| Market Capitalization | ₹12502 CrUtilities Sector |
|---|---|
| Revenue TTM | ₹4106 CrTrailing 12 Months |
| Durability Score | 70High Financial Health |
| Order from | Ministry of Electricity, Water & Renewable Energy, Kuwait |
| Execution period | 36 months construction + 5 years O&M |
| Deal value | ₹1,425 Cr |
| Share of market cap | 11.4% |
| Share of annual revenue | 34.7% |
Key highlights
- Project capacity of 60 MIGD approximately 272 MLD using Sea Water Reverse Osmosis technology
- Contract value classified as Mega exceeding 150 million USD or approximately 1425 crore INR
- Execution involves a 36-month construction period followed by five years of operation and maintenance
- Delivered through a WABAG-led joint venture with Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Company
- Integration of on-site Solar Photovoltaic systems to meet energy needs and lower carbon footprint
Strategic Entry into Kuwaiti Water Market
The Doha SWRO Desalination Plant Stage II project represents a landmark win for VA Tech Wabag as its debut project in Kuwait. Awarded by the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy, the contract transition from award to formal execution paves the way for immediate commencement. The facility will combine advanced Sea Water Reverse Osmosis technology with a Recarbonation System.
By partnering with local entity Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Company, the company secures a robust execution framework. This project aligns with regional goals for long-term water security while incorporating renewable energy through on-site Solar Photovoltaic systems.
Project Scope and Lifecycle Management
- Undertaken on a Design Build Operate basis ensuring end to end project responsibility
- Total plant capacity of 60 million imperial gallons per day to serve municipal needs
- Construction phase scheduled over 36 months using technologically advanced solutions
- Post construction five year Operation and Maintenance phase ensures long term revenue visibility
- Incorporation of solar power systems to support clean energy objectives and lower facility emissions
Commentary on Strategic Importance
The signing of this contract marks an important step towards commencement of our first project in Kuwait, a market of strategic importance to WABAG. We are privileged to work alongside a visionary client, the Ministry of Electricity, Water & Renewable Energy, on a project that will contribute to strengthening Kuwait's long-term water security.
Financial and Market Position
VA Tech Wabag exhibits a strong financial profile with a trailing twelve-month revenue of 4,106.5 crore and an annual net profit growth of 25.47 percent. The company maintains a durability score of 70, reflecting high financial health, even as its valuation enters a more expensive range. With a return on equity of 14.42 percent and a Piotroski score of 6, the firm demonstrates consistent efficiency.
This mega order adds significant momentum to its international order book, which currently classifies projects over 150 million USD as mega, further diversifying its revenue streams across the GCC region's utility sector.
| Share price | ₹2001.1 |
|---|---|
| Market capitalisation | ₹12,502.51 Cr |
| Revenue (annual) | ₹3,944.20 Cr |
| Net profit (annual) | ₹370.50 Cr |
| Revenue (latest quarter) | ₹886.80 Cr-37.30% vs previous quarter |
| Net profit (latest quarter) | ₹90.10 Cr-29.77% vs previous quarter |
| P/E (TTM) | 31.66×Sector 22.52× |
| Promoter holding | 19.08%-0.01% QoQ |
| FII holding | 18.25%Current quarter |
Reference market data from a third-party provider, as of the story. Not a valuation or a recommendation.
Exchange filing by VA Tech Wabag Limited announcing the formal contract signing for the Doha SWRO II Project in Kuwait. Market figures from a third-party data provider.
