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Cochin Shipyard
Our verdict on Cochin Shipyard isn’t the consensus take — see where we landed, and the one risk the bull case glosses over.
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The company reported a standalone PAT margin of 22% for FY24, which is significantly higher than the guided range for the upcoming period, showing strong profitability ahead of the new capex impact. (3 exceeded across 3 tracked commitments)
“We expect to sustain the EBITDA at the level which we have previously guided... So does that imply more closer to the 18% to 19% on an annual basis EBITDA margin guidance? That's right.”
The company achieved its all-time high turnover in FY24, surpassing the previous record set in FY20. Consolidated turnover grew by 62% year-on-year. (4 exceeded, 1 met across 5 tracked commitments)
“For the financial year 2024-'25, we would like to guide with a target of 20 to 25 percentage increase in the top line.”
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How durable is the business?
Export income nearly tripled, driven by high-value European orders for green and specialized vessels. (1 expanding)
“Commercial - Export 4200; 20%”
The company's moat has strengthened with the operationalization of two major capital projects: the new Drydock and the International Ship Repair Facility (ISRF), which are expected to drive future revenue growth. (1 expanding)
“I am also pleased to report that both our major capital projects, namely the new Drydock and the International Ship Repair Facility, (ISRF), have been completed and are now operational.”
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Where does growth come from?
Infrastructure augmentation is reaching a critical milestone with the inauguration of the New Dry Dock and ISRF in Jan 2024; both are expected to be fully operational by mid-2024. (2 accelerating, 3 new trend across 5 signals, 2 leading indicators)
“I am also pleased to report that both our major capital projects, namely the new Drydock and the International Ship Repair Facility, (ISRF), have been completed and are now operational.”
Management expects ship repair revenue to scale from current levels to Rs. 1,200 crores shortly and Rs. 1,500 crores within a few years, driven by the new ISRF capacity. (5 accelerating across 5 signals, 2 leading indicators)
“Ship Repair... FY 26 Q1: 629.62... FY 25 Q1: 244.78... QoQ %: 157%”
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What could break the thesis?
The risk remains STABLE/INSUFFICIENT_DATA as management declined to provide a specific timeline, stating it is the prerogative of the Ministry of Defence, though they estimate a 8-10 year execution cycle once awarded. (5 stable, 2 high-severity)
“The defense ship building, as we are speaking, it is only for the Indian Navy. So, it is 100% Indian.”
The risk is INTENSIFYING due to a confirmed upcoming increase in depreciation expenses. The commissioning of the International Ship Repair Facility (ISRF) and the new dry dock will add INR 125-150 crores in annual depreciation, which will 'temper' the Profit After Tax (PAT). (3 intensifying, 2 easing, 1 high-severity)
“The last year we had the aircraft carrier repair also. So, both the margins were on slightly higher side. But this year, we do not have such large projects. So, the EBITDA will be around 20%, that is what we guide overall.”
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