Deep Industries Ltd
Q2 FY24 Earnings Call Analysis
Oil
margin: Category 3orderbook: Yesfundraise: Yescapex: Yesrevenue: Category 2
💰fundraise
Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?
- The company has taken some debt for the refurbishment of the Prabha barge, with the balance funded through internal accruals.
- Interest costs have increased due to new debt taken.
- The company is maintaining liquidity and a strong cash position (over ₹150 crore in cash and liquid investments) to capitalize on acquisition opportunities such as Dolphin Offshore and Kandla Energy & Chemicals.
- There is a strategic focus on being cash-rich to fund future acquisitions and asset purchases rather than immediately seeking new large-scale fundraising.
- No explicit mention of any new or planned large equity fundraising in the near term.
- The firm is cautious with cash management to be able to act quickly on acquiring better assets when opportunities arise.
🏗️capex
Any current/future capex/capital investment/strategic investment?
- Planned CAPEX for the current year is around ₹150 crore, with about ₹100 crore already in process (Page 8).
- The CAPEX mainly includes buying 3 new rigs to meet full asset utilization in drilling and rig services (Page 8).
- Investment of around $11 to $13 million has been made in refurbishing the Prabha barge, with some pending minor costs (Pages 5, 11).
- There is a small strategic investment of around ₹2 crore in acquiring Kandla Energy and Chemicals, a company under liquidation, to explore synergies in chemical manufacturing for drilling (Pages 7, 13).
- The company is open to evaluating other acquisition opportunities, especially second-hand equipment for Dolphin Offshore, though exact numbers depend on market availability (Page 5).
- The firm maintains high liquidity (~₹150 crore cash and liquid investments) to be agile for future acquisitions (Page 7).
- They are exploring opportunities in emerging areas like hydrogen but it is premature for concrete investments (Page 6).
📊revenue
Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?
- The company expects over 20-25% year-on-year growth in standalone sales (Page 9).
- Strong bidding pipeline and consistent new order flows are driving robust revenue growth (Page 3).
- Execution of current order book of Rs. 1246 crore will continue to contribute over the next 2.5 years (Page 12).
- New contracts from ONGC worth approximately Rs. 140 crore support revenue growth (Page 3).
- Commercialization of new rigs is expected in next 4-6 months, adding to capacity (Page 13).
- Dolphin Offshore's refurbished assets (barge Prabha and DSV) expected to contribute to revenue from Q3 onwards, with Dolphin revenue expected to grow significantly (Pages 3, 9, 11).
- The company is evaluating similar opportunities in offshore services to expand revenue streams (Pages 5, 6).
- Overall, management is optimistic about robust bidding pipeline with awards expected in 1-2 quarters, supporting steady growth (Page 6).
📈margin
Future growth expectations in earnings/operating earnings/profits/EPS?
- Consolidated revenue from operations rose by 22% in Q1FY25, with strong order execution and consistent new orders.
- EBITDA grew by 26.4%, with margins maintained between 42% to 45%, supporting robust cash flows.
- Net profit increased by 25% year-on-year in Q1FY25, with a PAT margin of 28.8%.
- Order book stands at Rs. 1246 crore, 12% higher than Q1FY24, indicating strong future revenue visibility.
- Firm orders for 3 new rigs expected to commercialize within 4-6 months, driving future growth.
- Dolphin Offshore expected to contribute Rs. 70-80 crore this year, growing to Rs. 100+ crore next year with over 50% EBITDA margins.
- Standalone operations anticipate 20-25% year-on-year sales growth.
- Robust bidding pipeline and favorable macroeconomic conditions suggest sustained growth.
- Target ROCE is 14-16% as assets get commercialized and capital employed optimizes returns.
📋orderbook
Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?
- Current order book stands at approximately Rs. 1246 crore, stable compared to mid-last year.
- This order book excludes Dolphin Offshore orders.
- Orders are expected to be executed over the next 2.5 to 3 years.
- Robust bidding pipeline with substantial bids submitted; awards expected in next 1-2 quarters.
- Recent orders include contracts from ONGC worth around Rs. 140 crore.
- Dolphin Offshore order book will be reported separately going forward; includes barge and other vessel contracts.
- Continuous inflow of new orders balances execution, keeping order book stable but poised for growth.
- Evaluating opportunities beyond current assets, including refurbishment and acquisition of vessels.
