KNRCON - KNR Construct.

📊 NSE: KNRCON 🏢 Construction 📅 Last Updated: 12/14/2025 8:58

💰 Financial Performance

Revenue Growth by Segment

Standalone revenue for FY25 was INR 3,358.7 Cr, representing a 17.9% decline from INR 4,091 Cr in FY24. The revenue mix is shifting as the Roads and Highways segment's share of the order book decreased from 82% in March 2023 to 29% by June 2025, while the Mining segment grew to approximately 43% of the order book following a major INR 3,552 Cr contract win.

Geographic Revenue Split

KNRCL has executed over 9,000 lane km of projects across 12 states in India. A significant recent geographic focus is Jharkhand, which accounts for INR 3,552 Cr (approximately 42.7%) of the June 2025 order book through a single mining project.

Profitability Margins

Net Profit After Tax (PAT) rose 46.9% to INR 725.7 Cr in FY25 from INR 493.8 Cr in FY24, primarily driven by arbitration claims. However, H1 FY26 margins showed significant weakening, with the operating margin declining to 12.2% compared to 20.2% in the corresponding period of the previous year due to lower execution and higher competition.

EBITDA Margin

EBITDA margin stood at 19.1% in FY25, a slight improvement from 18.7% in FY24. Despite this, absolute EBITDA fell 10.7% to INR 625.9 Cr. Management expects core operating margins to stabilize between 13-14% in the near to medium term as intense competition in the EPC segment constrains pricing power.

Capital Expenditure

Planned capital expenditure for FY26 is approximately INR 100 Cr. This is intended to support project execution and equipment requirements for the expanding mining and irrigation portfolios.

Credit Rating & Borrowing

The company maintains a 'Stable' outlook with a robust financial profile. Interest coverage was exceptionally high at 80.5 times in FY25, though it moderated to 18.0 times in H1 FY26. Borrowing costs are minimized as the company had zero external long-term debt as of March 2025.

⚙️ Operational Drivers

Raw Materials

Key construction materials include bitumen, steel, cement, and fuel. While specific percentage breakdowns per material are not disclosed, raw material and employee costs were noted as elevated in Q2 FY26, impacting short-term profitability.

Import Sources

Sourced primarily from domestic suppliers within India to support projects across 12 states, including Telangana, Jharkhand, and others.

Key Suppliers

Not specifically named in the documents, but procurement is tender-based for large-scale infrastructure projects.

Capacity Expansion

Current operational capacity is reflected in the execution of 9,000+ lane km. The company is expanding its service capacity into the mining sector with a new INR 3,552 Cr project in Jharkhand, expected to ramp up over 9-12 months.

Raw Material Costs

Raw material costs are a significant component of the EPC business; however, the company uses prudent cost management and arbitration claims to offset margin pressure. Margins from core operations have moderated due to increased competition in the roads sector.

Manufacturing Efficiency

Efficiency is demonstrated by a track record of early project completion, which has historically resulted in early completion bonuses from authorities.

Logistics & Distribution

Distribution costs are inherent in the mobilization of heavy equipment to project sites across 12 states; the company utilizes its own fleet and motivated human resources (2,750 permanent staff) to manage these costs.

📈 Strategic Growth

Expected Growth Rate

20%

Growth Strategy

The company aims to achieve growth by adding INR 10,000-12,000 Cr in new orders over the next few quarters. Strategy involves diversifying into non-road sectors like mining and irrigation to counter the slowdown in highway awarding and leveraging its L1 status in INR 3,000 Cr of pending projects.

Products & Services

EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) services for Roads, Highways, Irrigation projects, Water Pipelines, and Mining services.

Brand Portfolio

KNRCL (KNR Constructions Limited).

New Products/Services

Expansion into large-scale mining services in Jharkhand, which is expected to contribute significantly to revenue from FY27 onwards.

Market Expansion

Targeting state-level road and irrigation projects to diversify away from central NHAI dependency; currently expanding presence in Jharkhand and maintaining a footprint in 12 states.

Market Share & Ranking

Established player in the Indian construction industry with a reputation for timely execution; specific market share % not disclosed.

Strategic Alliances

Utilizes Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) for Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) and Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) projects. Currently monetizing four existing HAM projects to enhance financial flexibility.

🌍 External Factors

Industry Trends

The industry is seeing a shift toward sustainable construction and tighter bidding norms by MoRTH in 2025, which may rationalize aggressive bidding and benefit established players like KNRCL.

Competitive Landscape

Intense competition from both domestic and international players in the EPC segment has led to margin compression from 18% to 13-14%.

Competitive Moat

Moat is built on a strong execution track record (9,000+ lane km) and a robust, debt-free balance sheet, which allows the company to bid for large-scale projects that require significant equity commitments (INR 339 Cr planned for FY26-27).

Macro Economic Sensitivity

Highly sensitive to government infrastructure spending and fiscal deficits, which directly dictate the volume of new project awards.

Consumer Behavior

Not applicable as the company is a B2B/B2G infrastructure provider.

Geopolitical Risks

Minimal direct impact as operations are domestic, but global commodity price shifts (steel/oil) affect input costs.

⚖️ Regulatory & Governance

Industry Regulations

Subject to MoRTH and NHAI bidding norms. A significant regulatory event was the May 2025 debarment by MoRTH following an RE wall failure, which was later resolved without incremental penalties.

Environmental Compliance

Committed to eco-friendly solutions and sustainable construction practices, which introduces greater design complexity and regulatory compliance costs.

Taxation Policy Impact

Effective tax impact is reflected in the PAT of INR 725.7 Cr on a total income of INR 3,358.7 Cr for FY25.

Legal Contingencies

The company was involved in an investigation regarding the failure of an RE wall for a project under KRIPL. While the debarment was lifted, the company remains subject to standard regulatory oversight and arbitration processes for claims, which contributed to FY25 profits.

⚠️ Risk Analysis

Key Uncertainties

The primary uncertainty is the timely receipt and ramp-up of new orders (INR 10,000-12,000 Cr target). Failure to secure these would result in an order book-to-revenue ratio below 1.5x, further declining revenue.