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Multibagger defence stock: Q2 profit slips but EBITDA margin up 37%, stock in focus today

Multibagger defence stock: Q2 profit slips but EBITDA margin up 37%, stock in focus today

EBITDA margin improved to 37.2%. The Hyderabad-based defence tech firm’s order book stood at ₹675.04 crore as of September.

Aseem Thapliyal
Aseem Thapliyal
  • Updated Oct 27, 2025 8:44 AM IST
Multibagger defence stock: Q2 profit slips but EBITDA margin up 37%, stock in focus today The defence stock closed at Rs 1397.05 on October 24. The multibagger stock rose 584% in three years and gained 1671% in five years.
SUMMARY
  • Zen Technologies reported a 4.7% decline in net profit to ₹59.4 crore for Q3 2025, compared to the same period last year.
  • The company's revenue fell by 28.3% year-on-year to ₹173.6 crore, impacting its financial performance.
  • Despite revenue decline, Zen Technologies improved its EBITDA margin to 37.2%, up from 33% last year, showing better cost efficiency.

Hyderabad-based Zen Technologies, a specialist in anti-drone systems and defence training simulators, reported a 4.7% year-on-year decline in net profit to ₹59.4 crore for the quarter ended 30 September 2025, compared to ₹62.3 crore in the corresponding period last year.

Revenue slipped by 28.3% year-on-year to ₹173.6 crore from ₹242 crore, and EBITDA slipped 19% to ₹65 crore, reflecting the impact of reduced topline.

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Despite this, the company achieved an EBITDA margin of 37.2%, up from 33% in the previous year, indicating improved cost efficiency.

Sequentially, Zen Technologies showed growth, with net profit rising 16.6% and revenue increasing 9.7% over the previous quarter. As of September 30, 2025, the company maintained an order book valued at ₹675.04 crore, signalling ongoing demand for its defence technology solutions.

The defence stock closed at Rs 1397.05 on October 24. The multibagger stock rose 584% in three years and gained 1671% in five years. 

Market cap of the firm rose to Rs 12,614 crore on BSE. The stock hit a 52 week low of Rs 946.65 on February 19, 2025 and touched a 52 week high of Rs 2627.95 on December 24, 2024. 

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Earlier this month, Zen Technologies won a Rs 37-crore order from the Ministry of Defence for the supply of indigenous anti-drone systems with hard-kill capabilities, to be executed within a year. The company said that the order does not qualify as a related-party transaction and that its promoters have no interest in the awarding entity.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Aseem Thapliyal
Aseem Thapliyal

A journalist with over 12 years' experience, who tracks trends in the share market and writes stock market stories. An active follower of Sensex and Nifty, I capture stocks in news and analysis by share market experts and brokerages on their outlook and price targets. I cover company news/earnings leading to a rally or crash in particular stocks or stock market indices. Also track impact of global stock markets on their Indian peers. I have worked with Live Mint and NDTV Profit in previous stints. My hobbies are exploring new places, travelling, watching movies, spending time with friends and family, watching web series, playing cricket and football. I have completed graduation from Delhi University along with a PG Diploma in journalism from IIMC. I can be reached easily via social media platforms.

Published on: Oct 27, 2025 8:44 AM IST