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    Ashoka Buildcon

    ASHOKA
    Construction·11 Feb 2025
    Management Summary

    Ashoka Buildcon reported a mixed Q3 FY25 with standalone revenue degrowth but consolidated EBITDA growth, driven by asset monetization efforts. The company is on track to significantly reduce its debt by March 2025 through the sale of BOT and HAM assets. A robust order book of INR 16,457 crores provides strong revenue visibility, and management projects healthy growth and order inflows for FY26, alongside a strategic focus on diverse EPC opportunities.

    Highlights

    8

    • Standalone Total Income for Q3 FY25 was INR 1,816 crores, reflecting a 16% degrowth YoY.

    • Standalone EBITDA margin for Q3 FY25 stood at 10.3%.

    • Consolidated Total Income for Q3 FY25 was INR 2,426 crores, a 10% degrowth YoY.

    • Consolidated EBITDA for Q3 FY25 grew 6% YoY to INR 677 crores.

    • The total order book as of December 31, 2024, stood at INR 16,457 crores.

    • The company expects to offload approximately INR 4,000 crores of debt by March 2025 through asset monetization.

    • Guidance for FY26 includes 10-15% revenue growth and INR 12,000-14,000 crores in order inflows.

    • Ashoka Buildcon is strategically pivoting to be a full-range EPC player, while selectively pursuing HAM projects.

    What Changed1

    vs Q4 FY25

    Guidance items7 → 9 (+2)

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    08 metrics
    1. 01Standalone Total Income₹1,816 Cr-16%YoY
    2. 02Standalone EBITDA₹187 Cr
    3. 03Standalone EBITDA Margin10.3%
    4. 04Standalone PAT₹61 Cr
    5. 05Consolidated Total Income₹2,426 Cr-10%YoY

    Segment breakdown

    Revenue ContributionRevenue
    Road EPC57.9%₹1,051 Cr
    Road HAM12.4%—
    Power EPC23.7%₹471 Cr
    Railway2.5%₹169 Cr
    Other segments (Building, EPC)3.4%₹45 Cr
    Heatmap· 2 shared metrics

    Order Book

    high confidence

    Total Value

    ₹ 16,457 crores

    as of 2024-12-31

    quantified

    Composition

    Mix3 segments
    • Roads and Railway74.0%
    • Power T&D23.0%
    • Building EPC3.0%

    Share of order book by segment

    Pipeline

    qualified rfp

    NHAI, MoRTH, NHIDCL projects of 3,400 kilometers in pipeline

    "The company's primary focus remains on maintaining a sustainable EPC business across highways, railways, power transmission and distribution, and buildings."

    Source:
    Prepared remarks

    Capital allocation

    6
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    ₹125 crores

    Debt

    Debt disclosed

    M&A

    5 BOT subsidiaries

    divestment · signed · Consideration ₹NaN (undisclosed)

    M&A

    Several HAM project subsidiaries

    divestment · signed · Consideration ₹NaN (undisclosed)

    M&A

    34% stake of ACL from SBI Macquarie

    acquisition · signed · Consideration ₹NaN (undisclosed)

    Guidance & targets

    9
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Revenue
    FY25 Revenue Growth
    Flattish or 2-3% decline
    		Medium
    Revenue
    FY26 Revenue Growth
    10-15%
    		High
    Profitability
    Q4 FY25 EBITDA Margin
    Closer to 9%
    		Medium
    Profitability
    FY26 Margins
    10-11%
    		High
    Order Inflow
    FY26 Order Inflow
    INR 12,000-14,000 crores
    		High
    Order Inflow
    Q4 FY25 Order Inflow
    INR 3,000-4,000 crores
    		Medium
    Capex
    FY26 Capex
    INR 125 crores
    		High
    Debt
    Consolidated Debt Reduction
    INR 4,000 crores
    		High
    Balance Sheet
    Net Cash Position
    Potentially net cash
    		Medium

    Completion of 5 BOT assets monetization

    by March 31, 2025
    CurrentAdvanced stage, some NHAI NOCs received, 60-70% bank consent
    TargetTransition concluded

    Why it matters

    This is a major asset sale crucial for the company's debt reduction and capital restructuring plans.

    So we expect to get the transition concluded by 31st March. We are at a very advanced stage, a few of the NOCs have already coming from NHAI. We are waiting for a couple of more. On the banks also, almost 60-70% banks have already given their consent NOC for change of ownership. So we are trying to achieve the timelines and close it by March '25.

    How to verify

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    Risks & concerns

    3
    RiskSeverity

    Stock market sentiment affecting sector valuation

    Analyst noted 25% stock value drop in 45 days, questioning underlying sector issues. Management attributed it to public sentiment and government, not fundamental problems, stating sector opportunity remains buoyant. — Analyst downplayed

    medium

    Delays in land acquisition and regulatory approvals for new HAM projects

    For the new HAM project, 3D has been done for 283 out of 293 hectares, but 3G is in process, requiring 3-4 months for land clearance, potentially delaying the appointed date to September. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Uncertainty regarding Jaora-Nayagaon project monetization

    The long stop date for the NIIF deal has passed, and the company is not in active discussion for its acquisition. Efforts are ongoing to secure NOC from MPRDC for transferring 26% shares. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Q&A highlights

    7

    “Yes. So NHAI is now coming up with projects of 3,400 kilometers, which are already announced. That is NHAI plus MoRTH plus NHIDCL, amounting to around INR1,11,000 crores. So these are projects which are in pipeline now.”

    Provides significant visibility on future bidding opportunities and potential order inflows for the company.

    asked by Jainam Jain

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Strategic Asset Monetization and Debt Reduction

    Ashoka Buildcon is actively pursuing significant asset monetization, with agreements in place to divest 5 BOT subsidiaries for an equity value of INR 2,539 crores and several HAM project subsidiaries for an aggregate consideration of INR 2,324 crores. The company anticipates concluding the transition for the 5 BOT assets by March 31, 2025, and offloading certain HAM projects by the same date. These initiatives are expected to reduce consolidated debt by approximately INR 4,000 crores by March 2025, with management projecting a substantially low debt and potentially net cash position by FY26.

    02

    Robust Order Book and Future Pipeline

    As of December 31, 2024, Ashoka Buildcon's total order book stood at INR 16,457 crores, with Roads and Railway projects comprising 74% (INR 14,000 crores) and Power T&D accounting for 23% (INR 3,796 crores). The company has already secured INR 9,000 crores in order inflows year-to-date for 9M FY25 and expects an additional INR 3,000-4,000 crores by the end of Q4 FY25. A strong pipeline of INR 1,11,000 crores in NHAI, MoRTH, and NHIDCL projects provides significant future bidding opportunities.

    03

    Financial Performance and FY26 Outlook

    For Q3 FY25, standalone total income was INR 1,816 crores (down 16% YoY), with an EBITDA margin of 10.3%. Consolidated total income was INR 2,426 crores (down 10% YoY), but consolidated EBITDA grew 6% YoY to INR 677 crores, and PBT surged 62% YoY to INR 307 crores. Management expects FY25 revenue to be flattish or decline by 2-3% YoY. For FY26, the company guides for 10-15% revenue growth with margins in the 10-11% range, and order inflows of INR 12,000-14,000 crores.

    04

    Diversification into Green Hydrogen

    Ashoka Buildcon has entered into an MOU with the Bihar government for a green hydrogen project, which will be powered by solar and renewable energy. This initiative is currently in its inception stage and will be developed under a subsidiary of Ashoka Buildcon. While the company acknowledges the need to build capabilities over time for this new area, it leverages its existing expertise in solar business.

    05

    Project Execution and Operational Updates

    The company received provisional completion certificates for 39.07 km out of 40.6 km for the Ashoka Baswantpur Singnodi Road Private Limited SPV. Key project awards include INR 2,309 crores from MSRDC, INR 1,126 crores from BMC, INR 1,737 crores from MMRDA, and INR 1,391 crores for an NHAI HAM project. Execution of the Bangalore International Airport Limited EPC project (INR 1,055 crores) has commenced and is in full swing.

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