RITES - Rites

📊 NSE: RITES 🏢 Miscellaneous 📅 Last Updated: 12/14/2025 11:54

💰 Financial Performance

Revenue Growth by Segment

In Q2 FY26, Consultancy revenue grew 9.5% YoY to INR 298 Cr, while Leasing income rose 21.7% to INR 43 Cr. Export revenue surged 2523.4% to INR 61 Cr from a low base of INR 2 Cr. Conversely, Turnkey revenue declined 43.8% to INR 113 Cr due to projects being in the early design stage. For FY25, standalone total income was INR 2,243 Cr, down 8% from INR 2,439 Cr in FY24.

Geographic Revenue Split

Domestic operations contributed approximately 87.78% of total revenue, while the export market accounted for 12.22% as of FY23. The company is actively expanding its international footprint, with an export order book of INR 1,360 Cr as of FY25.

Profitability Margins

Net Profit Margin (PAT/Total Revenue) stood at 16.95% in FY25 compared to 18.62% in FY24. Consultancy margins are the highest at 31.9% (Q2 FY26), while Turnkey margins are significantly lower at 1.1% because it involves pass-through construction costs. Export margins are approximately 10.4% and Leasing margins are 27.3%.

EBITDA Margin

Operating Profit Margin (EBITDA) was 19.57% in FY25, a decrease from 22.75% in FY24. This decline was primarily driven by a drop in high-margin Quality Assurance (QA) business due to the redistribution of inspection work by Indian Railways.

Capital Expenditure

While specific future Capex figures are not disclosed, the company maintains a strong net worth of INR 2,533 Cr and generated net cash accruals of INR 208-210 Cr annually between FY23-FY25 to support its 'One Order a Day' strategy.

Credit Rating & Borrowing

RITES is a debt-free entity with a 'Strong' liquidity rating. It utilizes non-fund based working capital limits at a low rate of 44% to 60%. The long-term credit rating is maintained with a 'Stable' outlook by Infomerics.

⚙️ Operational Drivers

Raw Materials

Supplies and services for turnkey projects (741 Cr in FY25), rolling stock components (locomotives, coaches, wagons), and spare parts for after-sales support.

Import Sources

India (primarily through Indian Railways production units), with specific export components sourced for international gauges like Cape and Standard gauge.

Key Suppliers

Indian Railways (Ministry of Railways) serves as the primary supplier for rolling stock. Other suppliers include various construction and engineering vendors for turnkey projects.

Capacity Expansion

Currently managing a portfolio of 700+ projects in FY25. The company is expanding its locomotive leasing fleet, which led to a 21.7% increase in leasing income in Q2 FY26.

Raw Material Costs

Expenditure on supplies and services for turnkey projects decreased from INR 821 Cr to INR 741 Cr (9.7% decrease) in FY25 as older projects closed and new ones remained in the design phase.

Manufacturing Efficiency

Maintains a 'One Order a Day' enterprise status, securing fresh orders worth INR 5,256 Cr in FY24 to ensure a continuous project pipeline.

Logistics & Distribution

Distribution costs are integrated into turnkey and export contracts; export revenue booking for Mozambique locomotives started in Q2 FY26, indicating active logistics execution.

📈 Strategic Growth

Expected Growth Rate

10-12%

Growth Strategy

Execution of the highest-ever order book of INR 9,090 Cr; sequential growth in turnkey revenue expected by Q4 FY26/Q1 FY27 as 'young' orders (8-10 months old) reach the execution stage; and securing at least one export order every quarter to avoid revenue spikes.

Products & Services

Locomotives, coaches, wagons, trainsets, Detailed Project Reports (DPR), Project Management Consultancy (PMC), Third-Party Inspection (TPI), and locomotive leasing.

Brand Portfolio

RITES (Navratna Public Sector Enterprise).

New Products/Services

Semi-high-speed trainsets, highway work in Guyana, and business collaboration with NICC, Abu Dhabi for international infrastructure projects.

Market Expansion

Targeting Southeast Asia, Africa (Mozambique, South Africa), and South Asia (Bangladesh) for rolling stock exports and infrastructure consultancy.

Market Share & Ranking

Ranked among the Top-500 listed companies in India by market capitalization; leading player in transport consultancy and the sole export arm of Indian Railways for rolling stock.

Strategic Alliances

MoUs with NICC (Abu Dhabi) for business collaboration and CMPDI for mining and renewable energy consultancy.

🌍 External Factors

Industry Trends

The industry is shifting toward green mobility and urban infrastructure; RITES is positioning itself by diversifying into highways, buildings, and renewable energy consultancy.

Competitive Landscape

Facing increased competition in the Quality Assurance vertical as Indian Railways has opened the segment to three other entities.

Competitive Moat

Durable moat as the 'only export arm of Indian Railways' and its ability to get projects on a 'nomination basis' from the GoI. This is sustainable due to its 50-year track record and Navratna status.

Macro Economic Sensitivity

Highly sensitive to Government of India infrastructure spending and the transition from fossil fuel-based transport to green infrastructure.

Consumer Behavior

Shift toward urbanisation and demand for semi-high-speed rail and intelligent mobility solutions is driving the consultancy pipeline.

Geopolitical Risks

Trade barriers or political instability in export markets like Bangladesh or African nations could impact the INR 1,360 Cr export order book.

⚖️ Regulatory & Governance

Industry Regulations

Operations are governed by Ministry of Railways standards and GoI appointment of directors; redistribution of QA work is a key regulatory headwind.

Environmental Compliance

Spent INR 13.30 Cr on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in FY24; focusing on 'environmentally conscious' mobility solutions.

Taxation Policy Impact

Subject to standard Indian corporate tax rates for PSUs; fiscal policies favoring infrastructure (National Rail Plan) positively impact the order book.