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    Va Tech Wabag

    WABAG
    Utilities·6 Feb 2026
    Management Summary

    Va Tech Wabag reported a strong Q3 and 9M FY26, driven by robust project execution and strategic priorities. The company achieved significant revenue and profit growth, maintained healthy margins, and strengthened its balance sheet with a historic cash balance. International expansion and a diversified order book are key drivers, though domestic order book growth has been flat.

    Highlights

    5

    • Consolidated revenue for 9M FY26 grew over 18% YoY to ₹2,530 crores.

    • Consolidated EBITDA for 9M FY26 increased 20% YoY to ₹347 crores, maintaining a 13.7% margin.

    • Consolidated PAT for 9M FY26 grew 24% YoY to ₹242 crores.

    • Order book expanded to over ₹16,300 crores, with international projects contributing nearly 50%.

    • Net cash positive for the 12th consecutive quarter, closing with over ₹1,000 crores cash balance.

    Concerns

    3

    • One-time statutory impact due to new labor codes affected the bottom line, though PAT still grew 24%.

    • Domestic order book remained flat for the past 4-5 quarters, with Q3 domestic execution declining.

    • Recovery of the ₹140 crores APGENCO write-off is subject to elongated legal and administrative processes, outside company control.

    Key financials

    Metrics

    9

    Periods

    2

    Headline

    8
    • Consolidated Revenue
      ₹2,530 Cr
      YoY+18%
    • Consolidated EBITDA
      ₹347 Cr
      YoY+20%
    • Consolidated EBITDA Margin
      13.7%
    • Consolidated PAT
      ₹242 Cr
      YoY+24%
    • Consolidated PAT Margin
      10%

    9M

    1
    • Free Cash Generation
      ₹300 Cr

    Order Book

    high confidence

    Total Value

    ₹ 16,300 crores

    as of 2025-12-31

    quantified

    Inflow this qtr

    ₹ 1,200 crores

    Execution

    2.5 to 3 years for large EPC projects

    Composition

    Mix2 contract types
    • EPC64.0%
    • O&M36.0%

    Share of order book by contract type

    Pipeline

    other

    Orders in visibility

    "Order book is well balanced, providing strong revenue visibility and supporting margin improvement and cash flow."

    Source:
    Prepared remarks

    Capital allocation

    4
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    Capex disclosed

    Debt

    Gross ₹1,080 crores · Net ₹891 crores

    M&A

    Norfund Investment Platform

    joint venture · pending regulatory

    Liquidity

    Cash ₹1,000 crores

    Net cash positive for 12th consecutive quarter, with over ₹1,000 crores cash balance (excluding HAM transient debt).

    Guidance & targets

    3
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Profitability
    EBITDA Margin
    13-15%
    		High
    Order Book
    Order Book to Revenue Ratio
    over 3x
    		High
    Revenue
    Growth
    15-20%
    		High

    Norfund Investment Platform Finalization

    Next couple of months.
    CurrentDue diligence largely over, negotiating definitive agreements.
    TargetAgreements finalized, formal approval from Boards.

    Why it matters

    Signals progress on a strategic capital allocation and growth initiative.

    So in the next couple of months, we are hopeful subject to, of course, you know the multilateral funds or the large funds will have their own internal investment committees, Board procedures. So we feel that it is only a couple of months away in terms of the agreements being finalized.

    How to verify

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    Risks & concerns

    4
    RiskSeverity

    One-time statutory impact due to new labor codes

    Affected bottom line in Q3 FY26, but overall PAT growth remained strong at 24% YoY. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Flat domestic order book growth and declining Q3 execution

    Domestic order book has been flat for 4-5 quarters, and Q3 domestic execution declined, raising concerns about future domestic growth. — Analyst acknowledged

    medium

    Uncertainty of APGENCO write-off recovery

    Recovery of ₹140 crores retention money is subject to elongated legal and administrative processes, which are not in the company's control, making it a 'bonus' if recovered. — Analyst downplayed

    medium

    Geopolitical challenges affecting international orders

    Management believes the impact of geopolitical challenges on international orders is mitigated by the company's diversification across various geographies and experience in such regions. — Analyst downplayed

    low

    Q&A highlights

    8

    “As far as India order backlog is concerned, we have a healthy position as of now. And going forward, as I told earlier, many of the prospects almost on the verge of conclusion. And as I told you, Rs. 3,000 crores of order is already in visibility.”

    Analyst highlights flat domestic order book and declining Q3 execution, questioning future pipeline. Management acknowledges pipeline but doesn't directly address the flat/declining trend.

    asked by Kishore Kumar

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Strong Financial Performance in 9M FY26

    Va Tech Wabag reported a profitable 9M FY26, with consolidated revenue growing over 18% year-on-year to ₹2,530 crores. EBITDA increased 20% year-on-year to ₹347 crores, maintaining a healthy margin of 13.7%, well within the guided range of 13-15%. Consolidated PAT saw a 24% year-on-year growth to ₹242 crores, reflecting strong operational delivery despite a one-time📎 statutory impact from new labor codes.

    02

    Robust Order Book and Strategic Mix

    The company's order book expanded to over ₹16,300 crores, demonstrating strong revenue visibility. This order book is balanced with 64% EPC and 36% O&M projects, with international projects contributing nearly 50%. In Q3 FY26, the company secured new orders worth approximately ₹1,200 crores, including significant wins from BPCL, Nepal, and Aljouf (Saudi Arabia). The domestic order book stands at ₹7,800 crores, with 82% from municipal clients and 18% from industrial clients.

    03

    Strengthened Balance Sheet and Cash Position

    Va Tech Wabag maintained a net cash positive position for the 12th consecutive quarter, closing with a historic high cash balance of over ₹1,000 crores (excluding HAM entity transient📎 debt). Gross cash stood at ₹1,080 crores as of December 2025, with net cash at ₹891 crores. The net current working capital days improved significantly to 101 days, driven by tighter receivables management. The company also reported free cash generation of about ₹300 crores for the nine-month period.

    04

    International Expansion and Diversification

    International operations contributed 50% of the company's revenues for the fiscal year-to-date, aligning with the strategy to increase global footprint. The company is strengthening its leadership in the Middle East and expanding into CIS and Southeast Asia. Management noted that international orders generally offer faster execution, better working capital cycles, and higher margins compared to equivalent Indian projects, contributing to overall financial strength.

    05

    Emerging Opportunities in New Energy and Water Treatment

    Va Tech Wabag is actively pursuing opportunities in new energy sectors, including ultrapure water for solar manufacturing (e.g., RenewSys project) and hydrogen production, as well as water treatment for data centers. The company is also exploring prospects in bio CNG. These areas leverage the company's expertise in water reuse and cost-effective solutions, with several prospects nearing conversion, such as those in the solar manufacturing panel pipeline.

    06

    Progress on Key Projects and Pipeline

    Key projects like the JICA-funded 400 MLD Peru Desalination Plant and World Bank-funded Pagla Project in Bangladesh are progressing as planned. The Ghaziabad Nagar Nigam HAM Project achieved final COD on January 1, 2026, with operations in full flow, and its borrowing is targeted for exclusion from books by year-end. The company has a pipeline of over ₹3,000 crores with high visibility, including 2-3 major preferred bidder jobs in India and the Middle East, and is actively tracking Delhi Yamuna opportunities.

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