
Oil India Q4 FY23 Earnings Call Analysis
Revenue, margin, capex, fundraise and order book outlook from management commentary.
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.
Full analysisRevenue guidance
Category 3- Crude oil production increased from 2.96 MMT (2021) to 3.18 MMT (2022-23), showing ~7% growth.
- Natural gas production grew from 2.64 BCM (2021) to 3.18 BCM (2022-23), approx. 20% increase.
- Target to achieve 4 million tonnes of crude oil production under Mission 4 in coming years.
- Annual exploration plan includes drilling 75-80 wells over the next two years, including development of deeper and shallower wells.
- Implementation of enhanced oil recovery (EOR) techniques like cyclic steam stimulation and CO2 injection expected to boost production.
- Revenue in FY 2022-23 reached around Rs. 25,000 Crores with EBITDA margin increasing to 45%.
- Group total income is Rs. 41,758 Crores with profit after tax at Rs. 9,854 Crores.
- EPS targeted to improve further from Rs. 80 per share at group level.
- Emphasis on diversification via upstream, midstream, downstream, and alternate energy segments to sustain growth.
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Fundraise plans
- Current debt primarily relates to the Mozambique project; no new major debt raised for other purposes recently.
- Domestic loan for Numaligarh Refinery acquisition (Rs. 1,500 Crores) fully repaid in FY 2022-23.
- Consolidated debt stands around Rs. 18,000 Crores, including approximately Rs. 3,000 Crores for Numaligarh Refinery and USD 500 million at the Singapore level.
- Debt-equity ratio improved to ~35% as of 31.03.2023; company has strong liquidity with an EBITDA/Interest coverage ratio of 18 times.
- Most capex and investments being funded internally through accruals.
- No specific announcements on plans for fresh equity fundraising.
- Company retains a strong propensity for additional debt raising if required, but no explicit plans shared for new fundraising via debt or equity in near term.
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Capex plans
Yes- Current capex includes investments in net zero initiatives and sustainable business models, such as recycling formation water in production processes.
- Exploration expenditure: About 30-40% of capex is allocated to survey and exploratory drilling, targeting 75-80 wells in the next two years.
- Abandoned wells at 1000-1200 meters are being evaluated for CO2 sequestration and enhanced oil recovery (EOR), with capex planning expected in 1-2 years.
- Planned investments in petrochemical projects leveraging common utilities from refinery expansion for cost and timeline benefits, with investment decisions expected soon.
- Mozambique LNG project funding ongoing; other capex and investments are primarily funded from internal accruals.
- Future 5-year capex will have a higher proportion dedicated to renewables and net zero projects, anticipating alignment with emerging policies and thermal power plant collaborations.
- Overall, the strategic roadmap targets diversification, production enhancement, and a balanced upstream-midstream-downstream and alternate energy portfolio through 2040.
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Margin guidance
Category 3- Financial year 2022-23 saw a significant performance with revenue nearly Rs. 25,000 Crores and PAT of Rs. 6,810 Crores, a 75% growth over the previous year.
- EBITDA increased from Rs. 7,266 Crores to Rs. 11,000 Crores with a margin rise to 45%.
- Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose from Rs. 35.85 to Rs. 62.80 in FY 2022-23, indicating strong profitability growth.
- The company declared a dividend of Rs. 20 per share, up from Rs. 15.45 last year, reflecting confidence in sustained earnings.
- Crude oil production increased by 5.48% to 3.18 MMT, and natural gas production by 4.43% to 3.18 BCM, supporting revenue growth.
- Highest ever pipeline throughput and refinery utilization (103%) add operational leverage, likely boosting future profits.
- Continued focus on enhanced oil recovery, exploration, and diversified energy investments positions the company for steady EPS growth moving forward.
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