Krystal Q4 FY26 Earnings: 20%+ Growth Guided, Citelum Acquisition Completed
Krystal Integrated Services reported FY26 consolidated revenue of ₹1,277.28 crore (up 5.32% YoY) and net profit of ₹64.35 crore, with EBITDA growing 7.50% to ₹83.53 crore. The company executed an SPA to acquire 100% of Citelum India Private Limited for ₹10,000, entering the smart city infrastructure space. Management guided for 20%+ consolidated revenue growth in FY27, backed by a consolidated order book exceeding ₹2,600 crore and expanding presence in waste management, solar EPC, and technical facility management verticals.

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Krystal Integrated Services delivered a stable close to FY26, reporting consolidated revenue of ₹1,277.28 crore for the full year, up 5.32% year-on-year, while net profit rose to ₹64.35 crore. The company's Q4 FY26 earnings call, held on May 08, 2026, provided a detailed account of the year's performance, strategic developments, and the management's vision for FY27. CEO Sanjay Dighe described FY26 as the year in which "Krystal 2.0 began to take real shape," underpinned by geographic expansion, new customer additions, and entry into higher-margin verticals. The company also executed a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) on May 12, 2026, to acquire 100% of the equity shares of Citelum India Private Limited (CIPL) for ₹10,000, marking its first acquisition and entry into the smart city infrastructure space.
FY26 and Q4 Financial Performance
The company's consolidated financial results for Q4 FY26 and the full year ended March 31, 2026 are summarised below:
| Metric | Q4 FY26 | Q4 FY25 | FY26 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations (₹ Cr) | 364.94 | — | 1,277.28 | — |
| EBITDA (₹ Cr) | 23.78 | — | 83.53 | — |
| EBITDA Margin (%) | 6.51% | — | 6.54% | — |
| Profit After Tax (₹ Cr) | 18.85 | 16.93 | 64.35 | 62.50 |
| PAT Margin (%) | 5.16% | — | 5.04% | — |
| EPS (₹) | 13.49 | — | 45.94 | — |
CFO Barun Dey noted that Q4 revenue reflected a conscious decision to avoid low-margin contracts, with approximately ₹180 crore of business deliberately not pursued. This selective bidding approach resulted in a nearly 12% year-on-year revenue decline in Q4, though it drove a 19% sequential improvement over Q3 and a 106 basis point expansion in PAT margin to 5.16%. EBITDA margin for Q4 improved by 3 basis points to 6.51% year-on-year. For the full year, EBITDA grew 7.50% year-on-year to ₹83.53 crore, with margins improving by 13 basis points to 6.54%. The Board has recommended a final dividend of ₹1.50 per equity share of face value ₹10 for FY26, subject to shareholder approval.
Acquisition of Citelum India Private Limited
The company executed an SPA to acquire 100% of CIPL, the Indian subsidiary of Citelum S.A.S., France (part of the EDF Group). The transaction details are as follows:
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Target Company | Citelum India Private Limited (CIPL) |
| Stake Acquired | 100% equity shares (5,00,00,000 shares) |
| Parties to Agreement | M/s. Citelum and Mr. Frederic BELLOY |
| Transaction Mode | Share Purchase Agreement |
| Cash Consideration | ₹10,000 (subject to adjustments) |
| Post-Acquisition Status | Wholly owned subsidiary |
| Board Approval Date | May 7, 2026 |
| SPA Execution Date | May 12, 2026 |
CIPL is a pioneer in public and private lighting infrastructure management in India, with a proven presence in smart city contracts across Ahmedabad, Noida, and Chennai. Its capabilities span advanced smart lighting with IoT connectivity, operations and maintenance of city infrastructure, energy efficiency solutions, and traffic and surveillance management. Management highlighted that CIPL's qualification with Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, where it has been operational for eight years, provides Krystal with an established platform to participate in India's city infrastructure development projects. The acquisition also brings access to a team with deep technical expertise in smart urban infrastructure.
Order Book and Key Contract Wins
As of March 31, 2026, the standalone order book stood at approximately ₹1,220 crore, while the consolidated order book exceeded ₹2,600 crore. During FY26, the company added over 177 new customers and 250-plus new sites, with the combined multiyear new business value from these additions standing at ₹300 crore. Key contract wins during the year included:
- Facility management for the new terminal at Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport, Patna, and Vijayawada Airport, Andhra Pradesh
- O&M management contract for MSEDCL substations (33 kV and below) in Maharashtra
- Sanitation and housekeeping mandates across 25 government hospitals in Andhra Pradesh
- Facility management contract covering 167 government medical hospitals in Tamil Nadu for the Directorate of Medical and Rural Health Services
- Municipal solid waste management contracts in Vasai Virar
- Rooftop solar PV project for government hospitals and medical colleges in Maharashtra
- Security and sanitation mandates from Delhi schools and Jindal Steel
The company's RFP participation increased significantly from 5–6 corporates in FY25 to approximately 30–31 in FY26, reflecting its growing acceptance among MNCs and large Indian conglomerates. New corporate accounts added include Fortis Hospital, Livspace, Indira IVF, and Maersk Line Shipping.
Working Capital and Balance Sheet
The company's working capital position reflects the pace of business expansion. Loans and advances stood at approximately ₹146.45 crore as of March 2026, with management expecting a meaningful reduction in the near term as short-term positions are recovered. The debt-equity ratio remained comfortable at 0.22. Management noted that working capital normalisation is expected as newly added contracts reach a steady state.
| Balance Sheet Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Loans & Advances (₹ Cr) | 146.45 |
| Debt-Equity Ratio | 0.22 |
| Final Dividend per Share (₹) | 1.50 |
Emerging Verticals and Strategic Outlook
Krystal continues to scale its higher-margin emerging verticals, including waste management, technical facility management, and solar EPC. The company is currently managing more than 350 tonnes per day (TPD) of waste and is targeting qualification to handle 800–1,000 TPD over the next 18 months. Bioenzyme technology pilots are underway in Mira-Bhayandar and Vasai Virar in partnership with Vishnu Prasad Research Center, Chennai, though no commercial timelines have been fixed. The B2C platform, Taskmaster, posted revenue of ₹46 lakh in FY26 and remains in a pilot and development phase across residential service offerings.
For FY27, management has guided for upwards of 20% revenue growth on a consolidated basis, supported by a robust order pipeline, improving business mix, and the gradual scaling of higher-margin verticals. Margin appreciation is also expected, driven by the increasing contribution of the corporate segment. The company serves over 570-plus customers across more than 4,000-plus locations nationally, supported by 31 branches and an on-site workforce of over 41,676 professionals.
Historical Stock Returns for Krystal Integrated Services
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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| -0.74% | -0.46% | -2.92% | +5.01% | -3.49% | -18.81% |
How will the integration of Citelum India's smart city contracts and IoT infrastructure capabilities translate into measurable margin improvement for Krystal beyond FY27, given that smart city projects typically carry higher execution complexity?
With the consolidated order book exceeding ₹2,600 crore and a 20%+ revenue growth guidance for FY27, what is the risk of working capital stress intensifying if newly added contracts take longer than expected to reach steady state?
As Krystal scales its waste management capacity from 350 TPD to 800–1,000 TPD over 18 months, which municipal or government tenders are most critical to winning in order to justify the operational investment in bioenzyme technology pilots?


































