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Rappid Valves India Ltd — Q4 FY26 earnings call

Call held 1 Jun 2026

Management summary

Rappid Valves (India) Limited concluded FY26 with approximately ₹53 crores in revenue and ₹6.5 crores in PAT. The second half of the fiscal year was marked by raw material price volatility and supply chain disruptions, leading to a strategic decision to prioritize profitability over short-term revenue growth. Despite these headwinds, the company secured a robust order book of ₹42 crores for FY27, representing 80% of the previous year's turnover, and is well-positioned with capacity for a ₹120 crore top line, driven by high-value marine and defence applications and new customer acquisitions.

Highlights

FY26 revenue from operations reached approximately ₹53 crores, demonstrating healthy profitability and strong returns on capital.
PAT for FY26 was approximately ₹6.5 crores, indicating effective cost management despite challenges.
The current order book of ₹42 crores as of June 1, 2026, represents 80% of last year's turnover, providing strong revenue visibility for FY27.
Strategic capital investments include two new VMC machines and five new test benches to enhance production and delivery timelines.
The company is a preferred vendor for FSS across HSL and L&T, and has a strong recurring customer base in PSUs and non-marine sectors like Praj Industries (₹13-14 crores annual contribution).

Concerns

Revenue growth in H2 FY26 was modest due to sharp volatility in copper and other non-ferrous metal prices, impacting profitability.
Approximately ₹10-12 crores worth of orders are currently being held due to extreme price escalation, awaiting price revisions from private shipyards.
Geopolitical developments and disruptions in the LPG supply chain affected raw material availability and procurement during H2 FY26.
PSU contracts typically lack price escalation clauses, exposing the company to margin erosion during periods of raw material price volatility.
High receivables were noted due to a significant portion (₹14-15 crores) of dispatches occurring in March, with payments still due.

Key financials

2 periods

Headline

Revenue from Operations
₹53 Cr
Profit After Tax
₹6.5 Cr
Cost of Debt
8.3%

FY26

Capex
₹3.65 Cr

What they filed

Q4 FY26: revenue down 16.6%, net profit down 6.3% against the same quarter last year.

₹ Cr · quarterly

Line item	Q2 FY24	Q4 FY24	Q2 FY25	Q4 FY25	Q2 FY26	Q4 FY26
Revenue	7	29	20	33	29 +298%	24 −17%
Expenses	5	24	15	27	23	20
EBITDA	2	5	4	5	6 +198%	5 −10%
Margin	26%	18%	22%	16%	19%	20%
Other income	0	0	0	0	0	0
Interest	1	1	1	1	1	1
Depreciation	0	0	0	0	1	0
Profit before tax	1	4	3	5	5 +332%	4 −8%
Tax rate	23%	26%	29%	21%	26%	25%
Net profit	1	3	2	4	3 +317%	3 −6%
EPS	—	—	4.60	7.01	6.51	5.97

How to read this

₹ crore, as filed. The percentage beside a figure is the change against the same quarter a year earlier — never the quarter before, which would make every seasonal business look like it collapses and booms each year.

Order book

high confidence

Total value

₹42 Cr

as of 2026-06-01 quantified

Inflow this quarter

₹18 Cr

Execution

Majority of the current order book will be executed in this financial year (FY27); 3 ship sets usually delivered in current FY, 2 pushed to next FY (27-28).

Composition

Mix 2 contract types

Physical Purchase Orders 78.5%
LOI received (awaiting PO) 20.2%

Share of order book by contract type

Pipeline

other

Additional orders in pipeline

Cancellations & deferrals

renegotiated: Orders held due to extreme price escalation, awaiting price revision from private shipyards.
deferred: Carry-forward order book from last year due to metal price fluctuations, meant to be converted in last financial year.

The company has a robust order book for the current financial year, with a significant portion already secured and new orders coming in at revised prices, providing good visibility despite past challenges with price volatility.

Source: Prepared remarks

Capital allocation

high confidence

Capex ₹1.25 Cr
- Acquisition of 2 VMC machines and 5 new test benches for faster production and deliveries. ₹1.25 Cr
in this quarter, we have, again, procured machines worth rupees 1.25 crores which are expected within the next 25 days.
Debt Debt disclosed Cost 8.3%

I think roughly about, 8.25% per annum.
Liquidity Liquidity disclosed Working capital limits with banks (including BG and earnings mix) are around ₹23 crores. The company is transferring approximately ₹4 crores of unutilized IPO funds towards working capital to reduce bank borrowing.

So currently, we have working capital of, with the BG and, with the mix of earnings, around 23 crores... around 4 crores is unutilized, right? So we have just passed a board meeting where we have, transferring those funds towards working capital.

Guidance & targets

Revenue

Top Line Capacity Revenue · Ongoing · High confidence 120 crores

As far as the capacity is concerned, yes, we are well equipped up to 120 crores

— Gaurav Dalal, Chairman & Managing Director

Revenue Growth

Minimum Growth with Order Book Revenue Growth · Current Year (FY27) · Medium confidence 50% or more

So, when we talk about growth, if you're sitting on an order book of already 42 crores, or 40 crores, I would certainly suggest that we should at least have a minimum growth with the order book and everything, closing to 50% or more.

— Gaurav Dalal, Chairman & Managing Director

Profitability

EBITDA Margin Improvement Profitability · Ongoing · Medium confidence Above 12%

Ma'am, nobody likes to be at the 12% margin point, you know? We are trying to improvise our margins and the EBITDAS.

— Gaurav Dalal, Chairman & Managing Director

Working Capital

Additional Funding Requirement Working Capital · Next 4-5 months · Medium confidence Substantial amount

We would need a substantial amount of working capital, maybe down the line 4 or 5 months, once the order booking is reasonable, and it is of a huge size, we would require the funding.

— Gaurav Dalal, Chairman & Managing Director

Order Inflow

Order Pipeline Order Inflow · Ongoing · Medium confidence 30-40 crores

Order pipeline, I would say another, another 30, 40 crores.

— Gaurav Dalal, Chairman & Managing Director

What to watch in Q1 FY27

Resolution of held orders due to price escalation

Next quarter

Current ₹10-12 crores of orders held

Target Orders released and executed with revised pricing

Why it matters

Resolution of these orders will directly impact revenue recognition and profitability, especially for private shipyard contracts.

We are holding orders worth rupees 10-12 rupees due to extreme price escalation.

Risks & concerns

Raw material price volatility
high

Sharp volatility in copper and other non-ferrous metal prices (e.g., nickel aluminium bronze from ₹1250/kg to ₹1650/kg) led to holding ₹10-12 crores of orders and impacted H2 FY26 profitability.

Management acknowledged
Lack of price escalation clauses in PSU contracts
high

PSU tenders do not allow for price variation or escalation changes, exposing the company to significant cost escalation and potential margin erosion on long-cycle contracts.

Management acknowledged
Working capital intensity
high

The business requires substantial working capital due to paying advances to suppliers for better prices/delivery and supplying to PSUs/private customers on credit, creating a significant cash flow gap.

Management acknowledged
Geopolitical disruptions and supply chain issues
medium

Disruptions in the LPG supply chain affected foundries and casting manufacturers, impacting raw material availability and procurement timelines.

Management acknowledged
Long gestation periods and execution delays in shipbuilding projects
medium

Shipyards often have prolonged delivery timelines and slow progress, leading to material being ready but not picked up by customers, impacting revenue recognition and working capital.

Management acknowledged

Q&A highlights

6 direct

Discrepancy in 50% volume growth CAGR target for FY26-27 and current performance Direct

50% growth, we were on track. We are holding orders worth rupees 10-12 rupees due to extreme price escalation.

Analyst questioned the deviation from previous guidance, leading to management explaining the impact of raw material price volatility on order execution and the strategy to hold orders for price revisions.

Asked by Prasenjit Paul

Capacity utilization vs. revenue growth and impact of raw material prices Direct

It was not for the capacity utilization. It was mainly because of the prices were surging more than 30% in copper. So, we had to be conscious about securing orders also at that point of time.

Clarified that modest FY26 growth was not due to capacity constraints but a deliberate decision to protect margins amidst surging raw material costs, highlighting a key risk management strategy.

Asked by Chintan Parikh

Impact of foregoing orders due to high prices on future customer relationships Direct

customer is aware. As far as relationship is concerned, these are all PSU tenders which are on GemPortal, NIC, and Defproc. So, if you... if it's a reverse auction, we are not bidding very aggressively, but we are participating. If we get our price, well and good.

Addressed concerns about long-term customer relationships, explaining that customers understand market conditions and the company's selective bidding strategy for PSU tenders.

Asked by Ashish Soni

Status of US customer contract for data center valves Partial

They are eager to sign the contract, but we again have to revisit the prices. It will happen very soon. The contract will happen once the lab reports are out from their internal laboratory test.

Provided an update on a significant potential export opportunity, indicating progress but also highlighting ongoing price negotiations and dependency on external lab results for finalization.

Asked by Ashish Soni

Working capital management, funding, and supplier relationships Direct

Most... in non-Ferrous, there are very limited suppliers, so the foundries whom we are associated with, the 90% capacities are dedicated to Rappid valves. ... this kind of synergy can only happen, if you support them well with their payment cycles, with their advances, and everything

Explained the capital-intensive nature of the business, the need for advances to suppliers to secure favorable terms, and the strategic importance of strong supplier relationships for non-ferrous materials.

Asked by Amitabh Vatsya

Reallocation of unutilized IPO funds for inorganic growth to working capital Direct

around 4 crores is unutilized, right? So we have just passed a board meeting where we have, transferring those funds towards working capital. We have passed that in our board meeting.

Revealed a significant internal capital allocation decision to bolster working capital, indicating proactive financial management to support operations and reduce external borrowing.

Asked by Shruti Malpani

Market size and growth for marine and defence valves Direct

Roughly, say, if the vessel is costing you, say, around Rs. 4,000 crores. You can consider 2-3% would be valves in that. But this, again keeps changing. ... In terms of marine and defence. Absolutely, yes.

Provided a rough estimate of the valve component in large shipbuilding projects and confirmed the expectation of continued market growth in the core marine and defence sectors.

Asked by Siddhanth Jain

Interest in new sectors like pumped hydro storage and district cooling Partial

But I have not really discovered, or I have not come across an industry that... or this kind of requirement yet, but I've made a note of it, and I'll try to find out on the market who's into this business.

Showcased management's openness to exploring new, valve-intensive sectors, indicating potential future diversification, though current focus remains on established expertise.

Asked by Chintan Parikh

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Detailed narrative

FY26 Performance and H2 Challenges

Rappid Valves reported a revenue from operations of approximately ₹53 crores and a Profit After Tax of ₹6.5 crores for FY26. While overall profitability remained healthy, the second half of the fiscal year saw modest revenue growth due to significant challenges. These included sharp volatility in copper and other non-ferrous metal prices, which surged over 30% (e.g., nickel aluminium bronze from ₹1250/kg to ₹1650/kg), and geopolitical disruptions impacting the LPG supply chain and raw material availability for foundries.

Strategic Shift to Protect Profitability

In response to market uncertainties, management adopted a selective bidding strategy, prioritizing profitability, execution, and quality over short-term revenue growth. This involved holding approximately ₹10-12 crores worth of orders where price escalation was extreme, particularly for private shipyards, while PSU contracts typically lack such clauses. This conscious decision aimed to protect shareholder capital and maintain execution discipline during volatile periods.

Robust Order Book and Future Visibility

As of June 1, 2026, the company's order book stands at approximately ₹42 crores, comprising ₹33 crores in physical purchase orders and ₹8.5 crores in Letters of Intent (LOIs). This represents 80% of last year's turnover, providing strong revenue visibility for FY27. Additionally, there is an order pipeline of another ₹30-40 crores. The company expects a minimum growth of 50% or more for the current year, driven by these orders and new business.

Capacity and Operational Enhancements

Rappid Valves is well-equipped with capacity to achieve a top line of up to ₹120 crores, with current operations utilizing over 45,000 sq ft of manufacturing space. Recent capital investments include the procurement of two VMC machines and five new test benches, totaling ₹1.25 crores in the current quarter, aimed at enhancing machining capabilities and ensuring timely deliveries. The company focuses on increasing revenue by concentrating on more exotic material and high-pressure valves rather than just volume.

Focus on Marine, Defence, and New Markets

The company's core strength lies in marine and defence applications, serving major shipyards like Mazagon Dock and L&T Shipbuilding. It is a preferred vendor for FSS across HSL and L&T. New customer acquisitions include Heinen & Hopman, Shree Refrigerations, MBBM Muller, Flakt Samsung Group (all in HVAC/Naval noise reduction), and Gail India Limited (oil & gas). Rappid Valves is also exploring the data center market, with a US export customer procuring valves for data center cooling, and is shortlisted as a preferred vendor in India.

Working Capital Management and Funding

The business is capital-intensive, requiring significant working capital. The company currently has working capital limits of approximately ₹23 crores (including bank guarantees and earnings mix). To manage liquidity, approximately ₹4 crores of unutilized IPO funds are being reallocated towards working capital. Management anticipates needing substantial additional funding in the next 4-5 months if the order book continues to grow significantly, with bankers currently being supportive. The average cost of debt is approximately 8.25% per annum.

Commitment to Quarterly Updates

In response to investor feedback, management committed to providing quarterly business updates. These updates will cover key areas such as order bookings, new developments, factory expansions, and execution progress. This initiative aims to enhance transparency and provide shareholders, analysts, and stakeholders with a clearer and more frequent overview of the company's performance and strategic direction.

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