Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited — Cyborg Score 7/10
Strong
Heavy electrical equipment manufacturing
Strategic Profile
BHEL posted FY 2026 revenue of ₹337.8 billion (up 19% from FY 2025) and net income of ₹16.0 billion (up 200% from FY 2025). Stock is up 72% over the past year. The company is positioning itself as a strategic partner for India's power generation expansion and energy transition, backed by a strong order pipeline across thermal, renewable, and international markets.
Cyborg Score Rationale
BHEL doubled profitability in FY 2026 with EPS growing to ₹4.60 from ₹1.53 YoY and net margins improving to 4.7% from 1.9%. Revenue is forecast to grow 24% annually over the next 3 years, outpacing the 19% industry growth forecast. However, the company has a low return on equity of 3.22% over the last 3 years.
Top Insights
Q2 FY2026 showed robust execution: EPS of ₹1.08 (up from ₹0.30 YoY), revenue of ₹76.9 billion (up 17%), and net income up 253% to ₹3.75 billion.
BHEL received Letter of No Objection and Technical Sanction (LNTP) from DVC for an 800 MW Durgapur thermal power project in June 2026.
BHEL secured a ₹21,000 crore contract for the 3x800 MW Meja Super Thermal Power Plant Stage-II EPC package in June 2026.
BHEL signed a ₹2,000–2,500 crore contract for 8 gas turbine packages in Nigeria in June 2026, expanding its international footprint.
Named Competitors
Power Systems Division — Power and automation technologies competitor
Industrial Equipment & Systems — Energy and environment solutions provider
Heavy Engineering Equipment — Engineering and construction conglomerate
Electrical Equipment Manufacturing — Steel and industrial equipment supplier
Recent Developments
(June 2026) Secured ₹21,000 crore Meja Super Thermal Power Plant contract and ₹2,000–2,500 crore Nigeria gas turbine order
(June 2026) Received LNTP from DVC for 800 MW Durgapur thermal project