Analysis published 16 May 2026

AI-generated · cited to primary sources · not investment advice

Azad Engineering (544061) Feb 2026 Filing Analysis

01 · Management Credibility

Does management do what it says?

ExceededEBITDA Margin Trajectory by Segment
75/100

The company reported a consolidated EBITDA margin of 37.4% and a standalone EBITDA margin of 36.9% for FY26, significantly higher than the guided long-term range. (1 exceeded, 1 revised across 2 tracked commitments)

As utilization level improve from FY '27 onwards, we remain confident our long-term EBITDA margin profile in the range of 33% to 35% is sustainable over a longest period of time.

Azad Engineering · Concall Transcript · Feb 2026 · p.6
MissedFree Cash Flow Conversion Ratio
30/100

Working capital days for FY26 stood at 164 days for Energy & others and 212 days for Aerospace & Def, failing to reach the 140-150 day target range. (1 missed across 1 tracked commitment)

And for H2, we are targeting around 140 to 150 days because once we completed all the things on the distribution supply chain and discounting part, we are quite confident it still will come to 140 to 150 days' time.

Azad Engineering · Concall Transcript · Feb 2026 · p.14
Order Book to Trailing Revenue Ratio

Management targets 30% topline growth for the full year FY26. — target: 30% (+1 more commitment)

Collectively, these developments reinforce our confidence in achieving the targeted 30% topline growth for FY26 while building a robust, long term growth platform.

Azad Engineering · Investor PPT · Feb 2026 · p.6
Revenue per Employee Productivity

The company is building an execution engine to recruit 150 to 200 people per month to support growth. — target: 150 to 200 people per month

So we've built an execution engine today where we are able to source about 150 to 200 people per month.

Azad Engineering · Concall Transcript · Feb 2026 · p.14
Order Book Quality and Execution Cycles

The company is committed to fulfilling its obligations for the GTRE project in 2026. — target: Project fulfillment (+4 more commitments)

Looking ahead, we remain committed to execution excellence, fulfilling our commitments for the GTRE project in 2026, deepening global OEM partnerships, and advancing strategic investments that will create sustained long-term value.

Azad Engineering · Investor PPT · Feb 2026 · p.6

See the full cited Management analysis of Azad Engineering

Create free account →
02 · Business Model

How durable is the business?

Import Substitution and Local Manufacturing
50/100

The company is moving up the value chain from component manufacturing to end-to-end assembly, specifically for the Advanced Turbo Gas Generator (ATGG) project. (1 shifted)

Leveraging core competencies to provide end-to-end production capabilities... Manufacture, assembly, and integration of ATGG (Advanced Turbo Gas Generator)

Azad Engineering · Investor PPT · Feb 2026 · p.26

See the full cited Business Model analysis of Azad Engineering

Create free account →

AI-generated informational research only. ThesisLoop is not investment advice, a stock recommendation, or a guarantee of returns.