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Release Date: November 10, 2025
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
Positive Points
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Concord Enviro Systems Ltd ( NSE:CEWATER ) has over three decades of experience in water and wastewater management, establishing itself as a technology-driven, globally integrated solutions provider.
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The company has successfully completed field trials of its oil fluid membranes and is developing new heat exchanges using non-corrosive plastics, offering cost-effective and durable alternatives.
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Concord Enviro Systems Ltd ( NSE:CEWATER ) holds 9 patents with 21 more applications under process, showcasing its commitment to innovation.
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The company is expanding its innovation efforts into emerging sustainability areas such as solar photovoltaic, green hydrogen, and carbon capture.
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The order book as of September 30, 2025, stood at ?5,354 million, with advanced discussions for new projects worth approximately ?2,700 crores, indicating strong future prospects.
Negative Points
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Revenue from operations for Q2FY26 declined to ?1,248.45 million from ?1,618.94 million in Q2 FY25, primarily due to an exceptionally strong previous year and project delays.
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The company faced unexpected delays in one of its Africa projects due to pending approvals, impacting revenue recognition and leading to a revision of FY26 revenue growth guidance from 18-20% to 12-15%.
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EBITDA without other income stood at ?77 million, down from ?273 million in Q2 FY25, reflecting higher employee costs and project delays.
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The company's EBITDA margin has been compressed, with H1 margins nearly 3% compared to 11.6% in the previous year, due to lower fixed cost absorption.
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The company revised its EBITDA guidance, expecting about a 1% hit from the targets set for the year, indicating challenges in maintaining profitability.
Q & A Highlights
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Q: On the margin side, EBITDA margin has been compressed in H1 to nearly 3% compared to 11.6% in the last H1. Can you achieve double-digit margins in H2 and maintain 14 to 16% margins overall in FY26? A: We are confident that we will hit the margins and the top-line that we are now projecting. We expect to be between 15 to 16% given the projections and H2 order execution based on the current order book and expected orders in Q3. (Unidentified_4)
Q: What is the timeline for revenue recognition from the initial CBG project, and what is the scalability and margin profile of this segment compared to your core business? A: We have penciled in about a 45+ crore top-line in the next two quarters from CBG projects. The margin profile is expected to be similar to our core business. We are seeing a strong pipeline for CBG projects, especially where industries have access to captive waste. (Unidentified_3)
Q: Can you provide an update on the African project delay and its impact on FY27 guidance? A: The African project is about $6.7 million, with approvals expected in Q4 of this financial year. We anticipate minor revenue recognition this quarter, with the balance expected to execute next year. We are still looking at 18-20% growth for FY27, but detailed numbers will be available after our budgeting exercise in December. (Unidentified_4)
Q: What is the core competency of Concord Enviro Systems in the global market, especially in desalination and zero liquid discharge? A: Our core competency lies in our product and IT-backed solutions, such as differential membrane systems and our extensive knowledge of industrial wastewater. We have a significant advantage in operating costs, providing up to a 50% cost advantage in zero liquid discharge, which is a key decision-making factor for customers. (Unidentified_3)
Q: Regarding the CBG project, what is the competency and expected margins? A: Our competency in CBG projects comes from our experience in delivering biogas projects over the last three decades. We focus on areas where industries generate organic waste, providing a negative cost for waste. The margin profile for CBG projects is expected to be similar to our core business. (Unidentified_3)
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
