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Cochin Shipyard (540678) Jun 2024 Filing Analysis
Does management do what it says?
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.”
While specific segment margins aren't broken out, the overall standalone PAT margin of 25% and EBITDA margin of 37% suggest ship repair (which typically has higher margins) is performing well above the 22-23% guidance. (1 exceeded, 2 met, 2 revised across 5 tracked commitments)
“Ship repair, we would like to say 22 to 23 percentage. Probably, you can take a little bit of your views, but we would like to convey these levels on a prudent basis.”
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How durable is the business?
The order book has grown to INR 22,000 crores, providing multi-year revenue visibility. Defense remains the core at INR 15,000 crores (68% of backlog). (2 expanding, 1 stable)
“our current order book position is healthy, with approximately INR22,000 crores of unexecuted orders... about INR15,000 crores is the defense part”
Shipbuilding revenue grew significantly by 62% on a consolidated basis, driven by execution on the Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) and other projects. It remains the dominant engine, contributing 72% of total operating income. (4 expanding, 1 contracting)
“On a consolidated basis, the turnover in 2023-'24 stands at INR3,830.45 crores compared to INR2,364.55 crores in '22-'23, representing an increase of 62 percentage... CSL derived 72 percentage of its total operating income from shipbuilding activities”
International commercial exports are expanding with new high-value contracts for Hybrid Service Operation Vessels (SOVs) from European clients, totaling INR 1,000-1,200 crores. (1 expanding, 1 shifted)
“signing of the contract with a prominent European client for the design and construction of Hybrid Service Operation Vessel... Both these contracts put together is in the range of INR1,000 crores to INR1,200 crores.”
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Where does growth come from?
Infrastructure augmentation is reaching its final phase. The New Dry Dock and International Ship Repair Facility (ISRF) were inaugurated in Jan 2024 and are expected to be fully operational by August 2024. (1 steady across 1 signal)
“The New Dry-dock is expected to be fully operational after completion of above work by Aug 2024.”
The order book has grown to approximately Rs. 22,000 crores, indicating a steady inflow of new contracts that outpaces execution. (3 steady, 2 accelerating across 5 signals)
“As we look towards the future, I'm pleased to inform you that our current order book position is healthy, with approximately INR22,000 crores of unexecuted orders”
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