MTAR Technologies Q1 Results: Net profit surges 364% YoY to ₹50.2 crore
MTAR Technologies reported record Q1 FY27 results with revenue rising 130.4% to ₹360.7 crore and PAT surging 364.5% to ₹50.2 crore. Working capital days improved drastically to 59 days, boosting operational cash flows to ₹247.69 crore. The order book expanded to over ₹5,900 crore with new inflows in nuclear and clean energy segments.

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MTAR Technologies delivered its strongest quarterly performance in Q1 FY27, reporting a record revenue from operations of ₹360.7 crore, up 130.4% year-on-year from ₹156.6 crore in Q1 FY26. The surge was underpinned by robust execution across its key business verticals—civil nuclear power, clean energy, and aerospace & defense—alongside significant improvements in working capital efficiency. This performance places the company on track to exceed its earlier guidance of 80% revenue growth for the current fiscal year.
The financial results reflect a sharp acceleration in profitability metrics. EBITDA rose 199.7% to ₹85.1 crore, while profit before tax increased 355% to ₹67.4 crore. Consequently, profit after tax (PAT) surged 364.5% to ₹50.2 crore, compared to ₹10.8 crore in the corresponding period last year. Management attributed the growth to higher volume production in previously qualified products and strong demand in emerging segments like data center infrastructure solutions.
Financial Performance Highlights
| Metric | Q1 FY27 | Q1 FY26 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations | ₹360.7 crore | ₹156.6 crore | 130.4% |
| EBITDA | ₹85.1 crore | ₹28.4 crore | 199.7% |
| EBITDA Margin | 23.6% | 18.1% | Improved |
| Profit Before Tax | ₹67.4 crore | ₹14.8 crore | 355.0% |
| Profit After Tax | ₹50.2 crore | ₹10.8 crore | 364.5% |
Operational Updates and Order Book
The company’s order book stood at ₹5,143 crore at the end of the quarter, receiving an additional ₹800 crore in orders during the reporting period. In the civil nuclear segment, MTAR secured its highest-ever order inflows for the Kaiga 5 & 6 reactors and anticipates further orders from reactor refurbishment projects. The fast breeder reactor program recently achieved criticality, with MTAR having supplied a majority of the critical assemblies. Looking ahead, the proposed development of four nuclear reactors at Mahi Banswara presents a significant opportunity, with management estimating potential orders exceeding those from Kaiga 5 & 6.
In the clean energy vertical, record order inflows strengthened the pipeline. Capacity augmentation for fuel cells is proceeding in three phases: Phase 1 is commissioned, Phase 2 is targeted for September-October 2026, and Phase 3—a multifold expansion—is scheduled for completion by March 2027. Additionally, MTAR has entered the data center infrastructure solutions segment with an initial order of ₹45 crore, part of a larger potential requirement eight times this size, primarily for export markets.
What the Numbers Show
A critical analytical observation from the filing is the dramatic improvement in working capital management, which has directly fueled cash flow generation. Working capital days dropped significantly to 59 days in Q1 FY27, down from 172 days in FY26 and well below the annual guidance of 150–175 days. This efficiency gain was driven by better commercial terms negotiated with customers and rigorous daily monitoring of receivables and inventory. As a result, cash flow from operations reached ₹247.69 crore, up from ₹191.66 crore in Q1 FY26. Despite this, gross margins slightly contracted to 45.61% from 47.65% in Q1 FY26 due to revenue mix changes, though EBITDA margins improved to 23.6% through operating leverage.
Capital Allocation and Outlook
MTAR plans to incur approximately ₹500 crore in capital expenditure over the next two years to support capacity expansions across all verticals. Of this, 70% is allocated to clean energy and 30% to other segments. For Q1 FY27, the company incurred around ₹35 crore in capex. The balance sheet remains strong, with net debt effectively negligible after adjusting investments of ₹379 crore against total debt of ₹423.6 crore as of June 30, 2026. Management reiterated confidence in achieving an EBITDA margin of 24% ± 100 basis points for FY27 and expects ROCE to reach 23% in the coming year.
Historical Stock Returns for MTAR Technologies
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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| +4.99% | +33.98% | -1.25% | +111.94% | +337.56% | +386.56% |
How might the entry into the data center infrastructure segment impact MTAR's revenue mix and margin profile as this new vertical scales to its full potential?
What are the specific execution risks associated with the proposed four-nuclear-reactor project at Mahi Banswara, and how could delays affect the company's long-term order book stability?
Given the planned ₹500 crore capex, how will MTAR balance the funding requirements for clean energy expansion against maintaining its target ROCE of 23% in FY27?

































