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    NBCC

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    Construction·14 Nov 2024
    Management Summary

    NBCC delivered a strong Q2 FY25 performance characterized by record-breaking order inflows and significant margin expansion. The company is successfully pivoting towards high-margin real estate redevelopment and stalled project completion (Amrapali, Supertech). With a massive ₹84,400 crore order book and a clear roadmap for land monetization, management has confidently raised its full-year revenue and order inflow targets.

    Highlights

    8

    • Standalone Revenue for Q2 FY25 reached ₹1,865 crores, a 15% YoY increase.

    • Standalone PAT for Q2 FY25 stood at ₹124 crores, reflecting a robust 45% YoY growth.

    • Consolidated H1 FY25 Revenue grew 16% YoY to ₹4,603 crores with PAT of ₹232 crores (+46% YoY).

    • Record order inflow of ₹28,000 crores (Consolidated) in H1 FY25, the highest ever in a 6-month period.

    • Total Consolidated Order Book stands at ₹84,400 crores as of the call date.

    • Management raised FY25 Consolidated Revenue guidance to ₹13,000 crores from the previous ₹10,500 crores.

    • Targeting a total order book of ₹1,00,000 crores by the end of FY25.

    • Significant progress in stalled projects, with Supertech (50,000 units) identified as a major upcoming opportunity.

    Concerns

    1

    • Legal and Regulatory Approvals for Stalled Projects

    Key financials

    Metrics

    6

    Periods

    2

    Headline

    5
    • Revenue (Standalone)
      ₹1,865 Cr
      YoY+15%
    • PAT (Standalone)
      ₹124 Cr
      YoY+45%
    • PAT Margin (Consolidated)
      6.6%
    • Order Book (Consolidated)
      ₹84,400 Cr
    • Cash Balance (Consolidated)
      ₹1,600 Cr

    Consolidated H1

    1
    • Order Inflow
      ₹28,000 Cr

    Segment breakdown

    PMC / EPC
    55% Order Book Share
    Redevelopment
    45% Order Book Share
    Real Estate
    25% Net Profit Margin₹65 Cr Own Land Bank
    List

    Guidance & targets

    5
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Revenue
    Consolidated Revenue
    13,000
    		High
    Revenue
    Consolidated Revenue
    15,000
    		Medium
    Other
    Consolidated Order Book
    1,00,000
    		High
    Other
    Real Estate Presales
    2,000
    		Medium
    Margin
    PAT Margin
    6-7%
    		High

    Risks & concerns

    4
    RiskSeverity

    Funding for Redevelopment Projects

    Redevelopment projects require NBCC to generate funds themselves, leading to longer execution cycles (4-5 years). — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Legal and Regulatory Approvals for Stalled Projects

    Projects like Supertech are dependent on NCLT and Supreme Court orders before execution can commence. — Both acknowledged

    high

    Slowdown in Contract Awarding

    Analyst questioned if awarding would slow down in FY26; management insisted it would remain steady at ₹10k-15k crores. — Analyst downplayed

    low

    Areas of Evasion(1)

    • Specific quarterly breakdown of the ₹2,000 crore real estate sales target for FY26.

    Q&A highlights

    3

    “Supertech is a stalled project, and it is having 50,000 units... It is also costing about around INR10,000 crores to INR15,000 crores construction work... We already submitted our expression of interest to Supreme Court as well as NCLT.”

    Reveals a massive potential project pipeline similar to Amrapali that could significantly boost long-term revenue visibility.

    asked by Vasudev, Nuvama

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Record Order Inflow and Backlog Visibility

    NBCC achieved a historic milestone in H1 FY25 by securing ₹28,000 crores in new business on a consolidated basis, the highest ever for a six-month period. This surge has propelled the total consolidated order book to ₹84,400 crores. Management is highly confident in reaching a ₹1,00,000 crore order book by the end of FY25, driven by large-scale projects like the ₹15,000 crore Srinagar satellite township and various state government partnerships in Goa and Kerala.

    02

    Strategic Pivot to High-Margin Redevelopment

    The company's business mix is shifting significantly, with redevelopment projects now accounting for 45% of the order book. While these projects have longer execution cycles of 4-5 years compared to 1.5-2 years for standard PMC work, they offer superior margins. Management highlighted the GPRA projects, which contributed ₹1,012 crores to the top line in H1, up 45% YoY, with Nauroji Nagar nearing completion and 100% of its inventory sold.

    03

    Monetization of Own Land Parcels

    A key growth lever identified is the monetization of NBCC's own 65-acre land bank. The Ghitorni land parcel in Delhi (32 acres) is a standout, with a book value of only ₹195 crores but an estimated development value of ₹4,000 crores. Management expects real estate sales to contribute significantly to the bottom line starting in FY26, with a realization target exceeding ₹1,000 crores and presales guidance of ₹2,000 crores.

    04

    Expansion into Stalled Real Estate Projects

    Building on the success of the Amrapali project, NBCC is aggressively pursuing other stalled real estate developments. The company has submitted an Expression of Interest for Supertech, a project involving 50,000 units and an estimated construction value of ₹10,000 to ₹15,000 crores. Management expects an NCLT hearing next month and is prepared to begin execution in three phases once the order is received, providing a massive new revenue stream.

    05

    Upward Revision of Financial Guidance

    Reflecting strong execution and a robust pipeline, management raised its FY25 consolidated revenue guidance from ₹10,500 crores to ₹13,000 crores. They also provided an early outlook for FY26, targeting ₹15,000 crores in revenue. PAT margins are expected to be maintained in the 6-7% range, while EBITDA margins are targeted at 5.5-6%. The company remains cash-rich with ₹1,600 crores in consolidated cash as of September 2024.

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