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    MARKOLINES

    MARKOLINES
    Construction·18 Nov 2025
    Management Summary

    Markolines Pavement Technologies reported a strong Q2 and H1 FY26, with significant YoY growth in revenue, PAT, and EPS, driven by robust execution and strategic planning. The company maintains a healthy unexecuted order book of ₹396 crores and an active pipeline of ₹600 crores, providing strong visibility. Management expressed confidence in achieving at least 30% revenue growth for FY26 and over 100% growth in the next three years, leveraging its technological edge and market leadership despite inherent sector challenges like margin variability and raw material price fluctuations.

    Highlights

    6

    • Q2 FY26 Revenue of ₹77.67 crores, up 39% YoY, demonstrating strong execution despite monsoon season.

    • Q2 FY26 PAT of ₹4.08 crores, marking a 69% YoY increase, reflecting enhanced profitability.

    • H1 FY26 saw robust growth with Revenue up 42% YoY and PAT/EPS up 90% YoY.

    • Current unexecuted order book of ₹396 crores provides revenue visibility for 1-1.5 years.

    • Active pipeline of ₹600 crores indicates strong future order inflow potential, with a major order disclosure expected soon.

    • Strategic planning, including focusing on monsoon-resilient projects like tunneling, mitigated the impact of extended monsoons.

    Concerns

    3

    • EBITDA margins can vary due to client-specific machinery deployment and associated depreciation/interest costs.

    • Dependency on workforce and government projects, alongside the capital-intensive nature of the business, are acknowledged weaknesses.

    • Fluctuating raw material prices (fuel, bitumen) and natural disasters pose a risk, though managed through escalation clauses in contracts.

    Key financials

    Metrics

    11

    Periods

    3

    Headline

    3
    • H1 Revenue Growth
      —
      YoY+42%
    • H1 EBITDA Growth
      —
      YoY+40%
    • H1 PAT & EPS Growth
      —
      YoY+90%

    Q2

    4
    • Revenue
      ₹77.67 Cr
      YoY+39%QoQ+6%
    • EBITDA Growth
      —
      YoY+27%
    • PAT
      ₹4.08 Cr
      YoY+69%QoQ+7.0%
    • EPS
      ₹1.7
      YoY+73%

    FY22-FY25

    4
    • Revenue CAGR
      —
      YoY+18%
    • EBITDA CAGR
      —
      YoY+25%
    • PBT CAGR
      —
      YoY+26%
    • PAT CAGR
      —
      YoY+31%

    Order Book

    high confidence

    Total Value

    ₹ 396 crores

    as of 2025-09-30

    quantified

    Execution

    to be executed over next 1 to 1.5 years

    Pipeline

    other

    active pipeline of projects

    "The company has a strong order book and a healthy pipeline, with a major order disclosure expected soon, providing good visibility for future revenue."

    Source:
    Prepared remarks

    Guidance & targets

    4
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Revenue
    FY26 Revenue Growth
    at least 30%
    		High
    Revenue
    Revenue Growth (next 3 years)
    more than 100%
    		Medium
    Revenue
    Revenue Growth Pace (next 3 years)
    same pace of growth
    		Medium
    Order Book
    Solo Bidding Capacity
    INR 500 crores to INR 700 crores
    		High

    Major Order Disclosure

    next quarter
    CurrentFinalized, awaiting formal award
    TargetFormal announcement of new large order

    Why it matters

    Will add to the order book and provide further revenue visibility, signaling continued growth momentum.

    Probably as short as this week, we will likely to come up with one major order disclosure, which we have already finalized and about to disclose. We are just expecting the formal award.

    How to verify

    order_book.inflow_this_quarter

    Risks & concerns

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    RiskSeverity

    Fluctuating raw material prices

    Dependency on fuel and bituminous products, but mitigated by escalation clauses in contracts. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Workforce dependency

    Reliance on skilled workforce and contract labor for project execution. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Government portfolio dependency

    A portion of the company's portfolio comes from government projects. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Capital intensive nature

    The business involves significant capital investment due to equipment and project requirements. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Cyclic operations and short-term project life

    Projects often have defined short-term lifecycles and are subject to seasonal variations like monsoons. — Management acknowledged

    low

    EBITDA margin variability

    Margins can fluctuate based on client requirements for specific machinery and associated costs (depreciation, interest). — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Q&A highlights

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    “The thing is that, see, there is a good growth in terms of infrastructure, there's a government focus. And as I've already explained that Markolines is one of the player who is always ready for offering anything and everything that clients require, keeping their only focus on the client satisfaction, now with the growth in the industry and secondly, we have also been very -- always ahead because of our 2 important things that is the innovation and technology addition in the maintenance space and because of that.”

    Analyst sought management's long-term vision and competitive differentiation in a booming infrastructure sector.

    asked by Rahul Kamdar

    2 min read7 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Q2 & H1 FY26 Performance Overview

    Markolines Pavement Technologies delivered a strong performance in Q2 and H1 FY26. Q2 revenue stood at ₹77.67 crores, marking a 39% year-on-year growth and a 6% quarter-on-quarter improvement. Profitability also saw significant gains, with Q2 PAT reaching ₹4.08 crores, a 69% YoY increase and a 7% QoQ growth. For the first half of FY26, the company achieved a 42% YoY revenue growth and a 90% YoY increase in PAT and EPS, demonstrating robust operational execution.

    02

    Strategic Vision and Market Leadership

    The company positions itself as India's largest maintenance company in the highway sector, driven by continuous innovation and technology adoption. Markolines boasts a unique R&D facility and is the first highway O&M company listed on both BSE and NSE Mainboard. Its leadership in introducing technologies like micro-surfacing with fiber and CIPR Cold In Place Recycling has reshaped the market, providing a competitive edge and customer-centric solutions.

    03

    Diverse Service Offerings and Technological Edge

    Markolines operates across three key verticals: highway maintenance, specialized maintenance services, and specialized construction services. Its offerings include preventive maintenance, major repairs, rigid pavement maintenance, micro-surfacing, CIPR, tunneling, and soil stabilization. The company's commitment to technology is evident in its ability to offer advanced solutions, such as treating soft soil strata for greenfield roads, which keeps it ahead of competitors.

    04

    Robust Order Book and Growth Pipeline

    As of September 30, 2025, Markolines holds an unexecuted order book of ₹396 crores, providing revenue visibility for the next 1 to 1.5 years. Additionally, the company is actively working on a pipeline of ₹600 crores, with a major order disclosure anticipated shortly. This strong order book and pipeline are key drivers for the company's projected growth, supported by established client relationships with top BOT operators and asset owners.

    05

    Industry Tailwinds and Opportunities

    The Indian infrastructure sector, particularly highways, is experiencing significant growth, with approximately 34 kilometers of new highways being built daily. Government initiatives, including investment monetization through privatization and TOT bundles, create substantial opportunities for O&M players. Markolines aims to capitalize on this by expanding its service offerings and leveraging its core expertise to meet the increasing demand for highway maintenance and specialized construction services.

    06

    Financial Performance Summary

    The company's financial performance has shown consistent growth, with a Revenue CAGR of 18%, EBITDA CAGR of 25%, PBT growth of 26%, and PAT growth of 31% from FY22 to FY25. For FY26, Markolines targets at least 30% revenue growth and aims for over 100% growth in the next three years. The management attributes this growth to strategic planning, operational efficiencies, and a disciplined financial approach.

    07

    Operational Resilience and Monsoon Planning

    Despite the extended monsoon season, Markolines demonstrated operational resilience, achieving good growth in H1 FY26. This was attributed to proactive planning, including securing orders for projects less affected by monsoons due to India's diverse geography, and focusing on specialized construction activities like tunneling, which are not significantly impacted by seasonal weather. The company's ability to mitigate monsoon effects underscores its robust operational strategies.

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