Limited

    acquisition · closed

    M&A

    LSG Sky Chefs India Private Limited

    acquisition · pending regulatory · Consideration ₹NaN (cash)

    Liquidity

    Cash ₹135 crores

    LSG India has a free cash balance of INR 57 crores.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetPriority
    Revenue
    Revenue (excluding investment businesses)
    >INR4,700 crores
    High
    Revenue
    Organic Revenue Growth (ex-acquisitions)
    15-16%
    High
    Profitability
    EBITDA (excluding investment businesses)
    >INR200 crores
    High
    Profitability
    PAT (excluding investment businesses)
    >INR100 crores
    High
    Margin
    EBITDA Margin (exit)
    >5%
    High
    Margin
    EBITDA Margins (long-term)
    5.5-6%
    High
    ROE
    ROE
    almost 13%
    High
    ROE
    ROE
    20%
    High
    foundit
    foundit EBITDA Profitability
    EBITDA profitable
    High
    foundit
    foundit Cash Burn
    INR30-35 crores
    High
    foundit
    foundit Breakeven Sales
    INR38-40 crores
    High
    STEAG
    STEAG Revenue Contribution
    >INR5,100 crores
    High
    STEAG
    STEAG Current Year Revenue Contribution
    ~INR1,000 crores
    High
    STEAG
    STEAG EBITDA Margin
    7-8%
    High
    LSG India
    LSG India Revenue Contribution (pro forma)
    >INR110 crores
    High
    LSG India
    LSG India EBITDA Margins
    high teens
    High
    LSG India
    LSG India Organic Growth Potential
    15-20%
    Medium
    Debt
    Net Debt to EBITDA Ratio
    below 1
    High
    Security Services
    Security Services EBITDA Margins
    4-4.5%
    High
    Working Capital
    Working Capital Days
    ~45 days
    High

    What to watch in Q2 FY27

    5

    foundit EBITDA breakeven progress

    next quarter
    Current~INR14 crores EBITDA loss in Q1 FY27
    TargetProgress towards Q4 FY27 breakeven

    Why it matters

    foundit's profitability is a key focus for investors, and progress towards breakeven will validate management's turnaround strategy.

    We expect the EBITDA burn for the financial year to be in the range of INR30 crores to INR35 crores, and like I said, with an exit of Q4 breakeven.

    Risks & concerns

    4
    RiskSeverity

    foundit's continued EBITDA losses and cash burn

    foundit reported an EBITDA loss of ~INR14 crores in Q1, with FY cash burn expected to be INR35-40 crores, but management has a plan for Q4 breakeven.Analyst acknowledged

    medium

    Seasonal factors impacting Q1 performance

    Q1 is traditionally a weak quarter for food business (due to education institutions) and telecom (slower deployment activity).Management acknowledged

    low

    Inflationary pressures in food business

    Inflationary pressures stemming from supply chain disruptions in the Middle East and rising LPG rates impacted food business margins.Management acknowledged

    low

    Increase in working capital days due to new businesses

    The nature of new businesses, particularly in the industrial vertical, is expected to slightly increase working capital days from 37 to ~45 days.Management acknowledged

    medium

    Q&A highlights

    6

    “I think the quarter has started with all businesses coming to the party. See, if you see, I think there's been a structural shift compounding across every segment that we are operating. There is this macro trend of consolidation of vendors by clients at national level to reduce their administrative burden. There is this outsourcing shift which is happening, and two-third of the facility management is still in-house.”

    Provides management's strategic vision for leveraging macro trends and integrated service offerings across its diverse business segments.

    asked by Zaki Nasser

    3 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Strategic Acquisitions Driving Growth and Transformation

    Bluspring successfully concluded the acquisition of STEAG Energy Services India Private Limited on May 21, 2026, with its numbers consolidated from that date. This acquisition is expected to contribute over INR 5,100 crores to the top line over the next five years, with INR 76 crores already added to Q1 FY27 revenue. The company is also in the process of closing the acquisition of LSG Sky Chefs India Private Limited for INR 166 crores, a high-margin in-flight catering business that reported INR 112 crores in FY26 revenue. These strategic moves are transforming the company's revenue mix, with the industrial vertical projected to grow from 23% to over 40% of total revenues.

    02

    Robust Q1 FY27 Financial Performance

    For Q1 FY27, Bluspring Enterprises Limited reported a total revenue of INR 930 crores, marking a 20% year-on-year and 10% sequential growth. EBITDA for the quarter stood at INR 35 crores, representing a significant 48% year-on-year increase, with the EBITDA margin expanding to 3.8% from 3.1% in the same quarter last financial year. Net profit (PAT) was INR 16 crores, up 34% year-on-year, translating to an EPS of INR 1.1 per share, reflecting strong operational performance.

    03

    Segmental Highlights and Margin Expansion Drivers

    The Facilities and Food Services segment, the largest contributor, grew 9% year-on-year to INR 520 crores, achieving a 4.6% EBITDA margin despite seasonal impacts. Security Services recorded its highest-ever revenue of INR 185 crores, a 24% year-on-year increase, with a 2.8% EBITDA margin, and added nearly 900 security guards. The Smart Infra, Energy, and Engineering segment saw substantial growth, with revenue up 47% year-on-year to INR 229 crores and an EBITDA margin of 9.3%, significantly boosted by STEAG's contribution of INR 76 crores. Management identified security, FM, and aviation catering within food services as key levers for future margin improvement.

    04

    foundit's Turnaround Strategy and Path to Breakeven

    The foundit platform generated INR 19 crores in revenue for Q1 FY27, with sales reaching INR 25 crores, but incurred an EBITDA loss of approximately INR 14 crores. Management is committed to achieving EBITDA profitability by the end of the financial year, with an expected FY cash burn of INR 35-40 crores. The strategy involves continued strategic sales and marketing investments in Q1 and Q2 to drive growth, with revenue expected to catch up📎 in subsequent quarters, targeting a sales level of INR 38-40 crores for breakeven by Q4 FY27.

    05

    Ambitious FY27 Guidance and Accelerated Long-Term Targets

    For FY27, excluding investment businesses, Bluspring guided for revenue exceeding INR 4,700 crores (42% YoY growth), EBITDA over INR 200 crores (65% YoY growth), and PAT over INR 100 crores (50% YoY growth). The company aims to exit FY27 with over 5% EBITDA margins and expand ROE from ~7% in FY26 to almost 13%. Long-term, management expects to reach 20% ROE by FY29, a year ahead of its initial FY30 target, and maintain EBITDA margins between 5.5-6%, driven by a favorable mix of domestic and international business.

    06

    Working Capital Management and Debt Repayment Focus

    The company's organic businesses maintained healthy working capital days at 37. However, due to the nature of the newly acquired industrial vertical and large contracts, working capital days are expected to slightly increase, with management foreseeing it settling around 45 days (including STEAG). A key priority for FY27 is the aggressive repayment of acquisition debt, with gross debt at ~INR 307 crores and net debt at ~INR 172 crores. The company is confident of ending the financial year with a net debt to EBITDA ratio below 1.

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