KONSTELEC - Konstelec Engg.
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Revenue grew 43% YoY in fiscal 2024 to INR 215.4 Cr, but declined 10% in fiscal 2025 to INR 194 Cr due to project disruptions and certification delays. Segments include Petrochemicals, Chemicals, Cement, and Textiles.
Geographic Revenue Split
Primarily India-based operations (100% current). The company recently expanded into Saudi Arabia via a 50% Joint Venture (Degat Alebtikar Co. Ltd) incorporated in February 2025.
Profitability Margins
Operating margins moderated from 8.65% in fiscal 2024 to 6.86% in fiscal 2025. Net cash accruals are expected to remain over INR 9 Cr, sufficient against repayment obligations of INR 2.0-2.05 Cr.
EBITDA Margin
Operating margin was 6.86% in fiscal 2025, a decline from 8.65% in fiscal 2024 due to higher unbilled inventory and project delays.
Capital Expenditure
No major debt-funded capital expenditure is planned over the medium term. The company maintains a comfortable net worth base of INR 98.61 Cr as of March 31, 2025.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
CRISIL BBB-/Stable (reaffirmed) and CRISIL A3. Bank limit utilization is average at 85% for the 12 months ended May 2025.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Electromechanical equipment, instrumentation components, and cables (implied by EPC and installation services).
Import Sources
Not specifically disclosed, though the Saudi Arabian JV suggests future regional sourcing for Middle Eastern projects.
Capacity Expansion
Order book increased to over INR 400 Cr as of July 2025, up from INR 350 Cr in April 2024, providing revenue visibility for the medium term.
Raw Material Costs
Not disclosed as a specific percentage of revenue; however, subcontractor expenses were noted at INR 4.70 Lakhs in specific related party transactions.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Capacity utilization is linked to project execution timelines; fiscal 2025 efficiency was impacted by project disruptions and certification delays.
Strategic Growth
Growth Strategy
Execution of a healthy INR 400 Cr+ order book, international expansion through a 50% JV in Saudi Arabia, and leveraging 20+ years of promoter experience to secure high-value orders from reputed clients.
Products & Services
EPC services, installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of electrical and instrumentation systems for heavy industries.
Brand Portfolio
Konstelec Engineers Limited.
New Products/Services
Expansion into international EPC services via the Saudi Arabian JV (Degat Alebtikar Co. Ltd).
Market Expansion
Targeting the Middle Eastern market through the Saudi Arabian JV incorporated in February 2025.
Strategic Alliances
Joint Venture with Konstelec Hitech Engineers Private Limited (47% share) and Saudi Arabia Degat Alebtikar Co. Ltd (50% share).
External Factors
Industry Trends
The engineering services industry is seeing growth in high-value EPC contracts, but remains susceptible to project-specific timelines and regulatory certification delays.
Competitive Landscape
Competes with other industrial electrical and instrumentation EPC firms; market dynamics are driven by technical qualification and project execution track records.
Competitive Moat
Durable advantage through 20+ years of promoter experience and established relationships with Tier-1 PSU and private sector clients, which are difficult for new entrants to replicate.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to industrial capex cycles in the petrochemical, steel, and cement sectors.
Consumer Behavior
Not applicable as the company is a B2B industrial service provider.
Geopolitical Risks
Potential trade and operational risks associated with the new Saudi Arabian JV.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Compliance with Section 148(1) regarding cost records was not applicable for FY24-25. Adheres to safety and site-specific industrial standards.
Environmental Compliance
Maintains policies for environmentally clean and safe operations; CSR expenditure of INR 18.63 Lakhs in FY25.
Legal Contingencies
No significant material orders passed by regulators or courts affecting going concern status. Managerial remuneration exceeded the 25% net profit ceiling in FY25 due to lower-than-anticipated profits.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Working capital intensity (GCA 371 days) and project execution delays could impact liquidity and scale by 10% or more.
Geographic Concentration Risk
High concentration in India (Mumbai-based), currently diversifying into Saudi Arabia.
Third Party Dependencies
High dependency on client certification timelines and third-party civil engineering completion.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Low risk due to the service-oriented nature of electrical installation, but requires staying current with instrumentation technology.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Exposure to large, reputed clients like Reliance and IOCL reduces counterparty risk, though payment certification delays remain a factor.