UNIVASTU - Univastu India
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Consolidated revenue grew 42% YoY to INR 171.18 Cr in FY25. In H1 FY26, revenue reached INR 77.74 Cr, a 10.33% YoY increase. Q2 FY26 revenue stood at INR 48.34 Cr, marking a significant 64.36% QoQ growth driven by project execution.
Geographic Revenue Split
As of Q2 FY26, Maharashtra is the primary contributor at 80.70% (INR 39.49 Cr), followed by Haryana at 13.28% (INR 6.50 Cr), Uttar Pradesh at 5.80% (INR 2.84 Cr), and Goa at 0.23% (INR 0.11 Cr).
Profitability Margins
Net profit ratio improved from 9.20% to 10.68% (up 16.01% YoY) in FY25. PAT for H1 FY26 was INR 9.02 Cr, a robust 46.95% YoY growth. Management targets a sustainable PAT margin of approximately 10% for future projects.
EBITDA Margin
EBITDA margin stood at 17.3% in Q2 FY26. On a consolidated basis, EBITDA grew 41% YoY to INR 29.14 Cr in FY25, with margins slightly increasing from 16.19% to 16.53%.
Capital Expenditure
Not explicitly disclosed in absolute INR Cr for future periods, but the company is investing in diversification, including the acquisition of Opal Luxury and a 51% stake in Bootes Infra LLP to expand into sustainable infrastructure.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
The company maintains a 'Stable' outlook from CRISIL and Infomerics. Debt-to-equity ratio significantly improved, decreasing 50.47% to 0.30 in FY25. Financial charges reduced by 11% YoY to INR 4.28 Cr, indicating lower borrowing costs.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Specific raw material names like steel, cement, and aggregates are implied for EPC projects; variable input costs are cited as a key risk, though specific percentage breakdowns per material are not disclosed.
Capacity Expansion
The company maintains a strong combined order book of INR 780+ Cr (INR 630+ Cr standalone and INR 150 Cr via Bootes Infra). Management expects to execute INR 125 Cr of revenue in H2 FY26 as major project approvals are received.
Raw Material Costs
Operating expenses were INR 142.89 Cr in FY25, representing approximately 83.5% of total revenue, up 41% YoY in line with revenue growth.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Growth is supported by improved workplace productivity and cost optimization initiatives undertaken in FY26 to protect margins.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
42%
Growth Strategy
Growth will be achieved through the execution of the INR 780+ Cr order book, particularly in H2 FY26 (target INR 125 Cr). Diversification into high-margin segments (30% margin expected from Opal Luxury) and sustainable 'Net-Zero' infrastructure via Bootes Infra LLP are key pillars.
Products & Services
EPC services for metro stations, hospitals, and sports facilities; HVAC contracting and consulting; and luxury lifestyle products (clocks) via the Opal acquisition.
Brand Portfolio
Univastu, Opal Luxury.
New Products/Services
Opal Luxury acquisition is expected to contribute INR 5 Cr in revenue for FY27 at a 30% margin, scaling up in FY28.
Market Expansion
Expanding geographic presence into Northern India (Haryana, UP) through Bootes Infra LLP and increasing focus on industrial activity growth.
Strategic Alliances
51/49 Joint Venture with Bootes Impex Tech Ltd for Univastu Bootes Infra LLP to target sustainable infrastructure projects.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The EPC industry is seeing a shift toward sustainable and 'Net-Zero' infrastructure. Univastu is positioning itself for this shift through its Bootes Infra subsidiary to capture green construction demand.
Competitive Landscape
Intense competition from both organized and unorganized players in the fragmented EPC sector leads to aggressive bidding and margin pressure.
Competitive Moat
Moat is built on long-term relationships with government agencies and a track record in specialized civil projects (hospitals/metros), which act as entry barriers for smaller players.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to government infrastructure budgets and interest rate movements which affect project financing costs.
Consumer Behavior
Increased government and public sector demand for sustainable, energy-efficient buildings and infrastructure.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Operations are subject to pollution norms, safety standards for civil construction, and strict adherence to tender specifications from government bodies.
Environmental Compliance
Focus on Net-Zero initiatives through Bootes Infra LLP; safety audits and periodic inspections are conducted to ensure operational safeguards.
Taxation Policy Impact
Effective tax rate was approximately 34% in FY25, with tax expenses rising 73% YoY to INR 7.97 Cr due to higher PBT.
Legal Contingencies
Secretarial audit for FY25 reported compliance with the Companies Act and SEBI regulations; no material litigation values or pending court cases were specified in the provided text.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Volatility in tender-driven revenue and the risk of project delays which could impact the H2 FY26 execution target of INR 125 Cr.
Geographic Concentration Risk
High concentration in Maharashtra (80.70% of Q2 FY26 revenue), making the company vulnerable to regional economic or policy shifts.
Third Party Dependencies
Heavy reliance on government departments for order inflows and timely payments.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Low risk in core civil construction, but the company is proactively adopting sustainable building technologies to stay relevant.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Exposure to government counterparties; while credit risk is generally low, payment cycles can be elongated, affecting liquidity.