KEC International Q1 FY27 Revenue at ₹5,024 Crore, PAT at ₹73 Crore; Debt Reduced
KEC International reported Q1 FY27 consolidated revenues of ₹5,024 crore, flat year-on-year. PAT was ₹73 crore, down from ₹125 crore. Net debt reduced by over ₹150 crore to ₹6,568 crore. The order book and L1 position stand at over ₹40,000 crore. The company expects improved performance in upcoming quarters.
The results show a mixed performance with revenue stability but a decline in profitability. The significant order book and debt reduction are positive, but the reduction in PAT and EBITDA margins warrants a medium impact assessment.
The company maintained revenues and reduced debt, which are positive aspects. However, there was a significant decrease in PAT and EBITDA margins, and the CEO cited challenging operating conditions, leading to a neutral sentiment.
KEC International Ltd., a global infrastructure EPC major and an RPG Group Company, announced its financial results for the first quarter (Q1 FY27) ended June 30, 2026. The company reported consolidated revenues of ₹5,024 crore, a marginal increase from ₹5,023 crore in the same quarter last year. Consolidated EBITDA stood at ₹291 crore, down from ₹350 crore in Q1 FY26, with the EBITDA margin at 5.8% compared to 7.0%. Profit Before Tax (PBT) was ₹90 crore against ₹159 crore, and Profit After Tax (PAT) was ₹73 crore, a decrease from ₹125 crore in the prior year's quarter. The PAT margin was 1.4% compared to 2.5%.
Standalone revenues were ₹3,898 crore against ₹4,030 crore, with standalone EBITDA at ₹156 crore against ₹197 crore. Standalone PAT stood at ₹1 crore, down from ₹37 crore in Q1 FY26.
The company's order intake for the year-to-date (YTD) was ₹6,303 crore across various segments including T&D, Civil, Renewables, Cables & Conductors, and Transportation. The current order book and L1 position collectively stand at over ₹40,000 crore.
In terms of balance sheet strength, KEC International reduced its net debt, including acceptances, by over ₹150 crore to ₹6,568 crore as of June 30, 2026, compared to March 31, 2026. Net Working Capital (NWC) also saw a reduction, standing at 134 days as of June 30, 2026, from 137 days at the end of the previous financial year.
Mr. Vimal Kejriwal, MD & CEO of KEC International Ltd., commented on the performance, stating, "We delivered a resilient performance for the quarter, by maintaining revenues, strengthening our order book, reducing debt and building a healthy growth pipeline, despite a challenging operating environment." He attributed the performance to geopolitical disruptions in the Middle East, labor shortages, and delays in water project payments. He expressed confidence in delivering improved execution and financial performance in the coming quarters, citing normalizing supply chains, improving labor availability, a strong order book, and a robust tender pipeline exceeding ₹2 lakh crore.
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