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Revenue:INR 72.96 crores for Q4, up from INR 70.79 crores in the previous quarter.
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EBITDA:INR 10.58 crores for Q4, compared to INR 9.1 crores in the previous quarter.
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Profit After Tax (PAT):INR 9.93 crores for Q4, up from INR 2.9 crores in the previous quarter.
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Order Intake Growth:24% increase.
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Liquidity Increase:Strengthened by INR 70 crores over the year.
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EBITDA Margin:14.5% for the quarter.
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PAT Margin:13.6% for the quarter.
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Release Date: May 13, 2026
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
Positive Points
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Subex Ltd ( BOM:532348 ) reported a 24% growth in order intake, indicating strong market demand and successful sales efforts.
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The company has successfully integrated more AI models into production than in any previous year, showcasing its commitment to innovation and technology advancement.
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Subex Ltd ( BOM:532348 ) achieved a positive EBITDA in 9 out of the last 10 quarters, reflecting consistent operational performance.
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Liquidity improved significantly with an increase of 70 crores over the year, providing a strong financial foundation for future investments.
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The company has expanded its board with an additional independent director, enhancing governance and strategic oversight.
Negative Points
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Despite growth, the revenue increase was only 3% sequentially, which is below management's expectations.
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The geopolitical environment, particularly in the Middle East, poses risks to new business and contract renewals.
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Subex Ltd ( BOM:532348 ) faces challenges in converting its strong order backlog into revenue due to multi-year contract structures.
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The company's share price is perceived as materially undervalued, indicating a disconnect between market perception and business fundamentals.
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There is a competitive threat from emerging AI companies, which could impact Subex Ltd ( BOM:532348 )'s market position and offerings.
Q & A Highlights
Q: With a strong order backlog, why isn't revenue growth reflecting this, and can we expect faster revenue growth in the upcoming quarters? A: Nisha Dutt, CEO: The order backlog is strong, and many contracts are multi-year, meaning revenue will be recognized over time. As we complete the implementation phase, subscription revenues will increase. We expect revenue conversion to improve as we progress through the year.
Q: How is Subex managing geopolitical risks in the Middle East, and what impact does AI have on the company's offerings? A: Nisha Dutt, CEO: We have a Middle East mitigation plan, including offshoring delivery to reduce exposure. AI is seen as a tailwind, enhancing our offerings by building intelligence on top of existing systems, rather than a disruption.
Q: Can you provide insights into the margins for Subex's service verticals? A: Nisha Dutt, CEO: Licensing typically has very high margins, around 90-100%. Implementation margins vary but can be between 40-60% depending on project complexity. Managed services and AMC have margins of 50% and 70% respectively.
Q: What are Subex's plans for growth, and how does the company view its current market position? A: Nisha Dutt, CEO: We are entering the year with a strong backlog and are bullish about growth. We aim to exceed past performance and are focused on executing our strategy to close the gap between our market valuation and business fundamentals.
Q: How is Subex addressing the challenge of hardware constraints for AI solutions, particularly in the Middle East? A: Nisha Dutt, CEO: We are exploring solutions like agent-in-a-box models to overcome hardware constraints, allowing us to deploy AI solutions without relying on GPUs, which are currently a challenge for some customers to procure.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
