AFCONS - Afcons Infrastr.

📊 NSE: AFCONS 🏢 Construction 📅 Last Updated: 12/13/2025 17:57

💰 Financial Performance

Revenue Growth by Segment

H1 FY26 total revenue grew 3.4% YoY to INR 6,520 Cr from INR 6,303 Cr. Q2 FY26 revenue grew 0.4% YoY to INR 3,101 Cr. Hydro & Underground segment represents 24% of the order book as of March 31, 2025.

Geographic Revenue Split

Afcons operates in 30 countries across Africa, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and South Asia, providing geographic diversification to insulate against region-specific economic challenges.

Profitability Margins

EBITDA margin for H1 FY26 was 13%. The company maintains a healthy RoCE of more than 17% for the five years through 2025, which is expected to sustain over the medium term.

EBITDA Margin

EBITDA for H1 FY26 was INR 846 Cr, representing a 13% margin and a 6% growth in absolute terms compared to H1 FY25.

Capital Expenditure

Afcons maintains an extensive inventory of heavy machinery and specialized equipment curated for complex EPC projects. Asset monetization under NMP 2.0 is expected to exceed INR 1.8 Lakh Cr by 5-10% in FY26.

Credit Rating & Borrowing

CRISIL Stable rating. Average borrowing cost improved in H1 FY26, but total finance cost rose because interest-bearing advances doubled from 20% to 40% of total advances.

⚙️ Operational Drivers

Raw Materials

Key construction materials including steel, cement, and specialized EPC components represent a significant portion of project costs, though specific percentage splits are not disclosed.

Import Sources

Sourced from a diversified vendor base domestically and internationally to support operations in 30 countries.

Key Suppliers

Not disclosed in available documents; the company maintains a diversified vendor base and conducts regular performance assessments.

Capacity Expansion

Not applicable in MT/MW; the company focuses on mobilizing high-tech equipment and specialized machinery internally to deliver complex, large-scale projects.

Raw Material Costs

Raw material costs are factored into tender pricing using historical data and analytics. For international projects, contingencies are built into pricing to mitigate price rises.

Manufacturing Efficiency

Execution excellence is driven by the capability to internally manage specialized machinery and swiftly mobilize high-tech equipment for landmark projects.

📈 Strategic Growth

Expected Growth Rate

10%+

Growth Strategy

Growth will be achieved through a healthy order book and robust opportunity pipeline in complex EPC segments. Strategy includes sectoral diversification across 5 verticals (Marine, Surface Transport, Hydro, Oil & Gas, etc.) and geographic expansion in 30 countries, focusing on projects backed by multilateral agencies like JICA and World Bank.

Products & Services

EPC services for Ports, Harbours, Jetties, Dry Docks, Metros, Expressways, Railways, Tunnels, Dams, and Offshore Oil & Gas structures.

Brand Portfolio

Afcons (flagship infrastructure company of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group).

Market Expansion

Targeting new markets and infrastructure sub-sectors selectively through JVs or consortiums with reputed domestic and international partners.

Strategic Alliances

Selective JVs and consortiums are formed to mitigate risks and qualify for new geographies or specialized infrastructure segments.

🌍 External Factors

Industry Trends

Growing urban infrastructure spending in India and the National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP 2.0) are key drivers. The industry is shifting toward more technologically complex EPC projects.

Competitive Landscape

Rigorous competitive bidding process; Afcons competes based on credentials, technical qualifications, and execution excellence.

Competitive Moat

Moat is sustained by 60+ years of experience, technical qualifications to bid independently for complex projects, and ownership of a specialized equipment fleet.

Macro Economic Sensitivity

Sensitive to government infrastructure spending and multilateral funding availability. Economic slowdowns can lead to project delays or cancellations.

Consumer Behavior

Not applicable as the company operates in the B2B and B2G infrastructure space.

Geopolitical Risks

Geographic diversification across 30 countries insulates the company from region-specific political challenges.

⚖️ Regulatory & Governance

Industry Regulations

Operations are subject to environmental and safety regulations inherent to the construction sector; compliance is managed through a multi-pronged proactive approach.

Environmental Compliance

Environmental risks are managed through CAR insurance and contract clauses protecting against force majeure and natural calamities.

Legal Contingencies

Receivables of INR 860 Cr were under arbitration as of March 2025 (down from INR 1,065 Cr). Non-current contract assets of INR 1,647 Cr are pending certification for change in scope.

⚠️ Risk Analysis

Key Uncertainties

Working capital intensity is a key weakness. Negative verdicts in arbitration cases (INR 860 Cr) could impact liquidity. TOL/TNW ratio remains high due to funding of contract assets.