Deep Industries Limited (DEEPINDS)

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Summary from August 2024

Submission DetailsDate of Submission: August 12, 2024 • Earnings Call Date: August 6, 2024 • Compliance: Transcript provided in accordance with SEBI regulations • Signatory: Shilpa Sharma, Deep Industries Limited

Financial Performance HighlightsRevenue Growth: 22% increase to Rs. 123.45 crore • Net Profit Growth: 25% rise to Rs. 38.74 crore • Key Drivers: Robust order flow and operational efficiencies • Future Contributions: Refurbished barge asset, Prabha, expected to boost revenue from Q3 FY25

Market OpportunitiesGovernment Focus: Infrastructure and energy transition • Sector Focus: Gas processing and oil and gas support services

Q&A Session InsightsAsset Availability: Dolphin lacks DSVs and PSVs; evaluating purchase opportunities • Revenue Expectations: Dolphin project revenue projected between 40 to 50 crores over several quarters • Capital Expenditure: Barge investment around 11 to 11.5 million dollars • Market Dynamics: Good margins expected from refurbishing second-hand equipment • Order Book Stability: Continuous revolving order book with a substantial bidding pipeline

Strategic AcquisitionsKandla Energy and Chemicals: Strategic purchase for chemical manufacturing at low cost • Dolphin Offshore: Acquisition details and current cash position exceeding 150 crores

Financial ProjectionsExecution Timeline: Current order book estimated at 2.5 to 3 years • Expected Margins: Projected between 40% to 45% • Standalone Sales Growth: Year-on-year growth projected over 20-25%

Operational InsightsContract Duration: OSV contracts typically range from two to three years • Receivables Status: Ongoing discussions for recovery with no anticipated write-offs • Segment Revenue: 45% from gas processing, 34-35% from rig services

Future OutlookPeak Revenue Potential: Order book of 1,240 crores expected realization over 2.5 years • Utilization Rates: Rigs fully occupied, gas processing equipment over 85% utilized • Long-term ROCE Target: Set at 14-16%

ConclusionGrowth Optimism: Company remains optimistic about growth and revenue generation in upcoming quarters.

Summary from May 2024

Earnings Call Overview • Date: May 18, 2024 • Transcript submitted on: May 22, 2024 • Key Executives: Managing Director Paras Savla, CFO Rohan Shah • Focus: Audited financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ending March 31, 2024

Financial HighlightsOrder Book: • 12% year-on-year increase • Current value: INR 1,210 crores • Significant order from Oil India Limited: INR 81 crores • Revenue: • Q4 FY '24: INR 119.7 crores (16% increase YoY) • Total FY '24: INR 427 crores (25% growth) • EBITDA: • Q4: INR 49.1 crores (37.5% margin) • FY '24: INR 195 crores (42.2% margin) • Profit After Tax (PAT): • Q4: INR 36.1 crores (31% increase) • FY '24: INR 123.5 crores (53% growth)

Management InsightsReturn Ratios: • ROCE: 12.42% • ROE: 11.83% • Future Growth: • Strong order book with 2.5 to 3-year execution timeline • Targeting EBITDA margin of 45% in FY '25 • New drilling rigs expected to contribute INR 5 crores monthly • Barge operations projected to generate INR 90-100 crores annually

Investments and Market OutlookTotal Investment: Exceeds INR 196 crores • Other Income: Approximately INR 40 crores from interest and mutual funds • Dolphin International: • Expected EBITDA margin over 50% • Projected minimum 25% top-line growth for FY '25 • Plans to maintain a 75% stake in Dolphin • Bid Pipeline: Approximately INR 1,000 crores, mainly from existing services

Q&A Highlights • Adjusted PAT confirmed at INR 42 crores for the quarter • Revenue expectations from Dolphin: INR 400 crores over 2-3 years • Focus on operating a barge and exploring opportunities in PSVs and diving support systems • Evaluation of potential inorganic growth opportunities in early stages

Conclusion • The call concluded with an invitation for further questions and expressions of gratitude to participants.

Summary from February 2024

Earnings Call Overview • Date: February 7, 2024 • Transcript submitted on: February 10, 2024 • Key Executives: Chairman Paras Savla, CFO Rohan Shah • Focus: Unaudited financial results for the quarter and nine months ending December 31, 2023

Financial HighlightsOrder Book: • Reached INR 1,200 crores • 23% year-on-year increase • Revenue: • Highest revenue quarter at INR 105 crores • 6.8% increase from the previous year • EBITDA: • Increased to INR 49 crores • Profit After Tax: • Rose to INR 28 crores

Future Outlook • Optimism about demand in the oil and gas sector • Strong bidding pipeline and ongoing infrastructure investments • Expected revenue growth from Dolphin Offshore: INR 90-100 crores next financial year • Projected 20% growth for Deep Industries • Execution timeline for order book: 2.5 to 3 years • Anticipated steady-state operating margins: 42% to 45% • Year-on-year growth expectation: 25%

Capital Expenditure (Capex) • Estimated capex for FY '25: INR 100 crores • Focus on adding rigs and compressor packages • Current liquidity: INR 131 crores

Subsidiary Performance • RAAS Equipment underperforming due to low demand for CNG Booster packages • Accumulated losses from Dolphin business: Exceeded INR 100 crores (usable for tax purposes)

Strategic Initiatives • Shift towards an asset-light model: • Renting office space instead of owning • Funds allocated for refurbishing and acquiring new equipment • Development focus on hydrogen sector equipment (biogas and hydrogen compressors)

Additional Insights • Order book growth with fixed completion timelines • Joint venture discussions with Focus Energy regarding higher-capacity rigs • Plans to sell real estate assets to support Dolphin's operations

Conclusion • The call concluded with an invitation for further questions from participants.

Summary from November 2023

Earnings Call Overview • Date: November 3, 2023 • Submission of transcript on November 7, 2023 • Participants: Chairman and Managing Director Paras Savla, CFO Rohan Shah • Focus: Unaudited financial results for the quarter and half-year ending September 30, 2023

Key Financial HighlightsOrder Book Growth: • 47% year-on-year increase, reaching INR 1,195 crores • New contract from ONGC worth INR 108 crores • Consolidated Revenue: • INR 101.32 crores for the quarter, a 52% increase from the previous year • Profit after tax: INR 29.52 crores • Standalone Performance: • Revenues up 50% to INR 91.02 crores • Outlook: • Positive growth driven by a robust bidding pipeline and favorable market conditions

Q&A Session InsightsRevenue Stagnation: • Rohan Shah explained revenue from the order book typically materializes 6-8 months post-mobilization • Growth expected to start in Q3 • Growth Projections: • Anticipated revenue increase in FY '25, potentially exceeding INR 500 crores • Q3 and Q4 expected to show revenue improvement • Dolphin Segment: • Refurbishment costs funded through planned capital raise • Margins for Dolphin could reach 60-70% • Updates on joint ventures and capital expenditure plans

Dolphin Offshore Updates • Favorable arbitration award expected to lead to incoming receivables • Recent sale of investments (INR 100 crores) was a reallocation, not a loss • Plans to invest over INR 100 crores in FY '24 for capital expenditures, including drilling rigs and gas processing packages

Bidding Pipeline and Future Outlook • Current bidding pipeline valued at INR 800 crores • Order book approximately INR 1,190 crores, with ONGC contributing 65% • Anticipated improvements in demand for RAAS in FY '25 • Overall optimism about future growth and order inflows

Summary from June 2023

Earnings Call Overview • Date: June 1, 2023 • Discussion of audited financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023. • Key participants: Chairman Paras Savla and CFO Rohan Shah.

Financial Highlights • Record revenues: INR 341 crores (6% increase YoY). • Strong order book: INR 1,078 crores (71% increase YoY). • Major contract secured with ONGC. • Final dividend recommended: INR 1.85 per share. • Stock split executed to improve market liquidity.

Integrated Project Management (IPM) Segment • Successful completion of first integrated project. • Ongoing small projects with Oil India and Selan. • Positive outlook for future projects with ONGC. • Projected revenue growth of 20% CAGR for FY '24.

Goodwill Amortization and Financial Management • Annual impairment testing conducted; no impairment needed this year. • External agencies engaged for fair assessments.

Upcoming Contracts and Capital Expenditure • Three gas compression contracts in mobilization. • Projected capital expenditure: INR 45 crores for a new drilling rig. • Optimism about recovering INR 140 crores receivables from Dolphin Offshore.

Revenue Expectations and Growth Potential • Estimated earnings from Dolphin Offshore: INR 30-35 crores over five to six months. • Natural gas dehydration contributing around 5% to revenue. • Focus on growth in the integrated project management segment.

Debt Profile and Financial Discipline • Currently net debt-free; target debt-to-equity ratio of 0.5. • Emphasis on financial discipline and effective client fund management.

Segment-wise Order Book Breakdown • Gas compression: 52% of order book. • Rig services: 36% of order book.

Dolphin Offshore Acquisition Insights • Challenges attributed to poor financial management. • Optimism about growth potential in offshore services. • Focus on sourcing talent from the market.

RAAS Subsidiary Performance • Turnover: INR 17 crores for FY '23. • Projected revenue of around INR 40 crores from Dolphin after refurbishment.

Capital Expenditure Landscape • Increased capex from ONGC and Oil India expected to create service opportunities. • Ongoing scrapping of old facilities and entry of private players driving demand.

Conclusion • Management expresses optimism about future growth opportunities across various segments. • Focus on maintaining a healthy order book and bidding pipeline while prioritizing profit margins over revenue growth.

Summary from February 2023

Earnings PerformanceDate of Call: February 7, 2023 • Revenue Growth: 30% year-on-year to INR 98 crores for Q3 • Profit After Tax: INR 25 crores with a PAT margin of 25%

Key UpdatesAcquisition: Completed acquisition of Dolphin Offshore Enterprises to enhance service offerings. • Order Book: Current order book at INR 976 crores, a 76% increase year-on-year. • Market Outlook: Positive growth outlook supported by a favorable market and debt-free status.

Management InsightsFuture Projections: Optimism about surpassing previous revenue peak of INR 400 crores. • Gas Dehydration Services: Current utilization stable, but new bids expected to improve future utilization. • Capital Expenditure: INR 84 crores spent this financial year, with an additional INR 20 crores anticipated.

Sector GrowthGas Sector Demand: Projected growth rate of 18-20% CAGR over the next 3-4 years. • Market Share: Deep Industries holds over 80% market share in gas compression services in India.

Financial HealthDebt Profile: No new debt incurred post-Dolphin acquisition. • Net Cash Balance: Reported between INR 55-60 crores. • Dolphin Stake: Current holding at 95%, expected to reduce to 75% over three years.

Strategic OpportunitiesGas Pipeline Network: Potential for service provision to companies connecting to the National Grid. • Revenue Potential: Feasibility of achieving INR 1,000 crores in revenue in the coming years.

Additional DiscussionsCost-Saving Measures: 57% decrease in other expenses attributed to ongoing initiatives. • Execution Capability: Affirmed ability to handle orders exceeding INR 1,000 crores in the next 2.5 years. • Share Listing: Confirmation that the Dolphin entity will be listed.

Conclusion • The call concluded with management expressing gratitude and inviting further inquiries through their investor relations consultant.