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Quarterly ResultsArchiveLast updated 20 September 20262 min read

JSW Infrastructure Sees Profit Pressure Despite Strong Revenue Growth

The port operator reported an 18% revenue jump year-on-year, but profit fell 8% as net margins narrowed sharply.

By Anant Kacholia, HexaWealth Research · Created 20 September 2026

JSW Infrastructure's Q1 FY27 results show a mixed picture. While revenue grew healthily, profit declined due to a significant contraction in net profit margin.

JSW Infrastructure's first-quarter earnings for FY27 present a tale of two trends: robust revenue growth overshadowed by a sharp decline in profitability. The company's top line expanded by 18.1% year-on-year, but profit after tax fell 8.2%, highlighting a significant squeeze on margins.

The quarter's performance shows a clear divergence. Revenue reached ₹1,444.83 crore, a solid increase from ₹1,223.85 crore in Q1 FY26. However, profit dropped to ₹357.60 crore from ₹389.57 crore a year ago. This pushed the net profit margin down to 24.8%, a 700 basis point contraction from the 31.8% margin seen in the same quarter last year. Sequentially, both revenue and profit softened from the previous quarter.

A look at the last five quarters reveals the trajectory of this margin pressure.

Revenue (₹ Cr)

Profit (₹ Cr)

Net Profit Margin (%)

MetricCurrentQ1 FY27PreviousQ4 FY26Same quarter LYQ1 FY26
Period Ended
June 2026
March 2026
June 2025
Revenue (₹ Cr)
1,444.83YoY +18%
1,522.34
1,223.85
Profit (₹ Cr)
357.60YoY -8.2%
423.67
389.57
Net Profit Margin (%)
24.8YoY -22%
27.8
31.8

Key Points

  • The trailing twelve-month (TTM) net profit margin stands at 27.1%, still above the latest quarter's figure but well below the peak.
  • The company maintains a strong balance sheet with a healthy interest coverage ratio of 5.89 times and a moderate debt-to-equity ratio of 0.59.
  • The stock trades at a P/E of 32.9, slightly above the industry average of 31.2, reflecting a modest premium.

While the underlying business continues to grow, the immediate challenge for JSW Infrastructure is to stabilize its profitability and halt the recent slide in net margins.

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· JSWINFRA

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ISIN: INE880J01026

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