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Suntech Infra Solutions Ltd — Q4 FY26 earnings call

Call held 21 May 2026

Management summary

Suntech Infra Solutions reported a stable FY26 with total income of INR179.16 crores and PAT of INR13.75 crores, up 14% YoY. Despite flat full-year EBITDA due to one-off cost pressures, the company strengthened its order book to INR214 crores and significantly improved its debt-equity ratio from 1.4x to 0.8x. Management is optimistic about future growth and margin improvement as these one-off costs are recovered and new orders are executed.

Highlights

  • Total income for FY26 stood at INR179.16 crores, up 16% YoY, marking the highest ever annual revenue growth.

  • Profit after tax (PAT) for FY26 was INR13.75 crores, up 14% over last year.

  • Order book stood at approximately INR214 crores as on April '26, with majority executable during FY27, providing strong revenue visibility.

  • Debt-equity ratio improved significantly from 1.4x to 0.8x, and current ratio improved to 1.43x.

  • Management expects EBITDA margins to improve from 25% to 27% and top-line growth of 22-25% in FY27.

Concerns

  • Full-year EBITDA was almost flat at INR38.22 crores due to one-off cost pressures from mobilization, steel price increases, and geopolitical events.

  • ROE declined from 24% to 14% and ROCE from 20.5% to 14% in FY26, attributed to the investment cycle post-IPO.

  • INR60-70 million in trade receivables are due for more than six months, though management is confident of recovery through legal proceedings.

Key financials

3 periods

Headline

  • Total Income
    ₹179.16 Cr
    YoY +16%
  • EBITDA
    ₹38.22 Cr
    YoY 0%
  • PAT
    ₹13.75 Cr
    YoY +14%
  • ROE
    14%
  • ROCE
    14%
  • Raw Material Cost
    ₹69 Cr
  • Finance Cost
    ₹2.49 Cr
  • EBITDA Margin (Previous)
    24.5%

H2

  • Net Sales
    ₹108 Cr
  • Other Income
    ₹1.57 Cr

FY26

  • EBITDA Margin
    21.5%

What they filed

Q4 FY26: revenue up 98.2%, net profit up 57.1% against the same quarter last year.

₹ Cr · quarterly
Line itemQ4 FY24Q2 FY25Q4 FY25Q2 FY26Q4 FY26
Revenue55 58 95 68 109 +98%
EBITDA15 15 22 12 23 +53%
Net profit7 2 10 3 11 +57%
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.

Segment breakdown

Share of Order Book
₹214 Cr Total
  • Job Work ₹208.31 Cr 97.3%
  • Rental Business ₹5.69 Cr 2.7%

Order book

high confidence

Total value

₹214 Cr

as of 2026-04-30 quantified

Execution

majority executable during FY27

Composition

Mix 2 contract types
  • Rental Business 2.7%
  • Job Work 97.3%

Share of order book by contract type

Pipeline

other

bided for approximately INR600 crores plus projects

we have a very strong order book, which got build up with the availability of working capital from the IPO proceed.

Source: Prepared remarks · Q&A

Capital allocation

medium confidence
  • Capex Capex disclosed
    • Buying heavy equipment for internal consumption and rental business ₹27 Cr
    if you look we have deployed INR27 crores rupees last year, we have bought only 10 equipment. So you could imagine we are buying only very, very heavy equipments.
  • Debt Gross ₹60 Cr
    Yes, it is about INR60 plus crores, sir, INR69 crores. This is for both the capex as well as overdraft facility.
  • Liquidity Liquidity disclosed Current ratio improved, stands at 1.43x, showing a comfortable near-term liquidity. Working capital support from IPO proceeds will allow to generate 25% growth over the next three years.
    Current ratio has also improved, stands at 1.43x, showing a comfortable near-term liquidity.

Guidance & targets

Profitability

  • EBITDA Margin Profitability · FY27 · High confidence 25% to 27%

    From 24.5% today

    the margin at the EBITDA level will automatically improve from 25% to 27%.

    — Gurcharan Singh

  • PAT Profitability · FY27 · Medium confidence 10%
    we can certainly achieve 10% if there is no capital investment further.

    — Gurcharan Singh

Revenue

  • Top Line Growth Revenue · FY27 · High confidence 22% to 25%
    we are seeing a growth of roughly 22% to 25% on the top line

    — Gurcharan Singh

Debt

  • Debt Book Reduction Debt · FY27 · High confidence drastically come down
    our debt book is bound to come down drastically in this FY27.

    — Gurcharan Singh

Order Inflow

  • Conversion of Bidding Pipeline Order Inflow · coming months · High confidence 15% to 20%
    Historical data suggest we win 15% to 20% of that.

    — Gurcharan Singh

Business Growth

  • Repeat Order from Existing Clients Business Growth · next year · High confidence 40% to 50%
    we're quite hopeful 40% to 50% business that we anticipate for next year will come from our existing client base.

    — Gurcharan Singh

What to watch in Q1 FY27

EBITDA Margin Improvement

FY27
Current ~21.5% (FY26)
Target 25-27%

Why it matters

Key profitability metric, management expects significant improvement as one-off costs subside.

the margin at the EBITDA level will automatically improve from 25% to 27%.

Risks & concerns

  • Geopolitical uncertainties impacting production and costs

    medium

    Geopolitical events (Iran-US war) led to gas and labor shortages, causing a 20% production drop at some sites and cost pressure.

    Management acknowledged

  • Raw material price escalation (steel)

    medium

    Steel prices increased by 20%, leading to cost pressure; claims have been raised and accepted, with recovery expected in FY27.

    Management acknowledged

  • Older trade receivables

    low

    INR60-70 million in receivables are due for over six months from old clients; legal cases filed, management confident of recovery.

    Management acknowledged

Q&A highlights

6 direct, 1 evasive
Quantification of EBITDA loss due to one-off factors Direct
Yes, it is circa INR5 crores.

Quantifies the financial impact of the challenges faced in FY26, providing clarity on the flat EBITDA.

Asked by Disha

Margin outlook for FY27 Direct
the margin at the EBITDA level will automatically improve from 25% to 27%.

Provides specific forward guidance on profitability, indicating expected recovery and improvement.

Asked by Disha

Reasons for decline in ROE and ROCE Direct
It was only because we have raised INR34 crores last year in 2025, and that has increased our shareholder fund, which basically mean the growth and the profit that we have earned this year is giving a drop in the ROE and ROCE, which has the other effect, positive impact, our debt-equity ratio has come down from 1.42x to 0.82x.

Clarifies that the decline in return ratios is due to the investment cycle post-IPO, rather than operational underperformance, with an expectation of future improvement.

Asked by Sunil Singhania

Conversion rate of bidding pipeline and execution timeline Partial
as we look at our historical number, generally we look at the 20% of the total bidding, we secure the orders, and you get over a period of time. And when you get the order, you get about 30 days time to mobilize.

Offers insight into the company's bidding success rate and operational readiness for new projects.

Asked by Disha

Control over employee cost growth for future projects Direct
Yes, yes. What happens when you start getting the big orders, it helps you reducing your fixed cost. Otherwise having a project manager of INR30 lakhs salary, working on a INR10 crores project or INR100 crores project helps you minimizing your cost.

Addresses operational efficiency and cost management strategy as the company scales up.

Asked by Sunil Singhania

Escalation clauses for raw material price increases Direct
In terms of the price escalation, we are being very mindful except one site, all our prices are linked to the market. Again on the client we are talking about, we already have discussion, they've acknowledged the fact their prices have gone up.

Confirms that most contracts protect margins against raw material price volatility, mitigating a key industry risk.

Asked by Pushkar

Improvement in cash flow from operations Direct
Absolutely, sir. Absolutely. You're right, sir.

Reassures investors about future liquidity and operational cash generation after a period of negative cash flow.

Asked by Chandramouli J

Flat profit before tax despite revenue growth and investor confidence Evasive
I understand, I mean, the point you are trying to make is fully reasonable and we have made a full disclosure in the opening of our commentary that there is a drop in the EBITDA, and we have cited three main reasons for the drop in EBITDA. And we don't find any problem as such that we have to work upon.

This was a direct challenge to management regarding profitability and investor perception, highlighting a key area of concern for the market.

Asked by Amit Bhatt

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Detailed narrative

FY26 Performance Overview

Suntech Infra Solutions reported a total income of INR179.16 crores for FY26, marking a 16% year-on-year growth, which was their highest ever annual revenue. Profit after tax (PAT) also increased by 14% to INR13.75 crores. Despite these gains, full-year EBITDA remained almost flat at INR38.22 crores, though H2 EBITDA showed a 10% growth.

EBITDA Flatness Explained

The flat full-year EBITDA was attributed to three main factors: mobilization costs for three major sites (incurred in FY26 for work in FY27), a 20% increase in steel prices (for which claims have been raised and accepted), and production slowdowns of 20% at some sites due to geopolitical events (Iran-US war) causing gas and labor shortages. Management expects to recover the INR5 crores EBITDA loss in the current financial year.

Order Book & Future Visibility

As of April 2026, the company's order book stood at INR214 crores, with the majority executable in FY27, providing strong revenue visibility. Additionally, Suntech has bid for over INR600 crores in projects, with a historical win rate of 15-20%. The order book comprises INR5.69 crores for rental business and the remainder for job work.

Balance Sheet Strengthening

The company significantly improved its debt-equity ratio from 1.4x to 0.8x in FY26, following the IPO proceeds raised in July 2025. Finance costs decreased from INR392 lakhs to INR249 lakhs. The current ratio also improved to 1.43x, indicating comfortable near-term liquidity. However, ROE and ROCE declined to 14% from 24% and 20.5% respectively, attributed to the investment cycle post-IPO.

Operational Model & Strategy

Suntech operates on an asset-heavy execution model, owning a large fleet of specialized construction equipment, which provides control over productivity and timelines. The company is expanding into new geographies, increasing direct engagement with project owners, and exploring strategic partnerships. They emphasize quality, timely delivery, and safety as key differentiators, leading to repeat orders from marquee clients like Reliance, Tata, and L&T.

FY27 Outlook & Margin Guidance

For FY27, management expects top-line growth of 22-25%. They anticipate EBITDA margins to improve from the current ~21.5% (24.5% less 3% impact) to 25-27% as the one-off cost pressures subside and scale benefits materialize. PAT is expected to reach 10% if no further significant capital investment is made. The debt book is also projected to decrease drastically in FY27.

Receivables & Client Relations

While most clients pay within 30 days, the company has INR60-70 million in older trade receivables (pre-FY25) for which legal cases have been filed, with management confident of recovery. They highlighted that customers are increasingly valuing committed and dependable contractors, which positions Suntech favorably.

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