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Va Tech Wabag
Our verdict on Va Tech Wabag isn’t the consensus take — see where we landed, and the one risk the bull case glosses over.
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In Q1 FY26, PAT grew at over 20% year-over-year, outstripping the 17% revenue growth. (3 exceeded, 2 met across 5 tracked commitments)
“EBITDA 13 - 15%”
The current order book of over INR 15,750 crores represents approximately 5x the annual revenue, significantly exceeding the 3x target. (2 exceeded, 2 met, 1 in progress across 5 tracked commitments)
“Order Book 3x of Revenue”
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How durable is the business?
The financial position has strengthened significantly, moving from net debt to a record net cash position of Rs. 705 crores. (5 expanding)
“12th Consecutive Quarter of Net Cash Positive ... Net Cash Positive INR 10,065 Mn”
O&M revenue share is expanding toward a medium-term target of 20% of total revenue to improve predictability and cash flow. (5 expanding across 1 engine)
“the O&M segment delivered a strong performance, contributing 18% of total revenues”
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Where does growth come from?
The company is aggressively pursuing the Biogas to Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) market through a strategic partnership to build 100 plants.
“Strategic tie up with ‘Peak Sustainability Ventures’ to establish 100 CBG plants”
The company is successfully transitioning toward a higher O&M mix, with the current backlog at 43% O&M, exceeding the medium-term target of 20% revenue contribution. (3 accelerating, 2 steady across 5 signals)
“It remains well balanced, with 64% EPC and 36% O&M projects, providing strong revenue visibility and deeper client relationships.”
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What could break the thesis?
The risk is INTENSIFYING in the short term due to the postponement of a major Saudi order (Rs. 2,700 crores), though management expects to regain 'preferred bidder' status shortly. (1 intensifying, 1 easing, 2 stable, 1 high-severity)
“Framework 12,636 ... # Contracts wherein Advance Monies / LC awaited, not taken in Order Intake”
The risk is intensifying as Net Working Capital (NWC) days have increased from 101 days in previous assessments to 110 days in FY25, indicating a slightly longer cash conversion cycle. (2 intensifying, 3 easing)
“Net current working capital days improved significantly to 101 days for the 9-month period”
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