Synopsis:
Va Tech Wabag Limited, a WasteWater Management Stock, reports 17% YoY revenue growth and a 20% YoY net profit surge in Q1 FY26 results
This small-cap water management company delivers sustainable water and wastewater treatment solutions for municipal, industrial, and infrastructure sectors worldwide and jumped 2 percent after the company reported June quarterly results with a 20 percent YoY increase in net profit.
With a market capitalization of Rs. 9,628.81 crores, the share of Va Tech Wabag Limited has reached an intraday high of Rs. 1,565.70 per equity share, rising nearly 2.16 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 1,532.65. Since then, the stock has retreated and is currently trading at Rs. 1,547.70 per equity share.
Q1 FY26 Result Walkthrough
Coming into the quarterly results of Va Tech Wabag Limited, the company’s consolidated revenue from operations increased by 17.16 percent YOY, from Rs. 626.5 crore in Q1 FY25 to Rs. 734 crore in Q1 FY26, and decreased by 36.52 percent QoQ from Rs. 1,156.2 crore in Q4 FY25.
In Q1 FY26, Va Tech Wabag Limited’s consolidated net profit increased by 20.07 percent YOY, reaching Rs. 65.8 crore compared to Rs. 54.8 crore during the same period last year. As compared to Q4 FY25, the net profit has decreased by 33.87 percent, from Rs. 99.5 crore.
Va Tech Wabag Limited generated 57.02 percent of its revenue from India and 42.98 percent from the Rest of the world in Q1 FY26. The basic earnings per share increased by 19.68 percent and stood at Rs. 10.58 as against Rs. 8.84 recorded in the same quarter in the previous year, 2025.
Order Book
At the beginning of FY26, VA Tech Wabag Limited reported an order backlog of Rs. 13,666.7 crore. During the quarter, the company secured fresh orders worth Rs. 2,583.4 crore and executed projects that generated Rs. 720.6 crore in revenue. By the end of Q1 FY26, the order backlog stood at Rs. 15,777 crore, representing a 15 percent growth from the start of the year.
Breaking down the order book by business segments, the EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) division contributed Rs. 9,235.5 crore, while the O&M (Operations and Maintenance) segment accounted for Rs. 5,308.5 crore. Additionally, framework contracts formed a part of the portfolio, valued at Rs. 1,233.1 crore.
From a geographical perspective, the backlog included Rs. 7,712.3 crore from domestic projects in India and Rs. 6,831.6 crore from overseas markets, along with Rs. 1,233.1 crore in framework agreements. This spread demonstrates the company’s strong market position and a balanced mix of projects across regions and service categories.
Client Base
The company serves a wide range of clients, including major municipal bodies such as the Delhi Jal Board, CIDCO, and Maynilad Water. In the industrial sector, its clientele features leading names like Dangote, Marafiq, Reliance Industries, GAIL, NMDC, Indosol, HMEL, and Sibur.
Additionally, it partners with prominent funding agencies such as India Exim Bank, KFW, JICA, ADB, and the World Bank, reflecting its strong presence and credibility in both domestic and international markets.
Company Overview
VA Tech Wabag Limited was founded in 1924 by Max Reder, is headquartered in Chennai, India. The company specializes in delivering water and wastewater treatment solutions for both municipal and industrial clients. It is also recognized among the top three desalination solution providers globally, highlighting its strong expertise and international standing in the sector.
Written By – Nikhil Naik
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