Skip to content

    PSP Projects Q1 FY27 earnings call

    PSPPROJECT
    Construction·30 Jul 2026
    Management Summary

    PSP Projects Limited reported a strong Q1 FY27 with 65% YoY revenue growth and a 121% increase in EBITDA, driven by robust execution and a healthy order book of ₹13,245 crores. While employee costs temporarily impacted margins, management expects normalization and improved profitability in H2 FY27, aiming for a net debt-free status within 2-3 quarters. The company is strategically focused on building projects in Gujarat and Mumbai, including significant Dharavi redevelopment opportunities.

    Highlights

    6
    • Strong revenue growth of 65% YoY to ₹853 crores in Q1 FY27.

    • Significant EBITDA expansion of 121% YoY to ₹55 crores, with margin improving to 6.42% from 4.79%.

    • Net profit surged almost 50 times YoY to ₹18 crores, with margin at 2.12%.

    • Robust outstanding order book of ₹13,245 crores, demonstrating 103% YoY growth and multi-year revenue visibility.

    • First right of refusal for future Dharavi redevelopment projects due to current involvement.

    • Mobilization advances are entirely interest-free, aiding working capital and reducing finance costs.

    Concerns

    3
    • Employee costs increased to ₹46 crores (5.4% of sales) in Q1 FY27, higher than the average 4-4.5%, temporarily impacting margins.

    • Receivables of ₹40 crores and unbilled revenue of ₹60 crores from UP medical projects are pending, with resolution expected by August/September 2026.

    • Tax rate for FY27 is expected to be slightly higher than the normal 25% due to certain non-deductible expenses.

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    08 metrics
    1. 01Revenue₹853 Cr+65%YoY
    2. 02EBITDA₹55 Cr+121%YoY
    3. 03EBITDA Margin6.4%
    4. 04Net Profit₹18 Cr+49%YoY
    5. 05Net Profit Margin2.1%

    Order Book

    high confidence

    Total Value

    ₹ 13,245 crores

    as of 2026-06-30

    quantified
    103.0% YoY

    Inflow this qtr

    ₹ 630 crores

    Execution

    multi-year revenue visibility; Dharavi redevelopment 4-6 years

    Composition

    Mix4 segments
    • Industrial projects39.0%
    • Residential projects37.0%
    • Government projects23.0%
    • Institutional projects1.0%

    Share of order book by segment

    Pipeline

    other

    Bid pipeline with 61% group projects and 39% external projects

    "The company has a robust and diversified order book providing multi-year revenue visibility, with a significant portion from Adani Group projects and a strong bid pipeline."

    Source:
    Prepared remarks

    Capital allocation

    3
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    ₹28 crores

    Debt

    Gross ₹255 crores

    Liquidity

    Cash ₹539 crores · Undrawn ₹653 crores

    Total fixed deposits of INR324 crores, with INR139 crores lien-free. Cash level around INR400 crores. Limit available for utilization from sanctioned credit facility is INR653 crores.

    Guidance & targets

    8
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Revenue
    FY27 Revenue
    ₹4,400-4,500 crores
    High
    Revenue
    Revenue Growth
    >25%
    High
    Margin
    EBITDA Margin
    7-8%
    High
    Employee Costs
    Employee Cost as % of Sales
    4-4.5%
    Medium
    Order Inflow
    FY27 Order Inflow
    ₹4,000-5,000 crores
    High
    Capex
    Capex as % of Revenue
    3-4%
    High
    Debt
    Net Debt Status
    Net debt-free
    Medium
    Tax Rate
    FY27 Tax Rate
    Slightly higher than 25%
    High

    What to watch in Q2 FY27

    5

    EBITDA Margin Improvement

    H2 FY27
    Current6.42%
    Target7-8%

    Why it matters

    Key profitability metric, impacted by Q1 employee costs, expected to improve from H2.

    From second half onwards we should be in that range [7-8%]. ... it should be for the entire year, but once the execution speed is coming up in the next few quarters, we should be in a better position to go beyond 7% to 8%.

    Risks & concerns

    5
    RiskSeverity

    Higher Employee Costs

    Employee costs increased to 5.4% of sales in Q1 FY27, higher than the average 4-4.5%, impacting margins. Expected to normalize from Q2.Management acknowledged

    medium

    Pending Receivables from UP Medical Projects

    ₹40 crores in receivables and ₹60 crores in unbilled revenue are pending from UP medical projects. Resolution expected by August/September 2026.Management acknowledged

    medium

    Outstanding SDB Receivables

    ₹90 crores in receivables from SDB are outstanding, with ongoing discussions for recovery.Management acknowledged

    medium

    Raw Material Cost Escalation

    While most Adani projects are pass-through, some activities in SMC and RVNL projects were impacted by high aluminum and copper costs.Management downplayed

    low

    Higher FY27 Tax Rate

    FY27 tax rate expected to be slightly higher than 25% due to certain non-deductible expenses.Management acknowledged

    low

    Q&A highlights

    8

    “I think, still we are not having any clear idea, but the movement has started few days back that they have started to make a control room for the Commonwealth development which is going to happen in Ahmedabad. So, probably still nothing on paper or nothing on news that when this tender will be coming up. ... maybe in the next quarter we should hear something for what is going to happen, because now it's high time to start some of the projects.”

    Analyst inquired about a large potential government project; management indicated initial movement and potential tender in the next quarter, signaling a future order opportunity.

    asked by Dhananjay Mishra

    3 min read7 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Q1 FY27 Financial Performance Highlights

    PSP Projects reported a robust Q1 FY27, with revenue from operations growing 65% YoY to ₹853 crores, up from ₹518 crores in Q1 FY26. EBITDA increased by 121% YoY to ₹55 crores, with the EBITDA margin expanding to 6.42% from 4.79%. Net profit saw a significant surge of almost 50 times YoY, reaching ₹18 crores, resulting in a net profit margin of 2.12%. Employee costs increased to ₹46 crores (5.4% of sales) in Q1 FY27, up from ₹35 crores in Q1 FY26, primarily due to strategic team expansion.

    02

    Strong Order Book and Inflow Dynamics

    As of June 30, 2026, the outstanding order book stood at ₹13,245 crores, reflecting a strong 103% YoY growth and providing multi-year revenue visibility. The company secured new order inflows of ₹630 crores in Q1 FY27, with 93% of these orders originating from the Adani Group. The bid pipeline remains healthy at over ₹6,200 crores, comprising 61% group projects and 39% external projects, indicating continued growth opportunities.

    03

    Order Book Composition and Project Execution

    The current order book is diversified, with industrial projects accounting for 39%, residential 37%, government 23%, and institutional 1%. Within this, 70% are within-group projects and 30% are external. Key projects include Shree Ambaji Mata Temple (₹962 crores) and SMC High-Rise Building (₹693 crores). Most major projects have now moved beyond initial excavation and underground works into the core construction phase, enabling improved execution momentum.

    04

    Working Capital and Debt Management Strategy

    The company reported long-term borrowings of ₹38 crores and short-term borrowings of ₹217 crores. Mobilization advances stood at ₹836 crores, all of which are interest-free, significantly aiding working capital. Management aims to achieve a net debt-free status within the next two to three quarters, supported by reduced finance costs and a healthy surplus of lien-free fixed deposits amounting to ₹139 crores, alongside a cash balance of approximately ₹400 crores.

    05

    Strategic Focus and Execution Capabilities Enhancement

    PSP Projects continues its focused strategy on building projects primarily in Gujarat and Mumbai, with 70-75% of its order book from Adani Group projects and 25-30% from non-Adani projects. The company deployed over 16,000 laborers across project sites in Q1 FY27 and plans to add 3,000-4,000 more in the coming quarters to further enhance execution capabilities. This strategic investment in human capital is expected to normalize📎 employee costs to 4-4.5% of sales from Q2 onwards.

    06

    Dharavi Redevelopment: A Long-Term Opportunity

    The company has ₹3,000 crores worth of Dharavi projects in its order book, involving the construction of 30,000-32,000 houses as part of the larger 2 lakh houses to be built over 5-6 years. PSP Projects holds the 'first right of rejection' for future phases of the Dharavi redevelopment, indicating a significant long-term opportunity as it establishes its presence and performance in Mumbai. The phased development will see shifts of residents and subsequent land vacation for new development over 6-7 years.

    07

    Margin Structure and Cost Management

    Management clarified that most Adani projects (comprising 70-75% of the order book) are on a cost-plus basis, yielding an EBITDA margin in the range of 6-7%. Other PSP projects typically achieve 8-9% EBITDA. While raw material cost escalations, particularly for aluminum and copper, impacted some activities in SMC and RVNL projects, the pass-through nature of Adani contracts mitigates broader impact on overall margins.

    This is an AI-generated summary of a publicly available earnings call transcript.