
United DrillingQ3 FY22
United Drilling Q3 FY22 Earnings Call Analysis
Revenue, margin, capex, fundraise and order book outlook from management commentary.
Price: ₹176.8P/E: 17.9Market Cap: ₹359 Cr
Management growth scorecard
Revenue
Category 2
Margin
Category 3
Fundraise
N/A
Order
Yes
Capex
Yes
2 of 4 growth signals are positive.
Full analysisRevenue guidance
Category 2- Revenue for the current year expected around ₹200 crore with Q4 similar to Q3.
- Anticipated revenue growth of 30-40% for the next financial year (FY23).
- Medium-term target: revenue around ₹300-350 crore in the next 1-2 years.
- Long-term vision: revenue reaching about ₹600 crore in 3-4 years.
- Export contribution expected to grow to 20-40%, with a reasonable jump in export business from the second half of the coming year.
- New Mundra facility planned with ₹20-30 crore CAPEX, aiming to generate ₹500-600 crore revenue after 3-4 years.
- Continuous drilling operations with a 15-20% annual increase in wells drilled by companies like ONGC and Oil India.
- Development of new product lines like side pocket mandrels and connectors for both domestic and export markets.
See what United Drilling management said on margin guidance — free account, 30 seconds.
Fundraise plans
- There is no explicit mention of any current or future fundraising through debt or equity in the provided transcript.
- The company is cash surplus and has not utilized any bank credit facility during the last three quarters.
- The board decides dividend payouts, and the company maintains around 20% dividend payout, balancing shareholder returns and growth investments.
- CAPEX plans include around Rs. 20-30 crores for new facilities like Mundra, funded presumably through internal accruals given the cash surplus status.
- No discussions or indications regarding raising funds through equity or debt issuance were mentioned for expansion or working capital.
See what United Drilling management said on order book — free account, 30 seconds.
Capex plans
Yes- United Drilling Tools is planning a new facility at Mundra, Gujarat, near Mundra Port.
- The Mundra facility's planned CAPEX is approximately Rs. 20 to 30 crores.
- Construction for the Mundra facility is expected to start soon and be ready for commercial use in about a year from the announcement date (February 2022).
- The facility aims to generate revenue potential of approximately Rs. 500 to 600 crores after 3 to 4 years of operation.
- The company has also invested significantly in R&D for high-realization products, contributing to current CAPEX.
- Additional strategic steps include expanding marketing representatives in countries like Libya, Vietnam, and Egypt to boost exports.
- The company is also registered for local approvals for the Mundra project and has secured land registration.
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