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Dilip Buildcon Ltd

| Q2 & FY26 Earnings Conference Call

NEUTRAL SENTIMENT

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⬤14th Nov 25

Summary : Dilip Buildcon is navigating a challenging environment with reduced revenue guidance and delayed debt reduction, but remains optimistic about future order inflows, MDO growth, and strategic diversification into solar and InvIT monetization to drive long-term profitability.

Management Perspective positive : Management expressed optimism about market scenario, future order inflows, and achieving long-term targets despite current delays. They highlighted strategic refinements and landmark achievements like the InvIT listing.

Concall Report Analysis & Insights

Business Overview

  1. DBL reported Q2 FY26 standalone revenue of INR1,417 crores and H1 FY26 revenue of INR3,427 crores.
  2. EBITDA margin for Q2 increased to 10.80%, with H1 at 10.40%.
  3. PAT for Q2 was INR214 crores, and H1 was INR485 crores.
  4. Secured INR5,665 crores in new orders year-to-date, targeting INR15,000 crores for FY26.
  5. Transferred 7 HAM assets to Anantam Highways InvIT, listed in October 2025.

Future Growth Prospects

  1. Optimistic to achieve INR15,000 crores in order inflows for FY26, setting pace for FY27 revenue growth.
  2. Targeting 1 gigawatt of solar energy projects in the next 1-2 years.
  3. Coal MDO operations aim for 32 million metric tons in FY26, growing to 57 million metric tons by 2029.
  4. Expect significant jump in FY27 revenue to INR10,000 crores due to new orders.
  5. Government's increased qualification criteria expected to reduce competitive intensity in road sector.

Management Insights

  1. Management is committed to profitable growth, even if it means a lower order book in the short term.
  2. Utilized the slow period for strategic refinement, reducing fixed costs and capex.
  3. DBL has significantly cut employee fixed costs, reducing headcount from 38,000 to 18,000.
  4. InvIT platform is a landmark achievement, providing a monetization source for projects.
  5. Committed to becoming debt-free at a standalone level, though slightly delayed.

Signs of Skepticism

  1. Debt reduction commitment was delayed and debt increased, despite earlier promises.
  2. Revenue guidance for FY26 was reduced, impacting EBITDA and cash flows.
  3. Order momentum is still lacking, especially from NHAI, despite management's optimism for H2.
  4. The company's debt reduction is heavily reliant on future asset transfers to InvIT, which have seen delays.

Risk Factors

  1. NHAI ordering has been weak, with only 5% of the 6,000 km target awarded year-to-date.
  2. Debt reduction commitments delayed due to lower order inflows and reduced revenues.
  3. Full year revenue guidance reduced from INR8,500 crores to INR8,000 crores.
  4. External factors impacted cash flows, leading to an increase in net debt by INR500 crores.
  5. Initial hiccups in coal production due to rail dispatch issues.

Good To Know

  1. DBL reduced annual capex from INR500 crores to INR50-100 crores, focusing on replacement capex.
  2. The company aims for 75% of its profitability to come from long-term assets like coal MDO and HAM InvIT.
  3. The government extended Jal Jeevan Mission execution timelines to 2028.
  4. DBL is diversifying into solar energy, having won a 100-megawatt project.
  5. The company holds INR1,332 crores worth of InvIT units, valued at INR1,400 crores.

Key Drivers

  1. Strong order pipeline for FY27.
  2. InvIT monetization of HAM assets.
  3. Growing coal MDO production.
  4. Diversification into solar energy.

Key Analyst Discussions

Competitive Environment

  1. Government's new qualification criteria are reducing competitive intensity in the industry.
  2. DBL is focused on bidding for profitable projects rather than winning at any cost.
  3. NHAI bid pipeline is INR1.5 lakh crores, but land clearance issues cause delays.
  4. Diversified bid pipeline includes dams, irrigation, Jal Jeevan Mission, and coal projects.

Financial Highlights

  1. Net debt increased by INR500 crores due to faster payments to creditors.
  2. Consolidated debt is expected to reduce by INR2,961 crores in Q3 FY26 from InvIT transfers.
  3. Targeting INR450 crores in finance costs for FY26, reducing to INR350 crores for FY27.
  4. Working capital investment is expected to reduce by year-end, bringing days closer to 90.
  5. Company aims to be net debt-free at a standalone level by FY28.

Product Composition

  1. DBL is diversifying into solar energy, targeting 1 gigawatt of awards in the next 2 years.
  2. Coal MDO operations (Siarmal, Pachhwara) are key long-term cash flow generators.
  3. HAM projects continue to be a focus, with InvIT providing monetization for these assets.
  4. The company is exploring other mining projects beyond coal, like bauxite.

Strategic Considerations

  1. DBL targets mid-teen IRR returns from its projects, including EPC margins and InvIT monetization.
  2. The InvIT platform is seen as a way to build consistent long-term cash flows and reduce risk.
  3. Equity commitments for solar projects are already secured with partners.
  4. Siarmal MDO aims to increase production from 25 million to 50 million tons in 2 years.
  5. Coal mining fee from Barpali loop project will increase from 78% to 100% by FY29.