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    Effwa Infra

    EFFWA
    Utilities·9 May 2025
    Management Summary

    Effwa Infra & Research Ltd. delivered strong financial results for FY25, with significant growth in revenue, EBITDA, and PAT. The company is advancing its proprietary Zero-Discharge technology and maintains a robust bid pipeline, despite a temporary dip in the order book. Management is optimistic about future growth, targeting over 50% YoY for the next two years, while acknowledging challenges related to receivables and market competitiveness.

    Highlights

    6

    • Operating Revenue for FY25 reached ₹185.12 crores, reflecting a 27.53% year-on-year growth.

    • EBITDA for FY25 was ₹30.02 crores, showing a 47.13% year-on-year growth with a 16.22% margin.

    • PAT for FY25 stood at ₹20.11 crores, growing 44.65% over FY24, with a 10.86% margin.

    • H2 FY25 Operating Income was ₹124.26 crores, a 10.80% YoY increase, with an EBITDA margin of 18.28% and PAT margin of 12.35%.

    • Secured ₹80 crores worth of export projects in H2 FY25, backed by 100% letters of credit.

    • New Zero-Discharge (ZD) technology is under patenting, with an expected launch by FY27, promising significant value creation.

    Concerns

    3

    • Trade receivable days increased due to 74% of H2 FY25 revenue being booked in the last quarter, impacting cash flow.

    • Order book declined from ₹500 crores to ₹350 crores, though management attributes this to project execution and increased bidding.

    • Some orders were not secured due to marginal price differences, indicating competitive market conditions.

    What Changed2

    vs Q2 FY26

    Guidance items7 → 6 (-1)Risks discussed2 → 4 (+2)
    Key financials

    Metrics

    10

    Periods

    2

    H2 FY25

    5
    • Operating Income
      ₹124.261 Cr
      YoY+10.8%
    • EBITDA
      ₹22.72 Cr
    • EBITDA Margin
      18.3%
    • PAT
      ₹15.349 Cr
    • PAT Margin
      12.3%

    FY25

    5
    • Operating Revenue
      ₹185.119 Cr
      YoY+27.5%
    • EBITDA
      ₹30.02 Cr
      YoY+47.1%
    • EBITDA Margin
      16.2%
    • PAT
      ₹20.113 Cr
      YoY+44.6%
    • PAT Margin
      10.9%

    Segment breakdown

    H2 FY25 Institution-wise Revenue
    60.2% Public Sector Undertakings37.8% Private Sector1.9% Government Institutions
    H2 FY25 Domestic vs. Exports
    83.8% Domestic Sales16.2% Exports
    H2 FY25 Service-wise Revenue
    81.0% Effluent Treatment Plants with ZLD15.2% Effluent Treatment with Recycling3.4% Sewage Treatment Plants35% Operation & Maintenance
    FY25 Full Year Institution-wise Revenue
    51.8% Public Sector Undertakings46.8% Private Sector140% Government Institutions
    FY25 Full Year Domestic vs. Exports
    89.1% Domestic Sales10.9% Exports
    FY25 Full Year Service-wise Revenue
    85.4% Effluent Treatment Plants with ZLD11.3% Effluent Treatment with Recycling3.0% Sewage Treatment Plant34% Operation & Maintenance
    List

    Order Book

    high confidence

    Total Value

    ₹ 350 crores

    as of 2025-03-31

    quantified

    Execution

    average project time is around 12 months to 18 months

    Composition

    Exports (H2 FY25 booked)(geography)
    ₹ 80 crores

    Pipeline

    qualified rfp

    Bid pipeline where we are already qualified for INR1,800 crores plus projects

    "Order book fell due to execution of projects, but the bid pipeline is strong and conversion is expected in H1 FY26."

    Source:
    Prepared remarks
    Q&A

    Capital allocation

    2
    medium confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Debt

    Gross ₹30 crores

    Liquidity

    Liquidity disclosed

    Sufficient bank limits and funds available for FY26, not requiring significant additional borrowing for smaller projects.

    Guidance & targets

    6
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Growth
    Operating Revenue Growth
    >50%
    		High
    Revenue
    Top Line
    ₹350 crores
    		High
    Profitability
    EBITDA Margin Expansion
    2-3%
    		Medium
    Profitability
    O&M EBITDA Margin
    30-35%
    		High
    New Technology
    Zero-Discharge (ZD) Technology Launch
    Launch by FY27
    		High
    Order Book
    H1 FY26 Order Conversion
    around ₹300 crores
    		Medium

    Quarterly Results Publication

    Next quarter
    CurrentNot published quarterly
    TargetPublication of Q1 FY26 results

    Why it matters

    Increased transparency and investor confidence through regular financial reporting.

    Yes, your point is very welcome and I appreciate it. We are as a management we would like we will try our level best to publish the results on a quarterly basis.

    How to verify

    detailed_narrative[title='Commitment to Quarterly Results']

    Risks & concerns

    4
    RiskSeverity

    Increased Trade Receivables

    Trade receivable days increased due to 74% of H2 FY25 revenue being booked in the last quarter, linked to peak billing cycle and commercial terms. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Order Book Decline

    Order book fell from ₹500 crores to ₹350 crores, which management attributed to project execution and increased bidding, with a strong pipeline. — Analyst downplayed

    low

    Price Competitiveness in Bidding

    Some orders were not secured due to marginal price reasons, indicating a competitive market environment. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Delays in Government Projects

    The company avoids government projects with potential land acquisition delays to prevent project holdups and ensures faster completion. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Q&A highlights

    8

    “If I say pollution control and environmental engineering, so we may have hundreds of companies, but their segment and size is all different. So where your company falls is in selective, maybe maximum 10 companies where we are in, by way of the technologies, past credentials and financial strategy. ... They don't go beyond single digit.”

    Provides insight into the competitive landscape and Effwa's niche positioning in the ZLD market, indicating a limited number of direct competitors.

    asked by Jay Bharat Trivedi

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    FY25 Financial Performance Highlights

    Effwa Infra & Research Ltd. reported strong financial results for the full year FY25, with operating revenue reaching ₹185.12 crores, a significant 27.53% increase from FY24's ₹145.16 crores. EBITDA grew by 47.13% year-on-year to ₹30.02 crores, achieving a margin of 16.22%. Net profit after tax (PAT) also saw substantial growth, rising 44.65% to ₹20.11 crores, with a PAT margin of 10.86%.

    02

    H2 FY25 Performance and Receivables Management

    For the second half of FY25, the company recorded an operating income of ₹124.26 crores, marking a 10.80% year-on-year growth. H2 EBITDA stood at ₹22.72 crores, with an 18.28% margin, and PAT was ₹15.35 crores, yielding a 12.35% margin. Management noted an increase in trade receivable days, primarily due to 74% of H2 FY25 revenue being booked in the last quarter, influenced by peak billing cycles and commercial terms with clients.

    03

    Order Book Dynamics and Pipeline Visibility

    The company's current order book is ₹350 crores, a decrease from ₹500 crores, which management attributed to the execution of existing projects and continuous bidding. Despite this, the bid pipeline remains robust at ₹2002 crores, with technical qualification for over ₹1800 crores. Management anticipates a 25-30% conversion ratio from this pipeline and expects to convert around ₹300 crores in orders during H1 FY26. Export orders worth ₹80 crores were secured in H2 FY25, contributing to a ₹500 crore export pipeline.

    04

    Zero-Discharge (ZD) Technology Development

    Effwa Infra is actively developing a new, in-house Zero-Discharge (ZD) technology, which aims to convert waste residues into usable products, moving beyond the current Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) concept. This innovation is currently undergoing patenting, with a commercial launch targeted for FY27. Management believes this technology will offer significant cost savings and revenue-generating opportunities for clients, with a projected payback period of approximately two years.

    05

    Strategic Focus and Market Positioning

    The company specializes in integrated water and wastewater management solutions, including ZLD systems, serving both Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and private clients. In H2 FY25, PSUs contributed 60.23% of revenue, while the private sector accounted for 37.84%. ZLD-based solutions represented 81.05% of service revenue. The company maintains a selective approach to projects, focusing on those with fewer execution complexities and faster completion, particularly avoiding government projects with potential land acquisition delays.

    06

    Future Growth and Margin Outlook

    Management expressed confidence in achieving over 50% year-on-year revenue growth for the next couple of years, targeting a top line of approximately ₹350 crores for FY26. They also anticipate an additional 2-3% expansion in EBITDA margins from the current 16.22% over the next two to three years, driven by operational efficiencies and increased project volumes. Operation & Maintenance (O&M) contracts are expected to contribute higher EBITDA margins, ranging from 30-35%.

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