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    Deep Industries

    DEEPINDS
    Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels·2 May 2025
    Management Summary

    Deep Industries reported robust Q4 and full-year FY25 results, with significant revenue and EBITDA growth driven by strong order execution. The company strategically expanded its offshore services and backward integration through acquisitions, despite incurring a one-time exceptional loss related to these entities. Management provided optimistic guidance for FY26, projecting continued growth and margin improvement.

    Highlights

    5

    • Q4 FY25 revenue grew 39.7% YoY to ₹167.2 crores, driven by strong order execution and new flows.

    • Full year FY25 EBITDA grew 35.3% to ₹263.8 crores, maintaining a healthy 43% margin.

    • PAT (excluding exceptional loss) for Q4 FY25 increased by 17.8% YoY to ₹41.9 crores.

    • Board recommended a final dividend of ₹3.05 per equity share, reflecting strong performance.

    • Strategic acquisitions of Kandla Energy and Dolphin Offshore for ₹9 crores are expected to drive backward integration and expand offshore services, with potential for 2-3% margin improvement.

    Concerns

    3

    • Reported a one-time exceptional loss of ₹251 crores in Q4 FY25, primarily due to writing off unrecoverable inventory and receivables from newly acquired entities.

    • Q4 EBITDA margin saw a decline from 43% to 34% QoQ due to consolidation of newly acquired companies and one-time expenses of ₹10-11 crores.

    • Auditors raised an opinion on receivables from newly acquired entities, though management expects majority to be recovered.

    What Changed2

    vs Q1 FY26

    Guidance items9 → 7 (-2)Risks discussed2 → 3 (+1)
    Key financials

    Metrics

    8

    Periods

    2

    Q4 FY25

    4
    • Revenue
      ₹167.2 Cr
      YoY+39.7%
    • EBITDA
      ₹62.5 Cr
      YoY+27.4%
    • PAT (excl. exceptional loss)
      ₹41.9 Cr
      YoY+17.8%
    • Exceptional Loss
      ₹251 Cr

    FY25

    4
    • Revenue
      ₹576.13 Cr
      YoY+35%
    • EBITDA
      ₹263.8 Cr
      YoY+35.3%
    • EBITDA Margin
      43%
    • PAT (excl. exceptional loss)
      ₹161 Cr
      YoY+31.6%

    Capital allocation

    7
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    ₹500 crores

    Dividend

    ₹3.05/share (final)

    M&A

    Kandla Energy and Chemicals Limited

    acquisition · closed · Consideration ₹NaN (undisclosed)

    M&A

    Dolphin Offshore Shipping Limited

    acquisition · closed · Consideration ₹NaN (undisclosed)

    M&A

    Prabha DP2 accommodation barge

    joint venture · signed

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetPriority
    Revenue
    Revenue Growth
    minimum 25-30%
    		High
    Revenue
    Dolphin Offshore Revenue
    INR100 crores
    		High
    Revenue
    Prabha DP2 Barge Revenue
    $30,000 per day for over 330 days yearly
    		High
    Revenue
    Production Enhancement Additional Revenue
    INR65-70 crores
    		High
    Profitability
    Profit Growth
    in line with 20-30% revenue growth
    		Medium
    Margin
    EBITDA Margin
    40-43%
    		High
    Margin
    Operating Margin Improvement (from Kandla acquisition)
    more than 2% to 3%
    		High

    Production Enhancement Contract Incremental Production

    H2 FY26
    CurrentGroundwork started, baseline production continuing
    TargetIncremental production level reached

    Why it matters

    This is a key new revenue stream and will demonstrate the success of the production enhancement strategy.

    In production enhancement contracts, we have taken over the charge on the field in first week of April. And we have started doing groundwork there. So we have -- this entire field is now in our control. And baseline production, we are continuing with baseline production. And we have started applying our efforts for increasing production. So as we have said before, it will take 5 to 6 months to reach to the incremental production level. So we are quite poised to get incremental production by H2.

    How to verify

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    Risks & concerns

    3
    RiskSeverity

    Exceptional loss from acquisitions

    One-time loss of ₹251 crores in Q4 FY25 due to write-off of unrecoverable inventory and receivables from Kandla Energy and Dolphin Offshore acquisitions. — Management acknowledged

    high

    Receivables recoverability from acquired entities

    Auditors raised concerns; management is evaluating and expects majority to be recovered, but some possibility of non-recovery exists. — Analyst acknowledged

    medium

    Termination of production enhancement contracts

    Analyst questioned risk of contract termination if no significant enhancements; management views it as a win-win and unlikely, given their understanding of geology and equipment. — Analyst downplayed

    low

    Q&A highlights

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    “So on a quarterly basis, as we consolidated newly acquired companies in addition to their exceptional items, there are certain other expenses also which were consolidated under Q4 and that is the reason particularly for a drop in margin in Q4. If you look from year's perspective, full year perspective, they are in line.”

    Clarified that the QoQ margin decline was due to one-time acquisition-related expenses and consolidation, not a fundamental operational issue.

    asked by Pankaj from Equirus Securities

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    Detailed Narrative

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    Indian Oil & Gas Sector Transformation and Opportunities

    The Indian oil and gas sector is undergoing a transformative phase, driven by the Oilfields Amendment Bill 2025 which expands the definition of mineral oils to include shale gas and unconventional hydrocarbons. This legislation, coupled with the 10th round of the Open Acreage Licensing Policy, is unlocking new opportunities for exploration and production. Deep Industries is strategically positioned to leverage its expertise in drilling, workover services, and value-added services like charter hire of gas processing facilities, aligning with the government's ambition to double natural gas production to 60 billion cubic meters by 2030.

    02

    Strategic Acquisitions and Offshore Expansion

    Deep Industries completed the acquisition of Kandla Energy and Chemicals Limited and Dolphin Offshore Shipping Limited for a combined cost of ₹9 crores. These acquisitions are pivotal for backward integration, with Kandla expected to improve operating margins by 2-3% through chemical and fluid supply. Additionally, the group company, Dolphin Offshore, expanded its offshore services by entering a 3-year lease agreement for a Prabha DP2 accommodation barge, expected to generate $30,000 per day for over 330 days yearly, and a joint venture for an Anchor Handling Tug with a $2.2 million investment for a 37% stake.

    03

    Financial Performance Overview

    For Q4 FY25, Deep Industries reported revenue of ₹167.2 crores, a 39.7% increase year-on-year. Full-year FY25 revenue reached ₹576.13 crores, up 35% YoY. EBITDA for Q4 FY25 was ₹62.5 crores, growing 27.4% YoY, while full-year EBITDA stood at ₹263.8 crores, a 35.3% increase, maintaining a robust EBITDA margin of 43%. Net profit attributable to owners (excluding exceptional loss) for Q4 FY25 was ₹41.9 crores, up 17.8% YoY, and for the full year, it was ₹161 crores, up 31.6%.

    04

    Exceptional Items and Balance Sheet Impact

    The company reported a one-time📎 exceptional loss of ₹251 crores in Q4 FY25, primarily due to a cleaning exercise post-acquisition of Kandla Energy and Dolphin Offshore. This loss mainly comprised the writing-off of unrecoverable inventory and receivables, which are non-cash in nature. Despite this, management stated that the net worth of Deep Industries was positively affected by the acquisitions, and the overall impact on the balance sheet is being managed through ongoing evaluation of receivables recoverability.

    05

    Growth Outlook and Operational Efficiency

    Deep Industries projects a minimum revenue growth of 25-30% for FY26, with profits expected to grow in line with revenue. The company aims to maintain EBITDA margins in the 40-43% range. New opportunities, including production enhancement contracts, are expected to contribute ₹65-70 crores in additional revenue in H2 FY26. The Dolphin Offshore segment is anticipated to generate approximately ₹100 crores in revenue for FY26, further bolstering the company's growth trajectory.

    06

    Capital Allocation and Future Plans

    The company plans a capital expenditure of ₹500 crores for FY26, with over ₹350 crores allocated for equipment such as rigs and processing units, alongside evaluating potential acquisitions. Management expressed comfort with the company's liquidity position, indicating no immediate need for a Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) and a preference to wait for a more favorable market valuation. The Board recommended a final dividend of ₹3.05 per share, reflecting confidence in sustained performance.

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