Va Tech WABAG posts 20% rise in FY25 consolidated PAT

 Rajiv Mittal, Chairman & Managing Director, WABAG
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Va Tech WABAG Ltd, a leading player in the water technology space, reported a strong 20 per cent year-on-year growth in consolidated profit after tax (PAT) at ₹295 crore for the year 2024–25. On a standalone basis, PAT increased by 15 per cent to ₹2,71 crore (₹236 crore in FY24).

The company announced a dividend of ₹4 per share (200 per cent of face value) for FY25.

Backed by improved operating performance, WABAG’s consolidated revenue rose 15 per cent to ₹3294 crore, while consolidated EBITDA stood at ₹4,30 crore. On a standalone basis, revenue from operations climbed to ₹2874 crore, while EBITDA stood ₹403 crore, according to a statement.

The company’s financial strength was further underlined by a long-term credit rating upgrade to AA- with a stable outlook, according to a statement.

WABAG closed the fiscal with a gross cash position of ₹946 crore and a net cash position of ₹589 crore— marking its fifth consecutive year of being net cash positive. Excluding its Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) project, the net cash position stood at ₹706 crore.

In terms of business outlook, WABAG reported robust growth in its order book, with fresh order intake of ₹5,700 crore during the year. The total order book now stands at ₹13,700 crore, including framework contracts, ensuring strong revenue visibility going forward.

“With a robust order book of ₹13,700 crore and a balanced EPC and O&M portfolio, we have strong revenue visibility and stable cash flows. FY25 also marks our fifth consecutive year of ending net cash positive, highlighting our operational strength and financial discipline,” Rajiv Mittal, Chairman & Managing Director, WABAG, said.

Published on May 21, 2025