Artson Q1 FY27 Results (BSE: 522134)
Signal: Slipped to loss
The read
Q1FY27 shows a dramatic revenue collapse (-41.6% YoY) that turned a modest prior-year profit into a loss; EBITDA turned positive but at just 6.1% margin, and finance cost absorbed the entire operating profit. The going-concern note and parent support letter are the key survivability signals for a long-term investor.
| Metric | Value | YoY | QoQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ₹26.13 Cr | -41.6% | -84.0% |
| EBIT | ₹0.98 Cr | -64.7% | |
| Net profit | ₹-0.41 Cr | -286.4% | |
| EPS | ₹-0.11 | -286.4% | |
| EBIT margin | 6.1% |
P&L walk
Revenue collapsed 41.6% YoY to ₹2,613 Lakh; gross margin improved (cost of materials fell to 25.0% vs 28.3% last year) but project execution expenses stayed high at 40.8% of revenue. EBITDA turned positive at ₹160 Lakh (6.1% margin) from -₹65 Lakh last year, but finance cost of ₹175 Lakh and a small deferred tax credit of ₹36 Lakh left a net loss of ₹41 Lakh vs +₹22 Lakh profit. The company's ability to continue as a going concern relies on a support letter from parent Tata Projects Ltd.
Segments
Single segment — no geographical or business-unit split; all revenue is from supply of equipment, steel structures and mechanical site services.
Key positives
- EBITDA turned positive at ₹160 Lakh vs -₹65 Lakh last year — operating cash flow may improve.
- Finance cost fell 24.4% YoY to ₹175 Lakh, partly relieving cash flow.
Key concerns
- Revenue plunged 41.6% YoY and 84% QoQ, signaling severe project execution slowdown.
- Net loss of ₹41 Lakh vs profit of ₹22 Lakh last year — core business unprofitable.
- Interest coverage <1x (EBIT ₹98 Lakh vs finance cost ₹175 Lakh).
- Going-concern assumption relies on parent support letter; no standalone viability.
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