Duratec Ltd (ASX:DUR)
A$ 2.67 -0.030 (-1.11%) Market Cap: 697.03 Mil Enterprise Value: 669.46 Mil PE Ratio: 31.04 PB Ratio: 8.12 GF Score: 53/100

Half Year 2026 Duratec Ltd Earnings Call Transcript

Feb 25, 2026 / 12:30AM GMT
Release Date Price: A$2.2 (+2.33%)

Key Points

Positve
  • Duratec Ltd (DURCF) achieved record EBITDA and normalized EBITDA margin, with a 2% increase in normalized EBITDA to $27.5 million.
  • The company declared an interim dividend of $1.75 per share, reflecting a balanced approach to shareholder returns and growth investment.
  • Duratec Ltd (DURCF) expanded its footprint with strategic acquisitions, including EIG and RGK Resources, enhancing capabilities in high-value sectors.
  • The company reported strong growth in emerging sectors, with a 77.4% increase in revenue driven by marine and water infrastructure expansion.
  • Duratec Ltd (DURCF) maintained a strong balance sheet with net cash of $76 million, supporting future growth initiatives and project capital requirements.
Negative
  • Revenue for the first half of FY26 was $273.3 million, slightly lower than the previous corresponding period due to project timing and delivery phasing.
  • Cash conversion for the period was 67%, lower than recent periods, reflecting timing issues with upfront project procurement.
  • Overheads increased due to strategic investments and acquisitions, impacting overall profitability.
  • The energy sector's performance was impacted by project timing and the conclusion of the Western Sydney Airport contract.
  • Major project awards in the mining and industrial sectors experienced delays, resulting in reduced revenue for the first half of the year.
Adrienne Porter
Duratec Ltd - Corporate Planning and Investor Relations Manager.

Good morning everyone.

Thank you for standing by. Welcome to this webcast for Duratec Limited's half yearly results presentation for FY'26. My name is Adrienne Porter, Corporate Planning and Investor Relations Manager.

I would like to begin today by acknowledging the Noongar people, the traditional custodians of the lands in which we gather and pay our respects to their elders past, present, and emerging.

Joining me today are Chris Oates, our managing director, and Ashley Muirhead, our CFO. (Operator Instruction) Chris, who will talk through Duratec's FY'26 first half highlights.

Chris Oates
Duratec Ltd - Managing Director

Thanks Adrienne. Hi everyone, welcome to Duratec's half-yearly results presentation, including a business update and outlook on all sectors and companies.

Looking firstly at our business history, we get a snapshot of our growth since inception. Nearly all growth has been organic, and it is only more recent years that we

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