Improving execution, diversification to lift Engineers India’s earnings outlook

With order inflows broadening beyond hydrocarbons and its entry into nuclear and clean energy, the company appears well-positioned to deliver sustainable growth.

Highlights

• Q1FY26 revenue up 39.5% supported by higher execution
• Consultancy margins steady at 16.7%, up 160 bps YoY
• EBITDA rose 41% YoY, margin at 8%
• Turnkey revenue up 70% YoY, margins at 5-7%
• Guidance of 15-20% revenue growth for FY26
• Valuations reasonable at 15 times FY27 earnings

Results analysis

Execution picked up significantly in Q1FY26, with revenues growing by 39.5 percent year-on-year to Rs 870 crore, aided by better-than-expected order execution in turnkey projects, where revenues grew by 70 percent year on year. Profitability was equally robust, with EBITDA rising 41 percent year on year and margins at 8 percent. The consultancy business margins improved to 16.7 percent, a 160-basis points expansion compared to last year, supported by higher order inflows and pricing.

Turnkey projects, which typically carry lower margins, maintained stability at 5-7 percent, reflecting disciplined bidding and execution strategies.

Earnings Outlook

EIL has guided to a 15-20 percent revenue growth in FY26, broadly in line with FY25, with order inflows expected to remain steady. Importantly, the company’s diversification is beginning to deliver results. Nearly 40 percent of the order book now comes from non-hydrocarbon sectors, with EIL foraying into the nuclear segment through a contract awarded by NPCIL. This move not only reduces reliance on hydrocarbons but also positions the company in a strategic growth area with long-term potential.

Internationally, EIL continues to build scale, with nearly Rs 950 crore of orders booked so far this year, driven primarily by the Middle East, which remains a strong geography. Domestically, refinery and petrochemical investments remain robust, while opportunities in infrastructure and energy transition projects offer incremental upside. The management’s medium-term target of achieving Rs 5,000 crore turnover (Rs 3282 crore in FY25) by FY28 reflects its confidence about execution and strong orders in hand. The company is sitting on an order book of close to Rs 12100 crore (up 26 percent in last one year) which is 3.7 times its fiscal 2025 revenues.

Valuations

After a sharp correction, EIL now trades at around 15 times its FY27 estimated earnings, which is quite good considering the earnings visibility, sector diversification, and strong balance sheet. In the long term, the company should benefit from a robust order book in both hydrocarbon and non-hydrocarbon projects, improving consultancy business, and new opportunities in the energy transition space.

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