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Mazagon Dock
Our verdict on Mazagon Dock 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 an operating margin of 24% for Q3 FY25-26 and a 9M FY25-26 operating margin of 19%, significantly higher than the guided range of 12-15%. (1 exceeded across 1 tracked commitment)
“But that will not be the case for the new projects coming in, where we are booking the actual value of production. And in that case, we expect that the margins will be around 12% to 15%.”
Management reaffirmed its world-class infrastructure capacity to build 11 submarines and 10 warships concurrently. (1 met across 1 tracked commitment)
“we have also taken up land from the port for taking up small ships and we are also doing having major CAPEX plans in that land as well as in the Nhava yard which we have which we have a CAPEX of approximately Rs. 4,000 crores.”
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How durable is the business?
The segment is poised for massive expansion with the expected signing of P-75 and P-75(I) submarine contracts, which could increase the total order book from Rs. 32,000 crore to over Rs. 1.25 lakh crore. (2 expanding)
“We are expecting the P-75 additional submarines and the P-75(I) submarines contract to be signed in this financial year. And that is expected to increase our order book from the present Rs. 32,000 crore to more than Rs. 1.25 lakh crores.”
The Shipbuilding segment remains the dominant revenue driver, showing significant growth in annual revenue from operations. The segment successfully delivered the first P17A Stealth Frigate and the fourth P15B Destroyer in December 2024. (2 expanding)
“Revenue from Operations: 2023-24 (9466.58) to 2024-25 (11431.88)”
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Where does growth come from?
The company is initiating a major new CAPEX cycle of Rs. 5,000 crore over 4-5 years, including the development of the Nhava Yard and adjacent land with new graving dry docks. (2 new trend, 1 accelerating, 1 steady across 4 signals, 1 leading indicator)
“Capacity of building 11 Submarines & 10 War Ships concurrently”
Revenue from operations shows a steady upward trajectory over the last three quarters, reaching Rs. 3,144 Cr in Q3 FY25, which is a 33% increase compared to the same quarter last year (Rs. 2,362 Cr). (3 accelerating, 1 steady across 4 signals)
“Revenue from operation (₹ in Cr) Q3 2024-2025: 3144, Q3 2025-2026: 3601”
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What could break the thesis?
The risk remains high as the Ministry of Defence (MOD) continues to dominate the order book. Out of a total order book of INR 32,260 Cr, MOD projects (P17A, P15B, ICGS, Submarines, AIP) account for approximately INR 24,141 Cr, or roughly 75%. While slightly lower than the previous 82%, the concentration remains extreme. (5 stable, 1 high-severity)
“P15B Destroyers... Client MOD... P17A Stealth Frigates... Client MOD... ICGS... Client MOD... P75 Kalvari Submarines... Client MOD... Total Order Book as on, 31st December 2025 23,758”
The risk is INTENSIFYING. The total order book has declined to INR 23,758 Cr from previous levels as major projects like the P15B Destroyers and P75 Submarines reach near-completion (balance values of only 1,441 Cr and 1,832 Cr respectively). (1 intensifying, 4 easing, 1 high-severity)
“Total Order Book as on, 31st December 2025 23,758”
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