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📉 H.G. Infra Engineering Q3 FY26: Profit Pressure Mounts Amid Probe and Leverage Concerns
H.G. Infra Engineering Limited has announced a mixed financial performance for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025 (Q3 FY26), marked by a decline in profitability despite consolidated revenue growth, alongside significant concerns over rising debt and an ongoing Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe.
The Financial Deep Dive
Standalone Performance:
The company's standalone revenue from operations saw a YoY decrease of 3.90% to ₹14,497.67 Cr in Q3 FY26 from ₹15,085.38 Cr in Q3 FY25. Profit After Tax (PAT) experienced a sharper decline of 29.08% YoY, falling to ₹968.62 Cr from ₹1,365.64 Cr. Consequently, Earnings Per Share (EPS) dropped by 29.07% YoY to ₹14.86. Operating margins compressed to 15.47% from 16.58% YoY, and net profit margins contracted to 6.68% from 9.05% YoY.
For the nine-month period (9M FY26), standalone revenue grew 5.73% YoY to ₹43,127.57 Cr. However, PAT fell 20.59% YoY to ₹2,896.37 Cr, with operating margins at 14.06%, down from 16.37% YoY.
Consolidated Performance:
On a consolidated front, revenue from operations rose by 12.36% YoY to ₹14,211.60 Cr in Q3 FY26. Despite this top-line growth, consolidated PAT decreased by 18.27% YoY to ₹940.83 Cr, and consolidated EPS fell by 18.23% YoY to ₹14.44. Operating margins stood at 21.73% (down from 22.68% YoY), and net profit margins declined to 6.62% from 9.10% YoY.
In 9M FY26, consolidated revenue grew 3.05% YoY to ₹38,078.65 Cr. However, consolidated PAT declined substantially by 31.03% YoY to ₹2,451.83 Cr, with EPS dropping by 31.59% YoY to ₹37.62.
Risks & Outlook
Red Flags: The financial health indicators are a significant concern. The consolidated Debt-Equity ratio has climbed sharply to 1.89 from 1.39 in the previous year, indicating increased leverage. More critically, the Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) has fallen to 0.93, a level below the crucial threshold of 1, suggesting the company may struggle to service its debt obligations. Standalone ratios echo this trend of heightened leverage and weakened debt servicing capacity.
Adding to the risk profile is an ongoing CBI probe involving four employees, with searches conducted at some offices. While the company states no immediate impact on financial results or operations, such investigations can pose reputational and operational risks. The Board's approval to divest 100% investment in five wholly-owned subsidiaries, though subject to conditions like project COD achievement, signals a strategic move, possibly to deleverage or streamline operations. An exceptional gain of ₹573.71 million (standalone) from the sale of H.G. Rewari Bypass Private Limited was reported for FY25, but this does not offset the current profit decline.
Investors will be closely watching the company's ability to manage its debt, navigate the CBI investigation, and execute its divestment strategy effectively in the coming quarters.