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Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders LtdQ3 FY23

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd Q3 FY23 Earnings Call Analysis

Revenue, margin, capex, fundraise and order book outlook from management commentary.

Price: 2,519P/E: 38.8Market Cap: ₹1.0L CrSector: Industrial Manufacturing

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 3

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

N/A

Order

N/A

Capex

Yes

1 of 3 growth signals are positive — mixed outlook.

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Revenue guidance

Category 3
  • The company expects a 12% to 15% increase in top line (revenue) over FY 2022-23, maintaining this guidance despite challenges.
  • Peak revenue is expected around FY 2025, potentially FY 2026 if there are equipment delays.
  • Order inflows expected this financial year include:
  • - Six Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) for Indian Coast Guard (~INR 1,400 crores).
  • - An export order from a European client (~INR 600-700 crores).
  • - Medium Refit with Life Certification (MRLC) order of ~INR 2,700 crores.
  • Total order inflows potentially around INR 5,000 crores in FY 2024.
  • The company is actively bidding for upcoming naval projects such as destroyers, frigates, submarines (P-75I), corvettes, and patrol vessels, showing growth opportunities.
  • Continued focus on export market expansion and collaboration efforts for new export orders.

Margin guidance

Category 3
  • Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders expects top line growth of 12-15% over FY23, maintaining this despite geopolitical challenges.
  • Peak revenue is anticipated around FY25, possibly extending to FY26 depending on equipment delays.
  • Margins remain stable at about 7-8%, supported by timely deliveries and recovery of liquidated damages on submarines.
  • Expansion through diverse orders including new builds like destroyers, frigates, submarines, Coast Guard vessels, and export contracts.
  • Continuous efforts to secure export orders and collaboration in international markets.
  • Repair business is currently a small fraction but expected to grow, especially with the Master Repair Agreement with the US.
  • Indigenization of key submarine components aims to improve cost efficiency and margins.
  • Diversification into smaller vessels (patrol boats, interceptors) to optimize yard utilization and revenue stability.

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Fundraise plans

  • There was no mention of any current or upcoming fundraising through debt or equity during the conference call.
  • The company discussed cash balances of around INR 2,400 crores as own cash, which fluctuates depending on dividend payouts, capex plans, and quarterly earnings.
  • Management did not indicate any plans for raising capital via debt or equity.
  • The focus was more on executing existing orders, pursuing new export and domestic orders, and order book execution.
  • Overall, no fundraising intentions, either equity or debt, were disclosed in the provided discussion.

Order book

  • Current order book stands at approximately INR 37,500 crores as of September 30, 2023.
  • Major components:
  • - Project 15 Bravo (Destroyers): One destroyer remaining; order book of INR 12,000-13,000 crores.
  • - Project 17 Alpha (Stealth Frigates): Four vessels entrusted; order book approx. INR 17,500 crores.
  • - Scorpene submarines: One submarine pending delivery; order book approx. INR 4,000 crores.
  • - Medium Refit with Life Certification (MRLC): Major order received in June 2023 for around INR 2,500-2,700 crores.
  • Upcoming expected orders in FY24:
  • - Six Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs) from Indian Coast Guard: Around INR 1,400 crores.
  • - Export order from a European client: INR 600-700 crores expected by December 2023.
  • - Small contract for Cadet training ship: INR 310 crores.
  • Total expected new orders in FY24 around INR 5,000 crores including MRLC.

Capex plans

Yes
  • The management indicated that the cash balance of around INR 2,400 crores is fluctuating and depends on dividend payouts and capex plans, implying ongoing or planned capital expenditures.
  • No specific details or timelines for current or future capex were disclosed during the call.
  • The company is exploring multiple orders including export orders and continuing participation in tenders, which may require strategic investments in capacity.
  • They are also involved in indigenization of critical submarine components and upgrades, which could imply capital investment in technology and infrastructure.
  • No firm or detailed announcement of specific capex projects or strategic investments was made in the transcript from the November 2023 call.

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