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    Mazagon Dock

    MAZDOCK
    Capital Goods·7 Feb 2025
    Management Summary

    Mazagon Dock reported a strong Q3 FY25, driven by robust order execution and a significant provision reversal for Scorpene submarine 5. The order book remains healthy at ₹34,787 crores, with key orders like three additional P-75 submarines and the P-75(I) project expected to materialize soon. While normalized PBT margins are projected at 12-15%, the company anticipates higher margins in FY26 due to existing orders. However, increased provisions and environmental clearance hurdles for CAPEX projects were noted as areas of concern.

    Highlights

    5

    • The company posted a good set of numbers, consistently performing well, with a substantial contribution from Project 15 Bravo.

    • Order book remains strong at ₹34,787 crores as of December 31, 2024, providing good revenue visibility.

    • Reversal of ₹142 crores provision for Scorpene submarine 5 significantly contributed to the quarter's profit.

    • AIP order for approximately ₹1,768 crores was received in December, adding to the order book.

    • Management is confident about securing the order for three additional P-75 submarines before March 31, 2025.

    Concerns

    3

    • Other expenses, including provisions and project-related expenses, increased substantially in Q3 FY25.

    • Provisions were created for inventories with completed warranty periods and for liquidity damages related to an ONGC offshore project.

    • Environmental clearance for major CAPEX projects (new dry docks, Nhava Yard) is a long process, introducing uncertainty.

    What Changed3

    vs Q4 FY25

    Guidance items1 → 7 (+6)Risks discussed1 → 2 (+1)Q&A highlights1 → 8 (+7)

    Order Book

    high confidence

    Total Value

    ₹ 34,787 crores

    as of 2024-12-31

    quantified

    Inflow this qtr

    ₹ 1,768 crores

    Execution

    existing orders executable over approximately 2-2.5 years

    Pipeline

    deal pipeline tcv

    Pipeline includes P-75(I), three additional P-75 submarines, Next Generation Corvette, 17 Bravo, and next generation destroyers.

    "The order book as of December 31, 2024, includes all three deliveries (two in December, one in early January) and provides good visibility for the next 2-2.5 years."

    Source:
    Q&A

    Capital allocation

    1
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    ₹5,000 crores

    Guidance & targets

    7
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Profitability
    Normalized PBT Margin
    12-15%
    		High
    Profitability
    PBT Margin for next financial year
    higher than 12-15%
    		Medium
    Revenue
    Revenue growth for next financial year
    marginal growth
    		Medium
    Order Inflow
    Order for three additional P-75 submarines
    fructified
    		High
    Order Inflow
    P-75(I) order
    in place
    		Medium
    Order Inflow
    17 Bravo and next generation destroyers orders
    fructifying
    		Medium
    Order Inflow
    Scorpene refit order decision
    decision
    		Medium

    Order for three additional P-75 submarines

    before 31st March this year
    CurrentFinal approvals pending with MOD and government
    TargetOrder in place

    Why it matters

    Securing this order is crucial for near-term order book growth and revenue visibility.

    Additional submarines, we are quite hopeful that we are confident that it can be done before 31st March this year. ... We are quite hopeful that before 31st March, the order should be in place.

    How to verify

    order_book.pipeline

    Risks & concerns

    2
    RiskSeverity

    Increased provisions for inventory and ONGC project liquidity damages

    Provisions created for inventories with completed warranty periods and for liquidity damages on an ONGC offshore project, with potential for reversal if time extension and waiver are received. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Environmental clearance for CAPEX projects

    The process for obtaining environmental clearance for new graving dry docks and Nhava Yard is described as 'slightly long', introducing uncertainty to project timelines. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Q&A highlights

    8

    “No, this is, we have earlier also indicated that this is based on the orders, which were legacy orders continuing for quite some time. The order profile is changing, and a normal margin for this kind of industry would be in the range of 12% to 15%. So we have always given this kind of a projection that a sustainable margin would be something around 12% to 15%. ... Yes, this is at PBT level.”

    Clarifies the company's long-term PBT margin expectation for the industry, indicating a potential normalization from current higher levels, but also suggests higher margins for the next FY.

    asked by Atul Tiwari

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Q3 FY25 Performance Overview

    Mazagon Dock reported a 'good set of numbers' for Q3 FY25, indicating consistent strong performance. The company highlighted a 'substantial contribution' to profit from Project 15 Bravo. While specific revenue and profit figures were not detailed in the call, management expressed satisfaction with the overall results.

    02

    Order Book and Pipeline Update

    As of December 31, 2024, the order book stands at ₹34,787 crores, providing strong revenue visibility for the next 2-2.5 years. The company received an AIP order worth approximately ₹1,768 crores in December. Management is highly confident of securing an order for three additional P-75 submarines before March 31, 2025. The P-75(I) order is expected to be in place by the next financial year, with MDL being the sole technically suitable bidder. Discussions are also ongoing for 17 Bravo and next-generation destroyers, expected to fructify within 2-3 years.

    03

    Margin Outlook and Sustainability

    Management projects a normalized PBT margin for the industry in the range of 12-15%. However, for the next financial year (FY26), they anticipate 'comparatively higher, better' margins than this range, driven by existing orders. While no specific growth numbers have been worked out for next year's revenue, a 'marginal growth' is expected, with no envisaged decline.

    04

    Capital Expenditure Plans

    Mazagon Dock has comprehensive CAPEX plans totaling ₹5,000 crores over the next 4-5 years. Key projects include developing adjacent land with a new graving dry dock and establishing a full-fledged shipyard at Nhava Yard, also with a graving dry dock. The DPR for these projects is expected by mid-2025. A floating dry dock, costing approximately ₹500 crores, is expected to be ready in FY26, with ₹350 crores of this realized in the next financial year. Overall budgetary allocation for CAPEX has seen a 5% increase across all three wings.

    05

    Provisions and Exceptional Items

    The company recorded increased other expenses in Q3 FY25 due to provisions for inventories with completed warranty periods and for liquidity damages related to an ONGC offshore project. The provision for submarine 5 (SM5) was reversed by approximately ₹142 crores, contributing significantly to the quarter's profit. Management noted that the ONGC project provision could be written back if a time extension with a waiver of liquidity damages is received.

    06

    Indigenization and Export Potential

    Indigenization efforts are not expected to significantly impact overall margins, as initial investments will be balanced by new opportunities. The company is actively pursuing export orders, with some small-scale exports already underway to Malaysia for submarine support. Management emphasized that while exports take time due to bilateral issues and complex processes, they are consistently working towards converting leads into orders.

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