Hindustan Oil Exploration Company Ltd Q3 FY25 Results & Concall Highlights: Revenue, Margins & Order Book
Published 26 May 2026 | Oil | Market Cap: ₹2.0K Cr
Volume growth triggers for FY25-26 expected primarily from Dirok, Kharsang, and western region fields. - B-80 volumes likely stable in FY25-26; significant volume increase contingent on drilling additional wells planned for FY26-27. - Revenue projection for FY26 aims around Rs. Company projects consolidated revenue reaching around Rs.
From Hindustan Oil Exploration Company Ltd's Q3 FY25 earnings-call transcript · updated 23 Aug 2026.
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₹156
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₹2.0K Cr
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80.1
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Hindustan Oil Exploration Company Ltd — Quarterly revenue & net profit
Reported quarterly figures (₹ Cr). Latest: revenue ₹75 Cr, net profit ₹8 Cr.
Full financials →📊 Revenue & Sales Performance
- →Volume growth triggers for FY25-26 expected primarily from Dirok, Kharsang, and western region fields.
- →B-80 volumes likely stable in FY25-26; significant volume increase contingent on drilling additional wells planned for FY26-27.
- →Revenue projection for FY26 aims around Rs. 1000 crores, doubling from approx. Rs. 500 crores currently.
- →EBITDA margins expected to be around 50%, supporting CAPEX with no additional debt.
- →Ramp-up of gas volumes from Dirok anticipated post pipeline connectivity upgrade by end of current financial year.
- →Nine new development wells in Kharsang to be drilled starting March, with production flowing into P&L in FY25-26.
- →B-15 field production expected 24 months post government approval, likely contributing to revenue in FY27-28.
- →CAPEX plan of ~Rs. 1000 crores over 3 years focused on drilling wells and sustaining production growth.
📈 Profitability & Margins
- →Company projects consolidated revenue reaching around Rs. 1000 crores by FY26, nearly doubling from current figures.
- →EBITDA margin is expected to be strong, around 50%, supporting healthy operating earnings and profit growth.
- →Profit after tax for Q3 FY25 improved significantly to Rs. 43.32 crores from Rs. 10.81 crores in previous quarter, indicating upward profit trajectory.
- →Growth driven by ramp-up in production from Dirok and B-80 fields, plus new wells in Kharsang.
- →CAPEX of approx. Rs. 1000 crores planned over 3 years, mainly from FY26 onwards, to fuel drilling and production expansion without raising debt.
- →EPS expected to improve aligned with rising revenues and EBITDA; however, no explicit EPS guidance provided due to industry uncertainties.
- →Management avoids strict FY26 revenue guidance but anticipates better performance than current year, reflecting confidence in operational scaling.
🏗️ Capital Expenditure Plans
- →Planned CAPEX of approximately ₹1000 crore over three years, with a focus on drilling wells and production growth starting FY 25-26.
- →Current year CAPEX is below plan due to regulatory/environmental delays; momentum expected from FY 25-26 onwards.
- →Offshore CAPEX constitutes about two-thirds (~₹650 crore), onshore about one-third (~₹350 crore), including North East (~₹250 crore) and Western region (~₹50-60 crore).
- →Drilling programs include:
- → - Nine wells at Kharsang expected to start mid-March, targeting ~1200 barrels/day next year.
- → - Drilling additional wells at B-80 to increase production planned for FY 26-27.
- →Exploring acquisition opportunities selectively; open to buy and sell assets based on value.
- →Considering smaller oilfield service assets (e.g., coil tubing units) for captive use and external servicing.
- →Investing in drilling platform options based on water depth and stability, aiming for cost-effective solutions.
💰 Fundraising & Capital Structure
- →The company does not plan to take on significant debt for its upcoming CAPEX of about ₹1000 crore.
- →Management confirmed that the CAPEX will be funded through EBITDA and current cash flows, maintaining a net debt/net cash neutral position for the next 2-3 years.
- →As of February 4, 2025, the term loan outstanding is approximately ₹91.25 crore with net debt at zero.
- →The company holds an “A” rating with a positive outlook for a ₹500 crore loan facility.
- →Current cash position and ongoing production are sufficient to meet all obligations, including capital programs for the next three years.
- →There is no mention of any planned equity fundraising in the near future.
📋 Order Book & Pipeline
Key Metrics
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Hindustan Oil Exploration Company Ltd Q3 FY25 results?
Volume growth triggers for FY25-26 expected primarily from Dirok, Kharsang, and western region fields. - B-80 volumes likely stable in FY25-26; significant volume increase contingent on drilling additional wells planned for FY26-27. - Revenue projection for FY26 aims around Rs. Company projects consolidated revenue reaching around Rs.
What is Hindustan Oil Exploration Company Ltd share price analysis?
Hindustan Oil Exploration Company Ltd currently shows a neutral. The stock trades at a P/E of 80.1 with a market cap of ₹2,011 Cr. Investors should review the full earnings analysis for detailed insights.
Is Hindustan Oil Exploration Company Ltd planning capital expenditure?
Planned CAPEX of approximately ₹1000 crore over three years, with a focus on drilling wells and production growth starting FY 25-26.
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