Azad Engineering Q2 FY26 Concall Decoded: “Engines, Ego & EBITDA – All Running at Full Thrust”
1. Opening Hook
Hyderabad’s favourite turbine tinkerer, Azad Engineering, just fired on all cylinders this quarter. While most companies blame supply chains, Azad’s CEO was busy inaugurating factories faster than a politician cuts ribbons before elections. The firm isn’t just making turbine parts anymore—it’s building India’s aerospace dreams one superalloy at a time. And the best part? Management swears it’s “just getting started.” Read on—because between a 36% margin, a defence tie-up with Safran, and DRDO’s engine project, this call had more thrust than a jet engine afterburner.
2. At a Glance
Revenue up 28% YoY: Apparently, “turbine blades” now spin money too.
EBITDA Margin 36%: CFO calls it “stabilized.” Analysts call it “jaw-dropping.”
PAT Margin 23.1%: Profit’s flying high—no turbulence here.
Order Book: Mitsubishi ₹1,387 crore, Safran joins the chat.
Capex Firepower: ₹213 crore deployed; more fuel loading.
Export Mix 94%: Dollar inflows so strong, rupee barely gets a cameo.
Guidance: 25–30% topline growth. (They said it thrice, just in case anyone missed it.)
3. Management’s Key Commentary
“This has been our best-ever quarterly and half-yearly performance.” (Translation: We’re flexing hard, and deservedly so. 😏)
“We inaugurated a new lean manufacturing facility for Siemens.” (Because one ribbon-cutting ceremony per quarter isn’t enough.)
“Contract value with Mitsubishi now stands at ₹1,387 crores.” (MHI loves us more than their own turbines.)
“Signed an MoU with Safran Aircraft Engines.” (Finally, all the engine big boys are on speed dial.)
“Azad VTC got NADCAP accreditation for coatings.” (That’s aviation-speak for ‘we passed the nerd test.’)
“EBITDA margin improved to 36%, PAT up 65% YoY.” (When efficiency meets ambition, accountants cry happy tears.)
“FY26 is a year of stabilization.” (Read: We’re too busy building empires to chase moonshots—for now. 🚀)
4. Numbers Decoded
Metric
Q2 FY26
Q2 FY25
YoY Growth
Commentary
Revenue
₹143 Cr
₹112 Cr
+28%
Jet-fueled growth
EBITDA
₹51.3 Cr
₹40 Cr
+28%
Cost control nirvana
EBITDA Margin
36.0%
35.7%
Flat
CFO’s “stabilized” baby
PAT
₹33 Cr
₹21 Cr
+57%
Net profit with afterburners
H1 Revenue
₹277 Cr
₹210 Cr
+32%
Scaling faster than vendors can keep up
H1 PAT Margin
22.7%
18.9%
+380 bps
Efficiency + rupee tailwind
Decoded: Even with aggressive capex and hiring, Azad’s managed to print margins most manufacturers can only dream