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    PACEDIGITK

    PACEDIGITK
    Telecommunication·26 May 2026
    Management Summary

    Pace Digitek reported strong Q4 and FY26 results, driven by robust project execution and a growing energy segment. Revenue and PAT saw significant YoY growth, supported by a substantial order book and expanding BESS manufacturing capacity. However, the company faced minor delays in capacity commissioning and a temporary dip in EBITDA margins due to business mix changes, alongside a stretched working capital position.

    Highlights

    5
    • Consolidated revenue from operations for Q4 FY26 grew 60.5% YoY to ₹1,097 crores.

    • Full year FY26 PAT increased 10.1% YoY to ₹307 crores, with PAT margin improving to 11.4% from 11.3% in FY25.

    • Total executable order book as of May 25, 2026, is ₹11,338 crores, with ₹8,854 crores from Energy and ₹2,484 crores from Telecom & ICT.

    • BESS manufacturing capacity is expanding from 2.5 GWh to 5 GWh by July 2026, and further to 10 GWh by October 2026.

    • Finance cost for FY26 reduced to ₹60 crores from ₹115 crores in FY25 due to reduced borrowings and improved credit rating (BBB- to A-).

    Concerns

    3
    • Manufacturing capacity commissioning delayed by two months due to shipping disruptions from the West Asia conflict.

    • EBITDA margins dipped in FY26 (₹455 crores vs ₹482 crores in FY25) due to a change in revenue composition from telecom-focused to a mix of telecom and energy businesses.

    • Working capital stretched due to strategic inventory build-up (₹540 crores) and increased trade receivables (₹2,442 crores), primarily from Q4 sales concentration.

    Key financials

    Metrics

    6

    Periods

    2

    Headline

    4
    • Revenue from Operations (FY)
      ₹2,641 Cr
      YoY+8.3%
    • EBITDA (FY)
      ₹455 Cr
      YoY-5.6%
    • PAT (FY)
      ₹307 Cr
      YoY+10.1%
    • PAT Margin (FY)
      11.4%

    Q4

    2
    • Revenue from Operations
      ₹1,097 Cr
      YoY+60.5%
    • EBITDA
      ₹163 Cr
      YoY+114.5%

    Segment breakdown

    Order Book Composition
    78.1% Energy Sector Share21.9% Telecom & ICT Share
    Revenue Contribution
    55% Telecom & ICT Share45% Energy Share
    List

    Order Book

    high confidence

    Total Value

    ₹ 11,338 crores

    as of 2026-05-25

    quantified

    Execution

    For standalone BESS EPC projects, the execution timeline is approx. 1.5 to 2 years, whereas for solar plus BESS mix project, it would range between 1.5 to 2.5 years. In terms of the BOO projects, if it is a standalone BESS, execution timeline is approximately one and a half years and if it is a solar plus BESS project, it can range between two to three years.

    Composition

    Mix2 sectors
    • Energy78.1%
    • Telecom & ICT21.9%

    Share of order book by sector

    "The company has a diversified executable order book across BESS, telecom, OFC and digital infrastructure projects, supporting strong growth visibility."

    Source:
    Prepared remarks

    Capital allocation

    3
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    Capex disclosed

    Debt

    Gross ₹961 crores · 0.1x EBITDA

    Liquidity

    Cash ₹769 crores

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetPriority
    Revenue
    Revenue
    ₹3,200 crores to ₹3,400 crores
    High
    Revenue
    Revenue
    ₹4,000 crores to ₹4,200 crores
    High
    Capacity
    BESS Manufacturing Capacity
    10 GWh
    High
    Profitability
    PAT Margin
    10% to 11%
    Medium
    Revenue Contribution
    BOO Project Contribution to Revenue
    20% to 25%
    Medium
    Revenue Contribution
    BOO Project Contribution to Revenue
    ₹1,000 crores
    Medium
    Order Inflow
    Africa Orders (NEC XON)
    300 to 500 MWh
    Medium
    Order Inflow Growth
    Africa Orders Growth (NEC XON)
    20% to 25%
    Medium

    BESS Manufacturing Capacity Operationalization

    July 2026 and October 2026
    Current2.5 GWh operational, 5 GWh under installation
    Target5 GWh operational by July 2026, 10 GWh by October 2026

    Why it matters

    Verifies the company's aggressive capacity expansion plans, crucial for meeting order book demand and revenue guidance.

    We are also in process of expanding our manufacturing capacity from 2.5 GWh to 5 GWh. The machinery and equipment have been received, installation is underway and the 5 GWh facility is expected to be operational from July 2026 onwards. ... As a result, by October, we would be operating with 10 GWh operational capacity for BESS manufacturing.

    How to verify

    guidance_and_targets[metric='BESS Manufacturing Capacity']

    Risks & concerns

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    RiskSeverity

    Shipping disruptions and supply chain delays

    Delay in manufacturing capacity commissioning by two months due to West Asia conflict affecting equipment movement from China.Management acknowledged

    medium

    Commodity price volatility (Lithium-ion cell prices)

    Cell prices increased by almost 20% from April 1st due to regulatory changes, though mitigated by stocked inventory and contingency factors in bids.Management acknowledged

    medium

    Working capital stretch

    Increased inventory (₹540 crores) and trade receivables (₹2,442 crores) due to strategic stocking and Q4 sales concentration, expected to normalize by September 2026.Management acknowledged

    medium

    Competition in BESS market

    Other players are ramping up BESS capacities, but management believes their complete ecosystem and first-mover advantage provide a competitive edge.Analyst downplayed

    low

    Q&A highlights

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    “Yes, it has been delayed by two months, not a full quarter. The primary reason was delay in shipments arising from the conflict in West Asia. Shipping lines were disrupted which affected movement of equipment. The equipment has now arrived and it is under installation. As we mentioned earlier, it will be operational by July this year.”

    Clarified the reason and timeline for the delay in BESS manufacturing capacity expansion, which is a key growth driver.

    asked by Sahil Jinesh Seth

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Strong Q4 and Full Year FY26 Performance

    Pace Digitek delivered robust financial results for Q4 and the full year FY26. Consolidated revenue from operations for Q4 FY26 stood at ₹1,097 crores, marking a significant 60.5% year-on-year growth. For the full year, revenue reached ₹2,641 crores, an 8.3% increase over FY25. PAT for FY26 grew 10.1% to ₹307 crores, with the PAT margin slightly improving to 11.4% from 11.3% in the previous year, despite a dip in EBITDA margins due to a changing business mix.

    02

    Aggressive BESS Capacity Expansion and Strategic Focus

    The company is rapidly expanding its Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) manufacturing capacity. It is in the process of increasing capacity from 2.5 GWh to 5 GWh, expected to be operational by July 2026. Further expansion to 10 GWh is planned, with operations anticipated by October 2026. This expansion is ahead of earlier schedules, driven by strong demand and order book visibility. Pace Digitek also plans to undertake in-house container fabrication, which is expected to improve overall pricing and operating efficiencies by 4% to 5%.

    03

    Diversified and Growing Order Book

    As of May 25, 2026, Pace Digitek holds a healthy executable order book of ₹11,338 crores. The energy sector is a major contributor, accounting for ₹8,854 crores (78.1%), while Telecom & ICT contributes ₹2,484 crores (21.9%). This diversification reflects the company's transition into an integrated infrastructure platform. The company has already delivered 178 BESS containers in FY26 and is actively securing new orders, including from BSNL and RailTel for Railway Kavach and digital infrastructure projects.

    04

    Improved Financial Health and Working Capital Management

    The company's financial health has strengthened, with total equity increasing to ₹2,252 crores in FY26, supported by IPO proceeds. Total debt stood at ₹961 crores, resulting in a comfortable debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43x and a net debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09x. Finance costs significantly reduced to ₹60 crores in FY26 from ₹115 crores in FY25, attributed to reduced borrowings and an improved credit rating from BBB- to A-. However, working capital was stretched due to a strategic inventory build-up of ₹540 crores and increased trade receivables of ₹2,442 crores, primarily from concentrated Q4 sales, which is expected to normalize by September 2026.

    05

    Positive Outlook and Strategic Initiatives

    Pace Digitek provided strong revenue guidance, targeting ₹3,200-3,400 crores for FY27 and ₹4,000-4,200 crores for FY28. The company expects PAT margins to be in the range of 10-11% for FY27. Strategic initiatives include focusing on the Commercial and Industrial (C&I) segment for BESS, exploring cell manufacturing, and expanding internationally through partnerships like NEC XON for African markets, targeting 300-500 MWh of orders in FY27.

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