Tejas Networks Ltd
Tejas Networks Ltd
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Key Insights
Weaknesses
4- Stock is trading at 3.17 times its book value
- Company has low interest coverage ratio.
- Company has a low return on equity of -4.01% over last 3 years.
- Company has high debtors of 1,077 days.
Growth Rate
AI Analysis — Bull vs Bear
Tejas Networks (market cap ~₹9,323 Cr) is in a deep transition phase after completing its landmark ₹7,492 Cr BSNL 4G deployment across ~100,000 sites. FY26 revenue collapsed ~83% TTM as fresh BSNL orders were delayed, the order book shrank from a five-quarter average of ₹7,700 Cr to ₹1,019 Cr by year-end FY26, and the company reported widening quarterly losses of ₹211 Cr in Q4 FY26.
- Tata Group backing provides balance sheet strength with ₹827 Cr cash on hand at end of FY26 and access to capital for bridging the revenue gap
- Proven execution capability — deployed India's indigenous 4G/5G network across 100,000 BSNL sites in under two years, one of the fastest large-scale telecom rollouts globally
- New ₹3,033 Cr BSNL Phase IX.2 order secured in July 2026 (jointly with ITI Ltd) signals resumption of government telecom spending
- Order book recovery underway — grew 49% QoQ to ₹1,514 Cr by Q4 FY26 and further to ₹1,529 Cr in Q1 FY27, suggesting trough has passed
- India is only the fifth country with a self-reliant indigenous telecom stack (4G and beyond), positioning Tejas as the sole domestic 5G equipment supplier for future government mandates
- International expansion with 4G RAN order from a South Asian mobile network announced in March 2026 diversifies revenue beyond BSNL
- 5-year compounded sales CAGR of 16% and 5-year stock CAGR of 15% show the underlying long-term growth trajectory prior to the current trough
- Management guided 12-18 months to achieve positive bottom line, indicating a defined path back to profitability with visibility on upcoming orders
- TTM revenue declined ~83% as quarterly revenue plunged from ₹1,907 Cr (Mar 2025) to just ₹307 Cr (Dec 2025) after BSNL project completion
- Negative PE of -9.9x and ROE of -27% (last year) reflect current loss-making operations with no near-term profitability visibility
- Extremely high debtor days of 1,077 days indicate severe collection challenges, tying up working capital and raising cash flow risk
- Elevated net debt of ~₹2,300 Cr against borrowings of ₹3,269 Cr with low interest coverage ratio strains the balance sheet during the revenue drought
- Heavy customer concentration — BSNL accounts for the vast majority of revenue; delays in a single order can collapse quarterly earnings as seen in FY26
- Inventory pile of ₹2,363 Cr sitting on the balance sheet represents capital locked in equipment awaiting deployment, risking obsolescence
- Trading at 3.09x book value despite negative earnings means the market is pricing in future recovery that may take longer than expected
- 3-year ROE averaging -4% and compounded profit growth not meaningfully positive over 3, 5, or 10 years show chronic profitability challenges even before the current downturn
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AI News Digest
- Net loss persists at ₹202 Cr Jul 28
Despite revenue doubling, Tejas Networks posted a net loss of ₹202 crore in Q1FY27, weighed down by high finance costs and depreciation.
- Heavy net debt of ₹4,277 Cr Jul 28
The company carries a significant net debt burden of ₹4,277 crore, which contributes to elevated finance costs pressuring profitability.
- Revenue doubles to ₹402 Cr Jul 28
Tejas Networks delivered strong top-line growth in Q1FY27 with revenue doubling to ₹402 crore, supported by international 5G wins and domestic optical deliveries.
- Order book rises to ₹1,529 Cr Jul 28
The company maintains a robust order book of ₹1,529 crore, providing revenue visibility for upcoming quarters.
- Q1FY27 results filed and discussed Jul 28
Tejas Networks published unaudited Q1FY26 results with board approval on July 27, 2026, and held its earnings call on July 28 at 11:00 AM IST.
- 2,000 RSUs granted to staff Jul 27
The board approved granting 2,000 Restricted Stock Units at face value of ₹10 each under the Tejas RSU Plan 2022 on July 27, 2026.
- COO designated as SMP Jul 27
Chief Operating Officer Preetham Uthaiah was designated as Senior Management Personnel effective July 27, 2026, for SEBI compliance.
TL;DR: Tejas Networks is delivering strong revenue growth with Q1FY27 revenue doubling to ₹402 crore and a healthy order book of ₹1,529 crore driven by 5G and optical wins. However, the company remains loss-making at ₹202 crore net loss and carries heavy debt of ₹4,277 crore. The top-line trend is clearly improving but the path to profitability hinges on scaling revenues further while managing finance costs.
Quarterly Results
| Jun 2023 | Sep 2023 | Dec 2023 | Mar 2024 | Jun 2024 | Sep 2024 | Dec 2024 | Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2026 | Jun 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 188 | 396 | 560 | 1,327 | 1,563 | 2,811 | 2,642 | 1,907 | 202 | 262 | 307 | 333 | 402 |
| Expenses | 234 | 383 | 567 | 1,018 | 1,333 | 2,277 | 2,271 | 1,785 | 338 | 556 | 441 | 451 | 503 |
| Operating Profit | -46 | 13 | -8 | 309 | 230 | 535 | 372 | 122 | -136 | -294 | -134 | -118 | -100 |
| OPM % | -24% | 3.3% | -1.3% | 23% | 15% | 19% | 14% | 6% | -67% | -112% | -44% | -36% | -25% |
| Other Income | 19 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 9 |
| Interest | 5 | 7 | 8 | 31 | 57 | 61 | 63 | 71 | 75 | 84 | 72 | 72 | 85 |
| Depreciation | 34 | 42 | 48 | 58 | 65 | 74 | 111 | 103 | 96 | 101 | 104 | 101 | 94 |
| PBT | -66 | -18 | -49 | 233 | 122 | 411 | 211 | -45 | -297 | -473 | -303 | -281 | -271 |
| Tax % | -60% | -29% | -8% | 37% | 36% | 33% | 22% | 59% | -35% | -35% | -35% | -25% | -25% |
| Net Profit | -26 | -13 | -45 | 147 | 77 | 275 | 166 | -72 | -194 | -307 | -197 | -211 | -202 |
| EPS in Rs | -1.55 | -0.74 | -2.64 | 8.6 | 4.53 | 16.07 | 9.43 | -4.07 | -10.98 | -17.36 | -11.07 | -11.89 | -11.36 |
Profit & Loss
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | TTM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 387 | 627 | 875 | 750 | 900 | 391 | 527 | 551 | 920 | 2,471 | 8,923 | 1,103 | 1,303 |
| Expenses | 319 | 514 | 711 | 597 | 704 | 478 | 473 | 631 | 906 | 2,205 | 7,665 | 1,785 | 1,950 |
| Operating Profit | 68 | 113 | 164 | 153 | 196 | -87 | 53 | -80 | 14 | 266 | 1,258 | -682 | -647 |
| OPM % | 18% | 18% | 19% | 20% | 22% | -22% | 10% | -15% | 1.5% | 11% | 14% | -62% | -50% |
| Other Income | 10 | 4 | -22 | 28 | 37 | 34 | 25 | 43 | 81 | 65 | 45 | 33 | 33 |
| Interest | 47 | 49 | 32 | 13 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 48 | 252 | 303 | 313 |
| Depreciation | 49 | 38 | 56 | 61 | 66 | 77 | 52 | 77 | 122 | 182 | 353 | 403 | 401 |
| PBT | -18 | 29 | 54 | 106 | 150 | -139 | 23 | -117 | -43 | 100 | 698 | -1,354 | -1,327 |
| Tax % | 0% | 0% | -73% | 0% | 2% | 71% | -67% | -46% | -15% | 37% | 36% | -33% | — |
| Net Profit | -18 | 29 | 93 | 107 | 147 | -237 | 38 | -63 | -36 | 63 | 447 | -909 | -917 |
| EPS in Rs | -3.07 | 4.59 | 13.15 | 11.73 | 16.05 | -25.71 | 4.03 | -5.47 | -2.16 | 3.69 | 25.32 | -51.14 | -51.68 |
| Div. Payout % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 6% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% | 0% | — |
Balance Sheet
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Capital | 62 | 67 | 74 | 94 | 95 | 95 | 97 | 118 | 172 | 174 | 180 | 181 |
| Reserves | 206 | 294 | 519 | 1,058 | 1,225 | 985 | 1,038 | 1,812 | 2,801 | 2,976 | 3,667 | 2,750 |
| Borrowings | 314 | 259 | 281 | 2 | 1 | 28 | 22 | 20 | 50 | 1,884 | 3,407 | 4,177 |
| Other Liabilities | 146 | 219 | 160 | 175 | 264 | 132 | 156 | 160 | 579 | 3,169 | 3,209 | 2,295 |
| Total Liabilities | 728 | 838 | 1,034 | 1,330 | 1,585 | 1,241 | 1,312 | 2,110 | 3,602 | 8,203 | 10,462 | 9,403 |
| Fixed Assets | 51 | 94 | 92 | 75 | 99 | 79 | 111 | 138 | 647 | 961 | 1,147 | 1,130 |
| CWIP | 88 | 52 | 19 | 47 | 41 | 27 | 24 | 40 | 154 | 235 | 404 | 950 |
| Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 77 | 87 | 51 | 37 | 402 | 262 | 334 | 482 | 365 |
| Other Assets | 589 | 692 | 924 | 1,132 | 1,358 | 1,085 | 1,139 | 1,531 | 2,539 | 6,673 | 8,429 | 6,957 |
| Total Assets | 728 | 838 | 1,034 | 1,330 | 1,585 | 1,241 | 1,312 | 2,110 | 3,602 | 8,203 | 10,462 | 9,403 |
Cash Flow
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating | 76 | 127 | 150 | 239 | -82 | 1 | 158 | -17 | -380 | -2,036 | -491 | 135 |
| Investing | -29 | -50 | -140 | -213 | -104 | 71 | -167 | -828 | -581 | 430 | -655 | -761 |
| Financing | -40 | -41 | -28 | 157 | -11 | -22 | -3 | 839 | 999 | 1,713 | 1,286 | 397 |
| Net Cash Flow | 8 | 37 | -18 | 183 | -197 | 50 | -13 | -6 | 38 | 107 | 139 | -229 |
| Free Cash Flow | 37 | 82 | 98 | 171 | -162 | -92 | 75 | -135 | -629 | -2,445 | -1,143 | -749 |
| CFO/OP | 115 | 115 | 95 | 178 | -29 | -13 | 304 | 58 | -2,788 | -757 | -31 | -23 |
Ratios
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debtor Days | 196 | 148 | 160 | 134 | 252 | 351 | 236 | 189 | 198 | 208 | 182 | 1,077 |
| Inventory Days | 405 | 238 | 129 | 179 | 143 | 452 | 290 | 327 | 421 | 861 | 132 | 1,160 |
| Days Payable | 252 | 205 | 77 | 98 | 129 | 134 | 125 | 131 | 196 | 424 | 66 | 227 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 349 | 181 | 212 | 215 | 266 | 669 | 401 | 384 | 423 | 645 | 248 | 2,010 |
| Working Capital Days | 318 | 51 | 74 | 256 | 304 | 580 | 385 | 552 | 491 | 206 | 56 | 211 |
| ROCE % | 5% | 13% | 16% | 12% | 13% | -11% | 2% | -7% | -1% | 4% | 15% | -15% |
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Company Information
Incorporated in 2000,Tejas Networks Ltd designs and manufactures wireline and wireless networking products, with a focus on technology, innovation and R&D. TNL carrier-class products are used by telecom service providers, utilities, governments, and defence networks in 75+ countries. Company is currently a part of Panatone Finvest Limited (a subsidiary of Tata Sons Private Limited).[1]