VA Tech Wabag Ltd (BOM:533269)
₹ 2,072.8 -29.75 (-1.41%) Market Cap: 129.38 Bil Enterprise Value: 122.66 Bil PE Ratio: 34.09 PB Ratio: 5.03 GF Score: 73/100

Q2 2026 Va Tech Wabag Ltd Earnings Call Transcript

Nov 10, 2025 / 11:00 AM GMT
Release Date Price: ₹1357.1 (-2.32%)

Key Points

Positve
  • VA Tech Wabag Ltd (BOM:533269) is maintaining a strong net cash position of INR700 crore, which is significant given their annual turnover of INR3,000 to INR3,500 crore.
  • The company is focusing on asset-light strategies, aiming to invest no more than 25% in projects, which allows for leveraging investments up to 8 to 10 times.
  • There is an improvement in receivable cycles due to an increase in O&M contracts, which are less capital-intensive and offer quicker cash collection.
  • VA Tech Wabag Ltd (BOM:533269) has a strong track record in executing complex industrial projects, particularly in the oil and gas sector, which positions them well for future opportunities.
  • The company is exploring new opportunities in emerging sectors such as PV solar cells and semiconductors, indicating a forward-looking approach to business expansion.
Negative
  • The billing and payment cycle for large projects is complex and lengthy, involving multiple approvals and compliance checks, which can delay cash inflows.
  • There is confusion in the media and investor community regarding the company's operating margins due to accounting standards, which may affect investor perception.
  • The company is facing a demand from the customs department amounting to INR87 crore, which is currently under legal recourse.
  • Despite a strong international presence, the company faces challenges in communicating the operational nature of its Forex income due to reporting standards.
  • The government procurement process still heavily relies on the L1 bidding system, which may limit profitability in certain projects.


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E D I T E D V E R S I O N

VATE.NS - Va Tech Wabag Ltd
Q2 2026 Va Tech Wabag Ltd Earnings Call
Nov 10, 2025 / 11:00AM GMT

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Conference Call Participants
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* Ashwini Kumar
SatPro FinTech - Analyst
* Sanjay Kohli
Goldstone Capital - Analyst
* Tanu Bhav
KIFS - Analyst

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Questions and Answers
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Unidentified Company Representative [1]
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(audio in progress) has to be shown separately and it is not netted off against receivables. Number three, you also have to see that there is a natural connection between our receivables and payables because they are broadly back-to-back. Most of the vendors clearly understand that if I have to collect from the customer, the customer has to certify my invoice, and unless they certify my invoice, my vendor also do not get paid. So we would encourage that instead
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