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    Capacit'e Infra.

    CAPACITE
    Construction·21 May 2026
    Management Summary

    Capacit'e Infraprojects reported a defining FY26 with robust revenue and EBITDA growth, exceeding order inflow guidance, and significant improvements in working capital and debt metrics. Despite Q4 execution challenges due to elections and labor migration, and commodity price volatility, the company remains optimistic about FY27 with strong order book visibility and targeted growth. Management has made a ₹10 crore provision for commodity price increases, which may be reversed if conditions improve.

    Highlights

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    • FY26 Revenue grew 11.61% YoY to ₹2,623 crores, demonstrating consistent performance.

    • FY26 EBITDA increased 12.66% YoY to ₹427 crores, maintaining a healthy margin of 16.3%.

    • Order inflow for FY26 reached ₹4,446 crores, surpassing the guidance of ₹3,500 crores, indicating strong business development.

    • Working capital days reduced by 43 days, and net cash from operating activities surged to ₹224 crores in FY26 from ₹52 crores in FY25, reflecting improved operational efficiency.

    • Interest cost decreased from 12.65% to 9.65%, and the bank rating was upgraded to BBB+, signifying an improving credit profile.

    Concerns

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    • Q4 FY26 revenue growth was 6.11% YoY, the lowest in 10-15 quarters, attributed to temporary disruptions from local elections and labor migration.

    • Q4 FY26 PAT declined 15.09% YoY to ₹45 crores, primarily due to a reduction in other income.

    • Geopolitical challenges have led to steep increases in commodity prices (aluminum, copper, electrical items), with escalation clauses not fully matching actual price increases, necessitating a ₹10 crores provision in Q4 FY26.

    • Labor availability remains a challenge, with the company still short of approximately 3,000 workmen across project sites.

    Key financials

    Metrics

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    Periods

    2

    Q4 FY26

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    • Revenue
      ₹712 Cr
      YoY+6.1%
    • EBITDA
      ₹109 Cr
      YoY+26.7%
    • EBITDA Margin
      15.3%
    • PAT
      ₹45 Cr
      YoY-15.1%

    FY26

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    • Revenue
      ₹2,623 Cr
      YoY+11.6%
    • EBITDA
      ₹427 Cr
      YoY+12.7%
    • EBITDA Margin
      16.3%
    • PAT
      ₹193 Cr
    • Net Cash from Operating Activities
      ₹224 Cr
      YoY+3.3%

    Order Book

    high confidence

    Total Value

    ₹ 13,498 crores

    as of 2026-03-31

    quantified

    Composition

    Mix2 client types
    • Public Sector57.0%
    • Private Sector43.0%

    Share of order book by client type

    Pipeline

    qualified rfp

    Bids submitted for more than INR 5,000 crores

    "Order inflow during FY '26 stood at INR4,446 crores, exceeding our full year guidance inflow of INR3,500 crores. Supported by a strong pipeline of quality bids, we remain highly optimistic about order inflows during FY '27."

    Source:
    Prepared remarks

    Capital allocation

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    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    ₹67.81 crores this quarter · ₹165 crores (FY27) planned

    Debt

    Net ₹170 crores · 0.4x EBITDA

    Cost 9.7%

    M&A

    Non-core assets

    divestment · closed · Consideration ₹NaN (cash)

    Liquidity

    Liquidity disclosed

    Net cash from operating activities stood at INR224 crores in FY '26 as compared to INR52 crores in FY '25. The company's bank rating has been upgraded to BBB+, signifying overall improving credit profile. The assessed working capital limits, fund-based and non-fund-based, stand fully tied up, providing clear headroom to boost execution in the coming year.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetPriority
    Order Inflow
    Order Inflow
    ₹4,500-5,000 crores
    		High
    Revenue Growth
    Revenue Growth
    20%
    		Medium
    Profitability
    EBITDA Margin
    15.5-16.5%
    		Medium
    Profitability
    EBITDA Margin (optimistic)
    16.5-17.5%
    		Low
    Asset Monetization
    Non-core asset sales
    ₹50 crores
    		High
    Capex
    Capex
    ₹165 crores
    		High
    Working Capital
    Net Working Capital Days
    56-60 days
    		Medium
    Finance Cost
    Reduction in Finance Cost
    ₹6-8 crores
    		Medium
    Other Income
    Other Income per quarter
    ₹3-4 crores
    		High

    Reversal of commodity price provision

    next 2 quarters
    Current₹10 crores provision made in Q4 FY26
    TargetReversal of provision if escalation matches price increase

    Why it matters

    This reversal would positively impact profitability if commodity price volatility subsides and escalation clauses catch up.

    If the escalation receivable from the client matches this increase overall over the next 2 quarters, the provisions so made will be reversed.

    How to verify

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    Risks & concerns

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    RiskSeverity

    Commodity price inflation due to geopolitical challenges

    Steep increase in prices of aluminum, copper, and electrical items; escalation clauses not fully matching actual price increases, leading to a ₹10 crores provision. — Management acknowledged

    high

    Labor availability and migration issues

    Temporary disruptions due to local elections in MMR region and labor migration linked to assembly elections, leading to revenue loss of ₹45-50 crores in Q4 FY26 and ₹125 crores for FY26. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Impact of GRAP implementation on execution

    GRAP implementation in Delhi-NCR could potentially impact execution, but management stated no such stoppage from April till today. — Analyst downplayed

    low

    Project slowdown in Tier 2/3 cities if commodity prices remain unchecked

    While metros are resilient, unchecked price increases could lead to a slowdown in projects in Tier 2/3 cities. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Q&A highlights

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    “So while our projects in the private sector have 100% pass-through for commodities, and the government sector, we are covered by escalation in all our projects, however, the increase in the escalation indices is not matching with the actual price increase, as I mentioned in my opening remarks, especially pertaining to products in electrical and aluminum formwork, which have inputs of copper and aluminum, which have increased drastically.”

    Analyst questioned the impact of geopolitical events on project costs and profitability, and management clarified the pass-through mechanisms and the current mismatch in escalation indices vs. actual price increases, leading to a provision.

    asked by Jainam Jain

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Strong FY26 Performance Despite Q4 Headwinds

    Capacit'e Infraprojects delivered a robust FY26, with revenue growing 11.61% YoY to ₹2,623 crores and EBITDA increasing 12.66% YoY to ₹427 crores, achieving a 16.3% margin. This performance was driven by strengthened execution capabilities across project sites. However, Q4 FY26 saw a lower revenue growth of 6.11% YoY to ₹712 crores, impacted by temporary disruptions from local elections and labor migration, leading to an estimated ₹45-50 crores revenue loss in the quarter and ₹125 crores for the full year.

    02

    Significant Improvement in Working Capital and Debt Profile

    The company achieved a significant reduction in working capital days by 43 days in FY26, leading to a substantial improvement in net cash from operating activities, which surged to ₹224 crores from ₹52 crores in FY25. The net debt stood at less than ₹170 crores as of the call date, with a net debt to equity ratio of 0.10x. The interest cost also saw a notable reduction from 12.65% to 9.65% over the last 15 months, and the bank rating was upgraded to BBB+, reflecting a healthier financial position.

    03

    Robust Order Inflow and Strong FY27 Outlook

    Capacit'e Infraprojects secured order inflows of ₹4,446 crores in FY26, exceeding its guidance of ₹3,500 crores. The standalone order book stood at ₹13,498 crores as of March 31, 2026, with 57% from the public sector and 43% from the private sector. For FY27, the company targets an order inflow of ₹4,500-5,000 crores and anticipates a 20% year-on-year revenue growth, backed by a strong bidding pipeline of over ₹5,000 crores.

    04

    Commodity Price Volatility and Mitigation Strategy

    Geopolitical challenges have led to steep increases in commodity prices, particularly for aluminum, copper, and electrical items. While private sector contracts offer 100% pass-through, government contracts' escalation indices are not fully matching actual price increases. As a prudent measure, the company made a ₹10 crores provision in Q4 FY26 for procurement costs. This provision may be reversed if escalation matches the price increase over the next two quarters.

    05

    Strategic Focus on Execution, Asset Monetization, and Capital Efficiency

    The company continues its focus on increasing execution across projects and aims to accelerate project progress in FY27. It realized ₹44 crores from non-core asset sales in FY26 and expects to realize another ₹50 crores in FY27, with the remaining ₹90 crores over the next 24 months. Capex for FY27 is targeted at ₹165 crores, primarily for aluminum formwork and jump-form, supporting execution capabilities.

    06

    Project-Specific Revenue Expectations for FY27

    Management provided specific revenue expectations for key projects in FY27. For CIDCO projects, revenue is expected to be in the range of ₹500-600 crores, and for MHADA projects, it is projected to be ₹350-400 crores. Substantial revenues are also anticipated from Downtown 25, NBCC, Signature Global, and key client Raymond, indicating a diversified revenue stream from the existing order book.

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