This small-cap Waste Water Management Stock, engaged in providing infrastructure solutions, specializing in water supply, wastewater treatment, and environmental projects for government and municipal bodies across India, jumped 5 percent after receiving an order worth Rs. 782 crore from Kolkata Municipal Corporation.
With a market capitalization of Rs. 3,382.38 crores, the share of EMS Limited has reached an intraday high of Rs. 616.85 per equity share, rising nearly 5.34 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 585.60. Since then, the stock has retreated and is currently trading at Rs. 609.10 per equity share.
EMS Limited has received a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from the Kolkata Municipal Corporation for a major project related to pollution abatement and rejuvenation of the River Adi Ganga in Kolkata, West Bengal. The total contract value is approximately Rs. 781.98 crore, which includes design, construction, operation, maintenance, GST, and other charges.
EMS Limited holds a 74 percent share in this project in partnership with another joint venture (JV) partner. The project includes a design and build period of 36 months, followed by 15 years of operation and maintenance. This work has been awarded by a domestic entity. This project win strengthens EMS Limited’s position in urban infrastructure and environmental projects.
Order Book: As of March 31, 2025, EMS Limited has a strong order book valued at Rs. 2,236.43 crore, which includes 27 active EPC projects, including 12 bundled projects with O&M scope. The order book is categorized into various projects, with 77 percent coming from construction work and 23 percent from O&M contracts.
By 31 March 2025, the order book is split into different segments, with 75 percent from water and wastewater projects, 19 percent from building works, and 6 percent from power works. This shows a diverse and growing portfolio for EMS Limited.
EMS Limited was established in 1998 and is headquartered in Ghaziabad. The company is a leading Indian EPC company specializing in water and wastewater infrastructure. It provides turnkey solutions including design, construction, and maintenance of treatment plants and sewerage systems.
Coming into financial highlights, EMS Limited’s revenue has increased from Rs. 245 crore in Q4 FY24 to Rs. 266 crore in Q4 FY25, which has grown by 8.57 percent. The company’s net profit for Q4 FY24 and Q4 FY25 is Rs. 47 crore. EMS Limited’s revenue and net profit have grown at a CAGR of 24.27 percent and 20.64 percent, respectively, over the last five years.
In terms of return ratios, the company’s ROCE and ROE stand at 26.6 percent and 20.7 percent, respectively. EMS Limited has an earnings per share (EPS) of Rs. 33, and its debt-to-equity ratio is 0.09x.
Written By – Nikhil Naik
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