Financial results for the year ended March 31, 2026
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Patel Engineering Ltd reported standalone revenue from operations of Rs 50,665.64 million for FY2026, marginally higher than Rs 50,076.45 million in FY2025 (up ~1.2%). Profit After Tax grew 8.7% to Rs 2,849.60 million from Rs 2,622.10 million, with EPS at Rs 3.19. However, Profit Before Tax declined to Rs 2,963.55 million from Rs 3,399.91 million. Exceptional items of Rs 1,175.68 million included Rs 57.77 million from new labour code implementation, along with impairment provisions and write-offs. Operating margin compressed to 13.02% from 13.80% last year. Debt equity ratio improved significantly to 0.25 from 0.40. The company also announced sale of its entire 84.95 lakh equity shares stake in associate ACP Tollways Pvt Ltd for Rs 55 crore (carrying value Rs 26.03 crore), expected to complete by March 2027. Auditors issued an unmodified (clean) opinion on both standalone and consolidated financial results.
The 8.7% PAT growth and improved leverage ratio are positives, but flat revenue growth and compressed margins may concern investors. The ACP Tollways stake sale at nearly 2x carrying value could provide future gains. The clean audit opinion removes any immediate regulatory red flags.