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Zen Technologies (533339) Feb 2026 Filing Analysis
Does management do what it says?
The company reported an Operational EBITDA margin of 37.76% for Q2FY26 and 39.62% for H1FY26, both exceeding the long-term guidance of 35%. (4 exceeded, 1 missed across 5 tracked commitments)
“But will we be able to maintain the predicted 25% PAT margin at a consolidated level? I think we feel confident about that.”
Management successfully secured significant new orders in the final quarter of FY26, totaling ₹431.36 crore, which contributed to a closing order book of ₹1,336.04 crore. (1 met across 1 tracked commitment)
“We also expect further order wins before the end of the financial year.”
The company reported new orders of only ₹94.05 crore in Q2FY26, bringing the H1 total significantly below the ₹800 crore target. Management attributed this to procedural delays in order finalizations following Operation Sindoor. (1 missed, 2 met, 2 in progress across 5 tracked commitments)
“And just to recap what we have been saying, that for FY2026, FY2027, FY2028, we had indicated that we would be able to do a turnover of Rs.6,000 Crores.”
The company expects export orders to contribute between 20% to 30% of total turnover by FY2028. — target: 20% to 30%
“I think it may be anywhere between 20% to 30% of our total turnover. So especially for FY2028, I would say.”
The company is expanding its presence in naval simulation through the acquisition of a 76% stake in Anawave Systems. — target: 76% stake
“Towards the end of the quarter, we completed the acquisition of a 76% stake in Anawave Systems and Solutions Private Limited, further strengthening our presence in naval simulation.”
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What could break the thesis?
EASING. The company has secured Rs. 931 Crores in new orders over the last four months, significantly rebuilding the order book to Rs. 1,427 Crores as of January 31, 2026. (2 easing, 1 stable)
“Zen has received orders aggregating to Rs.931 Crores in the past four months. The consolidated order book position as of 31st December 2025 was Rs.1,082 Crores and as on 31st January 2026 was Rs.1,427 Crores.”
INTENSIFYING. Management admits anti-drone margins are historically lower than simulators and anticipates continued margin pressure as the segment grows. (2 intensifying)
“So the anti-drone system margins have been lower historically than simulators... your intuition may be right that there will be margin pressure on us.”
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